Erschienen in:
01.04.2012 | IUGA Grafts Roundtable 2010
Informed surgical consent for a mesh/graft-augmented vaginal repair of pelvic organ prolapse
Consensus of the 2nd IUGA Grafts Roundtable: Optimizing Safety and Appropriateness of Graft Use in Transvaginal Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery
verfasst von:
Dennis Miller, Alfredo L. Milani, Suzette E. Sutherland, Bonnie Navin, Rebecca G. Rogers
Erschienen in:
International Urogynecology Journal
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Sonderheft 1/2012
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Abstract
Introduction and hypothesis
Complex issues surround informed surgical consent for pelvic reconstructive surgery.
Methods
Vaginally placed mesh/grafts are used with the intent to increase durability of the repair but potentially introduce unique complications, offering new challenges in informed surgical consent counseling.
Results
Informed consent is a process that takes place throughout the entire consultation with the patient. A written document often accompanies that process. This paper outlines necessary components of informed surgical consent and the theory behind each component.
Conclusions
We explore elements that should be included in the consent process with regard to expected benefits, alternatives, and material risks that are specific to the use of a mesh/graft-augmented vaginal repair of prolapse. Included is an appendix that may serve as a template for the creation of a surgeon’s own written informed consent document.