Surgical removal of mesh slings: consultation

Help make sure the new information is suitable before it is published.

The British Society of Urogynaecology (BSUG) and the British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS) are jointly developing information for patients and the public on the surgical removal of a retropubic mesh sling and the surgical removal of a transobturator mesh sling or single incision mini-sling.

This information is being developed with the support of NHS England and the Mesh Oversight Group and follows an interim recommendation made by the Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review in December 2019.

It will be used to aid discussion between doctors and patients who are considering the surgical removal of mesh slings for urinary incontinence, ensuring that patients are fully informed of all options available to them and feel able to make an informed decision about their own care.

As part of the development process, BSUG and BAUS are keen to consult with those for whom the information is being produced, patients and the public, to ensure the information is suitable, accessible and developed to the best standard before it is finalised and published.

Finding out from the people for whom the information is designed – patients and the public – what they think is vital part of the process when developing patient information; it helps make sure the information is suitable to their needs before it is published.

You can review the draft information products and submit your comments using the links below.

Please ensure that you make a note of the page, section and/or line number to which your comment refers.

Leaflet for Surgical removal of a retropubic mesh sling

Leaflet for Surgical removal of a transobturator mesh sling or single incision mini-sling

Comments submission forms:

Comments form for Surgical removal of a retropubic mesh sling

Comments form for Surgical removal of a transobturator mesh sling or single incision mini-sling

The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) is supporting this process by promoting the consultation through its website and social media channels to help maximise the reach of this consultation.

Further information on mesh can be found on the RCOG website: the RCOG’s mesh patient safety page here and the RCOG’s mesh safety alert here.

All comments received will be considered and used to inform the final version before it is published.

Please note that all comments must be received before 10am on Monday 24 February 2020.