ReviewInvestigative and clinical urology2016
The artificial urinary sphincter and male sling for postprostatectomy incontinence: Which patient should get which procedure?
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28 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Impact of Radiation Therapy on Outcomes of Artificial Urinary Sphincter: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Frontiers in surgery · 2022Pooled 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
- Decisional Regret and Long-term Quality of Life After Artificial Urinary Sphincter Implantation Following Radical Prostatectomy.European urology open science · 2026Article
- Therapeutic efficacy of suburethral sling in treatment of neurogenic and non-neurogenic stress urinary incontinence in men.International urology and nephrology · 2025Article
- Factors influencing the choice of urethral slings over artificial sphincter for male stress urinary incontinence.International urology and nephrology · 2025Article
- Climacturia: what treatment options do we offer to those with and without concomitant erectile dysfunction?International journal of impotence research · 2023Review
- Application of the decisional regret scale (DRS) in men undergoing anti-incontinence procedures for stress urinary incontinence.Translational andrology and urology · 2023Article
- The "Minimal-Touch" Technique for Artificial Urinary Sphincter Placement: Description and Outcomes.Urology research & practice · 2023Article
- Clinical effect of micturition interruption exercise on urinary incontinence after radical prostatectomy.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2022Article
- Prior Placement of Male Urethral Slings Can Increase the Need for Revision of Artificial Urinary Sphincters.Journal of clinical medicine · 2021Article
- The evolution of incontinence into resolved, refractory andInvestigative and clinical urology · 2021Article
- Narrative review of male urethral sling for post-prostatectomy stress incontinence: sling type, patient selection, and clinical applications.Translational andrology and urology · 2021Review
- Adverse Events Associated With Synthetic Male Slings: An Analysis of the Food and Drug Administration Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience Database.International neurourology journal · 2021Article
- Is pre-operative urodynamic bladder function the true predictor of outcome of male sling for post prostatectomy incontinence?World journal of urology · 2021Article
- Tissue Engineering and Its Potential to Reduce Prostate Cancer Treatment Sequelae-Narrative Review.Frontiers in surgery · 2021Review
- Complications after male adjustable suburethral sling implantation.Wideochirurgia i inne techniki maloinwazyjne = Videosurgery and other miniinvasive techniques · 2020Article
- Management of Urinary Incontinence With Underactive Bladder: A Review.International neurourology journal · 2020Article
- Daily Pad Usage Versus the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire Short Form for Continence Assessment Following Radical Prostatectomy.International neurourology journal · 2020Article
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Abstract
Surgery is the most efficacious treatment for postprostatectomy incontinence. The ideal surgical approach depends on a variety of patient factors including history of prior incontinence surgery or radiation treatment, bladder contractility, severity of leakage, and patient expectations. Most patients choose to avoid a mechanical device, opting for the male sling over the artificial urinary sphincter. The modern male sling has continued to evolve with respect to device design and surgical technique. Various types of slings address sphincteric incompetence via different mechanisms of action. The recommended surgery, however, must be individualized to the patient based on degree of incontinence, detrusor contractility, and urethral compliance. A thorough urodynamic evaluation is indicated for the majority of patients, and the recommendation for an artificial urinary sphincter, a transobturator sling, or a quadratic sling will depend on urodynamic findings and the patient's particular preference. As advancements in this field evolve, and our understanding of the pathophysiology of incontinence and mechanisms of various devices improves, we expect to see continued evolution in device design.
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