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MIDLOTHIAN NORTH AND MUSSELBURGH MSP WELCOMES NEW TREATMENT OPTION FOR MESH REMOVAL

13/7/2022

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WOMEN IN MIDLOTHIAN AND EAST LOTHIAN NOW OFFERED MESH REMOVAL SURGERY IN THE US
 
Colin Beattie MSP has welcomed the news that women in Scotland who require the surgical removal of mesh implants are to be offered surgery in the US as a potential treatment course.
 
Women in Scotland now have the option to request for referral to one of two independent providers for mesh removal surgery. The Scottish Government has announced a contract has been agreed between the NHS and Gynaecologic and Reconstructive Surgery Ltd in Missouri, USA, where Dr Veronikis practices. The contract allows NHS Scotland to facilitate arrangements for those who wish to travel to the USA for mesh removal surgery.
 
This option is in addition to the treatment options currently being offered with Spire Healthcare in Bristol and the Complex Pelvic Mesh Removal Service in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (GGC). Each of these options will be available free of charge.
 
Commenting SNP MSP for Midlothian North and Musselburgh, Colin Beattie, said:
 
“I am delighted that the Scottish Government has acted to ensure that women in Midlothian and East Lothian seeking mesh removal surgery can access the surgery they need.
 
“Many women have suffered an unimaginable amount of pain due to complications as a result of transvaginal mesh implants and it is absolutely right the Scottish Government is doing all it can to ensure they now get the treatment that they want and need. This contract gives women access to Dr Veronikis’ services and adds to the range of free options for treatment including the service already available in NHS Scotland and a specialist NHS centre in England.
 
“I encourage anyone in Midlothian and East Lothian who would like a referral to any of these services to make their wishes known to their clinical team so they can access the best possible treatment for them as quickly as possible.”
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