Clinical and Urodynamic results of the Argus T® sling in moderate and severe male stress urinary incontinence after radical prostatectomy - a 5 year prospective study

ABSTRACT Purpose: Sling as a therapeutic option for male stress urinary incontinence (SUI) has been reviewed in the last two decades, as it is a relatively simpliest surgery compared to artificial urinary sphincter and has the ability to modulate urethral compression. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy, rate of complications, quality of life and the effects on bladder emptying of the Argus T® compressive and ajustable sling in moderate and severe male SUI treatment. Materials and Methods: Men eligible for stress urinary incontinence treatment after radical prostatectomy were recruited and prospectively evaluated, from March 2010 to November 2016. It was selected outpatient men with moderate and severe SUI, after 12 months of radical prostatectomy, who have failed conservative treatment. All patients had a complete clinical and urodynamic pre and post treatment evaluation, by means of clinical history, physical examination, urine culture, 1-hour pad test and ICIq-SF questionnaire. The UDS was performed after 12, 18 and 24 months postoperatively. Results: Thirty-seven men underwent sling surgery, 19 patients (51.4%) with moderate and 18 (48.6%) with severe SUI. The minimum follow-up time was 5 years. Overall, we had a success rate of 56.7% at 60 months follow-up. After surgery, we did not observe significant changes in the urodynamic parameters evaluated during the follow-up. No patient had urodynamic bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) after sling implantation. Readjustment of the Argus T® sling was performed in 16 (41%) of the patients and 51% of the patients reported some adverse event. Conclusion: We demonstrate a long-term efficacy and safety of Sling Argus T® as an alternative to moderate and severe male SUI treatment. Furthermore, in our study bulbar urethra compression does not lead to bladder outlet obstruction.

Impact of deep resection of endometriosis in the pelvis on urodynamic parameters

Purpose: To evaluate the effects of deep resection of endometriosis in the posterior pelvic region on urodynamic parameters. Methods: A prospective observational study conducted with female patients diagnosed with deep pelvic endometriosis before and after endometriosis resection surgery. Clinical history, image exams, the Female Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms questionnaire, urodynamic examination, cystometry, and voiding study were evaluated. Results: Patients aged 30-39 years old, operative duration of 132.5 minutes, and 2.7 days of hospital stay. Uroflowmetry and cystometry showed tendency for an increase after the surgery in the flow duration, time to maximum flow, and first voiding desire and decreased residual volume and maximum cystometric capacity. Opening, maximum urinary flow, and maximum flow pressure decreased at T1, and the closing parameters increased, although statistically non significant. The variables decreased at T1 in the urodynamic, except for detrusor overactivity. Although we observed a reasonable number of low bladder compliance and abnormal bladder sensation, the results were maintained at T1. General scores for filling and incontinence showed a significant decrease after surgery. Conclusions: A significant response in the patient's perception of urinary function was demonstrated after surgery. It is observed that the surgical procedure did not affect the uroflowmetric and cystometric characteristics of the evaluated patients.

Tratamento de incontinência urinária em mulheres / Treatment of urinary incontinence in women

Introdução: A incontinência urinária em mulheres causa problemas físicos, econômicos e psicossociais que interferem no convívio social, profissional, sexual e familiar. Objetivo: Analisar o resultado do tratamento de mulheres com incontinência urinária diagnosticadas por estudo urodinâmico verificando aderência ao tratamento e influência na qualidade de vida. Métodos: Foram analisados de forma retrospectiva laudos de estudo urodinâmico e realizada entrevista com 42 mulheres, com um questionário composto pela identificação, com dados ginecológicos e características do tratamento, e questões presentes no International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire - Short Form. Resultados: Das entrevistadas (n=42) 22 tinham incontinência urinária de esforço (52,3%), 13 mista (30,9%) e 7 de urgência (16,6%). Quanto à idade, 42,8% tinham 60 anos ou mais; 30,9% com 50-59 anos; 19% com 40-49 anos; e 7,1% com menos de 40 anos. Quanto ao convênio, 14 (33,3%) foram pelo SAS, 24 (57%) pelo SUS e 4 (9,5%) particular. Quando perguntadas sobre operação anti-incontinência prévia, 76,2% não a realizaram e 23,8% sim com algum tipo. Conclusão: As mulheres que realizam o tratamento completo e pelo tempo determinado tiveram maior índice de qualidade de vida em relação às que não realizaram. O tratamento que demonstrou melhor impacto na qualidade de vida foi cirúrgico associado à fisioterapia.

Introduction: Urinary incontinence in women causes physical, economic and psychosocial problems that interfere with social, professional, sexual and family life. Objective: To analyze the outcome of the treatment of women with incontinence urodynamically diagnosed, verifying adherence to treatment and influence on quality of life. Methods: Urodynamic study reports were retrospectively analysed and interviews were conducted with 42 women, with a questionnaire consisting of identification, with gynecological data and treatment characteristics, and questions present in the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire - Short Form. Results: Of the interviewees (n=42), 22 had stress urinary incontinence (52.3%), 13 mixed (30.9%) and 7 urge (16.6%). As for age, 42.8% were 60 years old or older; 30.9% aged 50-59 years; 19% aged 40-49 years; and 7.1% under 40 years old. As for the health insurance, 14 (33.3%) were through SAS, 24 (57%) through SUS and 4 (9.5%) private. When asked about previous anti-incontinence surgery, 76.2% didn´t performed and 23.8% had some type of surgery. Conclusion: Women who undergo the complete treatment and in specified time had a higher quality of life index compared to those who did not. The treatment that demonstrated the best impact on quality of life was surgery associated with physiotherapy

Urodynamic evaluation of functional urinary incontinence in children / 现代泌尿外科杂志

Pediatric urinary incontinence (PUI) is common in clinical practice and seriously affects the quality of life as well as physical and mental health of patients. PUI is a multi-factorial related abnormality, very complex in etiology and types. The occurrence of PUI is mostly associated with abnormal vesicourethral function. Urodynamic examination (UDS) is the golden standard to assess voiding function and diagnose the type of bladder and urethral function in children with PUI. UDS of PUI is of great clinical value in determining the cause, making treatment protocol as well as evaluating the therapeutic response. However, UDS in children has not been popularized in China, which seriously affects the diagnosis and treatment of PUI. This article reviews the research progress in the clinical application of UDS in the evaluation of PUI, in order to provide reference for improving the diagnosis and treatment of this disease.

