Evaluation & Workup

The Evaluation section covers history, physical examination, imaging, laboratory studies and ancillary testing in functional and reconstructive urology and urogynecology.

Tests are chosen to answer a clinical question and are interpreted with symptoms, examination, anatomy and patient goals. The pages below explain indications, reference values and limitations.

History & Physical

Validated assessment tools and questionnaires, male urogenital exam, and female pelvic examination with POP-Q

• Assessment Tools & Questionnaires
• Male Urogenital Exam
• Female Pelvic Examination & POP-Q

Laboratory Studies

Urine studies, renal function and metabolic surveillance, hormonal assessment, preoperative labs and nutritional assessment, with interpretation in diversions, augmented bladders and CIC patients

• Urine Studies
• Renal Function & Metabolic Surveillance
• Hormonal Assessment
• Preoperative Labs
• Nutritional Assessment

Imaging

Radiation safety, RUG & VCUG, cystography, MRI, ultrasound, MAG3 & nuclear imaging, CT urogram and penile Doppler

• Radiation Safety
• RUG & VCUG
• Cystography
• MRI
• Ultrasound
• Penile Doppler Ultrasound & Cavernosometry
• MAG3 & Nuclear Upper Tract Imaging
• CT Urogram

Ancillary Testing

Urodynamics with normal reference values, cystoscopy, and anorectal function testing

• Urodynamics
• Endoscopy (Cystoscopy & Ureteroscopy)
• Anorectal Function & Defecography