Venu Vinayak, Hussain Khadeija, G Balamurugan, C G Abhinav, Bhandarwar Ajay H, Jain Nethra R
General Surgery, Grant Government Medical College and Sir Jamshedjee Jeejeebhoy (JJ) Group of Hospitals, Mumbai, IND.
General Surgery, Princess Royal University Hospital, London, GBR.
Cureus. 2025 Mar 6;17(3):e80137. doi: 10.7759/cureus.80137. eCollection 2025 Mar.
Upper gastrointestinal (UGI) endoscopy, vital for diagnosing and managing gastrointestinal diseases, experienced challenges in continuity and training during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study evaluates trends in UGI endoscopy procedures across pre-COVID, COVID, and post-COVID periods at a government tertiary care institute, assessing volumes, common indications and findings, trainee involvement, and service delivery barriers. This retrospective study reviewed 2,165 patient records from January 2018 to February 2023, including demographics, procedural details, indications, findings, and trainee participation. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze trends and service interruptions caused by equipment failures. Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, proactive equipment maintenance and crisis response remain essential. Enhancing endoscopy training programs is crucial for maintaining service quality and continuity during healthcare crises. Continuous improvement efforts are important for optimizing patient care and mitigating future disruptions.
上消化道（UGI）内镜检查对于胃肠道疾病的诊断和管理至关重要，但在2019年冠状病毒病大流行期间，其在连续性和培训方面面临挑战。本研究评估了一家政府三级医疗机构在新冠疫情前、疫情期间和疫情后上消化道内镜检查程序的趋势，评估了检查量、常见适应症和检查结果、实习生参与情况以及服务提供障碍。这项回顾性研究回顾了2018年1月至2023年2月期间的2165份患者记录，包括人口统计学信息、程序细节、适应症、检查结果和实习生参与情况。使用描述性统计分析设备故障导致的趋势和服务中断情况。尽管大流行带来了挑战，但积极的设备维护和危机应对仍然至关重要。加强内镜培训计划对于在医疗危机期间维持服务质量和连续性至关重要。持续改进工作对于优化患者护理和减轻未来干扰非常重要。
