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cord-303600-96vtj89w	Kapoor, Deeksha	Elective Gastrointestinal Surgery in COVID Times	2020-10-22		.txt	text/plain	3568	193	47	This led to the cancellation and delay in elective surgical cases which can have far-reaching consequences This study reports our experience of elective gastro-intestinal surgical procedures during the COVID pandemic, after instating preventive strategies and screening protocols to prevent the transmission of COVID infection. With preventive and screening strategies and proper patient selection, it is possible to deliver safe GI surgical services during the COVID pandemic, without increasing the risk for major postoperative complications. None of the surgical patients developed COVID-related symptoms in the postoperative period or required testing while in the hospital. Our experience taught us that there are three main challenges in surgery during the COVID pandemic, namely, how to select patients for elective surgical procedures; modifications, if any, of the existing treatment and surgical protocols; and ensuring the safety of patients and the healthcare personnel involved.	./cache/cord-303600-96vtj89w.txt	./txt/cord-303600-96vtj89w.txt