Urodynamic Testing: Choosing Between Simple Versus Complex

Abstract

Purpose of Review: The purpose of the review is to explore the utility of urodynamic testing and guide readers on how to choose the best between simple and complex urodynamic testing. Recent Findings: The literature discussed includes clinical scenarios in which urodynamic testing is usually not necessary, when a simple urodynamic assessment provides sufficient clinical information and when complex testing is particularly helpful in clinical decision-making. Summary: The evaluation of a straightforward incontinent woman usually does not require urodynamic testing when planning initial behavioral or pharmacologic therapy. The assessment of stress urinary incontinence and prolapse without incontinence can often be accomplished with simple urodynamics. Refractory or complicated urinary incontinence often necessitates complex urodynamics.Copyright © 2017, Springer Science+Business Media, LLC.