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Lennox Hoyte, M.D.  
Male
FL

Specialties: UroGynecology, Pelvic Surgery

Interests: pelvic reconstructive surgery, vaginal mesh complications

USF College of Medicine
Female Pelvic Medicine/Reconstructive Surgery
813-259-8500
2A Tampa General Dr, 4th Floor
Tampa, FL
My Posts
Bladder sling problems
Oct 23, 2011 in the Vaginal Mesh - Surgical Repair Expert Forum
THe incontinence can sometimes recure if the sling is "snipped". For my patients, I remove the whole sling, and replace it wuth a sling made from your own tissue (Called an autologous fascial sling). That procedure takes longer to perform, but tends to fix the incontinence. It should only be performed by surgeons who are well trained to do it. I ho...
erosion
Oct 23, 2011 in the Vaginal Mesh - Surgical Repair Expert Forum
I am truly sorry to hear about your mom. This is devastating. PLease let me know some more details of your situation, and I will try to give you some helpful information, that you may find useful.
Will the pain ever stop?
Oct 23, 2011 in the Vaginal Mesh - Surgical Repair Expert Forum
You need to be evaluated by a urogynecologist, who can help determine if removing the mesh will make your symptoms go away. I am happy to help you locate one if you wish.
Any link in autoimmune flare-ups with vaginal mesh placement?
Oct 23, 2011 in the Vaginal Mesh - Surgical Repair Expert Forum
Hi, I have heard this type of report about autoimmune flareups from several of my mesh erosion patients now. THe polypropelene mesh is supposed to be non-immunogenic, meaning that it is not supposed to generate an immune response. The animal and human based meshes theoretically could be immunogenic, but they are usually so highly processed that immune resp...
unable to hold on
Sep 03, 2011 in the Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) Expert Forum
You might want to get evaluated by a trained urogynecologist to learn the cause of your symptoms. With a good diagnosis, they may be able to offer you a therapy to relieve your symptoms.
Exercise with Uterine Prolapse
Sep 03, 2011 in the Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) Expert Forum
Hi, I do not know of any data that says you shouldnt exercise if you have prolapse. Based on how you described the location of your cervix, you appear to have stage I pelvic support, which is considered normal for a woman who had vaginal deliveries. If you do not have bowel or bladder symptoms, then this would not be considered significant prolapse, and you ...
mesh
Sep 03, 2011 in the Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) Expert Forum
Hi, This is not supposed to happen. Unfortunately. It can happen in some cases. If this causes a problem for you, then you might want to consider having it removed.
Inflatoball
Aug 21, 2011 in the Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) Expert Forum
Most women who hsve had vaginal deliveries will have grade i or 2 prolapse. This is usually not a problem unless it feels really uncomfortable, is getting in the way of intercourse, or is affecting your bladder or bowel function. If you do not have symptoms, and your bladder is emptying well, then the prolapse can safely be ignored. There is no data to suppo...
Is this Pelvic Organ Prolapse?
Aug 20, 2011 in the Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) Expert Forum
You are describing symptoms often seen in women with prolapse. Prolapse is usually not an emergency, unless it prevents your bladder from emptying. However, your symptoms can (less likely) be caused by other conditions, some of which can harm you if you do not get them taken care of. You might want to consider going in to a free, or low cost clinic in your ar...
Problems with sling
Aug 19, 2011 in the Vaginal Mesh - Surgical Repair Expert Forum
It may be that you can have it removed surgically. Sling removal tends to produce a good improvement in symptoms. Find a well trained, experienced urogynecologist to do it, and make sure they examine you thoroughly before proceeding