Specialist mesh removal in Urogynaecology – referral process

Maternity & Gynaecology Guidelines
NHS GGC

Objectives

To outline the referral process to the Centralised Mesh Removal service in Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Audience

All healthcare professionals involved in the care of women with a pelvic mesh implant

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This guideline outlines the referral process for women needing or wishing the removal of pelvic mesh implants.  This includes women with mid urethral tapes/continence procedures or prolapse meshes (any compartment).

Further details regarding the Pelvic Floor Mesh service in Glasgow can be found on the National Complex Mesh Surgical Service website hosted by Greater Glasgow and Clyde, National Complex Mesh Surgical Service - NHSGGC

Specialist Mesh Removal Referral Process

Editorial Information

Last reviewed: 14/06/2023

Next review date: 31/05/2028

Author(s): National Services Scotland.

Version: 1

Approved By: Gynaecology Clinical Governance Group

Reviewer name(s): ggc.obsgynguidelines@ggc.scot.nhs.uk, karen.guerrero@ggc.scot.nhs.uk.