ArticleGMS Interdisciplinary plastic and reconstructive surgery DGPW2014
Reconstructive surgery for male stress urinary incontinence: Experiences using the ATOMS(®) system at a single center.
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- Systematic review and meta-analysis comparing Adjustable Transobturator Male System (ATOMS) and male Readjustment Mechanical External (REMEEX) system for post-prostatectomy incontinence.World journal of urology · 2021Pooled it
- Effectiveness of Adjustable Transobturator Male System (ATOMS) to Treat Male Stress Incontinence: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Advances in therapy · 2019Pooled it
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- Adjustable sling for the treatment of post-prostatectomy urinary incontinence: systematic review and meta-analysis.Einstein (Sao Paulo, Brazil) · 2019Pooled it
- Comparative analysis of male stress urinary incontinence treatments: A review of efficacy, safety, and clinical outcomes.Current urology · 2026Review
- Current status of the adjustable transobturator male system (ATOMSFrontiers in surgery · 2024Review
- Artificial Urinary Sphincter for Postradical Prostatectomy Urinary Incontinence - Is It the Best Option?International neurourology journal · 2019Article
- Patient satisfaction with adjustable transobturator male system in the Iberian multicenter study.World journal of urology · 2019Article
- Implant of ATOMS® system for the treatment of postoperative male stress urinary incontinence: results of a single centre.International braz j urol : official journal of the Brazilian Society of UrologyArticle
- Contemporary male slings for stress urinary incontinence: advances in device technology and refinements in surgical techniques.Therapeutic advances in urologyReview
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Abstract
objectiveTo propose possible success-driven solutions for problem and complication rates encountered with the ATOMS(®) sling system, based on first-hand experience; and to provide possible actual alternative scenarios for the treatment of male stress urinary incontinence (SUI). PATIENTS AND
methodsDuring the defined period (between 4/2010 and 04/2014), 36 patients received ATOMS(®) system implants at our clinic. We collected pre- and post-operative evaluation data using the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire Short Form (ICIQ SF). As an expansion of the questionnaire, we added questions about post-operative perineal pain, the general satisfaction with the results of the intervention and willingness to recommend the operation to a best friend.
resultsOur data shows a relatively high explantation rate, but a surprisingly high patient satisfaction rate. Explantation was required mainly due to late onset infections or other symptomatic factors. Compared to other studies early onset infections were rare.
conclusionA non-invasive, uncomplicated adjustable system to alleviate male stress urinary incontinence remains a challenge. Although there are various systems available for the treatment of male stress urinary incontinence, it seems that despite the advantages of the ATOMS(®) system, an artificial sphincter system may pose more advantages based on our experience, understanding and knowledge of its well-documented long-term solutions and problems.
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