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title: SARS-COVID-19 transformed the world and urological practice
date: 2020-07-27
journal: Int Braz J Urol
DOI: 10.1590/s1677-5538.ibju.2020.s1ed1
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and as an outpatient procedure when possible. When indicated, the inguinal lymphadenectomy should not be delayed since it is decisive for patient survival.

Dr. Ibarra and colleagues from Spain Italy and Iran performed in page 104 (7) a nice review about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sexual behavior in the population from three different countries: Iran, Italy and Spain from each country's perspective and concluded that in the upcoming months and years, we will be able to assess these effects in more detail, but we are sure that COVID-19 will have a negative impact not only in terms of affectivity but also in terms of sexual relationships. The impact of the coronavirus will be very important in the sexual life of the people and we will attend in the next months or years, to some changes in the relationships at all the levels.

Dr. Gonzalez and Ciancio from USA and Spain performed in page 145 (8) an important report about the risk factors, clinical presentation, therapeutic protocols, and outcomes of kidney transplantation recipients (KTRs) who become infected by SARS-CoV-2 and concluded that the ideal treatment for KTRs with SARS-CoV-2 infection remains unclear, and the answers regarding its optimal management still rely on expert opinion and long-term follow-up is required to better understand the prognosis and sequelae of COVID-19 in KTRs.

Drs. Zampolli and Rodriguez from Brazil and USA performed in page 215 (9) a nice report about the use of laparoscopy and robotics during the pandemic COVID19 and concluded that modifications of standard practices during minimally invasive surgery such as using lowest intra-abdominal pressures possible, controlled smoke evacuation systems, and minimizing energy device usage are recommended.

The Editor-in-chief expects everyone to enjoy reading of this supplement and for sure better times will come soon around the World.

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