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

Kristian D Stensland, Todd M Morgan, Alireza Moinzadeh, Cheryl T Lee, Alberto Briganti, James W F Catto, David Canes, Kristian D Stensland, Todd M Morgan, Alireza Moinzadeh, Cheryl T Lee, Alberto Briganti, James W F Catto, David Canes

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.

Copyright © 2020. Published by Elsevier B.V.

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