ABSTRACT
Urodynamic investigations are an important tool in the diagnostic route of patients with lower urinary tract (LUT) dysfunction. Apart from the generally used conventional urodynamic studies (conventional uds), certain centers conduct ambulatory uds additionally for specific indications. In contrast to conventional uds, in which artificial filling is used, ambulatory urodynamic monitoring is based on diuresis-induced natural filling of the bladder [1]. Herewith, ambulatory uds mimics the situation in which the patients have their urinary symptoms close to what they experience in real life. This is important as incontinence is a benign condition but can diminish quality of life significantly and can influence everyday life. In addition, the argument of conventional uds being nonphysiological is bypassed by ambulatory urodynamics through the use of natural filling. Furthermore, the laboratory situation in which conventional urodynamics are performed can give psychological inhibition of the bladder [2].
