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Implantable Systems for Stress Urinary Incontinence.

Kenana M Al Adem¹, Sarah S Bawazir¹, Waleed A Hassen^2,3

¹Department of Biomedical Engineering, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Annals of Biomedical Engineering

|October 13, 2017

Summary

Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) affects millions globally. This review analyzes current implants and explores innovative artificial muscle devices for improved treatment of SUI.

Keywords:

Artificial muscle Artificial urinary sphincter Bionic sphincter design Feedback mechanism Sling Urethral bulking agent

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Area of Science:

Urology
Biomedical Engineering
Materials Science

Background:

Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is a prevalent condition impacting millions worldwide, causing significant suffering and economic burden.
Current treatments for SUI range from conservative measures to surgical interventions, with severe cases often requiring artificial urinary sphincter devices.

Purpose of the Study:

To comparatively analyze the working principles and challenges of existing implantable SUI systems.
To review recent advancements and emerging technologies in SUI implants.
To introduce a novel pressure feedback sensory mechanism for SUI management.

Main Methods:

Comparative analysis of current clinical SUI implant systems: slings, urethral bulking agents, artificial urinary sphincters, and adjustable continence devices.
Review of recent research progress and state-of-the-art in SUI implant technology.
Presentation of an original approach utilizing a pressure feedback sensory mechanism.

Main Results:

Existing SUI implants present various working principles and associated challenges.
Recent research indicates significant progress in developing advanced SUI treatment options.
Emerging artificial muscle devices, such as electroactive polymers, show promise for SUI management.

Conclusions:

Current implantable devices for SUI have limitations that necessitate ongoing innovation.
Artificial muscle technology offers a promising avenue for developing next-generation SUI treatments.
The proposed pressure feedback system represents a novel approach to enhance SUI management.