Jeffrey Loh-Doyle, MD, presented “Contemporary Management and Prevention of Artificial Urinary Sphincter Erosion” during the 1st International Functional and Reconstructive Urology Update on August 29, 2024, in Denver, Colorado.
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How to cite: Loh-Doyle, Jeffrey. “Contemporary Management and Prevention of Artificial Urinary Sphincter Erosion.” August 29, 2024. Accessed Dec 2024. https://grandroundsinurology.com/contemporary-management-and-prevention-of-artificial-urinary-sphincter-erosion/
Contemporary Management and Prevention of Artificial Urinary Sphincter Erosion – Summary
Jeffrey Loh-Doyle, MD, provides a detailed analysis of artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) erosion, focusing on its causes, risk factors, management, and prevention. In this 18-minute presentation, Dr. Loh-Doyle examines this complication of the gold standard treatment for moderate to severe male stress urinary incontinence.
Dr. Loh-Doyle stresses the importance of identifying and managing AUS erosion. Patients may present with symptoms such as worsening incontinence, perineal or scrotal swelling, or, in more subtle cases, no symptoms at all. Cystoscopy is necessary to confirm erosion, especially in cases of severe discomfort or urinary retention. He discusses treatment, which involves removing the AUS device, draining the bladder with a catheter, and, depending on the severity of the erosion, repairing the urethra.
Prevention is key, especially in high-risk patients. Loh-Doyle advocates for conservative management, including using lower-pressure balloons, delayed activation, and educating patients on deactivating the device to reduce compressive forces. He also shares that, while AUS is effective, repeated erosions increase the likelihood of poor outcomes.
About The 1st International Functional and Reconstructive Urology Update (IFRUU)
The International Functional and Reconstructive Urology Update is a multi-day meeting focused on functional and reconstructive urology (FRU). FRU is a rapidly expanding subspecialty with the vision to improve the lives of all patients with urinary disorders. The IFRUU conference aims to equip practitioners with the tools to manage patients with functional urologic disorders effectively. The inaugural IFRUU conference took place from August 28-30, 2024 in Denver, Colorado.
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