Indications, Contraindications, and Complications of Mesh in Surgical Treatment of Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Epidemiology of surgically managed pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence

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Prevalence of symptomatic pelvic floor disorders in US women

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Surgical management of pelvic organ prolapse in women

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Abdominal Sacrocolpopexy: A Comprehensive Review

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Lifetime Risk of Undergoing Surgery for Pelvic Organ Prolapse

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Anterior Colporrhaphy versus Transvaginal Mesh for Pelvic-Organ Prolapse

Altman, D., Väyrynen, T., Engh, M. E., Axelsen, S. M., & Falconer, C. (2011) · New England Journal of Medicine · doi:10.1056/nejmoa1009521 · Cited by 562 · see citing works

An international urogynecological association (IUGA)/international continence society (ICS) joint terminology and classification of the complications related directly to the insertion of prostheses (meshes, implants, tapes) and grafts in female pelvic floor surgery

Haylen, B. T., Freeman, R. M., Swift, S. E., Cosson, M., Davila, G. W., Deprest, J., Dwyer, P. L., Fatton, B., Kocjancic, E., Lee, J., et al. (2011) · Neurourology and Urodynamics · doi:10.1002/nau.21036 · Cited by 443 · see citing works

Women seeking treatment for advanced pelvic organ prolapse have decreased body image and quality of life

Jelovsek, J. E., & Barber, M. D. (2006) · American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology · doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2006.01.060 · Cited by 434 · see citing works

Sexual function and vaginal anatomy in women before and after surgery for pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence

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Risk factors for prolapse recurrence after vaginal repair

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Symptomatic Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Prevalence and Risk Factors in a Population-Based, Racially Diverse Cohort

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Complication and Reoperation Rates After Apical Vaginal Prolapse Surgical Repair

Diwadkar, G. B., Barber, M. D., Feiner, B., Maher, C., & Jelovsek, J. E. (2009) · Obstetrics and Gynecology · doi:10.1097/aog.0b013e318195888d · Cited by 297 · see citing works

Incidence and management of graft erosion, wound granulation, and dyspareunia following vaginal prolapse repair with graft materials: a systematic review

For the Systematic Review Group of the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons, Abed, H., Rahn, D. D., Lowenstein, L., Balk, E. M., Clemons, J. L., & Rogers, R. G. (2011) · International Urogynecology Journal · doi:10.1007/s00192-011-1384-5 · Cited by 295 · see citing works

Functional and anatomical outcome of anterior and posterior vaginal prolapse repair with prolene mesh

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Laparoscopic sacral colpopexy versus total vaginal mesh for vaginal vault prolapse: a randomized trial

Maher, C. F., Feiner, B., DeCuyper, E. M., Nichlos, C. J., Hickey, K. V., & O'Rourke, P. (2011) · American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology · doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2010.11.016 · Cited by 281 · see citing works

An International Urogynecological Association (IUGA) / International Continence Society (ICS) joint terminology and classification of the complications related directly to the insertion of prostheses (meshes, implants, tapes) & grafts in female pelvic floor surgery

Haylen, B. T., Freeman, R. M., Swift, S., Cosson, M., Davila, G. W., Deprest, J. A., DWYER, P. L., Fatton, B., Kocjancic, E., Lee, J. K., et al. (2010) · International Urogynecology Journal · doi:10.1007/s00192-010-1324-9 · Cited by 273 · see citing works

Low-Weight Polypropylene Mesh for Anterior Vaginal Wall Prolapse

Hiltunen, R., Nieminen, K., Takala, T., Heiskanen, E., Merikari, M., Niemi, K., & Heinonen, P. K. (2007) · Obstetrics and Gynecology · doi:10.1097/01.aog.0000261899.87638.0a · Cited by 268 · see citing works

Transvaginal mesh technique for pelvic organ prolapse repair: mesh exposure management and risk factors

Collinet, P., Belot, F., Debodinance, P., Duc, E. H., Lucot, J.-P., & Cosson, M. (2005) · International Urogynecology Journal · doi:10.1007/s00192-005-0003-8 · Cited by 239 · see citing works

Efficacy and safety of transvaginal mesh kits in the treatment of prolapse of the vaginal apex: a systematic review

Feiner, B., Jelovsek, J. E., & MAHER, C. F. (2008) · BJOG An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology · doi:10.1111/j.1471-0528.2008.02023.x · Cited by 218 · see citing works