Important role of urodynamic study in improving the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric neurogenic bladder / 现代泌尿外科杂志

Of the common urinary dysfunctions in children, pediatric neurogenic bladder (PNB) is the most challengeable abnormality. It is well known that PNB is mostly caused by dysplasia of the lumbosacral spinal cord and nerves, which seriously affects the quality of life and the physical and mental health of children. The clinical symptoms are not obvious in minor cases, but severe upper urinary tract damage occurs in severe cases. Urodynamic study (UDS) is the best way to detect and determine the type of dysfunction at an early stage, and can guide the formulation of accurate and individualized treatment protocol. However, UDS in children has not been popularized in China, which seriously affects the level of diagnosis and treatment of PNB. This article reviews the importance of UDS so as to provide reference for the diagnosis and treatment of PNB.

Use of Urodynamics by Gynecologists and Urologists in Brazil / Uso da urodinâmica por ginecologistas e urologistas no Brasil

Abstract Objective Urodynamic studies (UDSs) are a set of tests that assess the storage and emptying of urine, and they are widely used by gynecologists and urologists in the management of urinary incontinence (UI), despite the discussion about its indications. The objectives of the present study were to verify whether UDSs are routinely used in the conservative and surgical approaches to female UI, their other clinical indications, and to compare the responses of Brazilian gynecologists and urologists. Methods The present is an opinion survey applied from August 2020 to January 2021 through a semistructured questionnaire about the clinical practice sent by e-mail to all participants. The responses were compared through statistical analyses. Results Of the 329 participants, 238 were gynecologists (72.3%) and 91, urologists (27.7%). Most gynecologists (73.5%) and urologists (86.6%) do not request UDSs before the conservative treatment of UI; but UDSs are indicated in the preoperative period of anti-incontinence surgeries. Most participants request UDSs in the initial approach to overactive bladder (gynecologists: 88.2%; urologists: 96.7%), and the urologist has greater chance to request this study (odds ratio [OR] = 3.9). For most participants, it is necessary to request uroculture before the UDSs. Conclusion Most Brazilian gynecologists and urologists who participated in the present study do not request UDSs before the conservative treatment of UI, according to national and internacional guidelines, and often request it before the surgical treatment for female UI. The indication of this exam in the initial approach of idiopathic overactive bladder should be reviewed by the participants.

Resumo Objetivo O estudo urodinâmico (EU) é um conjunto de exames que avalia o armazenamento e esvaziamento da urina, e é amplamente utilizado por ginecologistas e urologistas no manejo da incontinência urinária (IU), apesar das discussões sobre suas indicações. O objetivo deste estudo foi verificar se a urodinâmica é rotineiramente utilizada nas abordagens conservadora e cirúrgica da IU feminina, além de outras de suas indicações clínicas, e comparar as respostas de ginecologistas e urologistas brasileiros. Métodos Trata-se de uma pesquisa de opinião, realizada entre agosto de 2020 e janeiro de 2021, por meio de questionário semiestruturado composto por perguntas sobre a prática clínica enviado por e-mail a todos os participantes. As respostas foram comparadas mediante análises estatísticas. Resultados Dos 329 participantes, 238 eram ginecologistas (72,3%) e 91, urologistas (27,7%). A maioria dos ginecologistas (73,5%) e urologistas (86,6%) não solicita EU antes do tratamento conservador da IU; mas o EU é indicado no pré-operatório de cirurgias para IU. A maioria dos participantes solicita EU na abordagem inicial da bexiga hiperativa (ginecologistas: 88,2%; urologistas: 96,7%), e os urologistas têm maior chance de solicitar esse exame (razão de chances [RC] = 3,9). Para a maioria dos entrevistados, é necessário solicitar urocultura junto com o EU. Conclusão A maioria dos ginecologistas e urologistas brasileiros que participaram deste estudo não solicita EU antes do tratamento conservador da IU, de acordo com as principais diretrizes nacionais e internacionais, e muitas vezes o solicita antes do tratamento cirúrgico da IU feminina. A indicação desse exame na abordagem inicial da bexiga hiperativa idiopática deve ser revista pelos participantes.

The value of urodynamic study in the differential diagnosis of patients with parkinsonian-type multiple system atrophy and Parkinson′s disease with lower urinary tract symptoms / 中华神经科杂志

