The safety and acceptability of using telehealth for follow-up of patients following cancer surgery: a systematic review.

The COVID-19 pandemic has increased adoption of telehealth across various medical specialties, including surgery and oncology. This systematic review including 11 studies (3,336 patients) explored the impact of virtual follow-up appointments after cancer operations. The authors concluded that virtual visits following cancer surgery had similar safety to in-person visits along with high levels of satisfaction for surgeons and patients.