Why the study?
Urgent information was needed to determine whether delaying surgery in patients with prior SARS-CoV-2 infection provides clinical benefit, and to define the optimal delay duration.
Does previous SARS-CoV-2 infection increase the risk of postoperative pulmonary complications in patients undergoing elective cancer surgery?
Does previous SARS-CoV-2 infection increase the risk of postoperative pulmonary complications in patients undergoing elective cancer surgery?
Previous SARS-CoV-2 infection is associated with significantly increased odds of postoperative pulmonary complications, suggesting elective surgery should be delayed for at least 4 weeks after a positive swab.
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May warrant delaying elective cancer surgery after recent infection; leaves open optimal timing pending prospective trials.
Nepogodiev et al. (2020) studied this question.
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