2016
Influence of robotic-assisted laparoscopic hysterectomy on vaginal cuff healing and brachytherapy initiation in endometrial carcinoma patients
Stahl JM, Park HS, Silasi DA, Azodi M, Damast S. Influence of robotic-assisted laparoscopic hysterectomy on vaginal cuff healing and brachytherapy initiation in endometrial carcinoma patients. Practical Radiation Oncology 2016, 6: 226-232. PMID: 27364883, DOI: 10.1016/j.prro.2015.09.015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedBrachytherapyEndometrial NeoplasmsFemaleHumansHysterectomyMiddle AgedRoboticsVaginaConceptsRobotic-assisted laparoscopic hysterectomyVaginal cuff healingEndometrial carcinoma patientsIntravaginal brachytherapyAdjuvant intravaginal brachytherapyCuff healingLaparoscopic hysterectomyCarcinoma patientsEndometrial carcinomaTAH patientsHealing statusHealing timeEarly-stage endometrial carcinomaExternal beam radiation therapyVaginal cuff recurrenceTotal abdominal hysterectomyBeam radiation therapyAbdominal hysterectomySecondary outcomesConsecutive patientsLocal recurrencePrimary outcomeOncology evaluationMean intervalHysterectomyRobot-Assisted Abdominal Cerclage During Pregnancy
Zeybek B, Hill A, Menderes G, Borahay MA, Azodi M, Kilic GS. Robot-Assisted Abdominal Cerclage During Pregnancy. JSLS Journal Of The Society Of Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgeons 2016, 20: e2016.00072. PMID: 27904309, PMCID: PMC5118107, DOI: 10.4293/jsls.2016.00072.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAbdominal cerclageMedian gestational ageMedian ageCase seriesGestational ageSystematic reviewMedian operating timePostoperative day 1Time of procedureRetrospective case studyCervical insufficiencyTransabdominal cerclageVaginal cerclagePreterm laborCervical lacerationPreterm birthTransvaginal cerclageBlood lossPrevious pregnancyPremature ruptureInfant morbidityPrevious dilatationMajor indicationCerclagePatients
2015
External Iliac Vein Injury and Repair During Robotic-assisted Pelvic Lymphadenectomy
Menderes G, Clark M, Tower A, Azodi M. External Iliac Vein Injury and Repair During Robotic-assisted Pelvic Lymphadenectomy. Journal Of Minimally Invasive Gynecology 2015, 22: 718. PMID: 25888352, DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2015.04.007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsExternal iliac vein injuryIliac vein injuryExternal iliac veinVein injuryPelvic lymphadenectomyIliac veinInsufflation pressureLeft external iliac veinPara-aortic lymphadenectomyPelvic lymphadenectomy proceduresMajor vascular injuryFallopian tube carcinomaBilateral adnexal massesExperienced laparoscopic surgeonsHigh mortality rateBilateral adnexectomySurgical stagingRetroperitoneal lymphadenopathyAbdominal girthImmediate clampingMonopolar scissorsPrimary repairSurgical videosCardiopulmonary statusRobotic hysterectomyRobotic-assisted Abdominal Cerclage Placement During Pregnancy and Its Challenges
Menderes G, Clark M, Clark-Donat L, Azodi M. Robotic-assisted Abdominal Cerclage Placement During Pregnancy and Its Challenges. Journal Of Minimally Invasive Gynecology 2015, 22: 713-714. PMID: 25772022, DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2015.03.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAbdominal cerclage placementUterine vessel injuryCerclage placementMcDonald cerclagePara 0Mersilene tapeVessel injuryAvascular spacePainless cervical dilationTransabdominal cerclage placementTime of surgerySecond trimester miscarriagePosterior uterine wallCervical incompetenceCervicoisthmic junctionUterine arteriesCesarean sectionPermanent hemostasisPrevious pregnancySecond patientSurgical morbiditySurgical videosTransvaginal ultrasoundBladder flapCervical dilationA Technique for Vascular Control During Robotic-assisted Laparoscopic Myomectomy
Donat LC, Menderes G, Tower AM, Azodi M. A Technique for Vascular Control During Robotic-assisted Laparoscopic Myomectomy. Journal Of Minimally Invasive Gynecology 2015, 22: 543. PMID: 25680685, DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2015.02.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRobotic-assisted myomectomyBlood lossVascular controlUterine vesselsVascular clipsUtero-ovarian vesselsUterine artery occlusionJehovah's Witness patientsExperienced laparoscopic surgeonsRobotic-assisted approachesArtery occlusionUterine arteriesBlood transfusionPeritoneal windowSurgical morbidityLaparoscopic myomectomyFertility preservationSymptomatic leiomyomasSubserosal injectionBulldog clampsMyomectomyRobotic myomectomyTemporary occlusionLaparoscopic surgeonsRobotic approachComparison of Lymphedema Incidence Between 2 Lymphadenectomy Techniques in Patients With Uterine Cancer Undergoing Robotic Staging
