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Complications Due To Midurethral Sling Procedures May Be Fatal, Experts Claim

Complications Due To Midurethral Sling Procedures May Be Fatal, Experts Claim

The vaginal mesh controversy appears to become more heated with the release by two medical groups associated with female pelvic medicine of a position statement. According to the American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS) and Society of Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine and Urogenital Reconstruction (SUFU), vaginal mesh devices, in particular the midurethral slings, are safe and effective for […]

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Use Of Vaginal Mesh Must Be Stopped, Surgeon Declares

Use Of Vaginal Mesh Must Be Stopped, Surgeon Declares

When the Scottish government implemented concrete measures against the use of vaginal mesh surgery for the repair of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and stress urinary incontinence (SUI), credit was also given to Dr. Michael Thomas Margolis who sent a letter to the Minister of Health and Wellbeing, recent reports from online sources say. A renowned […]

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US Doctor Relates Vaginal Mesh Horrors In Letter To Health Minister

US Doctor Relates Vaginal Mesh Horrors In Letter To Health Minister

After receiving reports of terrible complications endured by thousands of women, concrete steps have been taken by the Scottish Minister of Health and Wellbeing against vaginal mesh surgery, according to articles made available by various online media sources. Product liability lawsuits against manufacturers of these mesh implants have been filed mainly due to the serious […]

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