Artificial urinary sphincter implants are designed to treat patients with urinary incontinence. The condition is common among men after prostate surgery or trauma to the urinary sphincter. Patients can consult Dr. Shirin Razdan at her urological center based in Miami, FL, for effective treatment and permanent relief. The procedure she performs has helped many patients get relief from incontinence and improve their quality of life.
What is an artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) implant?
An AUS implant is installed instead of a natural sphincter, which is a round muscle responsible for the flow of urine from the bladder.
The muscle usually stays closed until the time an individual gets an urge to urinate; thereafter, urine leaves the bladder and flows through the urethra (the tube responsible for carrying urine from the bladder), through your penis, and finally out of your body.
In cases of muscle weakness, there is an uncontrollable flow of urine through the urethra, which is where the AUS device functions to control the uncontrollable urine flow.
What to expect with implantation of the artificial urinary sphincter?
The procedure starts with the administration of anesthesia, followed by the insertion of a urinary catheter for collecting the urine. Thereafter, Dr. Razdan makes two tiny incisions on the affected section. The pump and cuff are inserted through one hole, and then the balloon is put in place through the other. All components are connected.
The patient is allowed to rest and relax for some time before being discharged. In most cases, the patient can go home the same day of the procedure. It is normal to urinate for some time during the healing procedure.
Schedule an Appointment
If you wish to book an appointment with Dr. Shirin Razdan in Miami, call her at 305-468-3314 or contact her online for inquiries or specific questions. Her medical team is very friendly and treats all patients with absolute respect and discretion.