ArticleInternational urogynecology journal2011
The IUGA/ICS classification of complications of prosthesis and graft insertion: a comparative experience in incontinence and prolapse surgery.
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- Assessing the use of the IUGA/ICS classification system for prosthesis/graft complications in publications from 2011 to 2015.International urogynecology journal · 2016Pooled it
- Tissue integrity and healing response in hypoestrogenic animal model treated by mesh implantation with addition of mesenchymal stem cell secretome.Open veterinary journal · 2025Review
- The International Urogynecological Association/International Continence Society classification of complications of prosthesis and graft insertion: Pros and cons and a review of the literatureJournal of the Turkish German Gynecological Association · 2020Article
- Functional outcomes of synthetic tape and mesh revision surgeries: a monocentric experience.International urogynecology journal · 2019Article
- Reoperations for mesh-related complications after pelvic organ prolapse repair: 8-year experience at a tertiary referral center.International urogynecology journal · 2017Article
- The uses and outcomes of the Martius fat pad in female urology.World journal of urology · 2017Article
- Mesh complications and failure rates after transvaginal mesh repair compared with abdominal or laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy and to native tissue repair in treating apical prolapse.International urogynecology journal · 2017Article
- Prosthetic surgery versus native tissue repair of cystocele: literature review.Updates in surgery · 2016Review
- Clinical application of IUGA/ICS classification system for mesh erosion.Neurourology and urodynamics · 2016Article
- Safety considerations for synthetic sling surgery.Nature reviews. Urology · 2015Review
- Follow-up of mesh complications using the IUGA/ICS category-time-site coding classification.International urogynecology journal · 2014Article
- Short-term surgical outcomes and characteristics of patients with mesh complications from pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence surgery.International urogynecology journal · 2014Article
- Mesh retraction correlates with vaginal pain and overactive bladder symptoms after anterior vaginal mesh repair.International urogynecology journal · 2013Article
- Operation for recurrent cystocele with anterior colporrhaphy or non-absorbable mesh: patient reported outcomes.International urogynecology journal · 2013Article
- An inelastic retropubic suburethral sling in women with intrinsic sphincter deficiency.International urogynecology journal · 2013Article
- Long-term follow-up of persistent vaginal polypropylene mesh exposure for transvaginally placed mesh procedures.International urogynecology journal · 2012Article
- Suburethral sling in autoimmune patients: complications, quality of life, and success rate.International urogynecology journal · 2012Article
- Current Developments and Perspectives on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Urinary Incontinence and Genital Prolapse in Women.Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde · 2012Article
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Abstract
introduction and hypothesisThis is a presentation of case series after the use of alloplasic material in urogynaecology.
methodsFrom 2004 to 2010, a total 179 patients with complications have been referred directly after the use of alloplastic material in incontinence and prolapse surgery. Of this total, 125 patients had a previous vaginal sling plasty because of urinary stress incontinence, while 54 patients underwent a prolapse surgery with mesh use. Symptoms and findings are expressed by the recently introduced International Urogynecological Association/International Continence Society (IUGA/ICS) terminology.
resultsThe most frequent findings after vaginal sling plasty were bladder outlet obstruction, pain and tape exposure. The most frequent findings after prolapse surgery were pain and mesh erosion. The IUGA/ICS classification does not give the possibility to express functional disorders. Most revisions were done more than 2 months after surgery. After incontinence surgery, mostly the vaginal area of suture line was affected; after prolapse surgery, the vagina and the trocar passage were affected.
conclusionsMesh complication and affected site after prolapse surgery do differ from those after incontinence surgery. The IUGA/ICS classification of mesh complication facilitates the comparison of mesh complication.
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