Development and Current Status of the AMS 800 Artificial Urinary Sphincter

The American Medical Systems (AMS) 800 artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) has developed into a sophisticated system for the treatment of patients with incontinence secondary to intrinsic sphincter deficiency. In this review article, we describe the development and mechanics of the device before considering the indications for its use. We present a comprehensive review of the recent literature concerning long term outcomes and complications of AUS implantation in various populations and also describe some of the newer techniques used in AUS implantation surgery.