Surgical practice recommendations for minimal access surgeons during COVID 19 pandemic – Indian inter-society directives

Abstract

These are inter-society guidelines for performance of laparoscopic surgery during COVID-19 pandemic that has affected the way of surgical practice. The safety of healthcare workers and patients is being challenged. It is prudent that our surgical practice should adapt to this rapidly changing health environment. The guidance issued is based on global practices and national governmental directives. The Inter-Society Group urges you to be updated with the developing situation and evolving changes.

Keywords

• consent
• covid
• minimal access surgery
• pandemic
• personal protective equipment
• practice
• recommendations
• safety