The use of implants in surgical treatment of urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse in women

Surgery for stress urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse in women has consistently suffered from high recurrence rates. Vaginal implants were thought to be the solution to this problem but were extensively used without first being tested for their full spectrum of consequences. As a result, vaginal implants were banned in several countries when concern about newly reported complications started to emerge.
There is a demanding need for data that will contribute to a better understanding of how the many different types of materials and devices work and help determine which are suitable for each occasion. This will help avert the unreasonable use of vaginal implants in pelvic reconstructive surgery while preserving their use when needed.