Objective:To investigate the urodynamic characteristics in parkinsonian-type multiple system atrophy (MSA-P) and Parkinson′s disease (PD) patients with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and to identify the differential diagnostic ability of urodynamic study.Methods:Sixty-eight MSA-P patients and 85 PD patients with LUTS who underwent urodynamic studies and were hospitalized in the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University from February 2017 to December 2020 were reviewed. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was used to evaluate the discriminatory power of urodynamic parameters.Results:Compared with PD, patients with MSA-P had shorter disease duration [2.70 (2.05, 3.00) years vs 5.00 (4.00, 6.00) years, Z=-7.44, P<0.001]. In free uroflowmetry (UFM) and pressure-flow study (PFS), patients with MSA-P showed lower maximal flow rate [Qmax; UFM-Qmax 6.00 (3.00, 8.75) ml/s vs 9.00 (6.00, 14.00) ml/s, Z=-4.31, P<0.001; PFS-Qmax[6.00 (3.00, 8.75) ml/s vs 9.00 (6.00, 14.00) ml/s, Z=-4.03, P<0.001] and larger postvoid residual [PVR;UFM-PVR 207.50 (113.75, 280.00) ml vs 45.00 (10.00, 117.50) ml, Z =-6.03, P<0.001; PFS-PVR 269.00 (148.75, 337.50) ml vs 75.00 (20.00, 167.50) ml, Z=-6.55, P<0.001)] with decreased compliance [42.65% (29/68) vs 14.12% (12/85), χ 2=15.68, P<0.001], decreased detrusor pressure at maximun flow rate [PdetQmax; 13.00 (6.00, 27.75) cmH 2O vs 27.00 (15.00, 39.50) cmH 2O, Z=-4.65, P<0.001; 1 cmH 2O=0.098 kPa] and impaired contractility [43.00 (34.00, 59.25) vs 79.00 (46.50, 100.00), Z=-5.44, P<0.001]. Compared with the MSA-P patients, detrusor overactivity (DO) was prominent in PD [54.41% (37/68) vs 78.82% (67/85), χ 2=10.34, P=0.001]. The ROC curve results showed that PFS-PVR had highest area under the curve (AUC), which was 0.81 (95% CI 0.74-0.88, P<0.001), followed by UFM-PVR, bladder contractility index and PdetQmax (0.78, 0.76 and 0.72, respectively). Conclusions:Patients with MSA-P showed lower Qmax and larger PVR with decreased bladder compliance and impaired contractility, while patients with PD had higher incidence of DO. The ROC results showed that PFS-PVR had the highest AUC and specificity in the differential diagnosis of MSA-P and PD,indicating that urodynamic study is a useful tool in differential diagnosis of patients with MSA-P and PD with lower urinary tract symptoms.

The abnormalities of free uroflow curve in female patients with detrusor underactivity and their clinical significance / 中华泌尿外科杂志

Objective:To explore the features of free uroflow(FF) curve patterns in female patients with detrusor underactivity(DU) and their clinical significance.Methods:Data of 275 adult female patients with lower urinary tract symptoms(LUTS) underwent urodynamic studies(UDS) at urology center of our hospital from June 2014 to June 2016 were analyzed retrospectively. The uroflow curve patterns of patients with DU were classified and analyzed in the context of parameters of FF, cystometry (CM), and pressure-flow study(PFS). The prevalence of each abnormal uroflow curve pattern in DU patients were calculated and compared with those in non-DU patients.Results:No bell-shaped curve was found in 141 patients with DU. The abnormal curve patterns can be divided into 5 types: Type Ⅰ (bell-shaped curve with saw tooth) in 20 cases (14.2%), Type Ⅱ (box-like curve) in 34 cases (24.1%), Type Ⅲ (triangle curve with decreasing slop) in 62 cases(43.9%), Type Ⅳ (triangle curve with increasing slop) in 4 cases (4.3%), Type Ⅴ (tide-wave curve)in 19 cases (13.5%). Maximum flow rate of free uroflow(Q max.FF) of type Ⅰ [(28.4±9.7) ml/s] was significantly greater than that of type Ⅱ, Ⅲ and Ⅴ[(17.0±4.1), (15.8±5.4) and (12.9±6.4) ml/s, P<0.05]. Flow time of free uroflow(FT.FF) of type Ⅲ and Ⅴ [(43.7±17.2) and (50.1±28.9)s] were significantly longer than that of type Ⅰ and Ⅱ [(18.5±7.3)s and (27.2±9.7)s, P<0.05]. Post voided residual > 50ml was noted in 19 cases (30.6%) of type Ⅲ, 7 cases (36.8%) of type Ⅴ, 1 case (2.9%) of type Ⅱ and no one in type Ⅰ and Ⅳ. Abnormal manifestations in cystometry mainly included bladder hypersensitivity, detrusor overactivity, and stress urinary incontinence. Detrusor pressure at Q max (Pdet.Q max) of type Ⅴ [(7.4±5.0) cmH 2O] was significantly lower than that of type Ⅰ, Ⅱ, Ⅲ [(11.8±6.7), (12.0±5.3), (12.1±5.0) cmH 2O, P<0.05]. Among 134 cases of non-DU, there were type Ⅰ curves in 88 cases (65.7%), type Ⅱ curves in 4 cases (2.9%), type Ⅲ curves in 15 cases (11.2%), type Ⅳ curves in 1 cases (0.7%), type Ⅴ curves in 7 cases (5.2%). And normal bell-shaped curves in 19 cases(14.2%). The prevalence of type Ⅱ, Ⅲ and Ⅴ in DU patients was significantly higher than that in the non DU patients ( P<0.05). Conclusions:This study reveals that the characteristics of reduced detrusor contractility and duration, prolonged bladder emptying or incomplete emptying can be reflected in the patterns of free uroflow curve in female patients with DU. The abnormalities of these free uroflow curve patterns, especially type Ⅱ, Ⅲ and Ⅴ will be helpful in preliminarily screening DU in females.

