Navigating Uncharted Waters: The Disruption and Resilience of Elective Surgery Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic in Lebanon

The COVID-19 pandemic ushered in previously unseen difficulties across the entirety of the world's healthcare system, dramatically reshaping several facets of clinical medicine in the process. Among the industries that were hit particularly hard was elective surgery, which is a fundamental component of medical systems all across the world. In the present study, we investigate the complex relationship between the widespread COVID-19 epidemic and the effects that it has had on elective surgery in the particular setting of Lebanon. This paper seeks to provide insights that can inform future healthcare preparedness and contribute to the ongoing efforts to build a resilient healthcare system that is capable of effectively navigating crises while ensuring the delivery of essential medical services by examining the challenges, adaptations, and implications. The goal of this paper is to provide these insights by examining the challenges, adaptations, and implications