Table 1 Technical measures for preventing contamination of HCPs by SARS-CoV-2.
Prefer the “closed” technique for obtaining pneumoperitoneum
Reduce the pneumoperitoneum pressure as much as possible (without compromising safety)
Reduce the power of electrosurgery and ultrasonic dissection
Systematically use laparoscopic smoke aspiration systems
Systematically use particle filters
Prefer intracorporeal anastomosis
Extract excised tissue after complete emptying of the pneumoperitoneum
Fully aspirate the pneumoperitoneum before removing the last trocar