The effect of the COVID‐19 pandemic on skin cancer surgery in the United Kingdom: a national, multi‐centre, prospective cohort study and survey of Plastic Surgeons
Published Date: 01st November 2020
Publication Authors: Nolan G, Pritchard-Jones R
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The COVID‐19 pandemic has negatively affected all skin cancer treatment. A national audit of skin cancer excisions by Plastic Surgeons was adapted to establish what effect the pandemic had on the provision and delivery of skin cancer treatment in the United Kingdom.
Throughout ‘lockdown’ (March 16th – June 14th 2020) a prospective cohort of patients undergoing non‐melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) surgery was undertaken. Retrospective data was collected on melanoma surgery. Data from immediately prior to lockdown (March 16th – 22nd) served as a control as normal NHS activities were undertaken during this time. Consecutive monthly surveys of Plastic Surgeons confirmed trends.
Nolan, GS; Pritchard-Jones, RO et al. (2020). The effect of the COVID‐19 pandemic on skin cancer surgery in the United Kingdom: a national, multi‐centre, prospective cohort study and survey of Plastic Surgeons. British Journal of Surgery. 107 (12), 598-600