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  • Urology
  • Medical Malpractice Law

Background:

  • Artificial urinary sphincters (AUS) are the gold standard for managing moderate to severe urinary incontinence.
  • Potential risks include erosion, infection, and mechanical device failure.
  • Understanding litigation risks associated with AUS placement is crucial for improving patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct the first investigation into medical malpractice cases involving artificial urinary sphincter placement.
  • To identify common causes and outcomes of litigation related to AUS implantation.

Main Methods:

  • Searched LexisNexis+ and Westlaw databases for cases involving "artificial urinary sphincter" or "artificial urethral sphincter" (1990-2024).
  • Included cases where patients sued urologists or medical systems post-AUS implantation.
  • Excluded cases where the primary lawsuit concerned prostate surgery preceding AUS placement.

Main Results:

  • A total of 27 cases were analyzed after exclusions (24 from LexisNexis+, 3 from Westlaw).
  • Defendants prevailed in 14 cases; plaintiffs won 4 cases (awards $46.4K-$980K).
  • 4 cases settled ($70K-$4.5M); device damage (46%) and placement technique failure (33%) were primary litigation causes.
  • The Southern US had the most cases (58%).

Conclusions:

  • Urologic surgeons performing artificial urethral sphincter implantations face a significant risk of medical malpractice litigation.
  • Common litigation drivers include device damage, surgical technique failures, and issues with informed consent.