Features of providing specialized care to gynecological patients under conditions of new coronavirus infection COVID-19 pandemic

Objective. To study the features of providing a specialized care to gynecological patients in conditions of the pandemic of new coronavirus infection COVID-19 by the results of the work of Gynecological Unit of Samara Regional Clinical Hospital (SRCH) named after V.D. Seredavin.

Materials and methods. The results of the work of gynecological unit of SRCH for the period of 2019–2021 were analyzed. Annual reports on the work of this institution were used.

Results. The Gynecological Unit of SRCH named after V.D. Seredavin consists of 37 beds. Since 2017, on the basis of this unit Regional Urogynecological Center was organized. In 2021, the work of the unit was adapted to rendering medical care in pandemic conditions. The number of operations increased compared with 2020: in 2021–3134, in 2020–2782. The number of bed-days after the surgery reduced: in 2021–4.79 (in 2020–5.03), an average bed-day decreased: in 2021–5.96 (in 2020–6.18). The quantity of hospitalizations raised in 2021–1672 (in 2020–1591).

Conclusions. In the most severe conditions of pandemic, the gynecological unit managed to preserve its surgical activity; the volume of medical care corresponded to the plan. A proper organization of work with regard to all requirements of antiepidemic safety provided the absence of the postoperative complications.