Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic Surge on Surgical Outcomes: No Increase in Mortality or Morbidity

Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, a retrospective study of 7436 patients undergoing surgery found no evidence of increased 30-day mortality or morbidity during the pandemic surges compared to non-surge periods. Surgical care was successfully maintained, suggesting that healthcare systems effectively adapted to the challenges. The study analyzed data from the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database and utilized multivariable logistic regression for analysis.