Challenges in Urology during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Peng Jin, Hyusim Park, Sungyong Jung, Jayoung Kim
Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a global health threat. This disease has brought about huge changes in the priorities of medical and surgical procedures. This short review article summarizes several test methods for COVID-19 that are currently being used or under development. This paper also introduces the corresponding changes in the diagnosis and treatment of urological diseases during the COVID-19 pandemic. We further discuss the potential impacts of the pandemic on urology, including the outpatient setting, clinical work, teaching, and research.
Topics & Concepts
PandemicMedicineCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Intensive care medicineDiseaseInfectious disease (medical specialty)PathologyOutbreakCOVID-19 and healthcare impactsBody Contouring and SurgeryHealthcare cost, quality, practices