Pelvic Organ Prolapse---Vaginal and Laparoscopic Mesh: The Evidence. [Review]
- 2016
Available online from MWHC library: 1996 - present
This report summarizes the current literature on abdominal, laparoscopic, and transvaginal mesh for the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse. This article reviews objective and subjective cure rates as well as complications associated with synthetic mesh use for pelvic organ prolapse repair. The focus is on the latest literature that provides evidence for when synthetic mesh use is most appropriate. The use of mesh for the repair of urinary incontinence is not reviewed in this article. Copyright © 2016 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
English
0889-8545
*Pelvic Organ Prolapse/su [Surgery]
*Surgical Mesh
*Vagina/su [Surgery]
Female
Humans
Laparoscopy
Prosthesis Implantation
Robotic Surgical Procedures
Suburethral Slings
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Obstetrics and Gynecology/Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
Obstetrics and Gynecology/Urogynecology
Journal Article
Review