Urodynamic study of bladder dysfunction after radical hysterectomy of cervical cancer / 中华老年医学杂志

Objective:To explore the urodynamic characteristics of bladder function in patients with abnormal urination after radical hysterectomy of cervical cancer.Methods:In a prospective self-controlled study, a total of 84 patients with cervical cancer and clinical stage of ⅠB to ⅡA, meeting the preoperative inclusion criteria in our hospital from January 2016 to June 2018 were enrolled.All patients were tested for urodynamic testing 1 week before and 6 months after surgery.Patient bladder function status was observed and evaluated before and after surgery and urodynamic examination results were analyzed.Results:Of 84 study cases, the 58 patients developed abnormal urination after radical surgery, there were no urination abnormalities in 26 cases.There was no significant difference in age, clinical stage and pathological diagnosis between patients with and without urination abnormalities.Abnormal urination after radical surgery included difficulty in urinating(55%), frequent urination with a feeling of urination not complete(34%), stress urinary incontinence(7%), and urinary incontinence(4%). Among the 26 patients without urination abnormalities after radical surgery, only one case showed an abnormal urodynamic examination(abnormal bladder sensation). In patients without abnormal urination after surgery, differences in the urodynamic examination findings between pre-and post-surgery were not statistically significant(all P> 0.05). At the same time, in all cases of abnormal urination after radical hysterectomy of cervical cancer, 43 patients(74%)with bladder dysfunction had normal urination pattern before operation, but after operation, the urination abnormality required abdominal pressure.Of the patients with bladder dysfunction after surgery, the maximum flow rate(Qmax)was(12.9±10.3)ml/s, the average flow rate(Qave)was(6.0±4.2)ml/s, the voided volume was(148.0±36.8)ml, voiding time was(32.9±22.1)s, maximum flow time was(11.4±5.0)s, postvoid residual urine was(260.2±219.2)ml, maximal detrusor pressure was(12.1±8.9)cmH 2O, bladder compliance was(16.1±4.3)ml/cmH 2O, normal desire to void was(354.5±204.3)ml, maximal capacity was(587.4±152.5)ml, maximum urethral pressure was(97.6±33.1)cmH 2O, maximum urethral closure pressure was(89.9±36.4)cmH 2O, and function urethral length was(29.6±6.5)mm; In comparison, the above indexes-corresponding values at 1 week before surgery were respectively as follows: the Qmax was(25.1±11.4)ml/s, the Qave was(11.4±6.6)ml/s, the voided volume was(318.6±96.4)ml, voiding time was(29.2±18.5)s, maximum flow time was(6.7±3.9)s, postvoid residual urine was(29.9±21.5)ml, maximal detrusor pressure was(31.9±21.4)cmH 2O, bladder compliance was(78.1±33.9)ml/cmH 2O, normal desire to void was(258.2±185.5)ml, maximal capacity was(335.1±124.9)ml, maximum urethral pressure was(96.4±33.9)cm H 2O, maximum urethral closure pressure was(88.5±35.2)cmH 2O, and function urethral length was(37.2±7.2)mm.It can be seen that Qmax, Qave, voided volume, maximum detrusor pressure, bladder compliance, and functional urethral length in patients with abnormal urination are significantly lower after radical hysterectomy of cervical cancer than before the surgery.While, normal desire to void, maximum capacity, maximum flow time, and postvoid residual urine volume were higher after radical hysterectomy than before surgery( P<0.05). In addition, there was no significant difference in voiding time, maximum urethral pressure and maximum urethral closure pressure between pre-and post-operation.Besides, it is worth noting that there was no significant difference in preoperative urodynamic test results between patients without abnormal urination versus patients with abnormal urination( P>0.05), and the difference in urodynamic test results between the two groups is statistically significant( P<0.05). There was no statistically significant difference in abnormal urination and in urodynamic test results between different clinical stages and between different pathological types( P>0.05). Conclusions:The characteristics of urinary dynamics in patients with abnormal urination after radical hysterectomy of cervical cancer are mainly manifested as decreased bladder sensory function and abnormal detrusor function.And the urodynamic test can provide objective clinical indicators for early diagnosis.

Effects of finasteride combined with tamsulosin hydrochloride on glandular microvessel density during the perioperative period in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia / 中国基层医药

Objective:To investigate the effects of finasteride combined with tamsulosin hydrochloride administered during the perioperative period on glandular microvessel density in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia.Methods:Ninety patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia who received treatment in Wenzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine from August 2017 to August 2019 were included in this study. They were randomly assigned to receive either oral tamsulosin hydrochloride alone (control group, n = 45) or oral finasteride combined with tamsulosin hydrochloride (observation group, n = 45) during the perioperative period of transurethral resection of the prostate. All patients received 6 weeks of medication. Clinical efficacy, adverse reactions, and urodynamic indexes, glandular microvessel density, International Prostatism Symptom Score, bother score, and urine color/degree of haematuria score pre- and post-treatment were compared between the two groups. Results:The maximum urinary flow rate in each group significantly increased 6 weeks after treatment compared with before treatment. The detrusor pressure and residual urine volume in each group decreased 6 weeks after treatment compared with before treatment. After 6 weeks of treatment, the maximum urinary flow rate was significantly higher in the observation group than in the control group [(15.63 ± 2.26) mL/s vs. (13.14 ± 2.23) mL/s], and residual urine volume was significantly lower in the observation group than in the control group [(29.19 ± 4.81) mL vs. (32.25 ± 5.52) mL, t = 5.26, 2.80, both P < 0.05). International Prostatism Symptom Score measured 6 weeks after treatment and urine color/degree of haematuria score measured 1 week after treatment were (12.09 ± 2.17) points and (1.51 ± 0.27) points, respectively in the observation group, which were significantly lower than those in the control group [(14.28 ± 2.22) points, (2.03 ± 0.38) points, t = 4.73, 7.48, both P < 0.05]. Factor VIII related antigen- and CD34-positive glandular microvessel density values in the observation group were (14.74 ± 3.05) counts/visual field and (19.41 ± 3.07) counts/visual field, respectively, which were significantly lower than those in the control group [(18.08 ± 3.16) counts/visual field, (22.27 ± 3.16) counts/visual field, t = 5.10, 4.35, both P < 0.05]. The incidence of postoperative hematuria was significantly lower in the observation group than in the control group [15.56% (7/45) vs. 35.56% (16/45), χ2 = 4.73, P < 0.05]. Conclusion:Compared with tamsulosin hydrochloride alone, finasteride combined with tamsulosin hydrochloride administered during the perioperative stage can greatly improve the urodynamic indexes of patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia, reduce microvessel density value, International Prostatism Symptom Score, bother score, and decrease the incidence of hematuria. The combined therapy provides a novel idea for preventing perioperative bleeding in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Efficacy of different surgical methods for radical cystectomy plus Bricker's ileal conduit urinary diversion / 中国基层医药

