Evidence and rationale for a pragmatic approach to pre-operative isolation prior to elective urological surgery during the de-escalation phase of COVID-19

Introduction: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic elective operating decreased to meet critical care capacity demands at the Royal Berkshire Hospital. As this demand fell elective operating subsequently increased. This saw the introduction of the ‘Cold Pathway’ at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in line with Public Health England guidelines; the first urology patients being admitted on 14 May 2020. This requires patients to undergo a 14-day...