Prevalence of symptomatic pelvic organ prolapse in a Swedish population

Tegerstedt, G., Maehle-Schmidt, M., Nyrén, O., & Hammarström, M. (2005) · International Urogynecology Journal · doi:10.1007/s00192-005-1326-1 · Cited by 215 · see citing works

Trocar-Guided Mesh Compared With Conventional Vaginal Repair in Recurrent Prolapse

Withagen, M. I. J., Milani, A. L., den Boon, J., Vervest, H. A. M., & Vierhout, M. E. (2011) · Obstetrics and Gynecology · doi:10.1097/aog.0b013e318203e6a5 · Cited by 212 · see citing works

Time to rethink: an evidence-based response from pelvic surgeons to the FDA Safety Communication: “UPDATE on Serious Complications Associated with Transvaginal Placement of Surgical Mesh for Pelvic Organ Prolapse”

on behalf of the Pelvic Surgeons Network, Murphy, M., Holzberg, A. S., van Raalte, H., Kohli, N., Goldman, H. B., & Lucente, V. R. (2011) · International Urogynecology Journal · doi:10.1007/s00192-011-1581-2 · Cited by 210 · see citing works

A randomized controlled trial comparing fascia lata and synthetic mesh for sacral colpopexy

Culligan, P. J., Blackwell, L., Goldsmith, L. J., Graham, C. A., Rogers, A., & Heit, M. H. (2005) · Obstetrics & Gynecology · doi:10.1097/01.aog.0000165824.62167.c1 · Cited by 162 · see citing works

Vaginal Mesh Contraction

Feiner, B., & MAHER, C. F. (2010) · Obstetrics and Gynecology · doi:10.1097/aog.0b013e3181cbca4d · Cited by 161 · see citing works

Graft Use in Transvaginal Pelvic Organ Prolapse Repair

Sung, V. W., Rogers, R. G., Schaffer, J. I., Balk, E. M., Uhlig, K., Lau, J., Abed, H., Wheeler, T. L., Morrill, M. Y., Clemons, J. L., et al. (2008) · Obstetrics and Gynecology · doi:10.1097/aog.0b013e3181898ba9 · Cited by 161 · see citing works

Vaginal Mesh for Prolapse: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Iglesia, C. B., Sokol, A. I., Sokol, E. R., Kudish, B. I., Gutman, R. E., Peterson, J. L., & Shott, S. (2010) · Obstetrics & Gynecology · doi:10.1097/aog.0b013e3181e7d7f8 · Cited by 158 · see citing works

Anterior colporrhaphy reinforced with Marlex mesh for the treatment of cystoceles

Flood, C. G., Drutz, H. P., & Waja, L. (1998) · International Urogynecology Journal · doi:10.1007/bf01901604 · Cited by 150 · see citing works

Safety of Trans Vaginal Mesh procedure: Retrospective study of 684 patients

Caquant, F., Collinet, P., Debodinance, P., et al. (2008) · Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research · doi:10.1111/j.1447-0756.2008.00820.x · Cited by 139 · see citing works

Incidence of pelvic floor repair after hysterectomy: A population-based cohort study

Blandon, R. E., Bharucha, A. E., Melton, L. J., Schleck, C. D., Babalola, E. O., Zinsmeister, A. R., & Gebhart, J. B. (2007) · American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology · doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2007.08.064 · Cited by 120 · see citing works

Trends in inpatient prolapse procedures in the United States, 1979–2006

Jones, K. A., Shepherd, J. P., Oliphant, S. S., Wang, L., Bunker, C. H., & Lowder, J. L. (2010) · American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology · doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2010.01.017 · Cited by 113 · see citing works

Symptom resolution and sexual function after anterior vaginal wall repair with or without polypropylene mesh

Nieminen, K., Hiltunen, R., Heiskanen, E., Takala, T., Niemi, K., Merikari, M., & Heinonen, P. K. (2008) · International Urogynecology Journal · doi:10.1007/s00192-008-0707-7 · Cited by 108 · see citing works

Colporrhaphy Compared With Mesh or Graft-Reinforced Vaginal Paravaginal Repair for Anterior Vaginal Wall Prolapse

