Single perineal incision for artificial urinary sphincter: analysis of technique, outcomes, and experience.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To describe a large series of male patients who underwent a minimally invasive single perineal incision artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) placement in patients with stress urinary incontinence.

Methods

A retrospective cohort study was performed with data collected from men undergoing AUS placement by a single high-volume surgeon over a 12-year period (2005 to 2017). Demographic and outcomes data related to AUS placement were recorded from electronic medical records, which included subjective histories and questionnaires. Institutional ethics approval was received.

Results

A total of 145 AUS were placed over the study period. Of these, 84 were performed through a single perineal incision for both device and reservoir placement. Almost all (n=81, 96%) report

SUBMITTER: Punjani N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7658167 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature