COVID-19 pandemic is caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Angiotensin-
converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) is not only an enzyme but also a functional receptor on cell …

Background Estimating the risk of pre-existing comorbidities on coronavirus disease 2019
(COVID-19) mortality may promote the importance of targeting populations at risk to improve …

Importance Detailed information about the association of COVID-19 with outcomes in
pregnant individuals compared with not-infected pregnant individuals is much needed …

Abstract Peri-operative SARS-CoV-2 infection increases postoperative mortality. The aim of
this study was to determine the optimal duration of planned delay before surgery in patients …

Background Nationwide, unbiased, and unselected data of hospitalised patients with COVID-
19 are scarce. Our aim was to provide a detailed account of case characteristics, resource …

Background Patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) who have underlying
malignancy have a higher mortality rate compared with those without cancer, although the …

Background Surgery is the main modality of cure for solid cancers and was prioritised to
continue during COVID-19 outbreaks. This study aimed to identify immediate areas for …

RESULTS Of 9,171 patients from 447 hospitals in 55 countries, 2,481 were operated on in
COVID-19–free surgical pathways. Patients who underwent surgery within COVID-19–free …

ABSTRACT Introduction Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has the characteristics of
high transmission, diverse clinical manifestations, and a long incubation period. In addition …

Abstract Purpose The European Association of Urology (EAU) has updated its guidelines on
clinical best practice in urolithiasis for 2021. We therefore aimed to present a summary of …