Commentary About Transvaginal Lawsuits, Little Rock-Arkansas
Advanced medical procedures intended to strengthen, reinforce, or replace insufficient tissues, density, or elasticity in the vaginal wall commonly include the use of transvaginal mesh. This treatment for Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) and Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI) comes with the risk of significant complications due to the surgical mesh. Recent studies have reported that transvaginal mesh is far less reliable and effective than originally thought and ultimately the dangers outweigh the benefits.
Following pregnancy and childbirth muscle weakness in the pelvic area can cause SUI to occur. When laughing, coughing, exercising, and other activities, urine leaks from the body because of SUI. After menopause or following a hysterectomy, muscle and tissue groups in the uterus, bladder, and pelvic region can become stretched and weakened leading to POP.
Vaginal sling surgery is supposed to strengthen the internal organs by implanting mesh tape to prevent them from coming into contact with each other. Instead of helping with things like bladder function, many women experience severe pain with more difficulty and choose to have the device removed. When vaginal tissue is interwoven with the mesh, surgical removal can be a long painstaking process and cannot be accomplished without multiple surgeries.
Mesh Complications
In 2011, the FDA began an investigation of the risks of transvaginal mesh implants, due to many of the following complaints:
- Mesh Erosion through the Vagina
- Pain
- Infection
- Bleeding
- Pain during Intercourse
- Organ Perforation
- Urinary Problems
- Recurrent Prolapse
- Neuro-Muscular Problems
- Vaginal Scarring/Shrinkage
- Emotional Problems
If you or someone close to you has experienced any of these side effects after receiving a transvaginal mesh or vaginal sling surgery, please contact our law office to speak with Tom directly. There are real risks connected to these treatments and many times, an individual may not fully recover from the side effects because of the inability to fully remove the mesh or mesh devices. To find out more about protecting your rights after an injury caused by transvaginal mesh, contact us today for a free case evaluation at 888-445-4476.