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Aims To quantify the impact Covid-19 has had on vascular surgery during the pandemic at our unit compared to previous operating activity levels at a single vascular centre. Methods Retrospective analysis of all vascular operations undertaken in the department dating from 11th March 2020 to 16th November 2020. Historical average data (HD) from the previous five years (2015-2019) over the same timeframe were then collected for comparison. Results During the Covid-19 pandemic 237 vascular operations were performed which represented a 48% operative reduction compared to average HD (454). 57 elective day-case procedures (varicose veins/temporal artery biopsies/renal access) were performed compared to a median of 259 from HD. Varicose vein surgery had an 79% reduction (37 vs 180). Renal access surgery was unaffected (15 vs 9). Major limb revascularisation procedures were reduced by 41% (36 vs 61) however this did not equate to any increase in amputation rates (79 vs 84). There was no reduction in carotid procedures performed during the pandemic (26 vs 30). There was a 60% (14 vs 35) reduction in all types of aneurysm procedures. Conclusion The Covid-19 pandemic has dramatically affected vascular surgery at our unit. In terms of arterial work the largest disparities compared to previous years was major revascularisation and aneurysm surgery. In respect to elective day case procedures, venous work has unsurprisingly been hardest hit which, once resources allow, will require significant provision to overcome the shortfall. This quantitative study can direct future service delivery and prepare for the post-pandemic recovery.

TP5.2.7 COVAS: Assessing the impact of Covid-19 On VAscular Surgery: A Single Centre Experience