Advanced flexible transvaginal mesh with high visibility under computerized tomography (CT) scan

Annu Int Conf IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc. 2023 Jul:2023:1-4. doi: 10.1109/EMBC40787.2023.10340322.

Abstract

Pelvic floor disorders, including pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and stress urinary incontinence (SUI), are serious and very common. Surgery is commonly undertaken to restore the strength of the vaginal wall using transvaginal surgical mesh (TVM). However, up to 15% of TVM implants result in long-term complications, including pain, recurrent symptoms, and infection.Clinical Relevance- In this study, a new bioengineered TVM has been developed to address these issues. The TVM is visible using noninvasive imaging techniques such as computed tomography (CT); it has a highly similar structural profile to human tissue and potential to reduce pain and inflammation. These combined technological advances have the potential to revolutionize women's health.

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse* / complications
  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse* / diagnostic imaging
  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse* / surgery
  • Surgical Mesh / adverse effects
  • Tomography / adverse effects
  • Urinary Incontinence, Stress* / complications
  • Urinary Incontinence, Stress* / diagnostic imaging
  • Urinary Incontinence, Stress* / surgery
  • Vagina / diagnostic imaging