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An artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) is an inflatable, man-made device used instead of a urinary sphincter. Sphincters in the urinary system are muscles that help your body hold in urine. Artificial urinary sphincter surgery has been the standard treatment for severe urinary incontinence in men since the 1970s. Urinary incontinence is a medical term that refers to involuntary (not under our control) urine leaks. Mild urinary incontinence can be managed through conservative methods like controlling fluid intake or practicing pelvic floor strengthening exercises. But severe urinary incontinence that does not respond to conservative methods requires surgical intervention.
An artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) is a medical device commonly used in severe urinary incontinence that mimics your urinary sphincter's function. Urinary incontinence is the inability to hold urine due to damage or defect in your urinary sphincters. This most often occurs due to the following causes:
An artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) device consists of a:
There are two types of AUS:
The most common aspect of the urinary continence mechanism is your body's urethral sphincter. Any injury or weakening of this sphincter may lead to urinary incontinence that is differentiated into three stages, namely:
An Artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) is often recommended in complete male urinary incontinence due to irreversible sphincter weakness or injury.
The most common indications of an artificial urinary sphincter include:
When you notice any symptoms of urinary incontinence (like urine leakage while laughing, coughing or sneezing, uncontrollable urge to urinate, or frequent urination), visit a surgical urologist or a urogynecologists. Urologists are doctors that specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the urinary tract. Urogynecologists are doctors specializing in reconstructive surgeries for pelvic floor disorders.
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Preparation
AUS placement is an outpatient procedure, which means you can go home the same day. It is usually performed under general anesthesia (a type of anesthesia that puts you to sleep), which may take around 2 to 3 hours.
Here is what will happen during AUS placement:
When you wake up, you can expect mild pain and discomfort that may resolve gradually over a period of time.
AUS surgery or placement is the most effective long-term treatment for severe urinary incontinence, especially in men.
Benefits
The benefits of the procedure include:
Risks
The most common complication of an AUS procedure is urinary retention, which means the inability to empty the bladder fully. Other risks may include:
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