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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 & PhysicalValidated assessment tools and questionnaires, male urogenital exam, and female pelvic examination with POP-Q
  • Laboratory StudiesUrine studies, renal function and metabolic surveillance, hormonal assessment, preoperative labs and nutritional assessment, with interpretation in diversions, augmented bladders and CIC patients
  • ImagingRadiation safety, RUG & VCUG, cystography, MRI, ultrasound, MAG3 & nuclear imaging, CT urogram and penile Doppler
  • Ancillary TestingUrodynamics with normal reference values, cystoscopy, and anorectal function testing