2019
A Novel Approach to Combined Vaginal and Laparoscopic Gynecological Surgery
Tierney C, Chung SH, Feinberg J, Haines K, Yadav G, Azodi M, Menderes G. A Novel Approach to Combined Vaginal and Laparoscopic Gynecological Surgery. JSLS Journal Of The Society Of Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgeons 2019, 23: ejsls.2019.00006. PMID: 31097905, PMCID: PMC6464071, DOI: 10.4293/jsls.2019.00006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLaparoscopic gynecological surgeryGynecological surgeryCombined vaginalPostoperative complicationsAdnexal surgerySurgical candidatesLaparoscopic surgeryMinor postoperative complicationsPrior abdominal surgeryBenign gynecological surgeryNulliparous patientsPrior laparotomyPostoperative dataTotal hysterectomyAbdominal surgeryLaparoscopic approachMajor complicationsSingle surgeonBenign indicationsCase seriesPelvic abscessAbdominal incisionGynecological proceduresPosterior colpotomyVaginal infections
2016
The Effect of Vertical Versus Horizontal Vaginal Cuff Closure on Vaginal Length After Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Hill AM, Davis KM, Clark-Donat L, Hammons LM, Azodi M, Silasi DA. The Effect of Vertical Versus Horizontal Vaginal Cuff Closure on Vaginal Length After Laparoscopic Hysterectomy. Journal Of Minimally Invasive Gynecology 2016, 24: 108-113. PMID: 27702701, DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2016.09.015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVaginal cuff closureLaparoscopic hysterectomyVaginal lengthCuff closureVaginal cuffTotal hysterectomyUniversity-affiliated community hospitalLaparoscopic total hysterectomyPOP-Q evaluationPostoperative vaginal lengthTotal laparoscopic hysterectomyPOP-Q scoresPOP-Q measurementsPelvic organ prolapseTraditional laparoscopic techniquePelvic floor proceduresRadical hysterectomyIntraoperative complicationsClosure groupLaparoscopic techniqueMalignant diseaseOrgan prolapseUterine manipulatorLaparoscopic closureCommunity hospital
2015
High-dose-rate vaginal brachytherapy with chemotherapy for surgically staged localized uterine serous carcinoma
Damast S, Higgins SA, Ratner E, De Leon MC, Mani S, Silasi DA, Azodi M, Santin A, Rutherford T, Schwartz PE. High-dose-rate vaginal brachytherapy with chemotherapy for surgically staged localized uterine serous carcinoma. Journal Of Contemporary Brachytherapy 2015, 7: 35-40. PMID: 25829935, PMCID: PMC4371058, DOI: 10.5114/jcb.2015.48539.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRecurrence-free survivalUterine serous carcinomaComprehensive surgical stagingOverall survivalSurgical stagingSerous carcinomaPara-aortic lymph node dissectionFIGO 2009 stage ICarboplatin-paclitaxel chemotherapyInstitutional chart reviewIsolated vaginal recurrencesSimultaneous lung metastasisLymph node dissectionPelvic control rateKaplan-Meier methodRate vaginal brachytherapyCases of recurrenceMedian followNode dissectionPeritoneal cytologyVaginal brachytherapyVaginal recurrenceTotal hysterectomyChart reviewBrachytherapy dose
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 ResearchConceptsUreteral 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 repair
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 IIDehiscenceIncidence