Is the time right for a new initiative in mathematical modeling of the lower urinary tract? ICI-RS 2023.

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Inadequacies in current (outdated) models of the LUT as well as recent advances in computing power (e.g., quantum computing) and methods (e.g., artificial intelligence/machine learning), would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."

Item Type:

Journal Article (Review Article)

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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