Objective:

To know the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the practice of urology in Mexico.

Materials and Methods:

A survey was conducted on Mexican urologists, utilizing the SURVIO® mobile application, within the time frame of March 16-22, 2020. It consisted of 8 dichotomous, multiple-choice questions on the practice of urology and how it has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Results:

A total of 374 questionnaires were received, in which 66% of the respondents stated that the healthcare institution they worked in had already emitted a management protocol for patients with COVID-19, 80% stated that urology consultations had not been reprogrammed or cancelled at their work centers, and 42% did not know which surgeries would be deferred. In addition, digital applications were included among the tools that would be the most widely used for substituting face-to-face consultation.

Limitation:

The present work has the limitations inherent in a survey.

Originality:

The present original work describes how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the daily urology practice.

Conclusions:

The COVID-19 pandemic is a challenge for our entire healthcare system. The practice of urology is facing unprecedented changes right now and will continue to do so in the future.

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