Sarah Andiman, MD
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Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences
PO Box 208063
New Haven, CT 06520
United States
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Assistant Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences
Biography
As a urogynecologist, Dr. Sarah Andiman diagnoses and treats women with pelvic floor disorders including urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse (uncomfortable or painful vaginal bulge), fecal incontinence, bladder pain, and genital tract fistulas. She is board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery.
She studied photography as undergraduate at Rhode Island School of Design and went on to work as a photography teacher and photographer's assistant. However, she found she missed science and ultimately returned to school, earning her medical degree at Brown University. She returned to her home state of Connecticut to complete her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Yale School of Medicine, and then completed a fellowship in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery at Mount Sinai in New York City. During her medical training, she participated in various research activities and international projects in Cambodia, Rwanda, Tanzania and the Dominican Republic. She has presented her original research at national academic meetings and published in numerous peer-reviewed journals.
Dr. Andiman is skilled in minimally invasive surgery, including vaginal, laparoscopic and robotic surgical approaches. She is aware that urogynecologic issues are often very personal and upsetting, and can be uncomfortable to discuss. She believes that her role is to provide patients with thorough information and expert and compassionate care so that they are supported and empowered to make the choices that are best for them.
She is an active member of the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons and the American Urogynecologic Society. Her ongoing research interests include female pelvic anatomy, patient education and solutions to improve surgical quality and outcomes.
Appointments
Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences
Assistant ProfessorPrimary
Other Departments & Organizations
Education & Training
- Fellow
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (2020)
- Resident
- Yale School of Medicine (2017)
- Intern
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine (2014)
- MD
- The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University (2013)
Research
Research at a Glance
Yale Co-Authors
Publications Timeline
Xiao Xu, PhD, MA
Linda Fan, MD, FACOG
Vrunda Desai, MD, FACOG
Publications
2024
Impact of Treatment of Pudendal Neuralgia on Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Andiman S, Maron J, Dandolu V, Drugge E, Cosgro R, Vasey M, Spaulding G, Ricciardi F, Yaskhi G, Toal C, Shatkin J, Loike-Weinstein D, Mahmood S, Glass M, Phillips D, Sciarrino M, Sacks A, Baruch D, Cohen M, Huang A, Pollack B, Grimes C. Impact of Treatment of Pudendal Neuralgia on Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. International Urogynecology Journal 2024, 1-24. PMID: 39607531, DOI: 10.1007/s00192-024-06004-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPulsed radiofrequency treatmentPudendal neuralgiaPost-intervention pain scoresSystematic reviewPain measurement instrumentsPreferred Reporting ItemsRadiofrequency treatmentAdverse eventsPoor-quality studiesTreatment of pudendal neuralgiaMethodsFollowing Preferred Reporting ItemsShort-term follow-upTreatment approachesChronic pelvic painReporting ItemsAssess qualityHeterogeneous patient populationMeta-analysesEligibility criteriaConfidence intervalsStatistically significant differenceNon-standard treatmentMeta-analysisPelvic painPain scoresThe Variation of Chargemaster Price Listings for Urogynecologic Procedures.
Baban S, Kasoff M, Kadesh A, Chaudhary R, Lui A, Shi J, Ahluwalia J, White M, Giles D, Petersen TR, Andiman S, Grimes CL. The Variation of Chargemaster Price Listings for Urogynecologic Procedures. Urogynecology (Phila) 2024, 30: 511-518. PMID: 38113134, DOI: 10.1097/SPV.0000000000001426.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2022
Success of Concomitant Versus Interval Slings for Prevention and Treatment of Bothersome de Novo Stress Urinary Incontinence.
