December 26, 2008 — Trocar-guided transvaginal mesh surgery for pelvic organ prolapse results in good clinical outcomes at 1 year, according to the results of a prospective, multicenter cohort study ...

A product commonly used in surgery to treat pelvic collapse and other women's health problems causes far more complications than previously thought and is likely exposing patients to unnecessary risks ...

Last week, Johnson & Johnson reached a A$300 million settlement for two class actions brought by Australian women affected by complications from vaginal mesh products. The products are surgically ...

Prosecutors Are Said to Issue Subpoenas Over Pelvic-Mesh Surgery Financing Federal prosecutors in New York City are intensifying an investigation into allegations that a network of doctors, lawyers, ...

Texas is set to get millions as part of a settlement with Boston Scientific over claims that the company deceptively marketed mesh devices to consumers. This is the largest settlement involving mesh ...

Two surgical procedures used to repair vaginal prolapse - one involving removal of the uterus via hysterectomy and the other employing mesh support that preserves the uterus - have comparable clinical ...

Reconstructive surgery can be used to treat urogynecological conditions and restore normal female anatomy and function. Gynecologic reconstructive procedures range from minimally invasive procedures ...

Vaginal mesh implants (also known as pelvic mesh implants, urogynaecological meshes, or transvaginal meshes) is used for patients who experience incontinence or pelvic organ prolapse. The latter ...

(HealthDay News) — Only one out of every 30 women who receive a synthetic vaginal mesh sling to treat stress urinary incontinence will suffer a complication that requires a second surgery, according ...

Susan McLarnon is one of several women who travelled to Downing Street "I walked into the hospital able-bodied and came out on crutches." Susan McLarnon is one of thousands of women across the UK who ...