2006
Vaginal Hysterectomy for the Enlarged Uterus
Harmanli O, Byun S, Dandolu V, Gaughan J, Grody M. Vaginal Hysterectomy for the Enlarged Uterus. Gynecologic And Obstetric Investigation 2006, 61: 4-8. PMID: 16110241, DOI: 10.1159/000087563.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPostoperative febrile morbidityBenign gynecological conditionsVaginal hysterectomyUterine weightOperative timeFebrile morbidityUteri weighingGynecological conditionsPerioperative hemoglobin changePostoperative hospital stayPrevious pelvic surgeryLength of stayTemple University HospitalAdnexal removalEnlarged uterusHospital stayPerioperative changesPerioperative complicationsPerioperative outcomesConsecutive womenMajor complicationsPelvic surgeryReadmission riskUniversity HospitalMedical records
2004
Narrow Pubic Arch and Increased Risk of Failure for Vaginal Hysterectomy
Harmanli O, Khilnani R, Dandolu V, Chatwani A. Narrow Pubic Arch and Increased Risk of Failure for Vaginal Hysterectomy. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2004, 104: 697-700. PMID: 15458888, DOI: 10.1097/01.aog.0000139945.14591.70.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNarrow pubic archVaginal hysterectomyPubic archRisk factorsAnterior lower uterine segmentLength of cervixPresence of leiomyomataPrevious pelvic surgeryLower uterine segmentPelvic floor repairSuccessful vaginal hysterectomyAdnexal removalVisceral injuryIntraoperative bleedingIntraoperative complicationsSurgical indicationsUterine segmentUterine sizeAbdominal approachVaginal approachPelvic surgeryHysterectomyStudy groupBody weightGynecologic surgeons