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Transvaginal Mesh Management Service

Where to find this service

Where to find this service

Sunshine Hospital

Victoria has multiple centres supporting women with trans-vaginal mesh-related complications or concerns. 

Referral centres include:

The Royal Women's Hospital
Pelvic Floor Unit
GP Quick Access: (03) 8345 2058
Fax Referrals: (03) 8345 3036

Mercy Health (Heidelberg)
Urogynaecology Clinic
Ph: (03) 8458 4500
Fax: (03) 8458 4205
Referral Form
 

Western Health is not a mesh complication referral centre but may assist in the management of some trans-vaginal mesh-related complications as a multi-disciplinary centre including surgical specialties (urogynaecology, urology and colorectal surgery), pelvic floor physiotherapy, continence nursing, community based rehabilitation and the chronic pain team on a case by case basis.

For more information, please contact:

Dr Debjyoti Karmaker
Clinical Lead Pelvic Floor Unit
Debjyoti.Karmaker@wh.org.au 

The Victorian government has set up a mesh information hotline: 1800 55 6374 (1800 55 MESH) for women and those affected by transvaginal mesh to discuss their concerns with a registered nurse.

In the case of a life threatening emergency, call 30020.
Emergency

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