Re: International survey on urodynamic investigations in women undergoing stress urinary incontinence surgery

Abstract

The authors conducted a survey to capture global trends for the use of preoperative urodynamics (UDS) in women with stress urinary incontinence (SUI). A specifically designed questionnaire was circulated to urologists and gynecologists in several international and national societies. There were 500 responses across 69 countries to this first ever global survey on UDS before surgery for female SUI. More than 50% of the respondents stated that they commonly perform UDS in this setting, including “uncomplicated” cases (24%). In addition, >80% confirmed that UDS findings influenced or modified plans for surgery, and almost all stated that UDS improved patient counseling. The authors conclude that “UDS influences surgical management, but whether it influences outcomes is unclear”.