Yes: As long as it was just a mesh sling, and not mesh for lifting up the whole bladder, the fda has stated there are no problems with the small amount of mesh used just for incontinence.
Answered 9/18/2013
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Yes: Treatment for stress urinary incontince is most often treated with a mid-urethral sling. Attempt to use various biological products & native tissue have shown to have high failure rates. Current modern mesh has been shown to be safe & effective when used for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence. The fda issue is a complex one but the use of mesh in sui is generally accepted.
Answered 10/22/2021
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Generally yes: But like any surgery there are risks and not everyone has a good result. Make sure your surgeon does these surgeries regularly.
Answered 5/8/2015
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