Artificial urinary sphincter

The artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) is composed of a circumferential urethral cuff, a pressure-regulating balloon reservoir, and a scrotal pump. The cuff opens after manual compression of the scrotal pump and automatically closes after a period of two to three minutes. It should be placed via a two-incision technique, using a perineal incision for cuff placement and an inguinal incision for balloon reservoir and scrotal pump placement.