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Hernia, Mesh, and Gynecology Procedures

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The use of mesh in gynecologic surgery, as in hernia operations, is widespread. This chapter provides an overview of indications for graft use in gynecologic surgery and, specifically, a detailed review of synthetic materials and their safety and effectiveness. This chapter will conclude with a discussion of concomitant procedures between hernia surgeons and gynecologists and offer recommendations for when it is appropriate for hernia surgeons to place mesh to repair a symptomatic hernia during a gynecologic procedure.

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  1. Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY, USA

    Lauren Rascoff MD

  2. Department of Surgery, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA

    Brian P. Jacob MD, FACS

  3. Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science, The Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY, USA

    Charles Ascher-Walsh MD

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    Brian P. Jacob

  2. Advanced Hernia Solutions, Department of General Surgery, Transformative Care Institute, 1890 Lpga Blvd Suite 250, Daytona Beach, 32117, USA

    Bruce Ramshaw

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Rascoff, L., Jacob, B.P., Ascher-Walsh, C. (2013). Hernia, Mesh, and Gynecology Procedures. In: Jacob, B., Ramshaw, B. (eds) The SAGES Manual of Hernia Repair. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-4824-2_51

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