Sacrocolpopexy using mesh for vaginal vault prolapse repair
Guidance issued
Number: IPG283
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 sacrocolpopexy using mesh for vaginal vault prolapse repair.
It replaces the previous guidance on mesh sacrocolpopexy for vaginal vault prolapse (Interventional Procedures Guidance no. 215, March 2007).
Description:
Vaginal vault prolapse occurs when organs above or around the vagina slip down from their normal position. Sacrocolpopexy is an operation that aims to provide support for the pelvic organs in their natural position. This is achieved by attaching a piece of material (mesh), usually from the top and back of the vagina, to a ligament of the lower back bone.
Arrangement:
Other (see guidance)
Topic Area:
Gynaecology, pregnancy and birth
Urogenital
Specialty:
Obstetrics and gynaecology
Specialist advice has been sought from:
Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecologists
British Association of Urological Surgeons
British Society of Urogynaecology
Date notified to NICE:
08 October 2004
Provisional consultation date:
Autumn 2008
IP Pub Date:
28 January 2009
Contact
Details:
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