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Aydin Yenilmez¹, Nur Kebapci, Burhanettin Isikli

¹Department of Urology, Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Medical Faculty, Eskisehir, Turkey. aydinyenilmez@yahoo.com

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Invasive urodynamic study (UDS) shows higher complication rates in diabetic patients, particularly men with high residual urine volume and women with pyuria. Careful evaluation of UDS indications is crucial for this population.

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Area of Science:

Urology
Diabetology
Medical Complications

Background:

Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are common in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Urodynamic study (UDS) is an invasive diagnostic tool for LUTS.
The morbidity associated with UDS in diabetic patients requires further evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

To prospectively assess the morbidity of invasive urodynamic study (UDS) in patients with type 2 diabetes.
To compare complication rates between diabetic and non-diabetic patients undergoing UDS.
To identify specific risk factors for UDS-related complications in diabetic individuals.

Main Methods:

Prospective study involving 94 diabetic and 110 non-diabetic patients with LUTS.
All participants underwent invasive pressure-flow urodynamic study (UDS).
Complication rates (UTI, fever, retention, hematuria) and patient-reported symptoms were recorded and analyzed.

Main Results:

The overall major complication rate was significantly higher in diabetics (22.3%) than non-diabetics (11.8%) (p=0.044).
Diabetic women with pre-existing pyuria had a higher risk of major complications.
Diabetic men with higher residual urine volume and diabetic cystopathy showed increased major complication rates.

Conclusions:

Urodynamic study (UDS) is associated with significant objective and subjective morbidity in both diabetic and non-diabetic patients.
UDS indication requires careful consideration, especially in diabetic men with high residual urine volume and diabetic women with pyuria.
Risk stratification is essential to optimize UDS use in diabetic populations.