Complications of stress urinary incontinence surgery in men: a comparative analysis of urethral sling versus artificial urinary sphincter from a large national database.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) in men, often due to radical prostatectomy or sphincter deficiency, impacts quality of life. Surgical options include artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) and male urethral slings, valued for lower risks and cost. Understanding their outcomes aids in patient care.

Objectives

To compare 30-day postoperative outcomes in AUS versus sling implantation in males.

Design

Retrospective cohort study using a multicenter database.

Methods

Male patients who underwent sling or AUS implantation between 2008 and 2022 were identified in the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) database using current procedural terminology (CPT) codes. Patient characteristics, intraoperative factors, and 30-day outcomes were extracted

SUBMITTER: Sebai T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12457759 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature