TY - JOUR
T1 - Precision in Practice
T2 - The Critical Role of Mesh and Procedure Type Specification in Urogynecological Surgeries and Research
AU - Rotem, Reut
AU - Galvin, Daniel
AU - Daykan, Yair
AU - Al-shukaili, Sumaiya
AU - O’Reilly, Barry A.
AU - O’Sullivan, Orfhlaith E.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© The Author(s) 2024.
PY - 2024/9
Y1 - 2024/9
N2 - Recently, the debate surrounding the use of mesh in urogynecological procedures has intensified, leading to FDA warnings and heightened safety concerns. This clinical opinion emphasizes the vital need to specify mesh types in these procedures, drawing attention to the risk profiles and clinical outcomes associated with various meshes and the procedures that utilize them. A significant issue identified in contemporary literature is the tendency to group diverse mesh types under the same umbrella, disregarding their unique characteristics and applications. We describe the range of mesh types, their application routes, and associated complications, highlighting the risks of this nonspecific approach to patient safety and informed decision making. We critically examine the generalization of mesh terminology in clinical and research dialogues. Concluding with specific recommendations for health care providers and researchers, the paper advocates for a more nuanced understanding and communication in the field, ultimately aiming to improve patient care and safety in urogynecological practice.
AB - Recently, the debate surrounding the use of mesh in urogynecological procedures has intensified, leading to FDA warnings and heightened safety concerns. This clinical opinion emphasizes the vital need to specify mesh types in these procedures, drawing attention to the risk profiles and clinical outcomes associated with various meshes and the procedures that utilize them. A significant issue identified in contemporary literature is the tendency to group diverse mesh types under the same umbrella, disregarding their unique characteristics and applications. We describe the range of mesh types, their application routes, and associated complications, highlighting the risks of this nonspecific approach to patient safety and informed decision making. We critically examine the generalization of mesh terminology in clinical and research dialogues. Concluding with specific recommendations for health care providers and researchers, the paper advocates for a more nuanced understanding and communication in the field, ultimately aiming to improve patient care and safety in urogynecological practice.
KW - FDA warnings
KW - Mesh
KW - Mesh type specification
KW - Midurethral sling
KW - Safety
KW - Urogynecology
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85194823984&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1007/s00192-024-05820-5
DO - 10.1007/s00192-024-05820-5
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C2 - 38811409
AN - SCOPUS:85194823984
SN - 0937-3462
VL - 35
SP - 1763
EP - 1767
JO - International Urogynecology Journal
JF - International Urogynecology Journal
IS - 9
ER -