Menefee, S. A., Dyer, K. Y., Lukacz, E. S., Simsiman, A. J., Luber, K. M., & Nguyen, J. N. (2011) · Obstetrics and Gynecology · doi:10.1097/aog.0b013e318237edc4 · Cited by 105 · see citing works

Systematic review of the efficacy and safety of using mesh in surgery for uterine or vaginal vault prolapse

Jia, X., Glazener, C. M. A., Mowatt, G., Jenkinson, D., Fraser, C. M., Bain, C., & Burr, J. M. (2010) · International Urogynecology Journal · doi:10.1007/s00192-010-1156-7 · Cited by 91 · see citing works

Sexual function in women before and after transvaginal mesh repair for pelvic organ prolapse

Sentilhes, L., Berthier, A., Sergent, F., Verspyck, É., Descamps, P., & Marpeau, L. (2007) · International Urogynecology Journal · doi:10.1007/s00192-007-0521-7 · Cited by 90 · see citing works

Perioperative Complications and Reoperations After Incontinence and Prolapse Surgeries Using Prosthetic Implants

Nguyen, J. N., Jakus-Waldman, S. M., Walter, A. J., White, T. C., & Menefee, S. A. (2012) · Obstetrics and Gynecology · doi:10.1097/aog.0b013e3182479283 · Cited by 83 · see citing works

Perioperative complications in obese women vs normal-weight women who undergo vaginal surgery

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Surgery for Pelvic Organ Prolapse

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Selection of patients in whom vaginal graft use may be appropriate

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Pelvic organ prolapse, constipation, and dietary fiber intake in women: A case-control study

Arya, L. A., Novi, J. M., Shaunik, A., Morgan, M. A., & Bradley, C. S. (2005) · American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology · doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2004.11.032 · Cited by 59 · see citing works

Vesicovaginal Fistula and Mesh Erosion After Perigee (Transobturator Polypropylene Mesh Anterior Repair)

Yamada, B. S., Govier, F. E., Stefanovic, K. B., et al. (2006) · Urology · doi:10.1016/j.urology.2006.06.023 · Cited by 59 · see citing works

Outcome After Transperineal Mesh Repair of Rectocele: A Case Series

Mercer-Jones, M. A., Sprowson, A. P., & Varma, J. S. (2004) · Diseases of the Colon & Rectum · doi:10.1007/s10350-004-0526-y · Cited by 57 · see citing works

Purely Transvaginal/Perineal Management of Complications From Commercial Prolapse Kits Using a New Prostheses/Grafts Complication Classification System

Firoozi, F., Ingber, M. S., Moore, C. K., Vasavada, S. P., Rackley, R. R., & Goldman, H. B. (2012) · The Journal of Urology · doi:10.1016/j.juro.2011.12.066 · Cited by 57 · see citing works

Clinical Practice Guidelines on Vaginal Graft Use From the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons

Murphy, M. (2008) · Obstetrics and Gynecology · doi:10.1097/aog.0b013e318189a8cc · Cited by 55 · see citing works

The influence of BMI, smoking, and age on vaginal erosions after synthetic mesh repair of pelvic organ prolapses. A multicenter study

Araco, F., Gravante, G. G., Sorge, R. P., OVERTON, J., VITA, D. D., PRIMICERIO, M., Dati, S., Araco, P., & Piccione, E. (2009) · Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica · doi:10.1080/00016340903002840 · Cited by 55 · see citing works

A histologic and immunohistochemical analysis of defective vaginal healing after continence taping procedures: A prospective case-controlled pilot study

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Vaginal Mesh Kits for Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Friend or Foe: A Comprehensive Review

Moore, R. D., & Miklos, J. R. (2009) · The Scientific World JOURNAL · doi:10.1100/tsw.2009.19 · Cited by 49 · see citing works

Tobacco use is a risk factor for mesh erosion after abdominal sacral colpoperineopexy

Lowman, J. K., Woodman, P. J., Nosti, P. A., Bump, R. C., Terry, C. L., & Hale, D. S. (2008) · American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology · doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2008.01.048 · Cited by 47 · see citing works

Abdominal, Laparoscopic, and Robotic Surgery for Pelvic Organ Prolapse

McDermott, C. D., & Hale, D. S. (2009) · Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America · doi:10.1016/j.ogc.2009.09.004 · Cited by 37 · see citing works

