title: The use of synthetic mesh in pelvic reconstructive surgery.
abstract: The use of synthetic materials in pelvic reconstructive surgery is increasing. Abdominal sacral colpopexy with permanent, type I mesh is a durable and safe operation to treat apical prolapse. The incorporation of synthetic materials during surgery to correct anterior and posterior prolapse has variable anatomic results, with several studies demonstrating moderate rates of mesh-related complications. Procedural kits for vaginal placement of synthetic materials are becoming popular, though long-term outcome and safety data are lacking.
authors.affiliation: Department of Gynecology, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio 44195, USA. ridgewb@ccf.org
authors.forename: Beri
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Ridgeway
authors.forename: Chi Chiung Grace
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: Chen
authors.forename: Marie Fidela R
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Paraiso
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D013509:Gynecologic Surgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D010388:Pelvis / Q000601:surgery*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D013526:Surgical Mesh; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014596:Uterine Prolapse / Q000601:surgery*; D014621:Vagina / Q000601:surgery*