Re: New transobturator sling reduces risk of injury

From: Joe Cutchin (forcep@intercom.net)
Wed Jul 30 21:01:25 2003


"Dr. John Provatopoulos B.Sc. M.D.C.M. F.R.S.C." wrote: >
> I actually had a drug rep come by and show me the sling and needles last
> week.
> One size fits all; major draw back cost of sling about $600.00 Canadian
> dollars.
> I am sure this thing can't cost more than $20 dollars to manufacture.
> (Yes Company probably would like to set aside a reserve for lawsuits). I
> await the
> results of the first randomized trials, this procedure has the potential
> to
> replace a lot of the other retropubic sling procedures, Burch,MMK and
> laparoscopic suspensions.
>
> http://www.obgmanagement.com/content/obg_featurexml.asp?file=2003/07/obg_0703_00017.xml
>
> --
> Take care, John

I would rather puncture the bladder. Going lateral raises the hair on back of my neck.

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    Joseph H. Cutchin MD FACOG    4105463125
    314 West Carroll Street       4105463128 Fax
    Salisbury,Maryland 21801




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