Mr MOHAMED ABDEL-FATTAH

Mr MOHAMED ABDEL-FATTAH The University of Aberdeen School of Medicine & Dentistry Senior Lecturer (Clinical) work +44 (0)1224 438424 work fax +44 (0)1224 55 9948 pref m.abdelfattah@abdn.ac.uk pref Second Floor Aberdeen Maternity Hospital Foreserthill Aberdeen - UK AB25 2ZD

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Biography

I have graduated from Ain-shams University in Cairo and was awarded the MB B Ch degree with Honours. I have completed my postgraduate training in Obstetrics & Gynaecology in North east of England & West of Scotland and have been awarded the "Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training" (CCST) by the Royal college of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists. (RCOG). I have also successfully completed a Subspecialty Training Program in Urogynaecology & Pelvic Floor Reconstruction in Glasgow and have been accredited as a "Subspecialist Urogynaecologist".

I have developed an interest in both clinical & academic Urogynaecology. I have designed a program of evaluate research in urogynaecology with emphasis on health services research. The main thrust of these discrete but interlinked projects has been evaluation of transobturator tension free vaginal tapes in treatment of female urodynamic stress and the evaluation of various mesh repair devices in management of female pelvic organ prolapse. The success of the above program proved instrumental in gaining RCOG recognition of my previous unit as a Sub-specialty Training Centre in Urogynaecology.

I am the founder and currently the elected secretary of the Scottish Pelvic Network; a "multi-disciplinary group" which includes urogynaecologists, urologists, Colorectal, physiotherapists, continence specialist nurses and administrative staff. The group reviews implementation of evidence based guidelines and protocols. It also discusses management of difficult cases and the status of the urogynaecology research program, which I currently lead.

I am a Peer Reviewer in a number of reputable medical journals: "BJOG" (RCOG Official Journal)/ "The Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Journal" (RCOG Official Journal)/ "Neurology and Urodynamics" (the ICS- International Continence Society Official Journal)/ "International Journal Of Surgery" and "International Urogynaecology Journal". I have been invited to a deliver many lecture sin Urogynaecology worldwide.

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Research Interests

As a clinical researcher, my primary objective is to investigate ways of facilitating the delivery of effective and safe treatment for urinary incontinence & pelvic organ prolapse in women. This involves a programme of interlinked projects including randomised controlled trials, epidemiological studies, as well as retrospective and prospective observational studies. 

In my current post I have established an ongoing programme of evaluative research in urogynaecology.

Clinical Interests: As a subspecialist urogynaecologist my workload includes assessment and management of primary and complicated cases of urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse.

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Current Research

1. Early experience with "Ajust" Single-Incision Transobturator Tapes in the Management of Female Urodynamic Stress Incontinence; A Prospective Multi-centre Cohort Study.
2. E-TOT Study: A Randomised prospective single blinded study of two transobturator tapes (Inside-out – TVT-O Vs Outside-in - ARIS) in management of Female Urodynamic stress incontinence: 3 years follow-up
3. SI-TOT Study: Evaluation of Single-Incision Transobturator Tapes in the Management of Female Urodynamic Stress Incontinence; A Prospective multicentre Randomised Study.
4. E-TOT-PR Study: The Evaluation of Transobturator Tape with concomitant Prolapse Repair.
5. Systematic Review of Transobturator tapes; which Route?
6. Predictors of Voiding dysfunction following Sub-urethral tapes; A retrospective Cohort study.
7. Independent risk factors for failure of Transobturator tapes at 6 month; Data from E-TOT Study.
8. Lifetime risk of surgery for pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence in parous women.

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Collaborations

• Scottish Pelvic Floor Network (SPFN)

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Research Grants

NHS Grampian Endowment Grant £4800

This grant is for funding E-TOT-PR Study: The Evaluation of Transobturator Tape with concomitant Prolapse Repair.

Henry Smith Grant £65,000

This grant is for funding the SI-TOT Study: Evaluation of Single-Incision Transobturator Tapes in the Management of Female Urodynamic Stress Incontinence; A Prospective multicentre Randomised Study.

NHS Grampian Endowment Grant £8350

This grant is for funding of the "Lifetime risk of surgery for pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence in parous women" project.

Coloplast Grant £100,000:

This grant is for funding the second phase (3 years follow-up) for the E-TOT Study:A Randomised prospective single blinded study of two transobturator tapes (Inside-out – TVT-O Vs Outside-in - ARIS) in management of Female Urodynamic stress incontinence:.

Henry Smith Grant £ 30,000:

This grant funded phase 1 of the E-TOT Study: A Randomised prospective single blinded study of two transobturator tapes (Inside-out – TVT-O Vs Outside-in - ARIS) in management of Female Urodynamic stress incontinence.

