Laparoscopic Removal of Mesh Used in Pelvic Floor Surgery

Abstract Various meshes are being used widely in clinical practice for pelvic reconstructive surgery despite the lack of evidence of their long-term safety and efficacy. Management of complications such as mesh erosion and dysparuenia can be challenging. Most mesh-related complications can probably...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of minimally invasive gynecology 2009-09, Vol.16 (5), p.592-594
Hauptverfasser: Khong, Su-Yen, MRCOG, Lam, Alan, FRCOG, FRANZOG
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Abstract Various meshes are being used widely in clinical practice for pelvic reconstructive surgery despite the lack of evidence of their long-term safety and efficacy. Management of complications such as mesh erosion and dysparuenia can be challenging. Most mesh-related complications can probably be managed successfully via the transvaginal route; however, this may be impossible if surgical access is poor. This case report demonstrates the successful laparoscopic removal of mesh after several failed attempts via the vaginal route.
ISSN:1553-4650
1553-4669
DOI:10.1016/j.jmig.2009.05.005