Transvaginal mesh for incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse: Where are we now and how did we get here?
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- King, Jenny
- Source
- Australian Journal of General Practice; Jan/Feb2024, Vol. 53 Issue 1/2, p23-25, 3p
- Subject
- VAGINAL surgery
SURGICAL meshes
PELVIC organ prolapse
PELVIC floor disorders
STAPLERS (Surgery)
MEDICAL quality control
- Language
- ISSN
- 2208794X
The article focuses on the history and current status of transvaginal mesh procedures for incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse, highlighting the adverse outcomes and regulatory responses. It discusses the decline in mesh procedures, contrasting it with past regulatory approaches to medical devices and emphasizes the need for rigorous evaluation and ongoing audit in introducing new medical devices.