Publications by authors named "Jose Prezotti"
Purpose: Urethral instrumentation (UI) in patients with an artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) demands technical considerations and poses a risk of urethral erosion, leading to serious clinical and legal consequences. We conducted a national survey to evaluate the knowledge and experience of Brazilian urologists with UI in these patients.
Methods: This study used an electronic survey distributed to members of the Brazilian Society of Urology.
Article Synopsis
- The study evaluated the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on Brazilian urology residents' clinical practices, education, health, and lifestyle after a year of socio-economic restrictions.
- A survey revealed that over 50% of urology residents experienced significant reductions in surgical procedures, particularly in kidney transplants and minor surgeries, which could lead to a critical skills gap post-pandemic.
- Additionally, many residents reported heightened stress and deteriorating mental and physical health due to the pressures of assisting COVID-19 patients and concerns about infections.
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Einstein (Sao Paulo)
February 2022
Objectives: To evaluate the impact of COVID-19 on clinical and surgical practice, educational activities, health and lifestyle behavior of Brazilian urology residents.
Materials And Methods: A web-based survey was sent to 468 Brazilian urology residents from postgraduate years (PGY) 3 to 5 to collect data on clinical practice and training after 4 months of COVID-19. We also assessed health-related and behavior changes, rate of infection by SARS-CoV-2, deployment to the front line of COVID-19, residents' concerns, and access to personal protective equipment (PPE).
Aims: No evidence-informed educational curriculum is available for designing urodynamics (UDS) courses. We evaluated the learning outcomes of a short-lasting urodynamic course for urology residents.
Methods: Urology residents of postgraduate years 4 and 5 (n = 13 and n = 1316, respectively) attended a 1-day urodynamic course.