An Introductory Guide to Surgical Mesh Claims

Introduction

This webinar will assist you with the history of vaginal mesh and the difficulties associated with each product. It will cover the relevant guidelines and documentation available on each product together with the issue of consent and relevant case-law.

By viewing this webinar, you will learn how to assess the potential allegations of breach of duty and how to obtain the best evidence to support your client’s claim.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• A history of mesh - its introduction, guidelines and how the current situation unfolded
• Different types of mesh, the pitfalls attached to each type and the warnings which should have been given
• The Cumberlege report
• Alternative treatments available, including an update on the treatments being used since the Cumberlege report
• The consent issue and what information should have been provided to Claimants

This webinar was recorded on 12th May 2021