April 14, 2005 --; Herniorrhaphy with polypropylene mesh may cause inguinal vasal obstruction (IVO) with resultant infertility, according to the results of a case series published in the April ...

Calls are being made for an immediate suspension of rectopexy bowel mesh surgery after the surgeon who pioneered the ...

In the coming years, the surgical polypropylene mesh market is projected to experience substantial growth, reaching a market size of $3.11 billion by 2029 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR ...

In a randomized controlled trial, no patients undergoing bariatric surgery who had wound closure with a polypropylene mesh developed hernias or had an extended hospital stay.

Vaginal Mesh Study Raises Alarm on Long-Term Safety A study reveals that polypropylene mesh used in vaginal surgeries degrades within 60 days, raising safety concerns.

The material commonly used in vaginal mesh implants starts to degrade within 60 days of being implanted in the pelvis, according to a new study. Researchers also found particles of polypropylene ...

Despite that and thousands of issues reported to the FDA, plastic mesh continues to be the standard treatment for hernias with sometimes life-changing consequences.