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World J Clin Urol. Nov 24, 2013; 2(3): 15-19
Published online Nov 24, 2013. doi: 10.5410/wjcu.v2.i3.15
Published online Nov 24, 2013. doi: 10.5410/wjcu.v2.i3.15
Safety of synthetic mesh in pelvic surgery
David James Osborn, Roger Dmochowksi, Department of Urology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN 37232-2765, United States
Author contributions: Osborn DJ wrote the manuscript; Dmochowski R edited the manuscript.
Correspondence to: David James Osborn, MD, Department of Urology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, A1302 Medical Center North, Nashville, TN 37232-2765, United States. david.osborn@vanderbilt.edu
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Received: June 29, 2013
Revised: September 13, 2013
Accepted: October 16, 2013
Published online: November 24, 2013
Processing time: 170 Days and 9.5 Hours
Revised: September 13, 2013
Accepted: October 16, 2013
Published online: November 24, 2013
Processing time: 170 Days and 9.5 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: Mesh does not provide superior results to native tissue repair and has higher rates of dyspareunia and unique potential serious complications. In general, native tissue repairs are more technically challenging than mesh augmented repair and require the surgeon to have a greater understanding of the anatomy of pelvic organ support.