Menderes G, Azodi M, Schwartz P, Silasi DA. Comparison of Lymphedema Incidence Between 2 Lymphadenectomy Techniques in Patients With Uterine Cancer Undergoing Robotic Staging. International Journal Of Gynecological Cancer 2015, 25: 160-165. PMID: 25386859, DOI: 10.1097/igc.0000000000000308.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdenocarcinoma, Clear CellAdultAgedAged, 80 and overCarcinoma, EndometrioidCarcinosarcomaConnecticutCystadenocarcinoma, SerousEndometrial NeoplasmsFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansIncidenceLymph Node ExcisionLymph NodesLymphatic MetastasisLymphedemaMiddle AgedNeoplasm StagingPara-Aortic BodiesPelvic NeoplasmsPrognosisRoboticsUterine NeoplasmsConceptsSelective pelvic lymphadenectomyExternal iliac lymph nodesLower extremity lymphedemaStandard pelvic lymphadenectomyIliac lymph nodesPelvic lymphadenectomyLymph nodesLymphadenectomy groupRobotic stagingExtremity lymphedemaUterine cancerPara-aortic lymph nodesPelvic lymphadenectomy groupIncidence of lymphedemaMean operative timePelvic lymph nodesBody mass indexPostoperative hospitalizationSelective lymphadenectomyConsecutive patientsEndometrial cancerEndometrioid adenocarcinomaLymphedema incidenceMass indexOperative time
2014
Incidental Ureteral Injury and Repair during Robotic-assisted Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Menderes G, Clark LE, Azodi M. Incidental Ureteral Injury and Repair during Robotic-assisted Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy. Journal Of Minimally Invasive Gynecology 2014, 22: 320. PMID: 25461686, DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2014.11.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCystoscopyFemaleHumansHysterectomyIntraoperative ComplicationsLaparoscopyRoboticsUreterConceptsUreteral injuryTotal hysterectomyLaparoscopic hysterectomyRobotic-assisted total hysterectomyRobotic total hysterectomyUrinary tract injuryTotal laparoscopic hysterectomyEnd anastomosis techniqueBladder injuryTract injurySignificant morbidityIntraoperative cystoscopyOpen surgeryGynecologic surgeryIntraoperative recognitionLarge uterusStent placementAnastomosis techniqueBetter outcomesHysterectomyRobotic repairInjuryMedicolegal implicationsEducational videoImmediate repairImpact of Body Mass Index on Surgical Outcomes and Analysis of Disease Recurrence for Patients With Endometrial Cancer Undergoing Robotic-Assisted Staging
Menderes G, Azodi M, Clark L, Xu X, Lu L, Ratner E, Schwartz PE, Rutherford TJ, Santin AD, Silasi DA. Impact of Body Mass Index on Surgical Outcomes and Analysis of Disease Recurrence for Patients With Endometrial Cancer Undergoing Robotic-Assisted Staging. International Journal Of Gynecological Cancer 2014, 24: 1118-1125. PMID: 24927247, DOI: 10.1097/igc.0000000000000156.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdenocarcinoma, Clear CellAdultAgedAged, 80 and overBody Mass IndexCarcinosarcomaCystadenocarcinoma, SerousEndometrial NeoplasmsFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansHysterectomyLymph Node ExcisionLymphatic MetastasisMiddle AgedNeoplasm GradingNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalNeoplasm StagingPrognosisRetrospective StudiesRoboticsSurvival RateConceptsBody mass indexRecurrence-free survivalRobotic-assisted stagingEndometrial cancerRecurrence rateDisease recurrenceMass indexMean postoperative hospitalizationLymph node countMean operative timeLong-term outcomesNonendometrioid cancersMorbid obesityPostoperative hospitalizationMetastatic diseaseNonendometrioid histologyObese patientsOverall survivalConsecutive patientsOperative outcomesHistologic subtypeOperative timeSurgical outcomesEndometrioid carcinomaMean age
2013
Robotic Versus Abdominal Hysterectomy for Very Large Uteri
