Artificial urinary sphincter for post‐prostatectomy incontinence
Post‐prostatectomy urinary incontinence can be a debilitating condition that negatively affects physical and psychological health and quality of life. The artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) is a gold standard treatment for post‐prostatectomy incontinence but is not without its considerations. In thi...
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| Veröffentlicht in: | Trends in urology & men's health 2024-09, Vol.15 (5), p.7-9 |
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| Sprache: | eng |
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| Zusammenfassung: | Post‐prostatectomy urinary incontinence can be a debilitating condition that negatively affects physical and psychological health and quality of life. The artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) is a gold standard treatment for post‐prostatectomy incontinence but is not without its considerations. In this article, the authors review current practice and evidence, and discuss the future of the AUS. |
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| ISSN: | 2044-3730 2044-3749 |
| DOI: | 10.1002/tre.974 |