Transvaginal Mesh Injury Attorney
What is transvaginal mesh?
Transvaginal mesh is a type of surgical mesh which is inserted through an incision through the vaginal wall, and used to support the pelvic organs in surgery to correct stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and pelvic organ prolapse (POP).
The mesh can be made of several different types of materials including porous absorbable or non-absorbable synthetic material or absorbable biologic material.
What is pelvic organ prolapse?
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a common condition in women, affecting an estimated 50% of women over 50. In POP the tissues that hold the pelvic organs in place become stretched or weak and one or more pelvic organs drop and bulge into the vagina. These organs can include the bladder, uterus, bowel, rectum and top of the vagina.
Childbirth and hysterectomy are the most common causes of POP.
What is stress urinary incontinence?
Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is a condition in which the muscles that support the bladder and urethra are weak, allowing small amounts of urine leak out during physical activity. Activity can be as minor as laughing, sneezing, or coughing.
Can POP surgery be performed without the use of transvaginal mesh?
Yes, it can. The procedure, using the vaginal mesh, is minimally invasive, takes only a few minutes to perform, and is typically performed on an outpatient basis. It was supposed to be an improvement over traditional POP surgery. Unfortunately, when transvaginal mesh is used risks are introduced that are not present in traditional POP surgery.
What are the most common transvaginal mesh injuries?
The most commonly reported vaginal mesh injuries include:
- Mesh erosion through the vaginal wall
- Pain
- Infection
- Pain during sexual intercourse
- Bleeding
- Urinary problems
- Organ perforation
Transvaginal mesh can cause many other problems including vaginal shortening due to shrinkage of the mesh, persistent discharge, vaginal scarring, and fistulas connecting the vagina to other organs.
If you or a loved one has been injured by transvaginal mesh, please call our transvaginal mesh injury attorney at 1-877-LOSS RECOVER or submit an online questionnaire. Your initial consultation with transvaginal mesh injury attorney is free of charge, and if we agree to handle your case, in most cases we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary recovery of funds. In many cases, a lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations. Please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.