key: cord-0693862-is8fphvw
authors: Quaranta, Matilde; Dionisi, Humberto; Bonin, Monica; Cano, M. Laura Echavarria
title: The Argentine Society of Laparoscopic Surgery (SACIL) letter on Covid-19
date: 2020-05-13
journal: J Minim Invasive Gynecol
DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2020.05.001
sha: 95aafd13793e9c0e810a7911e3693dd8121659d0
doc_id: 693862
cord_uid: is8fphvw

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Sir, Argentina does not escape the current world crisis, due to the pandemic that caused the outbreak of the coronavirus COVID-19. We are astonished at the speed in the worsening of the epidemiological situation at the international level, the incredible transmission capacity and its unpredictable repercussion.

The Argentine Society of Laparoscopic Surgery (SACIL), through its Board of Directors, has elaborated norms not only for "the medical act" but also to direct the care and protection of our surgeons, operating room personnel and patients. We have resorted to the use of virtual tools to avoid interruption of our continuing medical education and board meetings. As a result, we adhere to the globally provided recommendations (subject to continuous review) and advise to our health care personal:

Guidelines on elective surgery: 

Documentos de posicionamiento y recomendaciones de la AEC en relación con la cirugía y COVID19

Understanding the "Scope" of the Problem: Why Laparoscopy is considered Safe During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Surgical care and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Sequence for putting on and removing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)