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Surgical Procedures and COVID-19 (AAGL)

Dr. Chapa’s Clinical Pearls.
Dr. Chapa’s Clinical Pearls.
Episode • Apr 9, 2020 • 10m
The AAGL and the RCOG have released position statements regarding the use of laparoscopy during this viral pandemic. Can surgical plume from energy devices transmit infection? Is laparotomy safer for the OR team? In this podcast we will highlight and summarize the position statements of these professional societies regarding non-elective surgical procedures during this viral pandemic.