UKCS Grant £5,000:

This grant funded the prospective cohort study of the E-TOT-PR Study: The Evaluation of Transobturator Tape with concomitant Prolapse Repair.

Physiotherapy Research Foundation £12,800:

This grant is to fund the feasibility study of a Physiotherapist performing POP-Q in the evaluation of genital prolapse.

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Teaching Responsibilities

Lectures & Tutorial Work

• Coordination of phase 4 teaching in O&G
• Designing & delivering the Urogynaecology Module in Phase 2 teaching
• Participate in delivery of Phase 1 & 3 teaching program

Examination

• OSCE Examination for Phase 3 & Final year students
• Marking Exams

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise MSc & BSc Project

Other Teaching Duties

• RCOG-Urodynamic Special Skills Module Training

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External Responsibilities

• Honorary Secretary & Treasurer – Scottish Pelvic Floor Network (SPFN)
• Education Subcommittee of the International Urogynaecology Association (IUGA)
• Organising Committee for the International Continence Society Annual Meeting in Scotland 2011 (1CS-2011)

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Selected Publications

1. Neill, C, Abdel-fattah M, Ramsay IN. Sexual function and vaginal surgery. The Obstetrician and Gynaecologist 2009; In- press.
2. M Abdel-Fattah, Ramsay I. Multi-centre retrospective study of the Minimally Invasive Mesh Repair Kits: Peri operative complications, and short-term outcome. BJOG 2008; 115 (1): 22-30
3. M Abdel-Fattah, I Ramsay, S Pringle, S Bjornsson, C Hardwick, H Ali, J Tierney, D Young. The success, the safety and the sexual impact of Transobturator Sub-Urethral Tapes In The Management of Urinary Incontinence. Obstetrical and Gynaecological Survey 2008; 63 (4): 219-220
4. M Abdel-Fattah, I Ramsay. A Simple Visual Analogue Scale to assess the Quality of Life in women with Urinary Incontinence.European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology & Reproductive Biology 2007; 133(1): 86-89
5. M Abdel-Fattah, I Ramsay, S Pringle, S Bjornsson, C Hardwick, H Ali, J Tierney, D Young. The success, the safety and the sexual impact of Transobturator Sub-Urethral Tapes In The Management of Urinary Incontinence. Gynaecological Surgery 2007; 4 (4): 267-273
6. M Abdel-Fattah, Ramsay I. Is the Transobturator approach for suburethral slings the way forward in the surgical treatment of USI. International Journal of Surgery 2007; 5(1): 3-10
7. K Sivanesan, M Abdel-Fattah. External Iliac artery injury during TVT™ – A case report and review of the literature. Int J Urognecol2007; 18(9): 1105-1108
8. K Sivanesan, M Abdel-Fattah, Ramsay I. Transobturator tape as a day surgery procedure. International Journal of Surgery 2007; 5: 152-154
9. K Sivanesan, M Abdel-Fattah, J Tierney. Perineal cellulitis and persistent vaginal erosion following Transobturator Tape (Obtape®) – A case report and review of the literature. Int J Urognecol2007; 18(2): 219-21.
10. M. Abdel-Fattah, I Ramsay, S Pringle. Lower Urinary Tract Injuries associated with the Transobturator Tension Free Vaginal Tape: A Large Retrospective Study. BJOG 2006; 113(12): 1377-1381.
11. M Abdel-Fattah, K Sivanesan, I Ramsay, S Pringle, S Bjornsson. How Common Are Tape Erosions? A Comparison of Two Versions of the Transobturator Tension Free Vaginal Tape Procedure. BJU 2006; 98: 594-598
12. K Sivanesan, M Abdel-Fattah. External Iliac artery injury during TVT™ – A case report and review of the literature. Int J Urognecol2007; 18(9): 1105-1108
13. M Abdel-Fattah, JW Barrington. The Accuracy of Bardscan™: A New Diagnostic Tool for the Measurement of the Bladder Volume. The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2005;25 (2): 186-188.
14. M. Abdel-Fattah, JW Barrington, Youssef M, A Mostafa. CME Review Article: Effect of Total Abdominal Hysterectomy on Pelvic Floor Function.Obstetrical and Gynaecological SURVEY2004; 59 (4): 299-304
15. M Abdel-Fattah, JW Barrington, M Youssef. The Standard 1-hour Pad Test: Does It Have Any Value in Clinical Practice? European Urology2004;46 (3): 377-380
16. M Abdel-Fattah, JW Barrington, AS Arunkalaivanan. Pelvicol™ Pubo- vaginal Sling Vs Tension-free Vaginal Tape for treatment of Urodynamic Stress Incontinence - A Prospective Randomised Three Year Follow-up Study. European Urology2004;46: 629 -635
17. M Abdel-Fattah, M Youssef, JP MacDermott. Prevalence of Bladder Tumours in Women referred with Postmenopausal Bleeding. Gynaecologic Oncology2004; 94 (1): 167-169
18. M Abdel-Fattah, JW Barrington, C Panayotidis. Meyer- Rokitansky- Kuster- Hauser Syndrome diagnosed in a Postmenopausal Woman. The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2004;24 (2): 198-199.
19. M Abdel-Fattah, D White, JW Barrington. Twin Down syndrome babies; the outcome of a pregnancy following endometrial resection. The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology2003; 23 (4): 436-438.
20. J W Barrington, M Abdel-Fattah, AS Arun, S Austin, J Isaacs. Longitudinal Study Of Pelvicol Pubovaginal Slings Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging. The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology2004; 24 (5): 542-546
21. J W Barrington, M Abdel-Fattah, F Bano. How Are Tension-free Vaginal Tapes Performed in the UK. Gynaecological Surgery 2004; 1(3): 199 – 200.
22. C Panayotidis, M Abdel-Fattah, M Leggott. Rupture of rudimentary uterine horn of a unicornuate uterus at 15 weeks' gestation. The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology2004; 24 (3): 323-324.
23. J W Barrington, AS Arun, M Abdel-Fattah. Accuracy of Bladderscan in Intrapartum Care. Int J Urognecol2003; 14 (3): 214-215
24. J W Barrington, AS Arun, M Abdel-Fattah. Comparison between the Levonorgestrel intrauterine system (LNS-IUS) and thermal balloon ablation in the treatment of Menorrhagia. European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Reproductive Biology 2003; 108: 72-74.

