The emergence of the omicron SARS-CoV-2 variant raises the possibility of rapid increases
in COVID-19 admissions and intensified pressure on elective care. We used NHS England …

In response to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, most governments and professional
bodies recommended cancellation of elective surgery. This action was important to free up …

Background To calculate hospital surge capacity, achieved via hospital provision
interventions implemented for the emergency treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 …

Background A significant proportion of healthcare resource has been diverted to the care of
those with COVID-19. This study reports the volume of surgical activity and the number of …

Thecoronavirusdisease2019 (COVID-19) pandemichas had a substantial effect on surgeons
and patients who require surgical care. Providing care for patients with surgical disease …

Introduction Covid-19 has had a significant impact on all aspects of health care. We aimed to
characterise the trends in emergency general surgery at a district general hospital in …

Recommendations for general surgery activities in a pandemic scenario (SARS-CoV-2) | British
Journal of Surgery | Oxford Academic Skip to Main Content Advertisement intended for …

“Cancel everything” has trended as a hashtag during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-
19) pandemic, and for good reason. The pandemic has touched virtually …

Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has led to changes in NHS surgical service provision,
including reduced elective surgical and endoscopic activity, with only essential emergency …

Objectives To understand how surgical services have been reorganised during and
following public health emergencies, particularly the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic …