New health evidence gives women informed choice in the prolapse surgery debate

Our Cochrane systematic review published today summarizes evidence that addresses a long-standing controversy in the surgical repair of vaginal prolapse. It will help women and surgeons to make better informed choices about surgical treatment and reinforces the need for careful consideration of the advantages and disadvantages of grafting artificial material compared with using native tissue to repair the anatomy of the vagina. 

To read the review go to http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/enhanced/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD012079/.

Read the editorial at http://www.cochranelibrary.com/editorial/10.1002/14651858.ED000108.

Listen to the poscast at https://www.cochrane.org/podcasts/10.1002/14651858.CD012079.