2010
Does obesity affect the vaginal hysterectomy outcomes?
Harmanli O, Dandolu V, Isik E, Panganamamula U, Lidicker J. Does obesity affect the vaginal hysterectomy outcomes? Archives Of Gynecology And Obstetrics 2010, 283: 795-798. PMID: 20237934, DOI: 10.1007/s00404-010-1422-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNon-obese womenVaginal hysterectomyPerioperative outcomesPerioperative hemoglobin changePrevious pelvic surgeryRetrospective cohort studyEffect of obesityHospital stayPerioperative complicationsTransfusion rateCohort studyObese womenPerioperative indexesSurgical complicationsSurgical indicationsUterine weightHysterectomy outcomesOperative timeBenign disorderPelvic surgeryHemoglobin changeMedical conditionsHysterectomyWomenObese
2009
Lidocaine Jelly and Plain Aqueous Gel for Urethral Straight Catheterization and the Q-tip Test
Harmanli O, Okafor O, Ayaz R, Knee A. Lidocaine Jelly and Plain Aqueous Gel for Urethral Straight Catheterization and the Q-tip Test. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2009, 114: 547-550. PMID: 19701033, DOI: 10.1097/aog.0b013e3181b43808.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPostvoid residual volumeQ-tip testResidual volumePain scoresBaseline characteristicsLidocaine groupLidocaine jellyPain perceptionMedian pain scoreRelevant baseline characteristicsStraight catheterizationGel armWong-BakerValsalva maneuverUrethrovesical junctionCatheterLidocaineCotton swabsSwabsWomenScoresGroupCatheterizationPainJelly
2007
Can We Use a Catheter to Do the Q-Tip Test?
LeBrun E, Harmanli O, Lidicker J, Dandolu V. Can We Use a Catheter to Do the Q-Tip Test? Obstetrics And Gynecology 2007, 110: 1297-1300. PMID: 18055723, DOI: 10.1097/01.aog.0000290694.76678.fe.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsQ-tip testPelvic organ prolapseUrethral hypermobilityUrinary incontinenceValsalva maneuverOrgan prolapseQ-tipPostvoid residual urineResidual urineConsecutive womenMean changePositive testCatheterAngle of excursionSignificant decreaseIncontinenceProlapseSignificant reductionHypermobilityWomenValsalvaPatientsUrethraUrine
2005
Adenomyosis interferes with accurate ultrasonographic detection of uterine leiomyomas
Harmanli O, Bevilacqua S, Dandolu V, Chatwani A, Hernandez E. Adenomyosis interferes with accurate ultrasonographic detection of uterine leiomyomas. Archives Of Gynecology And Obstetrics 2005, 273: 146-149. PMID: 16001190, DOI: 10.1007/s00404-005-0037-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBody mass indexUterine leiomyomaCharacteristics of womenPelvic ultrasonographyHigher body mass indexTransvaginal pelvic ultrasonographyPrevious pelvic surgeryCommon final diagnosisPostoperative pathologic findingsAccuracy of ultrasonographyNegative predictive valueFalse-negative resultsPelvic painMass indexPathologic findingsPelvic surgeryFinal diagnosisUltrasonographic detectionUltrasonographic diagnosisUltrasound reportsLeiomyomaPredictive valueUltrasonographyAdenomyosisWomen
2004
A Case of Adenomyosis per se with a Uterine Weight of 475 g
Harmanli O, Shen T, Zhu S, Chatwani A. A Case of Adenomyosis per se with a Uterine Weight of 475 g. Gynecologic And Obstetric Investigation 2004, 58: 216-218. PMID: 15331854, DOI: 10.1159/000080360.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPelvic reconstructive surgerySignificant uterine enlargementCases of adenomyosisPelvic organ prolapseUterine weightVaginal hysterectomyUterine enlargementHistopathologic findingsLarge uterusOrgan prolapseReconstructive surgeryAdenomyosisUterusExtreme enlargementEnlargementHysterectomyProlapseSurgeryWomenIs Prior Uterine Surgery a Risk Factor for Adenomyosis?
