ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has added a layer of complexity to surgical decision making particularly for complex reconstructive oncological surgery. In the absence of data on which to base validated strategies for breast reconstruction in the South African context, this article discusses the current trends in management and potential approaches which could be employed
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has affected all aspects of medical practice in unprecedented ways. It has already produced significant changes within most hospitals, including, cancellation of elective procedures, decreased volume of acute care surgery, and cancellation of lectures and educational conferences to adhere to social distancing recommendations. This article focuses on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on surgical registrars, their education and training and proposes ideas on how to get through this major disruption.