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Mesh in female pelvic reconstructive surgery
What are the safety concerns about use of surgical mesh to treat pelvic floor disorders?
What questions should I ask before seeking a mesh treatment for a pelvic floor disorder?
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What is surgical mesh?
How is surgical mesh used to treat pelvic floor disorders?
Pelvic organ prolapse
Stress urinary incontinence
What are the safety concerns about use of surgical mesh?
What should I watch for?
What questions should I ask before surgery for a pelvic floor disorder?
What questions should I ask before seeking a mesh treatment for a pelvic floor disorder?
Content
What is surgical mesh?
How is surgical mesh used to treat pelvic floor disorders?
Pelvic organ prolapse
Stress urinary incontinence
What are the safety concerns about use of surgical mesh?
What should I watch for?
What questions should I ask before surgery for a pelvic floor disorder?
What is surgical mesh?
Surgical mesh is a medical product that gives weak or damaged tissue extra support. It's used in some surgeries for pelvic organ prolapse. Most surgical mesh is a lab-made material. Some mesh is made from animal tissues. But health care providers often don't suggest using mesh that's made from animal tissues. That's because it doesn't perform as well as lab-made mesh does.
