Atlantic Health System

About: Atlantic Health System is a healthcare organization based out in Morristown, New Jersey, United States. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Health care & Medicine. The organization has 277 authors who have published 299 publications receiving 6594 citations.

The Use of Mesh in Pelvic Floor Reconstruction

Abstract: Since the introduction of vaginal mesh kits in 2002, there has been a significant increase in the number of pelvic reconstructive surgeries involving vaginal mesh to treat pelvic organ prolapse. This trend continued until around 2008, when the first public health notice was published by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding complications and adverse events associated with the use of synthetic mesh in prolapse and stress urinary incontinence surgery. In order to fully understand the risks and benefits associated with transvaginal mesh implantation for pelvic organ prolapse, understanding not only the properties of synthetic mesh material but also the body’s response to its implantation is critical. One must also have a broad depth of knowledge regarding the clinical data that exists regarding transvaginal mesh placement.

Lighted polyhedral retractor

Abstract: The present invention provides a surgical retractor that provides improved access to a surgical space, devised in the shape of a partial polyhedron, and also provides improved visualization of the surgical space with light emitting elements placed within the polyhedron structure.