Abstract
ABSTRACT Urinary incontinence imposes significant social and psychological distress. The artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) is the most effective device presently available for treating severe stress urinary incontinence (SUI). The principal reason for AUS placement worldwide is to correct postprostatectomy urinary incontinence in males. The concept of an implantable prosthetic device to address SUI dates back to the 1940s. The history of AUS development is marked by trial and error in an era of more permissible latitude for experimentation. Numerous technological innovations, modifications, setbacks, and lucky happenstance paved the path for the emergence of the current Boston Scientific American Medical Systems (AMS) AUS 800 device we use today. This review article emerges from a systematic examination of archival repositories, scholarly databases, primary source materials, and subsequent qualitative assessments, with the aim of delving into the techno-historical evolution of the AUS.
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