Der Urologe. Ausg. A
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Der Urologe. Ausg. A · Apr 2021
[Virtual skills-training in urology : Teaching at the Technical University of Munich during the COVID-19-pandemic].
The COVID-19 pandemic presents the challenge for medical education to teach practical skills without practical training. To provide an alternative to hands-on training during the COVID-19 lockdown, we created a virtual curriculum to teach practical skills using videos combined with online exams on a virtual e‑learning platform. The goal was to convey different theoretical and practical aspects of urology. ⋯ The virtual curriculum offered a fast and contactless alternative to the regular hands-on teaching.
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The coronavirus pandemic is a major challenge for healthcare systems worldwide. For urology, the expansion of the health-care structures for the treatment of patients suffering from COVID-19 should be supported as best as possible. At the same time, one should aim to ensure adequate care for urological emergencies and urgent urological treatments as far as possible, even during the pandemic. ⋯ Urological clinics must prepare themselves to perform urgent operations and interventions on SARS-CoV‑2-positive patients. Here, the creation of a separate, appropriately equipped emergency operating room to perform operations and interventions on SARS-CoV‑2 patients should be considered. Furthermore strictly defined hygiene measures to protect employees in various clinical scenarios should be set up.
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Der Urologe. Ausg. A · Mar 2020
Review[Enhanced recovery after surgery-a concept, also in pediatrics].
Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols are widely established in adult urology, especially for cystectomies and procedures involving the (small) bowel. However, data concerning pediatric surgery and pediatric urologic surgery are scarce. ⋯ In a number of small series the safety and efficacy of implementing ERAS protocols have been reported recently. A broad consensus and a guideline for a common pediatric ERAS protocol is not yet available.