Management of male stress urinary incontinence in high-risk patients: a narrative review.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

The artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) remains the gold standard for treatment of stress urinary incontinence (SUI). However, highly complex patients such as those with bulbar urethral compromise, bladder pathology, and lower urinary complications pose a particular challenge for the surgeon. In this article, we will address critical risk factors and synthesize existent data across relevant disease states to support surgeons in successful management of SUI in high-risk patients.

Methods

A comprehensive review of current literature was performed utilizing the search term "artificial urinary sphincter" in conjunction with any of the following additional terms: "radiation", "urethral stricture", "posterior urethral stenosis", "vesicourethral anastomotic

SUBMITTER: Lin JS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10251105 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature