Artificial urinary sphincter: lessons learned

Andrew C Peterson; George D Webster

doi:10.1016/j.ucl.2010.12.011

Artificial urinary sphincter: lessons learned

Urol Clin North Am. 2011 Feb;38(1):83-8, vii. doi: 10.1016/j.ucl.2010.12.011.

Authors

Andrew C Peterson¹, George D Webster

Affiliation

¹ Division of Urology, Duke University Medical Center, DUMC 3146, Room 1113, Green Zone, Davison Building, Durham, NC 27710, USA. drew.peterson@duke.edu

PMID: 21353083
DOI: 10.1016/j.ucl.2010.12.011

Abstract

Since its introduction in 1973, the artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) has become widely accepted therapy, particularly for male incontinence. In this article, the authors review their experience with more than 600 artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) devices and discuss practical points concerning surgery and revisions. Their routine surgical approach as a means of reporting on technical lessons learned is also described.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Humans
Male
Urinary Incontinence / surgery*
Urinary Sphincter, Artificial*
Urologic Surgical Procedures, Male / methods