Last day of PGI workshop focuses on hernia

Dr Linda Cardozo from UK and Dr Pranathy Reddy from Hyderabad demonstrated other methods for the treatment of prolapse.

Earlier in the day, the sessions by experts from various institutes across the country highlighted that monofilament or polypropylene mesh adds to the strength of pelvic floor, to prevent recurrence of big prolapse.

During the workshop, the contemporary techniques of repair, both natural tissue as well as polypropylene mesh, were discussed.

8220;Monofilament mesh application and proper anchorage to the pelvic wall adds to the strength of the pelvic support and hence the recurrence of the organ prolapse can be minimised, especially in larger prolapse,8221; emphasised the doctors at the end of the session.

Dr Ajay Rane said the addition of this technique has an inherent problem of erosion, which may occur in upto 12 per cent of cases.