FDA and Mesh Complications in Vaginal Surgery
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As many of you are aware, on July 13, 2011, the FDA released an “Update on the Safety and Effectiveness of Transvaginal Placement (TVM) of Surgical Mesh for Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP)”. I am writing this letter in an effort to provide you with a better understanding and a more balanced perspective of the complications that can occur with all forms of vaginal surgery. I am hoping that the following discussion will be educational and relieve you of any unnecessary concerns.
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