
|Articles|August 1, 2008
The artificial urinary sphincter: An update on applications, technique, and outcomes
Proper preoperative evaluation, meticulous attention to surgical detail, and an understanding of the variety of cuff placement techniques play a crucial role in minimizing the postoperative morbidity and complications associated with AUS placement.
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Key Points
The current model (AMS 800) was introduced in 1983 and has now been used for more than 20 years. The three components of the device are:
Preoperative evaluation
Surgical technique
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