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Artificial urinary sphincter insertion in renal transplant recipients
K J O'Malley1, D P Hickey, A Kapoor
1Section of Renal Transplantation, Department of Urology, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
Urology
|February 7, 2001
Summary
The AMS 800 artificial urinary sphincter is safe for immunosuppressed patients. This study reports successful insertion in two renal transplant recipients, improving urinary incontinence management.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Nephrology
- Immunosuppression
Background:
- Prosthetic urinary sphincters, like the AMS 800, have advanced urinary incontinence management for 25 years.
- Safety data for these devices in immunosuppressed populations, particularly renal transplant recipients, is limited.
Observation:
- This study details the successful implantation of the AMS 800 artificial urinary sphincter.
- The recipients were two individuals who had undergone renal transplantation.
Findings:
- The insertion of the AMS 800 artificial urinary sphincter was technically successful in both renal transplant recipients.
- No immediate complications related to the device or the immunosuppressed state were reported.
Implications:
- This case series suggests the AMS 800 artificial urinary sphincter can be a safe and effective option for managing urinary incontinence in renal transplant patients.
- Further research is warranted to confirm long-term safety and efficacy in this specific patient group.