Commercial products for pelvic repair

Area of Science:

• Gynecology and Urogynecology
• Biomaterials in Surgery

Background:

• Pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence are common conditions affecting women.
• Surgical mesh has become widely used for pelvic reconstructive procedures.
• A large number of mesh products are available, making selection challenging.

Purpose of the Study:

• To compile and describe commercial surgical mesh products available for pelvic repair and stress urinary incontinence surgery.
• To organize this information by manufacturer and intended application.
• To assist surgeons in product selection and identification.

Main Methods:

• Searched print advertisements in gynecologic and urogynecologic journals.
• Tabulated available mesh products.
• Accessed product websites and contacted manufacturers for detailed physical characteristics.
• Compiled information for approximately 100 products.

Main Results:

• A comprehensive list of commercially available surgical mesh products was compiled.
• Products were categorized by manufacturer.
• Products were further organized by their specific application in pelvic surgery.
• Detailed physical characteristics were gathered where available.

Conclusions:

• This article presents a categorized overview of surgical mesh products for pelvic floor disorders.
• The information aims to simplify the identification and selection of appropriate mesh for surgeons.
• Understanding product availability and characteristics is crucial for effective patient treatment.