COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World HealthOrganization (WHO) on 11 March 2020. 1 The disease, which is caused by a coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), is a highly contagious infectious condition that can produce acute respiratory syndrome. 2 Although symptomatic COVID-19 patients are the primary source of transmission, recent evidence suggests that asymptomatic patients and those in the incubation period may also transmit SARS-CoV-2. 3,4
Umbilical KeyPort surgery is technically feasible for a great variety of procedures, both ablative and reconstructive. This access offers adequate surgical outcomes, scarce postoperative pain and security for the patient in the short term. Its reusable nature implies a noticeable economic advantage.
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