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How do we make progress in phenotyping patients with lower urinary tract such as overactive bladder and underactive
Enrico Finazzi Agrò1, Eleonora Rosato2, Adrian Wagg3
1Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Rome Tor Vergata and Urology Unit, Policlinico Tor Vergata University Hospital, Rome, Italy.
Introduction:
Overactive bladder (OAB) and underactive bladder (UAB) could be associated with metabolic syndrome, affective disorders, sex hormone deficiency, changes in urinary microbiota, functional gastrointestinal disorders, or autonomic nervous system dysfunction.
Objectives:
The aim of this Think Tank was to provide a guide on how to investigate OAB and/or detrusor underactivity (DU) patients to better clarify the underlying pathophysiology and possibly personalize the treatment.
Methods:
A compendium of discussion based on the current evidence related to phenotyping patients with OAB or DU using urodynamic tests, functional neuro-imaging, urinary markers, and microbiome.
Results And Conclusions:
The article emphasizes the critical significance of adopting a comprehensive yet tailored approach to phenotyping patients with lower urinary tract (LUT) symptoms, such as OAB and UAB. The intricate interplay between the LUT and various factors, metabolic, neurological, psychological, and gastrointestinal can define unique LUT profiles, enabling personalized therapies to replace the one-size-fits-all approach.
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