European urology focus
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European urology focus · Sep 2020
ReviewManagement of Female and Functional Urology Patients During the COVID Pandemic.
Coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) has changed standard urology practice around the world. The situation is affecting not only uro-oncological patients but also patients with benign and disabling conditions who are suffering delays in medical attention that impact their quality of life. ⋯ Many patients will suffer delays in urology treatment because of COVID-19, with consequent impairment of their physical and psychological health and deterioration of their quality of life. Efforts should be made to minimize the burden for this patient group, without endangering patients and health care workers.
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European urology focus · Sep 2020
Essential Research Priorities in Renal Cancer: A Modified Delphi Consensus Statement.
Identification of clear and focused research priorities is crucial to drive research forward. ⋯ We formed a collaboration between researchers, clinicians, and patients to identify research priorities in kidney cancer. We identified 14 priorities that will improve patient outcomes by focusing on research efforts.
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European urology focus · Sep 2020
Prioritising Urological Surgery in the COVID-19 Era: A Global Reflection on Guidelines.
Determining whether members follow guidelines, including guidelines prepared to help direct practice management during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, is an important goal for medical associations. ⋯ When deciding how best to treat patients during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, urologists are taking into account both expert recommendations and the availability of important local resources.
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European urology focus · Sep 2020
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter StudyTranscutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation for Treating Neurogenic Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction: A Pilot Study for an International Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial.
Tibial nerve stimulation (TNS) is an effective and safe treatment for idiopathic lower urinary tract dysfunction (LUTD), but its value in neurological patients is unclear. ⋯ Transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation is a promising treatment option for neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction, but methodological adjustments in treatment application are required before further prospective studies can be initiated.