(The COVID-19 pandemic changed the urological practice in Mexico)

Abstract

Objective: To know the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on urological practice in Mexico.

Material and Methods: An online survey was applied to Mexican urologists using the SURVIO® application from March 16^th to 22^nd 2020 consisting of 8 dichotomous and multiple-choice items on urological practice and its impairment due to COVID-19 pandemic.

Results: A total of 374 answers were received; 66% answered that the institution they work had already issued a management protocol for patients with COVID-19, 80% of the participants denied that urology consultation had been rescheduled or canceled at their workplaces; 42% did not know which surgeries should be rescheduled and the tools they will use to replace face-to-face consultation include digital applications.

Limiting: This is a survey with its inherent limitations.

Originality: Original work with an overview of how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted daily urological practice.

Conclusions: The COVID-19 pandemic poses a challenge for the entire health system. Urological practice will face unprecedented changes at this time and in the future.