--- title: EAU21 Symposium description: "The Laborie industry session on urodynamics: Fancy Toy or Valuable Tool? during the virtual EAU 2021." --- [CAREERS](https://laborie.com/about-us/careers/) [CONTACT US](https://laborie.com/contact-us/) - [Products](https://laborie.com/products/) - [Urology & Urogynecology](https://laborie.com/urology-urogynecology/) - [Gastroenterology](https://laborie.com/gastroenterology/) - [Obstetrics, Gynecology & Neonatal](https://laborie.com/products/obstetrics-gynecology/) - [Patients](https://laborie.com/patients/) - [Resource Center](https://laborie.com/patients/resource-center/) - [Conditions](https://laborie.com/patients/conditions/) - [Overactive Bladder](https://laborie.com/patients/conditions/overactive-bladder/) - [Stress Urinary Incontinence](https://laborie.com/patients/conditions/stress-urinary-incontinence/) - [Fecal Incontinence](https://laborie.com/patients/conditions/fecal-incontinence/) - [Care Pathway](https://laborie.com/care-pathways/) - [Education](https://laborie.com/education/) - [Live Courses](https://laborie.com/education/courses/) - [Online Courses](https://laborie.com/online-courses/) - [Upcoming Webinars](https://laborie.com/education/courses-2/) - [Webinar Recordings](https://laborie.com/education/webinars/) - [Document Library](https://laborie.com/document-library/) - [Events](https://laborie.com/events/) - [Video Gallery](https://laborie.com/education/video-gallery/) - [Reimbursement](https://laborie.com/education/reimbursement/) - [About Us](https://laborie.com/about-us/) - [Leadership Team](https://laborie.com/about-us/leadership-team/) - [Community Involvement](https://laborie.com/about-us/community-involvement/) - [Social Responsibility](https://laborie.com/about-us/social-responsibility/) - [Careers](https://laborie.com/about-us/careers/) - [News](https://laborie.com/about-us/news/) - [Code of Conduct](https://laborie.com/about-us/code-of-conduct/) [![Logo](https://insights.laborie.com/hubfs/Laborie_2021/Images/Layer%203.svg)](https://www.laborie.com/) - [Products](https://laborie.com/products/) - [Urology & Urogynecology](https://laborie.com/urology-urogynecology/) - [Gastroenterology](https://laborie.com/gastroenterology/) - [Obstetrics, Gynecology & Neonatal](https://laborie.com/products/obstetrics-gynecology/) - [Patients](https://laborie.com/patients/) - [Resource Center](https://laborie.com/patients/resource-center/) - [Conditions](https://laborie.com/patients/conditions/) - [Overactive Bladder](https://laborie.com/patients/conditions/overactive-bladder/) - [Stress Urinary Incontinence](https://laborie.com/patients/conditions/stress-urinary-incontinence/) - [Fecal Incontinence](https://laborie.com/patients/conditions/fecal-incontinence/) - [Care Pathway](https://laborie.com/care-pathways/) - [Education](https://laborie.com/education/) - [Live Courses](https://laborie.com/education/courses/) - [Online Courses](https://laborie.com/online-courses/) - [Upcoming Webinars](https://laborie.com/education/courses-2/) - [Webinar Recordings](https://laborie.com/education/webinars/) - [Document Library](https://laborie.com/document-library/) - [Events](https://laborie.com/events/) - [Video Gallery](https://laborie.com/education/video-gallery/) - [Reimbursement](https://laborie.com/education/reimbursement/) - [About Us](https://laborie.com/about-us/) - [Leadership Team](https://laborie.com/about-us/leadership-team/) - [Community Involvement](https://laborie.com/about-us/community-involvement/) - [Social Responsibility](https://laborie.com/about-us/social-responsibility/) - [Careers](https://laborie.com/about-us/careers/) - [News](https://laborie.com/about-us/news/) - [Code of Conduct](https://laborie.com/about-us/code-of-conduct/) Search # Urodynamics: # Fancy Toy or Valuable Tool? ![Rectangle 1112](https://insights.laborie.com/hubfs/Laborie_2021/Images/Rectangle%201112.png) ## About our EAU2021 Symposium Urodynamics remains the only means of objectively assessing lower urinary tract dysfunction – but it can be undignified and uncomfortable for patients and prone to error in unskilled hands. Above all, its clinical value in certain settings has been the focus of intense academic debate. Constructed in the style of a TV documentary, our EAU2021 symposium brought you the viewpoints of a panel of experts who analysed the published literature, explored the utilisation of urodynamics in routine practice, considered quality assurance, reflected on the patient perspective…. and invited you to join the conversation.                         ### Register here to access recordings from the symposium – and information on educational activities on urodynamics ## Chair ![Enrico Finazzi Agro](https://insights.laborie.com/hubfs/Enrico%20Finazzi%20Agro.png "Enrico Finazzi Agro") Enrico Finazzi Agrò, Rome (IT) ## Faculty ![Presenter image (8)](https://insights.laborie.com/hubfs/Presenter%20image%20(8).png "Presenter image (8)") Marcus Drake, Bristol ![Presenter image (7)](https://insights.laborie.com/hubfs/Presenter%20image%20(7).png "Presenter image (7)") Andrew Gammie, Bristol  ![Presenter image (9)](https://insights.laborie.com/hubfs/Presenter%20image%20(9).png "Presenter image (9)") Ulrich Mehnert, Zurich  ![Eskinder Solomon](https://insights.laborie.com/hubfs/Eskinder%20Solomon.png "Eskinder Solomon") Eskinder Solomon, London ![Presenter image (5)](https://insights.laborie.com/hubfs/Presenter%20image%20(5).png "Presenter image (5)") Tufan Tarcan, Istanbul ![Presenter image (6)](https://insights.laborie.com/hubfs/Presenter%20image%20(6).png "Presenter image (6)") Desiree Vrijens, Maastricht ## Learning objectives - To consider the need for objective diagnosis in patients with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) - To assess and explore the optimal application of urodynamics to inform treatment decision-making and patient counselling - To review tools and resources for optimizing the quality of urodynamic practice, including the announcement of a new quality assurance scheme set up in association with the International Continence Society - To consider the viewpoint of patients undergoing urodynamics in terms of the acceptability of the procedure and their perception of the value it may bring.   ## Program - Introduction - The need for objective diagnosis in functional urology - The purpose and value of urodynamics - **Panel discussion / audience Q&A** - Optimising the quality of urodynamics - **Panel discussion / audience Q&A** - The patients’ perspective - **Panel discussion / audience Q&A** - Concluding remarks & close ### View this short video for a sneak peek [![Layer 3 (1)](https://insights.laborie.com/hubfs/Laborie_2021/Images/Layer%203%20(1).svg)](https://www.laborie.com/) [BACK TO TOP](https://insights.laborie.com/eau21#top) ##### LABORIE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, CORP Pease International Tradeport, 180 International Drive Portsmouth, NH 03801 USA Tel:[+1 800 522 6743](tel:18005226743) Fax:[+1 802 878 1122](tel:18028781122) ##### QUICK LINKS - Products - Care Pathway - About Us - Patients - Education - CODE OF CONDUCT - TERMS & CONDITIONS - ACCESSIBILITY - Sitemap - Privacy Policy - Cookie Policy - CI Sales Portal - CODE OF CONDUCT - TERMS & CONDITIONS - ACCESSIBILITY Copyright © 2024. 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