Objective:To investigate the clinical efficacy of different surgical methods for radical cystectomy plus Bricker's ileal conduit urinary diversion.Methods:212 patients, who underwent radical cystectomy plus Bricker's ileal conduit urinary diversion in Armed Police Marine Police Corps Hospital from January 2010 to January 2020, were included in this study. Among them, 98 patients underwent laparoscopic surgery, and 114 patients received open surgery. Perioperative clinical indexes, urodynamic indexes, immune function indexes, and quality of life were compared between the two groups.Results:All 212 patients succeeded in surgery, and none of them received other surgeries. Intraoperative blood loss [(305.89 ± 92.98) mL vs. (954.76 ± 200.87) mL], operative time [(355.76 ± 38.82) minutes vs. (411.56 ± 41.13) minutes], and length of hospital stay [(12.12 ± 2.27) days vs. (20.47 ± 2.44) days] were significantly lower or shorter in the observation group than in the control group ( t = 29.33, 10.11, 25.65, all P < 0.001). Bladder volume [(300.65 ± 20.52) mL vs. (245.87 ± 19.78) mL], maximum urinary flow rate [(16.71 ± 4.32) mL/s vs. (13.74 ± 2.13) mL/s], and intravesical pressure [(22.65 ± 3.11) cmH 2O vs. (17.74 ± 2.01) cmH 2O] were significantly greater in the observation group than in the control group ( t = 19.76, 6.48, 13.83, all P < 0.001). Residual urine volume was significantly lower in the observation group than in the control group [(20.74 ± 10.03) mL vs. (50.09 ± 13.96) mL, t = 17.32, P < 0.001]. CD 4+ cell count [(33.18 ± 4.63)% vs. (30.21 ± 4.91)%] and CD 4+/CD 8+ cell count ratio [ (1.21 ± 0.12) vs. (1.05 ± 0.11)] measured at 3 days after surgery were significantly higher in the observation group than in the control group ( t = 4.508, 10.124, both P < 0.001]. CD 8+ cell count measured at 3 days after surgery was significantly lower in the observation group than in the control group [(27.98 ± 3.67)% vs. (29.47 ± 3.79)%, t = 2.90, P = 0.004]. Scores of quality of life evaluated at 6 months [(101.44 ± 11.52) points vs. (90.23 ± 15.14) points] and 12 months [(114.72 ± 16.26) points vs. (101.34 ± 10.56) points] after surgery were significantly lower in the observation group than in the control group ( t = 5.99, 7.20, both P < 0.001]. Conclusion:Laparoscopic radical cystectomy plus Bricker's ileal conduit urinary diversion is highly effective in the treatment of bladder cancer. The combined method can shorten the operative time, promote rehabilitation, and thereby is worthy of clinical popularization.

Study on the value of improved urinary control technology in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia / 中国医师进修杂志

Objective:To explore the application effect of improved urinary control technology in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).Methods:A total of 83 BPH patients admitted to Taihe County People′s Hospital of Anhui Province from June 2017 to August 2020 were selected and divided into the control group (41 cases) and the observation group (42 cases) by a random number table. The control group performed transurethral plasma kinetic enucleation of prostate (PKEP), and the observation group performed modified urinary control technology. The general conditions of surgery, voiding function, urinary control function, sexual function and complication rate were compared between the two groups.Results:Compared with the control group, theoperation time in the observation group was longer and the postoperative hospital stay was shorter: (78.67 ± 20.04) min vs. (69.52 ± 18.66) min, (8.64 ± 2.66) d vs. (10.95 ± 3.01) d, there were statistical differences ( P<0.05). The postvoid residual (PVR) and the maximum flow rate (Q max) in the two groups at 1 month and 3 months after operation had no significant differences ( P>0.05). The incidence of urinary incontinence in the observation group at 24 h, 1 week, and 2 weeks after extubation were lower than those in the control group: 11.90%(5/42) vs. 36.59% (15/41), 4.76%(2/42) vs. 21.95%(9/41), 2.38%(1/42) vs. 19.51%(8/41), there were statistically differences ( P<0.05). After operation for 3 months, the total incidence of adverse events in the observation group was lower than that in the control group: 4.76% (2/42) vs. 19.51% (8/41), P<0.05. Conclusions:The improved urinary control technology has a significant application effect in BPH patients. It can effectively improve the patient′s urination function, protect urinary control and sexual function.

