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  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Urology
  • Medical Devices

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  • Urinary incontinence affects many globally, with artificial urinary sphincters offering a solution for severe cases.
  • Artificial urinary sphincters aim to restore urinary function by mimicking the natural sphincter.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare various control methods for artificial urinary sphincters.
  • To review the progress of magnetically controlled artificial urinary sphincters.
  • To discuss design factors for clinical application.

Main Methods:

  • Literature search using PRISMA strategy.
  • Comparative analysis of different artificial urethral sphincter control methods.
  • Review of magnetically controlled artificial urethral sphincter research.

Main Results:

  • Magnetic control provides non-contact force transfer without heat generation, indicating its potential.
  • Future designs require consideration of structure, materials, cost, and usability.
  • Device safety, effectiveness, and management are critical for successful implementation.

Conclusions:

  • An ideal magnetically controlled artificial urinary sphincter is crucial for better patient outcomes.
  • Significant challenges remain for the widespread clinical adoption of these devices.