Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Transvaginal Mesh Discussions: Definitions and Descriptions

What is Vaginal Mesh?

Although mesh was originally used in hernia repairs as far back as the 1950’s, it was not until the 1970’s that gynecologists began implanting this metallic or polymeric screen to reinforce and support weakened muscle and tissue and treat pelvic organ prolapse. In the 1990’s surgeons used the mesh to treat stress urinary incontinence although there was no “official” mesh product available at the time—surgeons simply cut the mesh to fit the surgical needs of their patients. Finally in 1996 a mesh kit was FDA approved for stress urinary incontinence and in 2002 the FDA approved a similar kit for pelvic organ prolapse surgeries. There are currently four types of mesh, including a non-absorbable polyester mesh (most commonly used), an absorbable synthetic mesh, a mesh made only of animal tissue, and there are meshes which are a combination of the three types above. Women who undergo surgery involving transvaginal mesh will generally have a spinal or general anesthetic. Incisions will be made inside the vagina, then the mesh implant will be placed under the vaginal skin with the expectation that the body’s own tissues will grow into the mesh in a matter of weeks, and the weakened tissues will be successfully reinforced.

Bladder Sling vs. Transvaginal Mesh Implant

The bladder sling is used in the treatment of severe urinary incontinence. The materials used in the bladder sling surgery include Teflon, Gore-Tex and fibrous tissues taken from the rectum. The surgery can be done through a small incision in the belly button, vaginally, or abdominally. Many surgeons use the sling procedure for all forms of incontinence which affects some 13 million American adults, most of them women. Just like transvaginal mesh, however, the non-woven mesh bladder slings can not only inhibit the flow of oxygen into surrounding organs, it can block crucial nutrients from making their way past the sling material. This can, in turn, lead to severe pelvic infections and even damage to surrounding organs. Bladder slings can cause many of the same damages that vaginal mesh can, and can negatively impact your future and quality of life.

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