Artificial urinary sphincters. Treatment for post-prostatectomy incontinence

The artificial urinary sphincter offers patients who have incontinence due to loss of sphincter control the chance to regain control over urination. A well-planned diagnostic evaluation readily identifies patients who can benefit from this operative procedure. Placement of the artificial urinary sphincter is individualized to each patient's anatomic structure. Through the combined efforts of the surgeon, the urodynamics nurse, the surgical team, and the postoperative nursing staff, these patients experience a quick recovery and rapid return of control over bladder function.