Table 4.

Recommendations following early experience of surgeries on bone and soft tissue sarcoma (BST) patients during COVID-19 pandemic

- Patients with potential for curative surgery and patients under ASA I and ASA II to be prioritised - The use of a COVID-free facility for surgery has beneficial effects - Preoperative COVID-19 testing of all patients is essential - Regular mandatory testing of healthcare professionals -Intentional postponement of surgery on patients > 60 years of age and under ASA III and ASA IV categories - Adequate preoperative counselling to patients regarding the risk of pulmonary complications and mortality if they contract COVID-19