International Brazilian Journal of Urology (Aug 2015)

New strategies to improve results of mesh surgeries for vaginal prolapses repair – an update

  • Fernando Goulart Fernandes Dias,
  • Paulo Henrique Goulart Fernandes Dias,
  • Alessandro Prudente,
  • Cassio Riccetto

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1590/S1677-5538.IBJU.2014.0163
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 41, no. 4
pp. 623 – 634

Abstract

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ABSTRACTThe use of meshes has become the first option for the treatment of soft tissue disorders as hernias and stress urinary incontinence and widely used in vaginal prolapse's treatment. However, complications related to mesh issues cannot be neglected. Various strategies have been used to improve tissue integration of prosthetic meshes and reduce related complications. The aim of this review is to present the state of art of mesh innovations, presenting the whole arsenal which has been studied worldwide since composite meshes, coated meshes, collagen's derived meshes and tissue engineered prostheses, with focus on its biocompatibility and technical innovations, especially for vaginal prolapse surgery.

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