A pause has come on using surgical mesh for a common birthing injury.

Director-General of Health, Dr Diana Sarfati, maintains it's not a ban but will allow the rolling out of measures to reduce harm linked to surgical mesh used for stress urinary incontinence.

These include tailored training for surgeons, and a patient registry.

General Practice NZ chair Dr. Bryan Betty told Kate Hawkesby patients will also get clear pros and cons in an amplified consenting process.

He says there'd be a team of experts talking about whether it's the right choice for the patient.

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A pause has come on using surgical mesh for a common birthing injury.
Director-General of Health, Dr Diana Sarfati, maintains it's not a ban but will allow the rolling out of measures to reduce harm linked to surgical mesh used for stress urinary incontinence.
These include tailored training for surgeons, and a patient registry.
General Practice NZ chair Dr. Bryan Betty told Kate Hawkesby patients will also get clear pros and cons in an amplified consenting process.
He says there'd be a team of experts talking about whether it's the right choice for the patient.
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