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Publications

Contributions to Journals

Articles

• Madhuvrata, P., Singh, M., Hasafa, Z. & Abdel-Fattah, M. (in press). 'Anticholinergic drugs for adult neurogenic detrusor overactivity: A systematic review and meta-analysis'. European Association of Urology.
• Abdel-Fattah, M., Wael, A., Guerrero, K., Abdel-Al, M., Allam, M., Mackintosh, A. & Mostafa, A. (in press). 'A prospective multicentre study of adjustable single-incision mini-sling (Ajust®) in management of stress urinary incontinence in women: 1-year follow-up study'. British Journal of Urology.
• Abdel-Fattah, M., Mostafa, A. & Hasafa, Z. (2011). 'Correlation of three validated questionnaires for assessment of outcomes following surgical treatment of stress urinary incontinence in women'. European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology.
  [Online] DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2011.03.020
• Abdel-Fattah, M., Mostafa, A., Young, D. & Ramsay, I. (2011). 'Evaluation Of Transobturator Tension Free Vaginal Tapes In The Management Of Women With Mixed Urinary Incontinence: 1-Year Outcomes'. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
  [Online] DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2011.03.018
• Abdel-Fattah, M., Ramsay, I., Pringle, S., Hardwick, C., Ali, H., Young, D. & Mostafa, A. (2011). 'Evaluation of Transobturator Tension-free Vaginal Tapes in Management of Women With Recurrent Stress Urinary Incontinence'. Urology.
• Abdel-Fattah, M., Ford, JA., Lim, CP. & Madhuvrata, P. (2011). 'Single-incision mini-slings versus standard mid-urethral slings in surgical management of female stress urinary incontinence: a meta-analysis of effectiveness and complications'. European Urology, vol 60, no. 3, pp. 468-480.
  [Online] DOI: 10.1016/j.eururo.2011.05.003
• Madhuvrata, P., Ford, JA., Merrick, K., Boachie, C. & Abdel-Fattah, M. (2011). 'Voiding dysfunction following suburethral tape'. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, vol 31, no. 5, pp. 424-428.
  [Online] DOI: 10.3109/01443615.2011.568074
• Abdel-Fattah, M., Familusi, A., Fielding, S., Ford, JA. & Bhattacharya, S. (2011). 'Primary and repeat surgical treatment for female pelvic organ prolapse and incontinence in parous women in the UK: a register linkage study'. BMJ Open, vol 1, no. 2, pp. 1-11.
  [Online] DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2011-000206
  [Online] AURA: BMJ_Open_2011_Abdel_fattah_.pdf
• Mostafa, A., Madhuvrata, P. & Abdel-Fattah, M. (2011). 'Preoperative urodynamic predictors of short-term voiding dysfunction following a transobturator tension-free vaginal tape procedure'. International Journal of Gynaecology & Obstetrics, vol 115, no. 1, pp. 49-52.
  [Online] DOI: 10.1016/j.ijgo.2011.04.009
• Abdel-Fattah, M. & Madhuvrata, P. (2011). 'Reply from authors re: Jean-Nicolas Cornu, Francois Haab. Mini-slings for female stress urinary incontinence: Not yet at the age of reason'. European Urology, vol 60, no. 3, pp. 482-483.
  [Online] DOI: 10.1016/j.eururo.2011.06.022
• Abdel-Fattah, M., Wael, A., Abdel-All, M., Guerrero, K., Allam, M., Mackintosh, A., Mostafa, A. & Yousef, M. (in press). 'Prospective multi-centre study of adjustable single-incision mini-sling (Ajust®) in the management of stress urinary incontinence in women: 1-year follow-up study'. BJU International, pp. 1-7.
  [Online] DOI: 10.1111/j.1464-410X.2011.10471.x
• Stark, D., Dall, P., Abdel-Fattah, M. & Hagen, S. (2010). 'Feasibility, inter- and intra-rater reliability of physiotherapists measuring prolapse using the pelvic organ prolapse quantification system'. International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, vol 21, no. 6, pp. 651-656.
  [Online] DOI: 10.1007/s00192-009-1089-1
