2017
Minimally invasive abdominal cerclage compared to laparotomy: a comparison of surgical and obstetric outcomes
Kim S, Hill A, Menderes G, Cross S, Azodi M, Bahtiyar MO. Minimally invasive abdominal cerclage compared to laparotomy: a comparison of surgical and obstetric outcomes. Journal Of Robotic Surgery 2017, 12: 295-301. PMID: 28721634, DOI: 10.1007/s11701-017-0726-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultCerclage, CervicalFemaleHumansLaparoscopyLaparotomyPregnancyPregnancy OutcomeRetrospective StudiesRobotic Surgical ProceduresConceptsAbdominal cerclage placementAbdominal cerclageObstetric outcomesCerclage placementInvasive groupLive birthsYale-New Haven HospitalSubsequent obstetric outcomesRetrospective cohort studyAverage operative timeHigh-risk pregnanciesCohort of womenElectronic medical chartsRobotic-assisted laparoscopyInvasive gynecologic surgeryNew Haven HospitalElectronic medical recordsObstetric informationHospital stayCohort studyReferral centerBlood lossMedical chartsOperative timeGynecologic surgery
2016
Robot-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
Robotic-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 dilation
2014
Needleless Laparoscopic Abdominal Cerclage Placement
Menderes G, Clark LE, Azodi M. Needleless Laparoscopic Abdominal Cerclage Placement. Journal Of Minimally Invasive Gynecology 2014, 22: 321. PMID: 25489676, DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2014.11.011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAbdomenAdultCerclage, CervicalFemaleHumansLaparoscopyPregnancyUterine Cervical IncompetenceConceptsAbdominal cerclage placementCerclage placementUterine vesselsMersilene tapeLaparoscopic abdominal cerclageThird-trimester lossesTransabdominal cerclage placementRisk of bleedingMultiple case seriesFetal survival rateAbdominal cerclageCervical insufficiencyShort cervixTransabdominal cerclageLaparoscopic approachPeritoneal windowSurgical morbidityCase seriesMeticulous dissectionTransvaginal procedureInvasive approachTransvaginal approachSurvival rateAbdominal methodCerclage