Federation of Surgeons of South Africa consensus document for the resumption of elective surgery after level 5 COVID-19 “lockdown” period in South Africa

  • J Van Waart
  • P J Matley
  • M Brand University of Pretoria
Keywords: Federation of Surgeons of South Africa, consensus document, resumption of elective surgery, level 5 COVID-19 “lockdown” period, South Africa

Abstract

The current document offers a set of principles and issues to help local facilities (with the guidance of the local COVID-19 committees) plan for resumption of elective surgical care.

Author Biographies

J Van Waart

Private Practice, South Africa

P J Matley

Vascular Surgeon, South Africa

M Brand, University of Pretoria

Hepatopancreaticobiliary Surgery, Steve Biko Academic Hospital, South Africa

Published
2020-06-29
How to Cite
Van Waart, J., Matley, P., & Brand, M. (2020). Federation of Surgeons of South Africa consensus document for the resumption of elective surgery after level 5 COVID-19 “lockdown” period in South Africa. South African Journal of Surgery, 58(02), 61-63. Retrieved from http://sajs.redbricklibrary.com/index.php/sajs/article/view/3335
Issue
Vol 58 No 2 (2020)
Section
Guideline

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