• Abdel-Fattah, M., Ramsay, I., Pringle, S., Hardwick, C., Ali, H., Young, D. & Mostafa, A. (2010). 'Randomised prospective single-blinded study comparing 'inside-out' versus 'outside-in' transobturator tapes in the management of urodynamic stress incontinence: 1-year outcomes from the E-TOT study'. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, vol 117, no. 7, pp. 870-8.
  [Online] DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.2010.02544.x
• Abdel-Fattah, M., Ramsay, I., Pringle, S., Hardwick, C. & Ali, H. (2010). 'Evaluation of transobturator tapes (E-TOT) study: Randomised prospective single-blinded study comparing inside-out vs. outside-in transobturator tapes in management of urodynamic stress incontinence: short term outcomes'. European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, vol 149, no. 1, pp. 106-111.
  [Online] DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2009.11.023
• Neill, C., Abdel-Fattah, M. & Ramsay, IN. (2009). 'Review Sexual function and vaginal surgery'. Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, vol 11, pp. 193-198.
• Abdel-Fattah, M. & Ramsay, I. (2008). 'Retrospective multicentre study of the new minimally invasive mesh repair devices for pelvic organ prolapse'. British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, vol 115, no. 1, pp. 22-30.
  [Online] DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.2007.01558.x
• Abdel-Fattah, M., Ramsay, I., Pringle, S., Bjornsson, S., Hardwick, C., Ali, H., Tierney, J. & Young, D. (2008). 'The success, the safety and the sexual impact of Transobturator Sub-Urethral Tapes In The Management of Urinary Incontinence'. Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey, vol 63, no. 4, pp. 219-220.
• Abdel-Fattah, M., Ramsay, I. & Barrington, JW. (2007). 'A simple visual analogue scale to assess the quality of life in women with urinary incontinence'. European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, vol 133, no. 1, pp. 86-89.
  [Online] DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2006.04.034
• Abdel-Fattah, M., Ramsay, I., Pringle, S., Bjornsson, S., Hardwick, C., Tierney, J., Ali, H. & Young, D. (2007). 'Transobturator suburethral tapes in the management of urinary incontinence: Success, safety and impact on sexual life'. Gynecological surgery, vol 4, no. 4, pp. 267-273.
  [Online] DOI: 10.1007/s10397-007-0303-8
• Abdel-Fattah, M. & Ramsay, I. (2007). 'Transobturator tension free vaginal tapes: Are they the way forward in the surgical treatment of urodynamic stress incontinence?'. International Journal of Surgery, vol 5, no. 1, pp. 3-10.
  [Online] DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2005.12.002
• Sivanesan, K., Abdel-Fattah, M. & Ghani, R. (2007). 'External iliac artery injury during insertion of tension-free vaginal tape: A case report and literature review'. International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, vol 18, no. 9, pp. 1105-1108.
  [Online] DOI: 10.1007/s00192-006-0283-7
• Sivanesan, K., Abdel-Fattah, M. & Ramsay, I. (2007). 'Transobturator tape as a day surgery procedure: A case control study'. International Journal of Surgery, vol 5, no. 3, pp. 152-154.
  [Online] DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2006.06.022
• Sivanesan, K., Abdel-Fattah, M. & Tierney, J. (2007). 'Perineal cellulitis and persistent vaginal erosion after transobturator tape (Obtape) - case report and review of the literature'. International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, vol 18, no. 2, pp. 219-221.
  [Online] DOI: 10.1007/s00192-006-0118-6
• Abdel-Fattah, M., Ramsay, I. & Pringle, S. (2006). 'Lower urinary tract injuries after transobturator tape insertion by different routes: a large retrospective study'. BJOG-An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, vol 113, no. 12, pp. 1377-1381.
  [Online] DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.2006.01097.x
