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The SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus and the COVID-19 outbreak

Int. braz. j. urol; 46 (supl.1), 2020
ABSTRACT The SARS-CoV-2, a newly identified β-coronavirus, is the causative agent of the third large-scale pandemic from the last two decades. The outbreak started in December 2019 in Wuhan City, Hubei province in China. The patients presented clinical symptoms of dry cough, fever, dyspnea, and bila...

Social media influence in the COVID-19 Pandemic

Int. braz. j. urol; 46 (supl.1), 2020
ABSTRACT Never before in human history has it been possible to communicate so quickly during a pandemic, social media platforms have been a key piece for the dissemination of information; however, there are multiple advantages and disadvantages that must be considered. Responsible use of these tools can ...

Special strategies and management of urological diseases during the COVID-19 pandemic: initial experiences from a Medical Center of China

Int. braz. j. urol; 46 (supl.1), 2020
ABSTRACT Although urological diseases are not directly related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), urologists need to make comprehensive plans for this disease. Urological conditions such as benign prostatic hyperplasia and tumors are very common in elderly patients. This group of patients is often a...

Laparoscopic and robotic urology surgery during global pandemic COVID-19

Int. braz. j. urol; 46 (supl.1), 2020
ABSTRACT Known laparoscopic and robotic assisted approaches and techniques for the surgical management of urological malignant and benign diseases are commonly used around the World. During the global pandemic COVID-19, urology surgeons had to reorganize their daily surgical practice. A concern with the ...

The effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on pediatric urology

Int. braz. j. urol; 46 (supl.1), 2020
ABSTRACT Medical and surgical priorities have changed dramatically at the time of this pandemic. Scientific societies around the World have provided rapid guidance, underpinned by the best knowledge available, on the adaptation of their guidelines recommendations to the current situation. There are very ...

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the sexual behavior of the population. The vision of the east and the west

Int. braz. j. urol; 46 (supl.1), 2020
ABSTRACT The COVID-19 pandemic has radically changed the way of life around the World. The state of alarm has forced the population to stay at home, radically changing both interpersonal and partner relationships; work at home, social distancing, the continued presence of children at home, fear of infect...

Priorities in testis cancer care during Covid-19 Pandemic

Int. braz. j. urol; 46 (supl.1), 2020
ABSTRACT Introduction: There is little information on how to prioritize testis cancer (TC) patients' care during COVID-19 pandemic in order to relieve its pressure on the health care systems. Objective: To describe the recommendations for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of patients with TC amidst CO...

Consideration in the management of renal cell carcinoma during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Int. braz. j. urol; 46 (supl.1), 2020
ABSTRACT Introduction: Recently the COVID-19 pandemic became the main global priority; main efforts and health infrastructures have been prioritized in favor of COVID-19 battle and the treatment of benign diseases has been postponed. Renal cell cancer (RCC) patients configure a heterogenous populations:...

Therapeutic and surgical indications for patients with penile cancer in the COVID-19 era

Int. braz. j. urol; 46 (supl.1), 2020
ABSTRACT Purpose: The aim of this work is to review and synthesize the existing evidence and recommendations regarding to the therapeutic and surgical indications as well as monitoring of patients with Penile Cancer in COVID-19 era and to propose an action protocol to facilitate decision-making. Materi...