Introduction Transvaginal mesh implants were supposed to be a groundbreaking solution for pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and stress urinary incontinence (SUI). However, they have caused significant harm to a large number of women. Complications such as chronic pain, infection, mesh erosion, and other debilitating conditions have led many women to seek legal recourse. If you […]
Single-Incision Mini-Arc Slings and Their Complications
Understanding Single-Incision Mini-Arc Slings and Their Complications As a transvaginal mesh product, single-incision mini-arc slings (SIMS) have gained attention in recent years for their supposedly minimally invasive approach. Mini-arc slings have specifically been marketed as a less invasive solution with a quicker recovery time and these devices have been touted as a significant advancement in […]
How to Know If You’re Suffering From Bladder Sling Complications Years Later
Plastic mesh bladder slings are the most frequent form of sling used to treat stress urinary incontinence. Most women take mesh surgery well. However, mesh slings have a higher complication risk than tissue slings. Complications may develop during or years after vaginal mesh surgery. Despite mesh complications, many doctors favor mesh slings constructed of polypropylene […]