Laparoscopic radical cystectomy for bladder cancer has a lower morbidity rate than cystectomy by open surgery. It allows more rapid resumption of oral fluid and solid intake as well as return to normal bowel function and shorter hospital stay.

Pages 11 2 A. Méjean et al. Résultats. -La prise en charge médicale et chirurgicale des patients atteints de cancers de l'appareil urinaire et génital masculin doit être adaptée en modifiant les modalités de consultation, en priorisant les interventions en fonction du pronostic intrinsèque des cancers en tenant compte des comorbidités du patient. La protection des urologues vis-à-vis du COVID-19 doit être prise en considération. Conclusion. -Le CCAFU émet un avis d'experts quant aux mesures à prendre pour adapter la prise en charge des cancers de l'appareil urinaire et génital masculin au contexte de pandémie par COVID-19. Summary Aim. -The French population is facing the COVID-19 pandemic and the health system have been reoriented in emergency for the care of patients with coronavirus. The management of cancers of the urinary and male genital tracts must be adapted to this context. Material and method. -An expert opinion documented by a literature review was formulated by the Cancerology Committee of the French Association of Urology (CCAFU). Results. -The medical and surgical management of patients with any cancers of the urinary and male genital tracts must be adapted by modifying the consultation methods, by prioritizing interventions according to the intrinsic prognosis of cancers, taking into account the patient's comorbidities. The protection of urologists from COVID-19 must be considered. Conclusion. -The CCAFU issues an expert opinion on the measure to be taken to adapt the management of cancers of the male urinary and genital tract to the context of pandemic by COVID-19.

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