Pelvic organ prolapse is a condition that results in surgical procedures for approximately 200,000 women in the United States each year. Although the condition isn’t life-threatening, it can result in significant changes in quality of life. Women may have varying degrees of severity, depending on how far the organs have fallen. Symptoms may include pressure or a feeling of heaviness.
What is Pelvic Organ Prolapse?
Pelvic organ prolapse is a hernia of the pelvic organs. The bladder, rectum, and uterus are supported by fibers, ligaments, and muscles that attach to the anatomy of the pelvis. Asymptomatic and symptomatic are the two types of pelvic organ prolapse. Concerned women want to know what causes pelvic organ prolapse and how to treat it.
Pelvic Organ Prolapse Causes
Causes may include childbirth, excessive straining, or menopause. A vaginal birth in which twins or triplets are delivered, or a forceps or vacuum delivery, may cause the muscles to weaken. The prolapse often occurs when the pelvic floor weakens due to ligaments, muscles, and tendons overstretching. The condition can also occur due to muscles that aren’t used enough, a genetic disorder, or obesity.
Pelvic Organ Prolapse Solutions: Mesh vs. Mesh Free
Mesh repair for pelvic organ prolapse is one available option. The rate of recurrence is between 10 and 13 percent at between 12 and 36 months. However, mesh pop surgery has a higher risk of developing complications, which could require additional surgery.
What is Mesh POP Surgery?
Surgical mesh is a medical product designed to provide extra support for weak or damaged tissue. Most surgical mesh is laboratory-created, and some is animal-created. Most healthcare providers don’t recommend mesh made from animal tissue since it doesn’t perform as well as the lab mesh. A surgeon can correct the problem by cutting through the abdomen and making the repair.
What is Mesh Free POP Surgery?
Mesh free pelvic organ prolapse surgery is a procedure designed to repair prolapsed pelvic organs. The procedure uses the patient’s muscles, ligaments, and tissue for support rather than relying on synthetic mesh and may reduce the risk of complications following surgery.
Why Mesh Free is Better
Mesh free pop surgery is the most common procedure for treating prolapse of the bladder, vagina, or uterus. The vaginal wall can be strengthened surgically using sutures to strengthen the bladder wall. Mesh free is the better option since it avoids long-term complications, including chronic pain and mesh erosion.
ARMS Medical and VNEW
VNEW is a new, mesh free option that’s created from human tissue, which may be an option for mesh free pelvic organ prolapse surgery. VNEW is anatomically used for pelvic floor replacements, based on surgical evaluation, and is designed for structural support. ARMS Medical works with surgeons and care specialists to provide advanced pelvic care to each patient with a commitment to quality care.
ARMS Medical partners with experienced surgeons and specialists who treat women with complex pelvic floor conditions and pelvic organ prolapse. Mesh-free surgical options are designed to address the challenges of pelvic floor repair and support decision-making and surgical choice.