Status and tasks of today's urodynamics.

The current situation of urodynamics and the ways of improving and reinforcing our investigational and treatment modalities are presented. Correct evaluation of the bladder dysfunction depends on sound evaluation of a patient's history, naked-eye observation and careful urodynamic investigation. The clinical and social significance of the following items is specifically discussed: urinary incontinence of elderly people, clean intermittent catheterization and artificial urethral sphincter.