Andrología y cáncer de pene. Recomendaciones durante la pandemia COVID-19

2020 
espanolINTRODUCCION: La pandemia COVID-19 que ha afectado a Espana desde comienzos de 2020 obliga a definir unas recomendaciones para la practica de la Andrologia en la actualidad. MATERIAL Y METODOS: Se realiza una busqueda web en ingles y espanol y se define una propuesta conjunta por parte de expertos en Andrologia de distintas regiones de Espana. RESULTADOS: La mayor parte de los procedimientos diagnosticos y terapeuticos en Andrologia pueden ser demorados con seguridad durante la pandemia COVID-19. Se debe fomentar la consulta telematica y la cirugia ambulatoria. Las urgencias andrologicas y el manejo del cancer de pene deben considerarse una prioridad alta, diagnosticandose y tratandose con brevedadi ncluso en las fases mas severas de la pandemia. EnglishPURPOSE: The COVID-19 pandemic which has affected Spain since the beginning of 2020 compels us to determine recomendations for the practice of Andrology in present times. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A web search is carried out in English and Spanish and a joint proposal is defined by experts in Andrology from different regions of Spain. RESULTS: Most diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in Andrology can be safey postponed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Online consultations and outpatient surgeries must be encouraged. Andrologic emergencies and penile cancer management should be considered high priority, and should be diagnosed and treated promptly even in the most severe phases of the pandemic.
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