Narrative review: evolution in device technology and advances in surgical techniques on AMS 800 device in the last 50 years.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

The current AMS 800 artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) device is designed to simulate the function of the biological urinary sphincter to prevent urinary flow through mucosal coaptation, compression, and pressure transmission. The challenges in designing the AMS 800 device involve not only the mechanical operation of the artificial sphincter device but also producing a device that is effective, safe, and durable for patients in the long term. The following article provides a narrative review regarding the evolution and development of the AMS 800 devices over the years and evaluates the advances in surgical techniques relating to AMS 800 implantation.

Methods

Available literature pertaining to the AMS 800 device was reviewed from the MEDLINE and EMBAS

SUBMITTER: Chung E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11399039 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature