Damaser, Margot S; Valentini, Françoise A; Clavica, Francesco; Giarenis, Ilias (2024). Is the time right for a new initiative in mathematical modeling of the lower urinary tract? ICI-RS 2023. Neurourology and urodynamics, 43(6), pp. 1303-1310. Wiley 10.1002/nau.25362
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INTRODUCTION
A session at the 2023 International Consultation on Incontinence - Research Society (ICI-RS) held in Bristol, UK, focused on the question: Is the time right for a new initiative in mathematical modeling of the lower urinary tract (LUT)? The LUT is a complex system, comprising various synergetic components (i.e., bladder, urethra, neural control), each with its own dynamic functioning and high interindividual variability. This has led to a variety of different types of models for different purposes, each with advantages and disadvantages.
METHODS
When addressing the LUT, the modeling approach should be selected and sized according to the specific purpose, the targeted level of detail, and the available computational resources. Four areas were selected as examples to discuss: utility of nomograms in clinical use, value of fluid mechanical modeling, applications of models to simplify urodynamics, and utility of statistical models.
RESULTS
A brief literature review is provided along with discussion of the merits of different types of models for different applications. Remaining research questions are provided.
CONCLUSIONS
Inadequacies in current (outdated) models of the LUT as well as recent advances in computing power (e.g., quantum computing) and methods (e.g., artificial intelligence/machine learning), would dictate that the answer is an emphatic "Yes, the time is right for a new initiative in mathematical modeling of the LUT."
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Journal Article (Review Article) |
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Division/Institute: |
10 Strategic Research Centers > ARTORG Center for Biomedical Engineering Research > ARTORG Center - Urogenital Engineering 10 Strategic Research Centers > ARTORG Center for Biomedical Engineering Research > ARTORG Center - Cardiovascular Engineering (CVE) |
UniBE Contributor: |
Clavica, Francesco |
Subjects: |
600 Technology > 610 Medicine & health |
ISSN: |
1520-6777 |
Publisher: |
Wiley |
Language: |
English |
Submitter: |
Pubmed Import |
Date Deposited: |
28 Dec 2023 14:56 |
Last Modified: |
03 Jul 2024 00:12 |
Publisher DOI: |
10.1002/nau.25362 |
PubMed ID: |
38149773 |
Uncontrolled Keywords: |
bladder mathematical modeling mechanical modeling nomogram statistical modeling urethra urodynamics |
BORIS DOI: |
10.48350/190844 |
URI: |
https://boris.unibe.ch/id/eprint/190844 |
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