Outcome measures in urogynaecology: the clinicians' perspective.

There is currently a paucity of information regarding clinicians' expectations of treatment and whether their perception of bothersome symptoms is similar to that of the patient. Equally there is often a dichotomy of opinion when comparing clinician-centered evaluation with that of patients. The objectives of this study were to determine clinicians' expectations following treatment, to assess the methods of outcome assessment used in the clinical and research settings, and to compare clinician's expectations with those of patients.

Recent developments in stress urinary incontinence in women.

This article provides an overview of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and current treatments. The role of the specialist nurse is also explored. It is recommended that conservative treatment is offered to all women with SUI.

Treatments for stress urinary incontinence.

Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is a common problem among women, particularly after childbearing. While it is not in itself life-threatening, it inevitably impairs quality of life, causing embarrassment and even social isolation--this is often both the reason that people with SUI seek medical help and the method of measuring the success of treatment. A range of treatment and management options is available for dealing with this distressing condition.

Can ultrasound replace ambulatory urodynamics when investigating women with irritative urinary symptoms?

Objective: To determine whether transvaginal ultrasound measurement of bladder wall thickness could replace ambulatory urodynamics when investigating women with lower urinary tract dysfunction not explained by conventional laboratory urodynamic studies.

Design: A blinded prospective study.

Setting: Tertiary referral unit in a London teaching hospital.