• Abdel-Fattah, M., Sivanesan, K., Ramsay, I., Pringle, S. & Bjornsson, S. (2006). 'How common are tape erosions?: A comparison of two versions of the transobturator tension-free vaginal tape procedure'. BJU International, vol 98, no. 3, pp. 594-598.
  [Online] DOI: 10.1111/j.1464-410X.2006.06348.x
• Abdel-Fattah, M. & Barrington, JW. (2005). 'The accuracy of Bardscan: a new tool for the measurement of the bladder volume'. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, vol 25, no. 2, pp. 186-188.
  [Online] DOI: 10.1080/01443610500041289
• Abdel-Fattah, M., Barrington, J., Yousef, M. & Mostafa, A. (2004). 'Effect of total abdominal hysterectomy on pelvic floor function'. Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey, vol 59, no. 4, pp. 299-304.
• Abdel-Fattah, M., Panayotidis, C. & Barrington, JW. (2004). 'Meyer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser syndrome diagnosed in a postmenopausal woman'. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, vol 24, no. 2, pp. 198-9.
  [Online] DOI: 10.1080/01443610410001643470
• Abdel-Fattah, M., Barrington, JW. & Youssef, M. (2004). 'The Standard 1-hour Pad Test: Does It Have Any Value in Clinical Practice?'. European Urology, vol 46, no. 3, pp. 377-380.
  [Online] DOI: 10.1016/j.eururo.2004.04.018
• Abdel-Fattah, M., Barrington, JW. & Arunkalaivanan, AS. (2004). 'Pelvicol™ Pubovaginal Sling versus Tension-Free Vaginal Tape for Treatment of Urodynamic Stress Incontinence:: A Prospective Randomized Three-Year Follow-Up Study'. European Urology, vol 46, no. 5, pp. 629-635.
  [Online] DOI: 10.1016/j.eururo.2004.07.013
• Abdel-Fattah, M., Youssef, M. & MacDermott, JP. (2004). 'Prevalence of bladder tumours in women referred with postmenopausal bleeding'. Gynecologic Oncology, vol 94, no. 1, pp. 167-169.
  [Online] DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2004.04.017
• Barrington, JW., Abdel-Fattah, M., Arunkalaivanan, AS., Austin, S. & Isaacs, J. (2004). 'Longitudinal study of Pelvicol pubovaginal slings using magnetic resonance imaging'. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, vol 24, no. 5, pp. 542-546.
• Barrington, JW., Abdel-Fattah, M. & Bano, F. (2004). 'How are tension-free vaginal tapes (TVT) used in the United Kingdom?'. Gynecological surgery, vol 1, no. 3, pp. 199-200.
  [Online] DOI: 10.1007/s10397-004-0029-9
• Panayotidis, C., Abdel-Fattah, M. & Leggott, M. (2004). 'Rupture of rudimentary uterine horn of a unicornuate uterus at 15 weeks' gestation'. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, vol 24, no. 3, pp. 323-324.
• Abdel-Fattah, M., White, D. & Barrington, JW. (2003). 'Twin Down syndrome babies: the outcome of a pregnancy following endometrial resection'. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, vol 23, no. 4, pp. 436-8.
  [Online] DOI: 10.1080/0144361031000122633
• Barrington, JW., Arunkalaivanan, AS. & Abdel-Fattah, M. (2003). 'The accuracy of Bladderscan in intrapartum care'. International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, vol 14, no. 3, pp. 214-215.
  [Online] DOI: 10.1007/s00192-002-1027-y
• Barrington, JW., Arunkalaivanan, AS. & Abdel-Fattah, M. (2003). 'Comparison between the levonorgestrel intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) and thermal balloon ablation in the treatment of menorrhagia'. European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, vol 108, no. 1, pp. 72-74.
  [Online] DOI: 10.1016/S0301-2115(02)00408-6

Letters

• Abdel-Fattah, M. & Ramsay, I. (2008). 'Author response to: Retrospective multicentre study of the new minimally invasive mesh repair devices for pelvic organ prolapse'. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, vol 115, no. 7, pp. 920-921.
  [Online] DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.2008.01722.x

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