2010
Does obesity affect the vaginal hysterectomy outcomes?
Harmanli O, Dandolu V, Isik E, Panganamamula U, Lidicker J. Does obesity affect the vaginal hysterectomy outcomes? Archives Of Gynecology And Obstetrics 2010, 283: 795-798. PMID: 20237934, DOI: 10.1007/s00404-010-1422-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNon-obese womenVaginal hysterectomyPerioperative outcomesPerioperative hemoglobin changePrevious pelvic surgeryRetrospective cohort studyEffect of obesityHospital stayPerioperative complicationsTransfusion rateCohort studyObese womenPerioperative indexesSurgical complicationsSurgical indicationsUterine weightHysterectomy outcomesOperative timeBenign disorderPelvic surgeryHemoglobin changeMedical conditionsHysterectomyWomenObese
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
Hysterectomy in Obese Women: A Comparison of Abdominal and Vaginal Routes
Isik-Akbay E, Harmanli O, Panganamamula U, Akbay M, Gaughan J, Chatwani A. Hysterectomy in Obese Women: A Comparison of Abdominal and Vaginal Routes. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2004, 104: 710-714. PMID: 15458890, DOI: 10.1097/01.aog.0000140685.30899.24.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUrinary tract infectionVaginal hysterectomyObese womenShorter operative timeHospital stayOperative timePostoperative feverAbdominal hysterectomyTract infectionsLower incidencePerioperative outcome measuresBenign gynecologic conditionsLength of hospitalizationVaginal hysterectomy groupComparison of AbdominalHysterectomy groupAbdominal groupPerioperative changesPostoperative complicationsPatient characteristicsAbdominal surgeryUterine weightGynecologic conditionsWound infectionVaginal routeA comparison of abdominal and vaginal hysterectomy for the large uterus
Harmanli O, Gentzler C, Byun S, Dandolu V, Grody M. A comparison of abdominal and vaginal hysterectomy for the large uterus. International Journal Of Gynecology & Obstetrics 2004, 87: 19-23. PMID: 15464771, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijgo.2004.06.018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVaginal hysterectomyEnlarged uterusAbdominal hysterectomyPerioperative outcomesUterine weightPerioperative hemoglobin changeRisk of ileusLength of hospitalizationBenign gynecological conditionsBaseline characteristicsPerioperative complicationsPerioperative morbidityBlood transfusionConsecutive womenAbdominal approachOperative timeRetrospective studyAbdominal routeGynecological conditionsLarge uterusHysterectomyHemoglobin changeUterusWomenOutcomes