Removal of a retropubic mesh sling Information for patients - What is mesh?

BSUG REMOVAL OF ALL OF THE VAGINAL PORTION OF A RETROPUBIC MESH SLING The whole of the mesh under the skin of the vagina (about 5–8cm in length) can be taken out through a cut in the vagina. [...] COMPLETE REMOVAL OF A RETROPUBIC MESH SLING (FROM THE VAGINA AND BEHIND THE PUBIC BONE) Some women decide to have the mesh removed from behind the pubic bone at the same time as vaginal mesh removal, so that all of the mesh sling is removed from the body. [...] This involves opening up the vagina and urethra to remove the mesh and then repairing the holes in the urethra and the vagina. [...] Sometimes mesh in the urethra can be removed without opening the urethra, either by using a laser in the urethra or by cutting the mesh from the inside of the urethra. [...] Removal of the rest of the mesh from the vagina or from behind the pubic bone can be performed at the same time as removal of mesh from the bladder.