Historical review of the development of urinary continence cause in China

Abstract

Urinary continence is an important branch of the urology and one of the most complex fields. The scientific research and clinical works in the field of urinary continence in China started late and from a low starting point. Over the past 40 years, with the joint efforts of our colleagues in the field of urology, the field of urinary continence in China has developed rapidly in the fields of urodynamics, urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, neurourology, functional urology, pelvic floor dysfunction, etc., and a significant progress has been made; but there are still some gaps compared with the international level. The Chinese Journal of Urology has been following the development of urinary continence in China. On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the publication of the Journal, we made a review based on the retrieved papers published in this journal, in order to congratulate the Chinese Journal of Urology on its 40th birthday, and to urge and encourage the urinary continence workers to make more efforts, to promote the Chinese cause of urinary continence to a higher level. Key words: Urinary continence; Development; China; The fortieth anniversary; Chinese Journal of Urology