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ReviewNeurourology and urodynamics2026

The Future of Urodynamics: Innovations, Challenges, and Possibilities.

Lauren E Chew, Jessica H Hannick, Lynn L Woo, John K Weaver, Margot S Damaser

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Review in Neurourology and urodynamics, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

4 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Lauren E ChewUniversity Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, USA.
Jessica H HannickCleveland Clinic Children's Hospital, Cleveland, OH, USA.
Lynn L WooCleveland Clinic Children's Hospital, Cleveland, OH, USA.
John K WeaverCleveland Clinic Children's Hospital, Cleveland, OH, USA.
Margot S DamaserGlickman Urological and Kidney Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4743-9283

Funding

RRD VA IK6 RX003843
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionUrodynamic studies (UDS) are essential for evaluating lower urinary tract function but are limited by patient discomfort, lack of standardization and diagnostic variability. Advances in technology aim to address these challenges and improve diagnostic accuracy and patient comfort. AMBULATORY URODYNAMIC MONITORING (AUM): AUM offers physiological assessment by allowing natural bladder filling and monitoring during daily activities. Compared to conventional UDS, AUM demonstrates higher sensitivity for detecting detrusor overactivity and underlying pathophysiology. However, it faces challenges like motion artifacts, catheter-related discomfort, and difficulty measuring continuous bladder volume. REMOTE MONITORING TECHNOLOGIES: Emerging devices such as Urodynamics Monitor and UroSound offer more patient-friendly alternatives. These tools have the potential to improve diagnostic accuracy for bladder pressure and voiding metrics but remain limited and still require further validation and testing. ULTRASONOGRAPHY IN UDS: Ultrasound-based modalities, including dynamic ultrasonography and shear wave elastography, provide real-time, noninvasive assessment of bladder structure and function. These modalities are promising but will require further development of standardized protocols. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN UDS: AI and machine learning models enhance diagnostic accuracy and reduce variability in UDS interpretation. Applications include detecting detrusor overactivity and distinguishing bladder outlet obstruction from detrusor underactivity. However, further validation is required for clinical adoption.

conclusionAdvances in AUM, wearable technologies, ultrasonography, and AI demonstrate potential for transforming UDS into a more accurate, patient-centered tool. Despite significant progress, challenges like technical complexity, standardization, and cost-effectiveness must be addressed to integrate these innovations into routine practice. Nonetheless, these technologies provide the possibility of a future of improved diagnosis and treatment of lower urinary tract dysfunction.

Indexed as

Diagnostic Techniques, UrologicalLower Urinary Tract SymptomsUrinary BladderUrodynamicsHumansMonitoring, AmbulatoryUltrasonographyUrinary Bladder, Overactiveartificial intelligenceremote monitoringtelemetryultrasound

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PMID40365799
PMCPMC12261311

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