Surgical mesh was - and is - used in urological or gynaecological procedures for common problems like hernia or prolapse. Photo: Getty ImagesSurgical mesh patients have described losing their jobs, their love lives and their will to live in a report that paints a bleak picture of the fallout from the use of toxic implants. The mesh was - and is - used in urological or gynaecological procedures for common problems such as hernia or prolapse. The report also recommended specialist medical hubs be set up to treat mesh patients - with a multidisciplinary approach. But patient Sam Bennett - who had severe pain from mesh and complications once it was removed - was wary.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 12, 2019 21:33 UTC