Do urodynamic studies cut prostate surgery rates?

UK researchers say a thorough assessment is key to deciding future treatment decisions
Reuters Health

Urodynamic studies do not reduce prostate-surgery rates in men with lower-urinary-tract symptoms, according to results from the UPSTREAM trial.

“A well-done assessment without using urodynamics can achieve the most important information for deciding on treatment recommendations,” said Dr Marcus Drake of University of Bristol’s medical school, UK.