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Urinating standing versus sitting: position is of influence in men with prostate enlargement. A systematic review and meta-analysis.


ABSTRACT:

Background

It is suggested that the body posture during urination can influence urodynamic parameters in patients with Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) to an extent approaching pharmacological interventions. In this article, the influence of body position during micturition on maximum urinary flow rate (Qmax), voiding time (TQ) and post-void residual volume (PVR) in healthy males and patients with LUTS is analyzed by means of a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Evidence acquisition

A systematic search was conducted in 14 medical databases. Studies comparing urodynamic parameters in standing versus sitting position were eligible for inclusion. Studies were stratified according to health status of included male participants: healthy individuals and patients with LUTS. Standardized mean differences for Qmax, TQ and PVR were pooled in a random effects model.

Results

Eleven articles were included. In men with LUTS, a significantly lower PVR (-24.96 ml; 95%CI -48.70 to -1.23) was shown in sitting position compared to standing. In accordance, Qmax was increased (1.23 ml/s; 95%CI -1.02 to 3.48), and TQ was decreased (-0.62 s; 95%CI -1.66 to 0.42) in sitting position, although these differences did not reach statistical significance. In healthy men, Qmax (0.18 ml/s; 95% CI -1.67 to 2.02), TQ (0.49 s; 95%CI -3.30 to 4.27) and PVR (0.43 ml; 95%CI -0.79 to 1,65) were similar in sitting and standing position.

Conclusion

For healthy men, no difference is found in any of the urodynamic parameters. In patients with LUTS, the sitting position is linked with an improved urodynamic profile.

SUBMITTER: de Jong Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4106761 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Urinating standing versus sitting: position is of influence in men with prostate enlargement. A systematic review and meta-analysis.

de Jong Ype Y   Pinckaers Johannes Henricus Francisca Maria JH   ten Brinck Robin Marco RM   Lycklama à Nijeholt Augustinus Aizo Beent AA   Dekkers Olaf Matthijs OM  

PloS one 20140722 7


<h4>Background</h4>It is suggested that the body posture during urination can influence urodynamic parameters in patients with Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) to an extent approaching pharmacological interventions. In this article, the influence of body position during micturition on maximum urinary flow rate (Qmax), voiding time (TQ) and post-void residual volume (PVR) in healthy males and patients with LUTS is analyzed by means of a systematic review and meta-analysis.<h4>Evidence acquisit  ...[more]

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