Evaluation of Current Synthetic Mesh Materials in Pelvic Organ Prolapse Repair

With increasing use of synthetic material in pelvic organ prolapse repair, the reporting and incidence of associated complications also have increased. The role of synthetic mesh in pelvic organ prolapse repair remains controversial and it is a therapeutic dilemma whether to continue its use in pati...

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Published in:Current urology reports 2012-06, Vol.13 (3), p.240-246
Main Authors: Kanagarajah, Prashanth, Ayyathurai, Rajinikanth, Gomez, Christopher
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biocompatible Materials
Dyspareunia - etiology
Equipment Design
Female Urology (A Gousse
Humans
Materials Testing
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Nephrology
Pelvic Organ Prolapse - surgery
Polyglactin 910 - therapeutic use
Polypropylenes - therapeutic use
Risk Assessment
Section Editor
Surgical Mesh
Treatment Outcome
Urology
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Summary:With increasing use of synthetic material in pelvic organ prolapse repair, the reporting and incidence of associated complications also have increased. The role of synthetic mesh in pelvic organ prolapse repair remains controversial and it is a therapeutic dilemma whether to continue its use in patients with poor native tissues, despite the recent public safety notification provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. In this article, we review the biomaterials used in pelvic organ prolapse repair and discuss the outcomes and associated complications, paying emphasis to the benefits and the risks.
ISSN:1527-2737
1534-6285
DOI:10.1007/s11934-012-0247-z