Pelvic Organ Prolapse---Vaginal and Laparoscopic Mesh: The Evidence

Abstract

This report summarizes the current literature on abdominal, laparoscopic, and transvaginal mesh for the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse. This article reviews objective and subjective cure rates as well as complications associated with synthetic mesh use for pelvic organ prolapse repair. The focus is on the latest literature that provides evidence for when synthetic mesh use is most appropriate. The use of mesh for the repair of urinary incontinence is not reviewed in this article.

Keywords: Laparoscopy; Mesh; Outcomes; Pelvic organ prolapse; Sacrocolpopexy.