A review article published last June in the Current Urology Reports Journal assesses the outcomes and complications of using synthetic mesh materials in pelvic organ prolapse (POP) repair procedures, as well as the public health notification released by the FDA about these procedures. The present article summarizes the information presented in the review.

In June 2012, the Current Urology Reports Journal published a review article which assesses the risks and benefits of using synthetic mesh for Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) repair, giving particular emphasis to repairs of the posterior vaginal wall compartment. The present article summarizes the main points presented in the Current Urology Reports review.

The Current Urology Reports Journal published in June 2012 a review article that describes the different methods used to repair defects in the central and apical compartments utilizing synthetic meshes. The article also presents FDA’s (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) concerns and recommendations with respect to the use of meshes in these procedures. The present article summarizes the information published in the review.

Current Urology Reports Journal last June published a review article about the use of biological grafts in Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) repair. The authors present specific information on the repair of the different compartments’ prolapses (anterior, middle and posterior) as well as information on complications associated with these procedures. The present article summarizes the information presented in the Current Urology Reports Journal review article.