부산대학교 도서관

Introduction and hypothesis: Complex issues surround informed surgical consent for pelvic reconstructive surgery. Methods: Vaginally placed mesh/grafts are used with the intent to increase durability of the repair but potentially introduce unique complications, offering new challenges in informed surgical consent counseling. Results: Informed consent is a process that takes place throughout the entire consultation with the patient. A written document often accompanies that process. This paper outlines necessary components of informed surgical consent and the theory behind each component. Conclusions: We explore elements that should be included in the consent process with regard to expected benefits, alternatives, and material risks that are specific to the use of a mesh/graft-augmented vaginal repair of prolapse. Included is an appendix that may serve as a template for the creation of a surgeon's own written informed consent document. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]