Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 July 2023
1291. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health if he is considering implementing the Scottish NHS model in relation to vaginal mesh removal surgery (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36477/23]
View answerThe HSE has established a National Vaginal Mesh Implant Oversight Group to oversee vaginal mesh implants in our HSE acute hospitals in terms of both primary implant surgery and tertiary complications services.
The membership of the HSE National Vaginal Mesh Implant Oversight Group includes representation from key stakeholders across the health service, including the Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and patient representatives.
This group will review and assess implementation of the recommendations as set out in the Chief Medical Officer’s (CMO’s) report ‘The Use of Uro-Gynaecological Mesh in Surgical Procedures, 2018’ and will assess the appropriateness of resuming uro-gynaecological mesh procedures, with a view to submitting recommendations to the Department of Health for consideration. This work will take cognisance of international developments and approaches in this complex area.
