Current evidence on the safety of laparoscopic ventral mesh rectopexy for internal rectal prolapse shows there are well‑recognised, serious but infrequent complications. The evidence on efficacy and ...

Apical prolapse is the descent of the uterus, cervix, or vaginal vault. Vaginal vault prolapse is when the upper part of the vagina descends from its usual position, sometimes out through the vaginal ...

Among patients undergoing incisional hernia repair, the use of mesh to reinforce the repair was associated with a lower risk of hernia recurrence over 5 years compared with when mesh was not used, ...

WASHINGTON, DC — In patients undergoing elective incisional hernia repair, the use of mesh is associated with a lower risk for reoperation related to recurrence, but that benefit is partially offset ...

A laparoscopy is a surgical procedure that examines the organs inside the abdomen, as well as other closed spaces, such as the knees. It’s a low risk, minimally invasive procedure that requires only ...