Global change of surgical and oncological clinical practice in urology during early COVID-19 pandemic - Takeaways - MDSpire

Global change of surgical and oncological clinical practice in urology during early COVID-19 pandemic

  • By

  • Robert Dotzauer

  • Katharina Böhm

  • Maximilian Peter Brandt

  • Peter Sparwasser

  • Maximilian Haack

  • Sebastian. Karl Frees

  • Mohamed Mostafa Kamal

  • René Mager

  • Wolfgang Jäger

  • Thomas Höfner

  • Igor Tsaur

  • Axel Haferkamp

  • Hendrik Borgmann

  • July 4, 2020

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    The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly altered surgical and oncological practices in urology, with 93% of urologists reporting changes in clinical practice.

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    Surgical departments are prioritizing surgeries due to limited intensive care resources and the need to allocate staff for COVID-19 treatment.

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    Delays in surgical procedures, particularly for cancer patients, raise ethical concerns regarding disease progression and increased mortality.

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    A global survey of 235 urologists from 44 countries revealed a step-wise down-escalation in surgical activity due to the pandemic.

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    The study aims to provide benchmarks for urologists to manage surgical and medical treatments during ongoing and future pandemics.

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Global change of surgical and oncological clinical practice in urology during early COVID-19 pandemic

  • by Robert Dotzauer, Katharina Böhm, Maximilian Peter Brandt, Peter Sparwasser, Maximilian Haack, Sebastian. Karl Frees, Mohamed Mostafa Kamal, René Mager, Wolfgang Jäger, Thomas Höfner, Igor Tsaur, Axel Haferkamp, Hendrik Borgmann

  • July 4, 2020

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