A method of diagnosing bladder pathology uses Vesico Internal Sphincter
ElectroMyogram (VISEMG) waveforms obtained from a plurality of VISEMG
electrodes disposed on a patient. The VISEMG waveforms are converted to
noninvasive (NI) urodynamic graphs. Further, a programmed computer
assesses the condition of the bladder based on the VISEMG waveforms. The
method does not require traditional urodynamics or any other invasive
procedure. An apparatus to perform the inventive method uses a plurality
of VISEMG electrodes placed on the patient. Each electrode signal is
amplified and filtered and converted to a digital signal. A computer
converts the digital signals (the VISEMG waveforms) to NI urodynamic
graphs. Any combination of the VISEMG waveforms, the NI urodynamic
graphs, and the condition of the bladder based on the VISEMG waveforms
can then be shown on a display screen.