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80% failure rates for vaginal wall surgery?

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Rosabee
Rosabee

i read an article in the Lancet today, December 2016 (given to me by a consultant ) suggesting 80% women having vaginal wall surgery in the UK have a recurrence of symptoms within 2 years. in other words the vast majority of women, 8 out of 10, are no better off. (traditional and mesh repairs)

last week i saw a surgeon who said 8/10 operations are successful....how can both these figures be true when they contradict each other, totally?

Having already had failed prolapse surgery i feel pessimistic. i don't know whether it's worth trying again, especially with such confusing odds or just learn to live with the discomfort. i fear the possibility of being left with pain. Can anyone suggest why such different odds are offered?

 

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    mary13511 Rosabee

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    It's very helpful to hear all these experiences and I agree with all that's being said about recovery. I think more research should be done about better post op information being give to us ladies. It's easy to think this operation does not take time to recover. Most of us now know to our cost time and good information is crucial. Thanks to everyone for all you thoughts and experiences. To make informed choice this first hand experiences are helpful

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