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. 2020 Jul;17(7):365-367.
doi: 10.1038/s41585-020-0331-y.

The multifaceted long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on urology

Alessandro Morlacco  1 , Giovanni Motterle  2 , Filiberto Zattoni  2
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The multifaceted long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on urology

Alessandro Morlacco et al. Nat Rev Urol. 2020 Jul.

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in immediate effects on urological practice, in particular the vast reduction in elective surgeries. These changes are likely to have long-term effects for both patients and for urologists, which will persist even after the pandemic resolves. The many facets of COVID-19’s effects on urology remain to be seen, but they might also offer opportunities to reassess and improve patient management in urology and beyond.

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The authors declare no competing interests.

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Fig. 1. The many facets of COVID-19 effects in urology.
PPE, personal protective equipment.
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