The AdVance™ XP male sling is a urethral sling composed of mesh and surgically implanted to reposition and support the urethra, decreasing or curing urinary incontinence in 63–83% of patients. It is a static device that has no moving parts or mechanical components, so this can be used in men with limited hand dexterity or memory difficulties. It is ideal to use in cases of mild to moderate incontinence when there has been no radiation treatment.
The artificial urinary sphincter AMS 800™ is a 3-component silicone device surgically implanted and completely concealed internally. The cuff surrounds the urethra to provide compression, preventing urine from traveling through the urethra during increased abdominal effort. The pump is placed within the scrotum, allowing patient control of the device. To initiate urine flow, the patient manually squeezes the pump in order to open the cuff and release the urethral compression. The balloon is implanted in the pelvis and stores the saline during times that the cuff is open. This device provides great urinary control and high patient satisfaction rates for all degrees of stress urinary incontinence and is highly effective in cases of radiation therapy. Published success rates range from 59-90%.
Volunteering at the TOUR Championship
August 19, 2022
For veteran volunteer Bob Weyand, his home base at this lauded golf tournament is the Volunteer Headquarters, sponsored by Georgia Urology in partnership with Boston Scientific. As he helps the event machine function on the golf course, the most fulfilling aspects go way beyond the green. When the top 30 professional golfers converge upon East […]
