Introduction In the development of terminology of the lower urinary tract, due to its increasing
complexity, the terminology for male lower urinary tract and pelvic floor symptoms and …

Aims To summarize basic definitions in the International Continence Society (ICS)
Standardization of Terminology in lower urinary tract (LUT) function and their application …

BACKGROUND Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in men may indicate bladder outlet
obstruction (BOO) or weakness, known as detrusor underactivity (DU). Severe bothersome …

Aims Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) can be classified into symptom syndromes based
on which symptoms are predominant. Overactive bladder (OAB) syndrome, a storage …

Abstract Aims: The Working Group (WG), initiated by the International Continence Society
(ICS) Standardisation Steering Committee and supported by the Society of Urodynamics …

Aims Biological rationale suggests that parasympathomimetics (cholinergic receptor
stimulating agents) could be beneficial for patients with underactive bladder. However, no …

Underactive bladder (UAB) is a prevalent but under-researched lower urinary tract symptom
that typically occurs alongside detrusor underactivity (DU). Unlike UAB, DU is a urodynamic …

With many common bladder diseases arising due to abnormal contractions, a greater
understanding of the receptor systems involved may aid the development of future …

Lower urinary tract dysfunction (LUTD) is becoming more common in aging societies
worldwide. In patients with LUTD, the risk of urinary tract infection (UTI) rises due to several …

Underactive bladder (UAB) is characterized by prolonged voiding, hesitancy, and slow
and/or intermittent stream with or without a sensation of incomplete bladder emptying. The …