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Review
. 2020 Jul:139:289-293.
doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2020.05.022. Epub 2020 May 11.

A Roadmap to Reopening a Neurosurgical Practice in the Age of COVID-19

Randy S D'Amico  1 , Griffin Baum  2 , Yafell Serulle  2 , Danilo Silva  2 , Michael L Smith  3 , Rebecca A Wallack  2 , Jason A Ellis  2 , Mitchell Levine  2 , Rafael Ortiz  2 , John A Boockvar  2 , David J Langer  2
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A Roadmap to Reopening a Neurosurgical Practice in the Age of COVID-19

Randy S D'Amico et al. World Neurosurg. 2020 Jul.

Abstract

Background: The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak has left a lasting mark on medicine globally.

Methods: Here we outline the steps that the Lenox Hill Hospital/Northwell Health Neurosurgery Department-located within the epicenter of the pandemic in New York City-is currently taking to recover our neurosurgical efforts in the age of COVID-19.

Results: We outline measurable milestones to identify the transition to the recovery period and hope these recommendations may serve as a framework for an effective path forward.

Conclusions: We believe that recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic offers unique opportunities to disrupt and rebuild the historical patient and office experience as we evolve with modern medicine in a post-COVID-19 world.

Keywords: Adenoma; Brain mets; Brain tumor; COVID-19; Coronavirus; Glioblastoma; Meningioma.

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An example of a clinical workflow using telemedicine during the recovery from COVID-19.
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