Efficacy and safety of using mesh or grafts in surgery for anterior and/or posterior vaginal wall prolapse: systematic review and meta‐analysis

Background  The efficacy and safety of mesh/graft in surgery for anterior or posterior pelvic organ prolapse is uncertain.

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