Panganamamula U, Harmanli O, Isik-Akbay E, Grotegut C, Dandolu V, Gaughan J. Is Prior Uterine Surgery a Risk Factor for Adenomyosis? Obstetrics And Gynecology 2004, 104: 1034-1038. PMID: 15516398, DOI: 10.1097/01.aog.0000143264.59822.73.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrior uterine surgeryUterine surgeryRisk of adenomyosisSpecific surgical proceduresUnivariable analysisRisk factorsSurgical proceduresMultivariable logistic regression modelSmaller uterine sizeLogistic regression modelsHigher gravidityCesarean deliveryEndometrial ablationUterine sizeUterine weightMean ageMedical recordsAdenomyosisSurgeryBenign conditionsSignificant associationRace distributionWomenSignificant differencesRegression modelsA comparison of abdominal and vaginal hysterectomy for the large uterus
Harmanli O, Gentzler C, Byun S, Dandolu V, Grody M. A comparison of abdominal and vaginal hysterectomy for the large uterus. International Journal Of Gynecology & Obstetrics 2004, 87: 19-23. PMID: 15464771, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijgo.2004.06.018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVaginal hysterectomyEnlarged uterusAbdominal hysterectomyPerioperative outcomesUterine weightPerioperative hemoglobin changeRisk of ileusLength of hospitalizationBenign gynecological conditionsBaseline characteristicsPerioperative complicationsPerioperative morbidityBlood transfusionConsecutive womenAbdominal approachOperative timeRetrospective studyAbdominal routeGynecological conditionsLarge uterusHysterectomyHemoglobin changeUterusWomenOutcomesThe Negative Predictive Value of "Inadequate" Endometrial Biopsy in Diagnosing Endometrial Neoplasia
Harmanli O, Shunmugham S, Shen T, Houck K, Chatwani A. The Negative Predictive Value of "Inadequate" Endometrial Biopsy in Diagnosing Endometrial Neoplasia. Journal Of Gynecologic Surgery 2004, 20: 13-16. DOI: 10.1089/104240604323021981.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNegative predictive valueEndometrial biopsy samplesEndometrial neoplasiaPredictive valueEndometrial samplesBiopsy samplesHigh negative predictive valueEndometrial biopsyEndometrial hyperplasiaClinical examinationTissue diagnosisNeoplasiaPatientsBiopsyHyperplasiaMalignancyComplete recordsDiagnosisWomen
2003
Collagen content of nonsupport tissue in pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence
Wong M, Harmanli O, Agar M, Dandolu V, Grody M. Collagen content of nonsupport tissue in pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2003, 189: 1597-1599. PMID: 14710077, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2003.09.043.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsStress urinary incontinencePelvic organ prolapseBody mass indexCervical collagen contentUrinary incontinenceOrgan prolapseMass indexTobacco useCollagen contentBenign gynecologic conditionsPelvic floor tissuesUterine cervixGynecologic conditionsIncontinenceProlapseWomenAgeTissueSignificant relationshipParityCervixPatientsSurgeryIndexTransvaginal uterine artery ligation in a woman with uterine leiomyomas. A case report.
Harmanli O, Khandelwal M. Transvaginal uterine artery ligation in a woman with uterine leiomyomas. A case report. The Journal Of Reproductive Medicine 2003, 48: 384-6. PMID: 12815915.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUterine arteriesUterine leiomyomaUterine artery embolizationUterine artery ligationAppropriate surgical techniqueInterventional radiologic techniquesFurther clinical investigationArtery embolizationVaginal hysterectomyArtery ligationSymptomatic leiomyomasDoppler ultrasonographyCardinal ligamentCase reportVaginal techniqueSurgical techniqueClinical investigationBlood flowRadiologic techniquesLeiomyomaArteryLigationWomenReportHysterectomy
2002
Urinary tract infections in pregnant women with bacterial vaginosis
Hillebrand L, Harmanli O, Whiteman V, Khandelwal M. Urinary tract infections in pregnant women with bacterial vaginosis. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2002, 186: 916-917. PMID: 12015512, DOI: 10.1067/mob.2002.123987.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2000
Urinary Tract Infections in Women With Bacterial Vaginosis
Harmanli O, Cheng G, Nyirjesy P, Chatwani A, Gaughan J. Urinary Tract Infections in Women With Bacterial Vaginosis. Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey 2000, 55: 489-490. DOI: 10.1097/00006254-200008000-00016.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchUrinary tract infectionTract infectionsBacterial vaginosisPelvic examinationSexual intercourseRoutine pelvic examinationAnnual pelvic examinationRisk of infectionChlamydia trachomatis cultureUrine cultureOdds ratioStudy populationUrine specimenVaginosisInitial examinationStandardized questionnaireObstet GynecolNeisseria gonorrhoeaeInfectionWomenExaminationIntercourseCollection of specimensUrinalysisAdditional instancesUrinary Tract Infections in Women With Bacterial Vaginosis
HARMANLI O, CHENG G, NYIRJESY P, CHATWANI A, GAUGHAN J. Urinary Tract Infections in Women With Bacterial Vaginosis. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2000, 95: 710-712. DOI: 10.1097/00006250-200005000-00015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchUrinary tract infections in women with bacterial vaginosis.
Harmanli O, Cheng G, Nyirjesy P, Chatwani A, Gaughan J. Urinary tract infections in women with bacterial vaginosis. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2000, 95: 710-2. PMID: 10775734, DOI: 10.1016/s0029-7844(99)00632-8.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1998
Massive hemoperitoneum from endometriosis of the fallopian tube. A case report.
Harmanli O, Chatwani A, Caya J. Massive hemoperitoneum from endometriosis of the fallopian tube. A case report. The Journal Of Reproductive Medicine 1998, 43: 716-8. PMID: 9749429.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMassive hemoperitoneumTubal endometriosisReproductive-age womenCommon gynecologic diseaseExclusion of pregnanciesEctopic pregnancyPelvic painConcomitant disordersGynecologic diseaseGynecologic causesCase reportFallopian tubeReproductive yearsEndometriosisPrevious historyHemoperitoneumUnusual casePregnancyWomenHemoptysisHematuriaPainInfertilityDisease