Urodynamics

The third edition incorporates the technological innovations and new techniques introduced since the publication of the previous editions in 1983 and 1997. A simple, yet practical guide to the functional investigation of patients with incontinence and voiding disturbances, it describes the crucial contribution of urodynamic investigation to the management of patients with lower urinary tract dysfunction. The book focuses on common clinical problems and the presenting symptom complexes rather than diagnosis. The new terminology from the International Continence Society has been corrected, references fully updated and standardization reports in the Appendix completely revised. Urodynamics has since become widely accepted and most hospitals now recognise it to be an essential part of the diagnostic process in urology and gynecology as well as geriatrics, paediatrics and neurology. Any clinician without previous experience in urodynamics will be able to appreciate the value and limitations of these investigative techniques as well as obtaining the necessary practical advice on the use of the appropriate equipment in the correct situations.

Table of Contents:
Principles of Urodynamics.- Anatomy and Physiology.- Urodynamic Techniques.- Patient Assessment.- Urodynamics in Clinical Practice.- Principles of Management of Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction.- Organisation of the Urodynamic Unit.- Appendices: List of ICS Standardisation Committee reports 1973 to 2002.- Report on the Standardisation of Terminology of Female Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction.- ICS Report on the Standardisation of Terminology of Lower Urinary Tract Function.- Standardisation of Ambulatory Urodynamic Monitoring.- The Standardisation of Terminology of Lower Urinary Tract Function.- Good Urodynamic Practices: Uroflowmetry, Filling Cystometry, and Pressure-Flow Studies.- The Standardisation of Terminology in Nocturia.- Frequency-Volume Chart.- Patient Information Sheet.- Urodynamics Data Sheet.- International Consultation on Incontinence Nodular Questionnnare.

About the Author :
Paul Abrams is Honorary Secretary of the International Continence Society, consultant urologist and Chairman of Research at the Bristol Urological Institute based at Southmead Hospital in Bristol. He is also the author of several books in the field.

Review :
From the reviews of the third edition: "This book is dedicated to clinicians interested in urodynamics but without experience in this field ... gynecologists, pediatricians, neurologists and also nurses. ... The aim of Paul Abrams is that the reader will appreciate both the value and the limitations of urodynamic investigations, and will obtain the necessary practical advice on the use of the appropriate equipment in the correct situations. ... this book is a very interesting tool for any clinician who has interest in urodynamic investigations." (Dr. V. Kepenne, Acta Chirurgica Belgica, Issue 1, 2007)