Millions of surgeries are performed each year across the globe. However, the COVID-19 pandemic greatly impacted the number of surgeries performed and the patient outcomes. Prior to the pandemic, the patients undergoing surgeries faced a slightly high mortality risk due to common complications, especially if they had critical co-morbidities. However, it is worth while to evaluate if being infected with COVID-19 exacerbates or has no effect on the post-operative condition of these patients. Researchers used to describe COVID-19 as simply a respiratory disease, but it is now known to be an illness that leads to systemic effects. New findings are evaluating the long-term impact of this illness, so it is beneficial to observe its prognosis after undergoing a surgical procedure. This review summarizes the recent progress in this area of research. Such a study might help healthcare professionals to develop a complete understanding of COVID-19 and to know how to provide effective postoperative care.
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