2022
Surgical 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 ResearchConceptsConventional 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 ResearchConceptsMultivariable 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 ResearchConceptsFemale 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 ResearchConceptsFistula 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 ResearchConceptsFemale 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 ResearchConceptsSurgical 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