Silasi DA, Gallo T, Silasi M, Menderes G, Azodi M. Robotic Versus Abdominal Hysterectomy for Very Large Uteri. JSLS Journal Of The Society Of Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgeons 2013, 17: 400-406. PMID: 24018076, PMCID: PMC3771758, DOI: 10.4293/108680813x13693422521755.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBody mass indexLaparotomy groupUteri weighingRobotic groupBlood lossUterine weightOperative timeMass indexMedian body mass indexRobotic surgeryLaparotomy control groupLarge myomatous uterusMedian blood lossMedian uterine weightIntraoperative blood lossMedian operating timeMorbidly obese patientsOutcomes of patientsPostoperative day 1Shorter hospital stayRetrospective chart reviewUnderwent hysterectomyAbdominal hysterectomyHospital stayMedian hospitalRobotic Repair of Uterine Dehiscence
La Rosa MF, McCarthy S, Richter C, Azodi M. Robotic Repair of Uterine Dehiscence. JSLS Journal Of The Society Of Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgeons 2013, 17: 156-160. PMID: 23743391, PMCID: PMC3662738, DOI: 10.4293/108680812x13517013317996.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUterine scar dehiscenceScar dehiscenceCesarean scarCesarean deliveryRobotic repairMultiple cesarean deliveriesSuccessful robotic repairNumber of complicationsPersistent vaginalUterine dehiscenceCommon complicationMore patientsTreatment guidelinesRobotic surgeryDehiscenceComplicationsFurther studiesPatientsSignificant increaseMonthsRepairScarDeliverySurgeryVaginal
2012
Vaginal Cuff Dehiscence in Robotic-Assisted Total Hysterectomy
Kashani S, Gallo T, Sargent A, ElSahwi K, Silasi DA, Azodi M. Vaginal Cuff Dehiscence in Robotic-Assisted Total Hysterectomy. JSLS Journal Of The Society Of Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgeons 2012, 16: 530-536. PMID: 23484559, PMCID: PMC3558887, DOI: 10.4293/108680812x13462882736817.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRobotic-assisted total laparoscopic hysterectomyVaginal cuff dehiscenceTotal laparoscopic hysterectomyRobotic-assisted total hysterectomyCuff dehiscenceLaparoscopic hysterectomyTotal hysterectomyCumulative incidenceDehiscence rateCanadian Task Force Classification IIVaginal cuff suturingObservational case seriesCommunity teaching hospitalDa Vinci Surgical SystemVinci Surgical SystemVaginal hysterectomyCase seriesSingle surgeonPatient educationTeaching hospitalBenign reasonsHysterectomyClassification IIDehiscenceIncidenceRobotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Hysterectomy: Outcomes in Obese and Morbidly Obese Patients
Gallo T, Kashani S, Patel DA, Elsahwi K, Silasi DA, Azodi M. Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Hysterectomy: Outcomes in Obese and Morbidly Obese Patients. JSLS Journal Of The Society Of Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgeons 2012, 16: 421-427. PMID: 23318068, PMCID: PMC3535794, DOI: 10.4293/108680812x13462882735890.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBody mass indexObese patientsLaparoscopic hysterectomyBMI groupsRobotic-assisted laparoscopic hysterectomyCommunity teaching hospitalLength of stayAssisted Laparoscopic HysterectomyNonobese patientsPerioperative outcomesPatient characteristicsPatient demographicsBlood lossOperative outcomesSurgical indicationsOperative timeRetrospective reviewMass indexRobotic hysterectomySurgical outcomesMalignant conditionsTeaching hospitalCase of womenHysterectomyPatients
2011
Comparison between 155 cases of robotic vs. 150 cases of open surgical staging for endometrial cancer
ElSahwi KS, Hooper C, De Leon MC, Gallo TN, Ratner E, Silasi DA, Santin AD, Schwartz PE, Rutherford TJ, Azodi M. Comparison between 155 cases of robotic vs. 150 cases of open surgical staging for endometrial cancer. Gynecologic Oncology 2011, 124: 260-264. PMID: 22036203, DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2011.09.038.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOpen armsEndometrial cancerSurgical stagingOperative timePara-aortic lymph node dissectionMean lymph node countPre-existing cardiac conditionsRobot-assisted surgical stagingOpen surgical stagingRobotic-assisted stagingLymph node countLymph node dissectionMean hospital stayRetrospective chart reviewBody mass indexPostoperative ileusCardiopulmonary complicationsHospital stayNode dissectionChart reviewBlood lossMass indexMean ageCardiac conditionsRobotic cases