Transvaginal mesh, also known as vaginal mesh implant, is a net-like surgical tool that is used to treat pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and stress urinary incontinence (SUI) among female...
The home page for Urogynecologic Mesh Surgical Implants that describes the implants.
Transvaginal mesh is a net-like implant for stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and pelvic organ prolapse (POP). Supports weakened vaginal wall or bladder neck.
[12] Coloplast was one of several companies that had previously settled multimillion-dollar lawsuits for damages caused by transvaginal mesh implants.[12][13] References [edit] ^ a b...
Information on transvaginal mesh implants which are used for treating pelvic organ prolapse or stress urinary incontinence.
This week, the final report was published on the controversial use of vaginal mesh implants to treat incontinence and prolapse after childbirth. The report is, ultimately, a failure
Thousands of women harmed by transvaginal mesh have filed lawsuits resulting in millions of dollars in jury awards and settlements.
By Lucy Adams ; Review 'whitewash' ; Impartiality test ; Cause of death
A scathing report into transvaginal mesh implants recommends the devices "should only be used as a last resort" and finds some women were not properly informed about potentially serious side effects.
The number of women who have experienced catastrophic side effects from transvaginal mesh implants — used to treat prolapse after childbirth — is likely to be higher than expected, experts fear.