Abstract
Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in men are due to bladder dysfunction or bladder outlet disorders such as benign prostatic enlargement and bladder neck or urethral sphincter dysfunction. Men with lower urinary tract symptoms prefer shared problem-solving and decision making during treatment planning. Urodynamic studies (UDS) in male LUTS (MLUTS) are useful for both diagnosis and prognosis. UDS help both the clinician and the patient in shared decision making regarding treatment of these men. The AUA/SUFU guidelines and EAU guidelines are helpful in cost-effective selection of patients with MLUTS for urodynamic evaluation. UDS are indicated in the subset of patients with MLUTS being considered for invasive and potentially morbid therapy. Uroflowmetry and post-void residual (PVR) volume measurement by bladder ultrasound scan are good screening tests in MLUTS. Urodynamic evidence of bladder outlet obstruction has been correlated with better outcomes following invasive therapy.
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