Risk-based stratification triaging system in pediatric urology: what COVID-19 pandemic has taught us

Study validates a modified MeNTS scoring system for triaging pediatric urology cases during COVID-19, with cutoff scores of 12 and 16 distinguishing emergent from deferrable procedures. Implementation of ERAS protocols increased outpatient procedures from 68% to 90.4%, optimizing resource utilization while ensuring timely treatment of urgent congenital urological conditions.