Fitzgerald JJ, Soriano A, Panza J, Hoke TP, Desai SP, Artsen AM, Andiman SE, Antosh DD, Gutman RE. Success of Concomitant Versus Interval Slings for Prevention and Treatment of Bothersome de Novo Stress Urinary Incontinence. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg 2022, 28: 194-200. PMID: 35443255, DOI: 10.1097/SPV.0000000000001092.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSurgical Complications and Hospital Costs in Robot-Assisted Versus Conventional Laparoscopic Hysterectomy With Concurrent Sacrocolpopexy: Analysis of the Nationwide Readmissions Database
Andiman SE, Bui A, Ascher-Walsh C, Wright J, Xu X. Surgical Complications and Hospital Costs in Robot-Assisted Versus Conventional Laparoscopic Hysterectomy With Concurrent Sacrocolpopexy: Analysis of the Nationwide Readmissions Database. Urogynecology 2022, 28: e142-e148. PMID: 35113048, DOI: 10.1097/spv.0000000000001133.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsConventional laparoscopic procedureConventional laparoscopic hysterectomyNationwide Readmissions DatabasePerioperative complicationsLaparoscopic hysterectomyLaparoscopic proceduresHospital costsMajor perioperative complicationsConventional laparoscopic approachMultivariable regression analysisRobot-assisted approachLarge national databaseProcedure codesSurgical complicationsInvasive hysterectomyLaparoscopic approachHysterectomyLower riskComplicationsReadmissionSacrocolpopexyPatient linkageNational databaseWeighted samplePatients
2020
Unanticipated Uterine and Cervical Malignancy in Women Undergoing Hysterectomy for Uterovaginal Prolapse.
Andiman SE, Bui AH, Hardart A, Xu X. Unanticipated Uterine and Cervical Malignancy in Women Undergoing Hysterectomy for Uterovaginal Prolapse. Urogynecology 2020, 27: e549-e554. PMID: 33208657, DOI: 10.1097/spv.0000000000000990.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsMultivariable logistic regressionUterovaginal prolapseUterine cancerCervical cancerSurgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement ProgramNational Surgical Quality Improvement ProgramSurgical Quality Improvement ProgramLogistic regressionUnexpected uterine malignancyQuality Improvement ProgramSample eligibility criteriaPathology-confirmed diagnosisUterine malignanciesRadical hysterectomyTotal hysterectomyPatient characteristicsUterine weightCervical malignancyGynecologic cancerOutcome measuresHysterectomyAmerican CollegeEligibility criteriaBivariate statistical testsConcurrent proceduresVirtual Interviews During COVID-19: Perspectives of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Program Directors
Menhaji K, Gaigbe-Togbe B, Hardart A, Bui A, Andiman SE, Ascher-Walsh C, Dabney L, Do Tran A. Virtual Interviews During COVID-19: Perspectives of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Program Directors. Urogynecology 2020, 27: 575-580. PMID: 33086259, PMCID: PMC8407288, DOI: 10.1097/spv.0000000000000982.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsFemale pelvic medicinePelvic medicineProgram directorsCross-sectional online surveySurgery program directorsPrimary outcomeProgram directors' opinionsMost program directorsVirtual interview processFellowship interviewsVirtual interviewsPerson interviewsCOVID-19TotalDirectors' opinionsMedicineOnline surveyInterview processGynecologyObstetricsFuture interviews
2019
Obstetric Fistula Repair in Sub-Saharan Africa: Partnering to Create Sustainable Impact for Patients and Trainees.
