Limited evidence and regulatory gaps complicate decisions regarding the use of mesh devices in the surgical treatment of pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence.
Although a manufacturer may have legal permission to market a product, this does not automatically mean that any use of the product is safe and effective. Therefore, surgeons are responsible for setting their own ethical standards when introducing new devices or technologies into their practice. This article outlines ethical principles to guide decisions concerning introducing mesh into your practice.
Written by:
Anderson EE. Are you the author?
Neiswanger Institute for Bioethics, Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, Illinois, USA.
Reference: Clin Obstet Gynecol. 2013 Jun;56(2):232-7.
doi: 10.1097/GRF.0b013e31828563e3
PubMed Abstract
PMID: 23563872
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