Transvaginal Mesh Allegedly Causes Irreparable Damage to Thousands of Patients

ByJoseph O'Neill

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Updated onApril 10, 2018

Transvaginal Mesh Allegedly Causes Irreparable Damage to Thousands of Patients

This case involves a common brand of transvaginal mesh, which was originally designed for general surgical repairs and has since been used in specific, gynecologic procedures. Without clinical testing, the mesh was branded as suitable for women requiring treatment for pelvic organ prolapse, as well as stress urinary incontinence. In thousands of cases, defectively designed and manufactured meshes have allegedly caused injuries, and patients have undergone several surgeries to remove meshes. Despite surgical intervention, it is not always possible to remove the mesh, and many women still have pieces of defective mesh products in their bodies. Injuries caused by the defective mesh include erosion of the vaginal wall, as well as persistent pain and a recurrence of pelvic organ prolapse.

Question(s) For Expert Witness

1. Have you ever treated a patient who has suffered complications due to transvaginal mesh?

Expert Witness Response E-009213

inline imageI am a practicing specialist in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery and have extensive experience managing mesh complications. I am also a researcher and have an excellent understanding of the current literature and research in this field. I routinely treat patients who have suffered complications due to transvagnial mesh and have performed pelvic reconstructive surgery following a complication with transvaginal mesh. I am trained in all surgical approaches for pelvic floor disorders and prolapse and I do not use or recommend transvaginal mesh.

About the author

Joseph O'Neill

Joseph O'Neill

Joe has extensive experience in online journalism and technical writing across a range of legal topics, including personal injury, meidcal malpractice, mass torts, consumer litigation, commercial litigation, and more. Joe spent close to six years working at Expert Institute, finishing up his role here as Director of Marketing. He has considerable knowledge across an array of legal topics pertaining to expert witnesses. Currently, Joe servces as Owner and Demand Generation Consultant at LightSail Consulting.

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