Exploration of the relationship between the urethral pressure profilometry and the complications of artificial urethral sphincter implantation / 中华泌尿外科杂志

Objective:To explore the potential relationship of urethral pressure profilometry and the complications of artificial urethral sphincter (AUS) implantation.Methods:The clinical data of patients who underwent AUS implantation in Beijing Hospital from March 2019 to March 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. All the patients were male. The average course of disease was 43.1 months(ranging 11-120 months). The average age was (68.6±13.2) years. The median number of pads used was 4.5 (3.0, 6.0). The preoperative maximum urethral pressure (MUP) was (84.6±25.5) cmH 2O, and the maximum urethral closure pressure (MUCP) was 51.0 (41.0, 74.0) cmH 2O. AUS implantation was performed through a single perineal incision in all patients. The sleeve size was mainly determined by the measured urethral circumference of the patient. After installation of all components, the urethral pressure profilometry was performed under the state of device inactivation and activation. The pump was activated 6 weeks after the operation, and telephone follow-up was performed 3 months after the activation of the device. The urinary control and complications were recorded. The results of follow-up were compared with the results of urethral pressure profilometry, and the preliminary conclusions were drawn. Results:In this study, 3 patients (20%) received 4.0cm cuffs, 10 patients (66.7%) received 4.5cm cuffs, and 2 patients (13.3%) received 5.0cm cuffs. The MUP and MUCP of AUS device in inactivated state were (82.5±30.2) cmH 2O and 51.0(48.0, 77.0) cmH 2O. In the activated state, MUP was (138.9±21.7) cmH 2O and MUCP was 109.0(94.0, 133.0) cmH 2O. Compared with that before operation, the urethral pressure in the inactivated state did not increase significantly (all P > 0.05), while the urethral pressure in the activated state increased significantly (all P < 0.001). The patients were followed-up for 3-33 months. Thirteen patients (86.7%) used the initial installation device, and all of them met the standard of social continence. One patient died of cerebrovascular accident. One patient took out the device due to urethral erosion. The incidence of complications was 26.7% (4/15), including painless hematuria in 2 cases, scrotum and penis infection in 1 case, and urethral erosion in 1 case. The MUP and MUCP of these patients were (100.0 ± 40.7) cmH 2O and (80.8 ± 39.7) cmH 2O respectively. In the intraoperative active state, the MUP was (151.5 ± 15.3) cmH 2O and the MUCP was (123.0 ± 17.2) cmH 2O. The MUP of the other 3 patients in the device activation state was significantly higher than the average value, and all of them were above 150 cm H 2O, except one patient who was infected due to cognitive problems and chronic urinary retention. In 11 patients without complications, the MUP and MUCP were (76.1±24.7) cmH 2O and (55.1±20.0) cmH 2O respectively. In the intraoperative active state, the MUP was (134.4±22.5) cmH 2O and the MUCP was (108.5±29.8) cmH 2O. Conclusions:AUS implantation has a definite curative effect. Poor comprehension, and MUP higher than 150 cmH 2O in the activated state of the device may be risk factors for complications.

Research progress of upper urinary tract urodynamics / 中华泌尿外科杂志

In recent years, the research on upper urinary tract urodynamics has been developing toward digitalization, simulation and noninvasive.This article reviews the physiological mechanism, clinical application and new research progress of upper urinary tract urodynamics. Pacemaker cells are considered to be the basis of upper urinary peristalsis, but the specific mechanism remains to be further studied. The dynamic technique of upper urinary tract is widely used in clinical practice to measure the perfusion rate-pressure relationship. Whitaker test can be used as an auxiliary examination in the diagnosis of suspicious cases. Artificial intelligence, three-dimensional reconstruction and other multidisciplinary integration may be the important means for the research in the future.

Comparative study of air-charged urodynamic and water-filled urodynamic examinations of elderly patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia / 中华老年医学杂志

Objective:To assess whether air-charged urodynamic(ACC)can replace water-filled urodynamic(WFC)and the value of ACC for the diagnosis of benign prostatic hyperplasia(BPH)in these patients.Methods:In this prospective study, 27 male patients with BPH(aged 60-90 years)were randomly selected for WFC and ACC examinations during the same period to compare the values of urodynamic pressure parameters recorded for the two groups.Pressure values were compared using Bland-Altman plots and the paired sample t-test, and differences in abdominal pressure changes in the two groups were compared using the chi-square test. Results:Changes in WFC and ACC pressure values showed the same trends, but at the three points where data were recorded and compared, the mean abdominal pressure(Pabd), end of bladder filling pressure(Pves.fill)and maximum detrusor pressure(Pdet.void)were(25.3±8.5)cmH 2O(1 cmH 2O=0.098 kPa), (26.0±8.08.4)cmH 2O and(98.8±32.8)cmH 2O for WFC and(32.5, 5.5±5.3)cmH 2O, (32.6±5.0)cmH 2O and(95.3±36.3)cmH 2O for ACC, respectively, The pressure values of the two methods were significantly different( P<0.05). WFC pressure values were unstable, with 74.07%(20/27)showing a marked decrease during bladder filling, significantly different from those measured by ACC( P<0.001). Band-Altman plots illustrated high consistency between pressure values measured via WFC and ACC. Conclusions:The pressure measured by ACC does not represent that measured by WFC, suggesting a clinical need to establish standard reference data for ACC.The abdominal pressure instability measured by WFC may be one of the factors leading to different detrusor pressures from the two methods.The high consistency between pressure values from ACC and WFC indicates that the former can also be used to assess changes in bladder function in elderly BPH patients.

