A product commonly used in surgery to treat pelvic collapse and other women's health problems causes far more complications than previously thought and is likely exposing patients to unnecessary risks ...

Egypt: The sandwich mesh repair technique appears to be a feasible surgical option for lumbar incisional hernia repair, with ...

A new study published in Journal of the American Medical Association support the use of a funnel-shaped mesh as a safe and ...

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There is a long history of confusion and controversy regarding the use of polypropylene mesh materials for pelvic floor disorders in women, such as stress urinary incontinence (SUI) or pelvic organ ...

Why do some hernias come back after surgery? A surgeon explains recurrence rates, common risk factors, why repeat surgeries are more complex and how robotic-assisted surgery may help in selected cases ...

Transvaginally placed surgical mesh may pose greater safety risks for women with pelvic organ prolapse (POP) undergoing reconstructive surgery than other surgical options — without evidence of greater ...

The 84 people involved all had treatment for hernias using mesh products made by Covidien.

Last week, Johnson & Johnson reached a A$300 million settlement for two class actions brought by Australian women affected by complications from vaginal mesh products. The products are surgically ...