RETIRED: Transvaginal Mesh Procedures for Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Walter, J.-E., Lovatsis, D., Walter, J.-E., Easton, W. A., Epp, A., Farrell, S. A., Girouard, L., Gupta, C. K., Harvey, M., Larochelle, A., et al. (2011) · Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada · doi:10.1016/s1701-2163(16)34804-6 · Cited by 35 · see citing works

Retrovesical haematoma after anterior Prolift® procedure for cystocele correction

Ignjatović, I., & Stosic, D. (2007) · International Urogynecology Journal · doi:10.1007/s00192-007-0396-7 · Cited by 25 · see citing works

New Considerations in the Use of Vaginal Mesh for Prolapse Repair

Rardin, C. R., & Washington, B. B. (2009) · Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology · doi:10.1016/j.jmig.2009.01.004 · Cited by 20 · see citing works

Laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy for recurrent pelvic organ prolapse after failed transvaginal polypropylene mesh surgery

Schmid, C., O'Rourke, P. K., & Maher, C. (2012) · International Urogynecology Journal · doi:10.1007/s00192-012-1926-5 · Cited by 17 · see citing works

Laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy versus transvaginal mesh for recurrent pelvic organ prolapse

Iglesia, C. B., Hale, D. S., & Lucente, V. R. (2012) · International Urogynecology Journal · doi:10.1007/s00192-012-1918-5 · Cited by 10 · see citing works

Practice Bulletin No. 183: postpartum hemorrhage

(2017) · Obstetrics & Gynecology · doi:10.1097/aog.0000000000002351 · Cited by 1,406 · see citing works

Pelvic Organ Prolapse: ACOG Practice Bulletin, Number 214

(2019) · Obstetrics & Gynecology · doi:10.1097/aog.0000000000003519 · Cited by 187 · see citing works

Effect of preoperative pelvic floor muscle training on pelvic floor muscle contraction and symptomatic and anatomical pelvic organ prolapse after surgery: Randomized controlled trial

Nyhus, M. Ø., Mathew, S., Salvesen, Ø., Salvesen, K. Å., Stafne, S., & Volløyhaug, I. (2020) · Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology · doi:10.1002/uog.22007 · Cited by 27 · see citing works

Risk factors for recurrence of pelvic organ prolapse after vaginal surgery among Ugandan women: a prospective cohort study

Kayondo, M., Geissbüehler, V., Migisha, R., Kajabwangu, R., Njagi, J., Kato, P. K., Fajardo, Y., Lugobe, H. M., & Kaye, D. K. (2022) · International Urogynecology Journal · doi:10.1007/s00192-021-04930-8 · Cited by 15 · see citing works

Ascorbic acid 2-phosphate-releasing poly-l-lactide-co-epsilon-caprolactone membranes enhance tissue regeneration: first <i>in vivo</i> insights for pelvic organ prolapse

Kurki, A., Hannula, M., Miettinen, S., Teittinen, H., Paakinaho, K., Hyttinen, J., Lindén, J., & Sartoneva, R. (2025) · Regenerative Biomaterials · doi:10.1093/rb/rbaf097 · Cited by 3 · see citing works

Abdominal reoperation and mesh explantation following open ventral hernia repair with mesh

Liang, M. K., Li, L. T., Nguyen, M. T., et al. (2014) · The American Journal of Surgery · doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2013.10.024 · Cited by 51 · see citing works

Surgical Treatment of Postoperative Incisional Hernias by Intraperitoneal Insertion of Dacron Mesh and an Aponeurotic Graft

Arnaud, J.-P. (1999) · Archives of Surgery · doi:10.1001/archsurg.134.11.1260

Surgical Treatment of Large Incisional Hernias by an Intraperitoneal Dacron Mesh and an Aponeurotic Graft

Hamy, A., Pessaux, P., Mucci-Hennekinne, S., et al. (2003) · Journal of the American College of Surgeons · doi:10.1016/s1072-7515(03)00009-7 · Cited by 43 · see citing works

A retrospective analysis of surgical treatment of mesh infection after repair of ventral hernia or defect

Liu, F.-D., Li, J.-Y., Yao, S., et al. (2015) · Genetics and Molecular Research · doi:10.4238/2015.november.18.2 · Cited by 10 · see citing works

Commentary on “Surgical technique used in the UK for native tissue anterior pelvic organ prolapse repair (VaST)”

Abdelrahman, A. (2019) · International Urogynecology Journal · doi:10.1007/s00192-019-04185-4