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Review
. 2017 Jun;11(6Suppl2):S113-S115.
doi: 10.5489/cuaj.4581.

The role of preoperative urodynamics in stress urinary incontinence surgery

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The role of preoperative urodynamics in stress urinary incontinence surgery

Duane R Hickling et al. Can Urol Assoc J. 2017 Jun.

Abstract

The routine use of urodynamics prior to incontinence surgery continues to be debated. The evidence available from randomized, control trials suggests that preoperative urodynamics do not improve surgical outcomes and are not cost-effective.

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Competing interests: Dr. Hickling has been a speaker for Allergan, Astellas, and Pfizer; and has participated in clinical trials supported by Astellas and Ipsen. Dr. Steele has been an advisor for Allergan, Astellas, Fering, and Pfizer; a speaker for Abbott, Astellas, and Pfizer; has received grants from Astellas and Pfizer; and has participated in clinical trials supported by Astellas and Pfizer.

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