Clinical and surgical consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic for patients with pediatric urological problems: Statement of the EAU guidelines panel for paediatric urology, March 30 2020. Issue 3 (June 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Quaedackers, Josine S.L.T.; Stein, Raimund; Bhatt, Nikita; Dogan, Hasan Serkan; Hoen, Lisette; Nijman, Rien J.M.; Radmayr, Christian; Silay, Mesrur Selcuk; Tekgul, Serdar; Bogaert, Guy
• Is Part Of: Journal of pediatric urology. Volume 16:Issue 3(2020)
• Page Start: 284
• Page End: 287
• Publication Date: 2020-06
• Subjects: Pediatric urology -- Periodicals; Urologic Diseases -- Periodicals; Urogenital Diseases -- Periodicals; Urologic Surgical Procedures -- Periodicals; Child; Infant; Urologie pédiatrique -- Périodiques; Appareil urinaire -- Maladies -- Périodiques; Pédiatrie; Urologie; Pediatric urology; Périodique électronique (Descripteur de forme); Ressource Internet (Descripteur de forme); Electronic journals; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 618.926
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2020.04.007
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1477-5131

Abstract

Summary: The COVID-19-pandemic forces hospitals to reorganize into a dual patient flow system. Healthcare professionals are forced to make decisions in patient prioritization throughout specialties. Most pediatric urology pathologies do not require immediate or urgent care, however, delay may compromise future renal function or fertility. Contact with patients and parents, either physical in safe conditions or by (video)telephone must continue. The Paediatric-Urology-Guidelines-panel of the EAU proposes recommendations on prioritization of care. Pediatric-Urology program directors must ensure education, safety and attention for mental health of staff. Upon resumption of care, adequate prioritization must ensure minimal impact on outcome.