Abstract
The fifth generation of the artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) has been in use since 1983. This report presents a single institution (3 surgeons') experience with this device in first time male recipients more than 18 years of age. The majority had urinary incontinence following prostatectomy. Patients with neurogenic bladder were excluded. To allow adequate follow-up the study was terminated before 2011. The goal of this study, the largest to date reported (1082 patients), was to record the time to treatment failure (device survival) defined as any secondary surgery. Long-term Outcomes Following Artificial Urinary Sphincter Placement: An Analysis of 1082 Cases at Mayo ClinicUrologyVol. 86Issue 3PreviewTo evaluate long-term device outcomes following primary artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) implantation. Full-Text PDF ReplyUrologyVol. 86Issue 3PreviewWe appreciate the comments of Dr. Montague1 regarding our recent publication evaluating our institutional experience and long-term outcomes of artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) placement.2 We would like to echo a few highly salient points that we hope will help with future patient counseling and management of patients undergoing AUS placement. Full-Text PDF
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