Urodynamik in Deutschland: Indikationen und Anwendung im urologischen Klinik- und Praxisalltag

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Contributors

  • Viktoria Menzel - , Department of Urology (Author)
  • Livia Kontschak - , Department of Urology (Author)
  • Marcus Sondermann - , Department of Urology (Author)
  • Markus Grabbert - , University Medical Center Freiburg (Author)
  • Angelika Borkowetz - , Rostock University Medical Centre (Author)
  • Sherif Mehralivand - , Department of Urology (Author)
  • Nicole Eisenmenger - , Reimbursement Institute (RI Innovation GmbH) (Author)
  • Johannes Huber - , Heidelberg University  (Author)
  • Christian Thomas - , Department of Urology (Author)
  • Daniela Schultz-Lampel - , Schwarzwald-Baar Hospital Villingen-Schwenningen (Author)
  • Martin Baunacke - , Department of Urology (Author)

Abstract

Background: Urodynamic studies (UDS) are an established diagnostic tool in urology. However, international studies, including those from Germany, indicate a decline in their use. This trend may be attributed to guideline adjustments and changes in indications. Objective: The study aims to analyse the current practice and distribution of indications for UDS in urological clinics and practices in Germany. Materials and methods: Between March 2023 and October 2023, 259 urological clinics and a representative sample of 280 outpatient urologists nationwide were surveyed about their UDS procedures. Data on methods, personnel and indications were collected. Results: In all, 80% of clinics and 44% of practices participated. 58% of clinics performed fewer than 100 UDS annually. Only 15% of practices performed UDS themselves. Common procedures such as uroflowmetry (99%) and cystometry (98%) are widely implemented, whereas video urodynamics (53%) are less frequent. The most common indications in clinics are neurogenic bladder dysfunction (24%), overactive bladder (21%) and female stress incontinence (19%). Practices showed similar trends, with neurogenic bladder dysfunction (30%) and overactive bladder (26%) as primary indications. University hospitals and specialized centres performed UDS more often for complex conditions, while non-university clinics frequently addressed stress incontinence. Conclusion: Despite declining numbers, UDS remain central to urological diagnostics. Indication patterns vary by clinic type. These results provide insights into the application of UDS in Germany and underline its important role in urological diagnostics.

Translated title of the contribution
Urodynamics in Germany
Indications and Application in Urological Hospital and Practice Settings

Details

Original languageGerman
Pages (from-to)793-802
Number of pages10
JournalUrologie
Volume64
Issue number8
Publication statusPublished - Aug 2025
Peer-reviewedYes

External IDs

PubMed 40227375

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Keywords

  • Bladder dysfunction, Continence, Epidemiology, Public health, Urinary inontinence