Thousands of women have undergone surgery to have vaginal mesh implants removed after suffering complications. Around one in 15 of those fitted with the most common type of mesh have required operations, according to NHS data obtained by the Guardian. The implants have been adopted widely as a simple, less invasive alternative to traditional surgical procedures for women suffering from incontinence and prolapse, often after childbirth. In the meantime, requiring long-term follow up studies to identify problems down the line could save patients suffering, without in any way holding back innovation. Women find that severe suffering is not taken seriously, or is misdiagnosed not once, but serially.

Source: The Guardian August 16, 2017 18:33 UTC