Summary and considerations in genitourinary cancer patient care during the COVID-19 pandemic
Int. braz. j. urol
; 46(supl.1): 98-103, July 2020.
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ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Purpose:
To provide a summary and recommendations for the set-up of strategies for cancer patients care in genitourinary oncology clinics during the pandemic and in the recovery period. Material andMethods:
A non-systematic review of available literature on the management of urological malignancies during the COVID-19 pandemic was performed to summarize recommendations to improve the diagnosis and treatment of urological cancers during and after the contingence, including clinical and research aspects.Results:
Urological cancer diagnosis and management should be tailored according to the severity of the COVID-19 crisis in each region and the aggressiveness of each tumor. Clinicians should adhere to strict protocols in order to prioritize the attention of patients with high-risk malignancies while optimizing resources to avoid the saturation of critical care services.Conclusions:
During the COVID-19 pandemic urological cancer care has been severely impaired. For proper patient management, multidisciplinary approach is encouraged tailoring therapy according to COVID-19 regional behavior and local institutional resources. Patients with high-risk malignancies should be prioritized.Palabras clave
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Asunto principal:
Neumonía Viral
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Neoplasias Urogenitales
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Infecciones por Coronavirus
Tipo de estudio:
Guideline
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Humans
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2020
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