Considerations in the Triage of Urologic Surgeries During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.eururo.2020.03.027 and PMC identifier 7146681.
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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.
Medical subject headings
- Appointments and Schedules
- Betacoronavirus
- Coronavirus Infections
- Disease Transmission, Infectious
- Elective Surgical Procedures
- Pandemics
- Pneumonia, Viral
- Triage
- Urologic Surgical Procedures