What Now with Vaginal Mesh for Prolapse?

Dr Vivienne Miller

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Dr Vivienne Miller

GP and Medical Editor

Dr Vivienne Miller

Based on an interview with Melbourne urologist, Dr Caroline Dowling conducted in March, 2018

Australia was the first country to ban vaginal mesh products used surgically via transvaginal implantation for the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse.

Australia was also a leader in evaluating the complications of these implant, through large scale research.1

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