Urodynamic procedures: Recommendations of the Urodynamic Society. I. Procedures that should be available for routine urologic practice

Abstract

Abstract This report details the recommendations of the Urodynamic Society on urodynamic procedures. It was the unanimous opinion of the members of the task force that the practicing urologist should have access to cystometry, voiding cystourethrography, and estimation of urinary flow rate and postvoid residual urine volume. Knowledge of these parameters coupled with history, physical examination, and appropriate laboratory data permits effective treatment of the vast majority of patients with lower urinary tract disorders. Urethral pressure profilmetry, sphincter electromyography, and combined multichannel urodynamic procedures are not necessary for the routine practice of urology.