Kulkarni A, Madsen A, Andiman SE, Nishimwe A, Hampton B. Obstetric Fistula Repair in Sub-Saharan Africa: Partnering to Create Sustainable Impact for Patients and Trainees. Rhode Island Medical Journal 2019, 102: 21-24. PMID: 31480814.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsFistula repairGenital tractWomen genital tractUrinary catheter carePost-operative careObstetric fistula repairSustainable surgical careLow-resource settingsKibagabaga HospitalCatheter carePain managementInfant HospitalInvolvement of traineesUrinary tractFistula surgeryObstetric fistulaAbnormal connectionSurgical careHealth teamsWound carePatientsSurgical tripsCareFistulaHospitalTrends in Surgical Exposure and Experience in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship Programs
Andiman SE, Fantl J. Trends in Surgical Exposure and Experience in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship Programs. Urogynecology 2019, Publish Ahead of Print: &na;. PMID: 30829687, DOI: 10.1097/spv.0000000000000709.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsFemale pelvic medicineSurgical experienceFistula repairCase volumePelvic medicineSacral nerve stimulator placementReconstructive Surgery fellowship programsVesicovaginal fistula repairRectovaginal fistula repairSelf-assessed preparednessFellowship programsUrogynecologic surgeryMidurethral slingAnterior colporrhaphyLaparoscopic sacrocolpopexyPosterior colporrhaphyUrethral diverticulectomyAbdominal sacrocolpopexySurgical exposureStimulator placementResponse rateVolume guidelinesACGME guidelinesSurgical fellowsGraduate Medical Education
2018
Decreased Surgical Site Infection Rate in Hysterectomy
Andiman SE, Xu X, Boyce JM, Ludwig EM, Rillstone HRW, Desai VB, Fan LL. Decreased Surgical Site Infection Rate in Hysterectomy. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2018, 131: 991-999. PMID: 29742666, DOI: 10.1097/aog.0000000000002594.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsSurgical site infection prevention bundleSurgical site infection rateInfection prevention bundleSurgical site infectionPrevention bundleSite infectionInfection rateHospital stayStudy periodPostoperative readmission rateProportion of patientsRate of readmissionMultivariable regression analysisImplementation periodQuality improvement studyPerioperative normothermiaClinical characteristicsPostoperative dayReadmission ratesAntibiotic dosingRetrospective analysisSustained reductionSurgical preparationHysterectomyPatients
2014
Promoting quality care for recently resettled populations: curriculum development for internal medicine residents.
MacNamara M, Wilhelm A, Dy G, Andiman SE, Landau C, Poshkus M, Feller E. Promoting quality care for recently resettled populations: curriculum development for internal medicine residents. Journal Of Graduate Medical Education 2014, 6: 310-4. PMID: 24949138, PMCID: PMC4054733, DOI: 10.4300/JGME-D-13-00170.1.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
Academic Achievements & Community Involvement
activity Urogynecology
Journal ServiceReviewerDetails2021 - Presentactivity Obstetrics and Gynecology
Journal ServiceReviewerDetails2023 - Presentactivity American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Journal ServiceReviewerDetails2023 - Presentactivity Society of Gynecologic Surgeons
Professional OrganizationsMemberDetails2023 - Presentactivity Society of Gynecologic Surgeons, Pelvic Anatomy Group, Digital Library Working Group
Professional OrganizationsSteering Committee memberDetails2020 - Present
Clinical Care
Overview
Dr. Sarah Andiman is a urogynecologist who diagnoses and treats women with pelvic floor disorders including urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse (uncomfortable or painful vaginal bulge), fecal incontinence, bladder pain, and genital tract fistulas.
Dr. Andiman is skilled in minimally invasive surgery, including vaginal, laparoscopic and robotic surgical approaches. She is aware that urogynecologic issues are often very personal and upsetting, and can be uncomfortable to discuss. She believes that her role is to provide patients with thorough information and expert and compassionate care so that they are supported and empowered to make the choices that are best for them.
She is an active member of the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons and the American Urogynecologic Society. Her ongoing research interests include female pelvic anatomy, patient education and solutions to improve surgical quality and outcomes.
Sarah Andiman, MD is an Associate Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences at Yale School of Medicine. She is board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery.
Clinical Specialties
Fact Sheets
Minimally Invasive Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Board Certifications
Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery
- Certification Organization
- AB of Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Original Certification Date
- 2023
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Certification Organization
- AB of Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Original Certification Date
- 2020
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PO Box 208063
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United States
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