Conclusion
Covid-19 pandemic has caused a great suffering and turmoil in our society as well as major disruptions in health care delivery. The financial impact on hospitals and universities, biomedical research, and education will be felt for years to come. Despite the broad impact of the pandemic, as surgeons, we should focus on creating novel strategies to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on our lives and our patients.
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