2020
Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Hysterectomies for Leiomyomas by Surgical Approach [31B]
Ko J, Suh C, Huang H, Zhuo H, Harmanli O, Zhang Y. Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Hysterectomies for Leiomyomas by Surgical Approach [31B]. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2020, 135: 27s-27s. DOI: 10.1097/01.aog.0000663204.30616.bb.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAbdominal hysterectomyLaparoscopic hysterectomyVaginal hysterectomySurgical approachWhite womenOdds ratioEthnic disparitiesMean total operation timeConcomitant surgical proceduresBody mass indexMultivariate logistic regressionBlack womenRace/ethnicityTotal complicationsPostoperative complicationsBlood transfusionInvasive hysterectomyLaparoscopic approachMajor complicationsUterine weightMass indexTotal operation timePelvic surgeryHigh prevalenceHysterectomy
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
2006
Vaginal Hysterectomy for the Enlarged Uterus
Harmanli O, Byun S, Dandolu V, Gaughan J, Grody M. Vaginal Hysterectomy for the Enlarged Uterus. Gynecologic And Obstetric Investigation 2006, 61: 4-8. PMID: 16110241, DOI: 10.1159/000087563.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPostoperative febrile morbidityBenign gynecological conditionsVaginal hysterectomyUterine weightOperative timeFebrile morbidityUteri weighingGynecological conditionsPerioperative hemoglobin changePostoperative hospital stayPrevious pelvic surgeryLength of stayTemple University HospitalAdnexal removalEnlarged uterusHospital stayPerioperative changesPerioperative complicationsPerioperative outcomesConsecutive womenMajor complicationsPelvic surgeryReadmission riskUniversity HospitalMedical records
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
Narrow Pubic Arch and Increased Risk of Failure for Vaginal Hysterectomy
Harmanli O, Khilnani R, Dandolu V, Chatwani A. Narrow Pubic Arch and Increased Risk of Failure for Vaginal Hysterectomy. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2004, 104: 697-700. PMID: 15458888, DOI: 10.1097/01.aog.0000139945.14591.70.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNarrow pubic archVaginal hysterectomyPubic archRisk factorsAnterior lower uterine segmentLength of cervixPresence of leiomyomataPrevious pelvic surgeryLower uterine segmentPelvic floor repairSuccessful vaginal hysterectomyAdnexal removalVisceral injuryIntraoperative bleedingIntraoperative complicationsSurgical indicationsUterine segmentUterine sizeAbdominal approachVaginal approachPelvic surgeryHysterectomyStudy groupBody weightGynecologic surgeons