Considerations in the Triage of Urologic Surgeries During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Eur Urol. 2020 Jun;77(6):663-666. doi: 10.1016/j.eururo.2020.03.027. Epub 2020 Apr 9.

Abstract

We present a suggested list of urologic surgeries that should be prioritized if COVID-19 surges warrant cancellation of elective surgeries to free up health care resources. The recommendations should be tailored to locally available resources and situations and can be used as a framework for other specialties.

Publication types

  • Editorial

MeSH terms

  • Appointments and Schedules*
  • Betacoronavirus / pathogenicity*
  • COVID-19
  • Clinical Decision-Making
  • Coronavirus Infections / epidemiology
  • Coronavirus Infections / prevention & control*
  • Coronavirus Infections / transmission
  • Coronavirus Infections / virology
  • Disease Transmission, Infectious / prevention & control*
  • Elective Surgical Procedures / adverse effects
  • Elective Surgical Procedures / standards*
  • Humans
  • Pandemics / prevention & control*
  • Pneumonia, Viral / epidemiology
  • Pneumonia, Viral / prevention & control*
  • Pneumonia, Viral / transmission
  • Pneumonia, Viral / virology
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic
  • Risk Assessment
  • Risk Factors
  • SARS-CoV-2
  • Triage / standards*
  • Urologic Surgical Procedures / adverse effects
  • Urologic Surgical Procedures / standards*