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
2017
Colpotomy and the Modalities for Closure
Harmanli O. Colpotomy and the Modalities for Closure. 2017, 1383-1392. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-22497-8_113.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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
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 enlargementEnlargementHysterectomyProlapseSurgeryWomenNarrow 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 surgeonsHysterectomy in Obese Women: A Comparison of Abdominal and Vaginal Routes
Isik-Akbay E, Harmanli O, Panganamamula U, Akbay M, Gaughan J, Chatwani A. Hysterectomy in Obese Women: A Comparison of Abdominal and Vaginal Routes. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2004, 104: 710-714. PMID: 15458890, DOI: 10.1097/01.aog.0000140685.30899.24.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUrinary tract infectionVaginal hysterectomyObese womenShorter operative timeHospital stayOperative timePostoperative feverAbdominal hysterectomyTract infectionsLower incidencePerioperative outcome measuresBenign gynecologic conditionsLength of hospitalizationVaginal hysterectomy groupComparison of AbdominalHysterectomy groupAbdominal groupPerioperative changesPostoperative complicationsPatient characteristicsAbdominal surgeryUterine weightGynecologic conditionsWound infectionVaginal routeA 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 changeUterusWomenOutcomes
2003
Total colpocleisis for severe pelvic organ prolapse.
Harmanli O, Dandolu V, Chatwani A, Grody M. Total colpocleisis for severe pelvic organ prolapse. The Journal Of Reproductive Medicine 2003, 48: 703-6. PMID: 14562635.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSevere pelvic organ prolapsePelvic organ prolapseOrgan prolapseTotal colpocleisisUrinary incontinenceMean followup periodPreoperative urinary incontinenceRecurrence of prolapseLow complication rateTemple University HospitalComplication rateConsecutive womenFollowup periodVaginal hysterectomyCure rateUniversity HospitalSafe treatmentElderly womenReconstructive surgeryProlapsePatientsDescriptive studyIncontinenceColpocleisisComplicationsTransvaginal 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