Finite Element Analysis of Male Urethral Sphincter Loss Synergy / 医用生物力学

Objective To investigate the influence of internal and external sphincter loss synergy on stress distributions and urine flow rates of lower urinary tract organs and tissues. Methods Based on collodion slice, the geometric model of the lower urinary tract was reconstructed, and finite element model of the lower urinary tract with muscle active force was established. Through fluid structure coupling simulation, the changes of tissue stress and urine flow rate were simulated under four conditions: normal contraction of internal and external sphincter, total loss of muscle active force and single loss of muscle active force for internal and external sphincters at the end of urination. Results The urethral stress changes in normal contraction of internal and external sphincter muscles were the same as the clinically measured urethral pressure changes. Compared with normal contraction, when the internal sphincter lost its muscle active force alone, stress of the internal sphincter and the urethra of the prostate was reduced by 33.6% and 13.8%, and flow rate of urine in this position was also reduced. When the external sphincter lost its muscle active force alone, the urethral stress of the external sphincter and external urethra was reduced by 59.5% and 24.03%, respectively. When the internal and external sphincter lost muscle active force, stress of the internal sphincter, the prostate, the external sphincter and the external urethra were reduced by 38.77%, 18.6%, 63.58%, 29.74%, respectively, and flow velocity in the corresponding position was also reduced. Conclusions Internal and external sphincter loss synergy resulted in the difference of tissue stress and urine flow rate. The results can provide the theoretical basis for surgical treatment of urinary incontinence caused by sphincter.

False-negative finding in urodynamic study for the chief complaint. Does it interfere with the clinical outcomes for the treatment of SUI or OAB syndromes?

ABSTRACT Purpose: False-negative urodynamic findings may mislead or prevent planned treatments due to unmatched findings with the clinical presentation. We hypothesized that the absence of urodynamic demonstration of SUI or OAB on urodynamics would interfere with clinical outcomes. Materials and Methods: Materials and Methods: We prospectively studied 124 women with (94) or without (30) demonstrable SUI after sling operations. Similarly, 64 women with OAB syndrome with (38) or without (26) demonstrable DO were also compared after treatment with anticholinergic agents. Patients were assessed with the UDI-6 and IIQ-7 questionnaires 3 and 6 months after treatment. Results: Only 76% of SUI patients demonstrated urine leakage during urodynamics. The UDI-6 score was higher in the demonstrable-SUI and demonstrable-DO groups, while the IIQ-7 score was comparable within the incontinence or urgency/frequency groups. Demonstrable and non-demonstrable SUI-operated patients showed similar outcomes. Patients with urgency syndromes with or without demonstrable DO had a similar rate of improvement with anticholinergic therapy. Conclusions: Women with clinical complaints of SUI objectively demonstrated on urodynamics presented the same subjective clinical outcome as those with SUI lacking objective demonstration when measured by the UDI-6 and IIQ-7 questionnaires. Similarly, patients with OAB syndrome with or without demonstrable DO had similar clinical improvement when treated with anticholinergics and measured using the same questionnaires.

Estimulación del nervio tibial posterior en el tratamiento de la retención urinaria posparto. Reporte de dos casos / Posterior tibial nerve stimulation in the management of postpartum urinary retention. Report of two cases

Resumen OBJETIVO: Reportar dos casos de pacientes con el efecto de la estimulación del nervio tibial posterior en la retención urinaria posparto. CASOS CLÍNICOS: Caso 1: Paciente de 41 años, con dos cesáreas previas, sobrepeso (IMC 28 kg/m2), con 33 semanas de embarazo, hipertensión arterial crónica y preeclampsia sobreagregada asociada con datos de déficit neurológico. En el puerperio tardío tuvo dificultad para miccionar y dolor suprapúbico. Con base en la urodinamia se diagnosticó: disinergia detrusor-esfínter y se trató con estimulación del nervio tibial posterior durante 20 minutos cada semana con duración de fase de 200 µs y frecuencias de 10 Hz durante 12 sesiones. Los parámetros urodinámicos mejoraron y se restablecieron las micciones espontáneas, se redujo la frecuencia del cateterismo limpio intermitente y el efecto continuó a 31 meses de seguimiento. Caso 2: Paciente de 38 años, primigesta, IMC 21 kg/m2 , con antecedente de hipotiroidismo subclínico. A los cinco días de puerperio tuvo retención urinaria de 2000 mL; se le colocó una sonda Foley a drenaje contínuo y, posteriormente, un tapón con vaciado cada 2 horas. No obstante lo anterior tuvo nuevos episodios de retención urinaria que ameritaron el inicio del cateterismo limpio intermitente, 5 en 24 horas y estimulación del nervio tibial posterior con corriente bifásica asimétrica. Se consiguió una mejoría subjetiva del 100% y cambios urodinámicos. Las micciones espontáneas se reiniciaron sin requerir cateterismo limpio intermitente, fue dada de alta luego de un año de seguimiento. CONCLUSIÓN: De acuerdo con los desenlaces del estudio, la estimulación del nervio tibial posterior podría ofrecer una alternativa de tratamiento prometedora en pacientes con retención urinaria posparto.

Abstract OBJECTIVE: Case report of the effect of posterior tibial nerve stimulation on postpartum urinary retention. CASE REPORT: Case 1: 41-year-old patient, with two previous cesarean sections, overweight (BMI 28 kg/m2), 33 weeks of pregnancy, chronic arterial hypertension and over-aggregated preeclampsia associated with data of neurological deficit. In the late puerperium she had difficulty urinating and suprapubic pain. Based on urodynamics, detrusor-sphincter dyssynergia was diagnosed and she was treated with posterior tibial nerve stimulation for 20 minutes every week with phase duration 200 µs and frequency 10 Hz during 12 sessions. Urodynamic parameters improved and spontaneous micturition was restored, the frequency of intermittent clean catheterization was reduced, and the effect continued at 31 months follow-up. Case 2: 38-year-old primigravida patient, BMI 21 kg/m2, with a history of subclinical hypothyroidism. Five days postpartum she had urinary retention of 2000 mL; a Foley catheter was placed for continuous drainage and, subsequently, a plug with emptying every 2 hours. Notwithstanding the above, she had new episodes of urinary retention that warranted the initiation of intermittent clean catheterization, 5 in 24 hours and stimulation of the posterior tibial nerve with asymmetric biphasic current, she had a subjective improvement of 100% and urodynamic changes. Spontaneous urination resumed without requiring intermittent clean catheterization, she was discharged after one year of follow-up. CONCLUSION: According to the study outcomes, posterior tibial nerve stimulation could offer a promising treatment alternative in patients with postpartum urinary retention.

