The utility of the Coloplast Altis sling and Boston Scientific Solyx is questionable at best. Dr. Greg Vigna, “The utility of the Coloplast Altis sling and Boston Scientific Solyx is questionable at best. The FDA still does not support their safety or efficacy despite the FDA’s Obstetrics and Gynecology Device panel recommending more studies [...]
We are now reviewing cases of neurological injuries suffered by Ovarian Cancer Survivors related to toxic effect of chemotherapeutic agents & radiation therapy. “We are now reviewing cases of the neurological injuries suffered by Ovarian Cancer Survivors related to toxic effect of chemotherapeutic agents and radiation therapy. Injuries include Cisplatin related peripheral neuropathies and [...]
Unfortunately, the misrepresentation by Ethicon continues to be recirculated in the literature. “Dr. Amy Gee, your article ‘Where Are We Now? Urogynecologic Mesh’ takes us back to 2004 and does not represent the current knowledge that is known by some members of your field. There was deceptive advertising and misrepresentation as part of their [...]
For nearly a year, we have been waiting for the data comparing retropubic slings to transobturator slings. “We have been waiting for the underlying data for the New England Journal of Medicine, March 31, 2022 article that destroyed the utility of the Altis sling as groin pain was not reduced when compared with full-length [...]
PVDF has proven safe and effective especially when compared with polypropylene “The most appropriate biomaterial is one that simply works with as little inflammatory response as possible. PVDF is superior to polypropylene as it has reduced inflammatory response, less scarring, and superior safety to polypropylene. Does the FDA not trust AUGS to reasonably study [...]
One third of women surgeons who treat stress urinary incontinence would not elect to have a polypropylene sling. Dr. Greg Vigna, mid-urethral sling attorney, “AUGS remains silent. The FDA remains silent. This at the same time 1/3 of women surgeons who treat stress urinary incontinence would not elect to have a polypropylene sling. What [...]
Any physician that implants a Boston Scientific’s marlex mid-urethral sling is exposed to big legal problems “Any physician that implants a Boston Scientific’s marlex mid-urethral sling is exposed to big legal problems. Marlex was bad in 1997 and is bad now. It is both heavy-weight and small pore. Marlex must be pulled from the [...]
Women need access to care they deserve for mid-urethral sling complications by doctors who can provide both complete mesh removal and partial mesh mesh removal. “For women requesting mid-urethral sling (retropubic sling) excision, an open or laparoscopic approach can be employed to dissect out the retropubic arms. The latter provides a superior view of [...]
Trial data published in New England Journal of Medicine show that mini-slings don't reduce risk of groin pain when compared with full-length mid-urethral slings “I think TOT (transobturator slings) is done. It seems like there is no further reason to pass a sling all the way through the muscles of the inner thigh. It [...]
Residents of nursing homes that have a higher concentration of Hispanic residents are more likely to have a pressure ulcer. “Decubitus ulcers are classified as ‘Never Events’ by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services because they are preventable by basic nursing care. Mexican Americans have nearly twice the risk of being admitted to [...]