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. 2022 Aug 22;119(33-34):558–559. doi: 10.3238/arztebl.m2022.0225

Table. Number of included surgeries usually associated with postoperative ICU treatment by specialty and extent of reduction during the peak of the second SARS-CoV-2 wave.

Specialty Surgeries Hospital case number changes over time (Nov 20–Jan 21)
High COVID-19 ICU occupancy Low COVID-19 ICU occupancy
Vascular surgery 31 304 −22 % −5 %
Cardiac surgery 30 824 −20 % −22 %
Neurosurgery 22 722 −13 % 2 %
Thoracic surgery 10 186 −22 % 2 %
Urology 12 135 −22 % −13 %
Visceral surgery 6 274 2 % −9 %