Synthetic mesh can improve outcome of prolapse surgery

Thursday, May 12, 2011 - 13:21 in Health & Medicine

A Nordic multicentre study shows that pelvic organ prolapse surgery using synthetic mesh can be more effective than traditional surgery. The advantages indicated by the study mainly concern restored genital anatomy and more efficient symptom relief, although there is an associated greater risk of complications.

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