Resources for health professionals about transvaginal surgical mesh

We publish information about our regulatory changes to up-classify surgical mesh devices, and options for practitioners or hospitals seeking to use cancelled devices.

Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) 

• Transvaginal mesh implants inquiry: What GPs need to know - external site

It includes information on how: 

• the outcome of the inquiry will impact future treatment options
• GPs can approach treatment of affected women.

Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care 

• Resources for clinicians and health service organisations on urogynaecological mesh - external site 

It includes information on: 

• care pathways for the management of pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence
• getting senior doctors certified to implant and remove urogynecological mesh.

New South Wales Health

Information for General Practitioners regarding Mesh Implant for Pelvic Organ Prolapse - external site (factsheet)