To assess whether some, or all, of the mesh needs to be removed when a midurethral sling is removed for complications.DATA SOURCES: A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted. MEDLINE, Cochrane, and ClinicalTrials. gov databases from January 1, 1996, through May 1, 2021, were searched for articles that met the eligibility criteria with total, partial, or a combination of anti-incontinence mesh removal.
METHODS OF STUDY SELECTION:All study designs were included (N$10), and a priori criteria were used for acceptance standards. Studies were extracted for demographics, operative outcomes, and adverse events. Meta-analysis was performed when possible.