The clinical features of nocturnal enuresis in adult men and women / 中华泌尿外科杂志

Objective:To discover the clinical features of nocturnal enuresis (NE) in adults and to detect factors that correlated with the symptom severity.Methods:This cross-sectional study recruited NE subjects from September 2017 through December 2020. All patients had experienced enuresis at least once per week and with a symptom duration of 3 months or longer. Followed by documentation of history and medical records, three-day bladder diary was adopted to assess their voiding pattern, and urodynamic parameters were obtained to evaluate lower urinary tract function.Results:A total of 106 NE patients (43 male and 63 female) were identified. There is no statistical difference regarding the average age (men: 57.8±15.6 vs. women: 56.1±14.0, P>0.05) and BMI (men: 23.9±3.4 vs. women: 23.3±4.3, P>0.05) between men and women. Comorbidities are extremely common in NE patients (n=85, 80.2%), with the incidence rate higher in men compared to women [88.4% (38/43)vs. 74.6% (47/63), P<0.05]. Hypertension (n=58, 54.7%), hyperlipemia (n=41, 38.7%), diabetes mellitus (n=38, 35.8%), coronary heart disease (n=22, 20.8%) were the most frequently reported conditions. On bladder diaries, subjects were frequently manifested nocturnal polyuria (NP, 47/106, 44.3%), reduced nocturnal bladder capacity (NBC, 74/106, 69.8%), or combination of both(33/106, 31.3%). Urodynamic studies suggested that the incidence of reduce bladder compliance, detrusor overactivity (DO), stress incontinence, bladder outlet obstruction(BOO), detrusor underactivity(DU)and detrusor hyperreflexia with impaired contractility(DHIC)was 27.4%(29/106), 39.6%(42/106), 17.9%(19/106), 9.4%(10/106), 25.5%(27/106)and 15.1%(16/106), respectively. Women were more likely to suffer from stress urinary incontinence [2.3%(1/43) men vs. 28.6% (18/63) women, P<0.01], while men were prone to have bladder outlet obstruction [ 23.3%(10/43) men vs. 0 women, P<0.01]. Correlation analysis demonstrated that obesity( r=0.63, P<0.01), systemic comorbidities( r=0.40, P<0.01), presence of NP( r=0.50, P<0.01) and NP+ NBC( r=0.47, P<0.01), post-void residual( r=0.53, P<0.01), reduced compliance( r=0.21, P=0.04), DU( r=0.28, P<0.01), stress incontinence( r=0.42, P<0.01)and DHIC ( r=0.35, P<0.01)are positively correlated with NE severity. Whereas, reduced Q max( r=-0.35, P<0.01), low capacity( r=0.21, P=0.03), and reduced bladder sensation( r=-0.21, P=0.03) correlate negatively with NE severity. Conclusions:The presence of NE is not only a sign of bladder dysfunction, but also an implication of obesity, systematic chronic diseases, urine production malfunctioning. Therefore, a thorough history regarding the lower urinary tract function and systemic comorbidities should be taken carefully, so that, an integrated and personalized treatment can be carried out.

Urodynamics quality in southwest China: a multicenter random study / 中华泌尿外科杂志

Objective:To retrospectively analyze the urodynamics quality in Southwest China, and find out the main issues of urodynamics quality in Southwest China and try to find out the improvement ways.Methods:In this study, a two-stage sampling method was used.In the first stage, 10 medical institutions in Southwest China were selected by cluster sampling from March to June, 2020.In the second stage, according to the development of UDS in Southwest China, the sample size estimation formula was adopted, and the loss of follow-up rate in reports extraction was considered, the initial sample size was 350. As the workload of UDS in the 10 medical institutions involved in the study was equivalent, 35 urodynamics traces from each medical institution were selected. The initial samples should also meet the inclusion criteria: ①patients with clear medical history and complete clinical data; ②UDS traces were clear; ③UDS system was water filled system; ④age>18, and 150 urodynamic traces were included in the final study. We evaluated the quality of enrolled urodynamics traces, and the quality evaluation standard according to the guidelines established by the International Continence Society (ICS). The evaluation conducted by two independent urologist with more than 10 years working experience. Artifacts were divided into non-technical artifacts: abnormal abdominal pressure changes, urine volume <150 ml when did the uroflow test, and technical artifacts: non-standard zero setting, fail to record all urodynamics parameters, baseline drift, catheter displacement, misjudgment of detrusor physiological contraction and detrusor overactive in voiding phase, misjudgment between detrusor overactive and bladder low compliance in filling phase.Results:non-technical artifacts: 32 cases were found abnormal abdominal pressure changes (21.3%), 21 cases (14.0%) were found when did the uroflow test the urine volume <150 ml, and technical artifacts: Non-standard zero setting in 28 cases (18.7%), fail to record all urodynamics parameters in 8 cases, baseline drift in 16 cases, catheter displacement in 9 cases and misjudgment of detrusor physiological contraction and detrusor overactive in voiding phase in 12 cases, misjudgment between detrusor overactive and bladder low compliance in filling phase in 24 cases (16.0%).Conclusions:At present, the urodynamics quality in Southwest China need to be improved. The main issues were that the operator didn’t obey the basic operation and quality control process, and the operator did not have enough basic knowledge of urodynamics. It can be improved by strictly carry out the operation standard of UDS, identifying and correcting artifacts in time, and promoting the standardized urodynamic training courses.