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Insertion of mesh uterine suspension sling (including sacrohysteropexy) for uterine prolapse repair

 
Guidance issued
 
IPG Number: IPG282

Summary

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has issued full guidance to the NHS in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland on insertion of mesh uterine suspension sling (including sacrohysteropexy) for uterine prolapse repair.

 

NICE was notified of various procedures for the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse. NICE asked the Review Body for Interventional Procedures to undertake a systematic review of these procedures.The Interventional Procedures Advisory Committee (IPAC) considered the systematic review and have also produced guidance on: sacrocolpopexy using mesh for vaginal vault prolapse repair, sacrocolpopexy using mesh for uterine prolapse repair, infracoccygeal sacropexy using mesh for vaginal vault prolapse repair and infracoccygeal sacropexy using mesh for uterine prolapse repair.

Description

Uterine prolapse occurs when the womb slips down from its normal position into the vagina. Uterine suspension sling involves an operation to insert a piece of material (mesh) with the aim of holding the womb in place.

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Details

Arrangement:
Special
Topic area:
Gynaecology, pregnancy and birth
Specialty:
Obstetrics and gynaecology
Specialist advice has been sought from:
Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Date notified to NICE:
27 October 2005
Provisional consultation date:
Spring 2008
Guidance issue date:
28 January 2009

Contact details:

Project manager (for general enquiries or comments)
(for general enquiries or comments)
Ben Doak
Contact Address:

Interventional Procedures Programme
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
MidCity Place
71 High Holborn
London
WC1V 6NA

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