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 recordsIs severe perineal damage increased in women with prior anal sphincter injury?
Edwards H, Grotegut C, Harmanli O, Rapkin D, Dandolu V. Is severe perineal damage increased in women with prior anal sphincter injury? The Journal Of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine 2006, 19: 723-727. PMID: 17127495, DOI: 10.1080/14767050600921307.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnal CanalFemaleHumansPerineumPregnancyRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsSeverity of Illness IndexConceptsAnal sphincter lacerationObstetric anal sphincter lacerationGroup of patientsSphincter lacerationTemple University HospitalChart reviewVaginal deliveryUniversity HospitalSubsequent deliverySevere perineal damageAnal sphincter injuryRetrospective chart reviewOperative vaginal deliveryRate of recurrenceRisk of recurrenceUse of episiotomyAugmentation of laborMedical record databaseThird-degree lacerationsInitial lacerationSphincter injuryDegree lacerationsInstrumental deliverySphincter tearsMaternal diabetes
2005
Trends in the rate of shoulder dystocia over two decades
Dandolu V, Lawrence L, Gaughan J, Grotegut C, Harmanli O, Jaspan D, Hernandez E. Trends in the rate of shoulder dystocia over two decades. The Journal Of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine 2005, 18: 305-310. PMID: 16390789, DOI: 10.1080/14767050500312730.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsShoulder dystociaVaginal deliveryOverall episiotomy ratePresence of diabetesInduction of laborUse of episiotomyOccurrence of dystociaInstrumental deliverySpontaneous deliveryEpisiotomy rateVacuum deliveryRisk factorsEpisiotomyDystociaStudy periodOverall rateHigh rateDeliveryFive-year intervalsDiabetesRisk factors for obstetrical anal sphincter lacerations
Dandolu V, Chatwani A, Harmanli O, Floro C, Gaughan J, Hernandez E. Risk factors for obstetrical anal sphincter lacerations. International Urogynecology Journal 2005, 16: 304-307. PMID: 15809773, DOI: 10.1007/s00192-005-1297-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInstrumental vaginal deliveryAnal sphincter lacerationVaginal deliveryRisk factorsSphincter lacerationSphincter tearsObstetrical anal sphincter lacerationLarge population-based databaseFourth-degree perineal lacerationsVacuum-assisted vaginal deliveryRisk of lacerationAnal sphincter injuryModifiable risk factorsAnal sphincter tearsAssisted vaginal deliveryDegree perineal lacerationsPopulation-based databaseFourth-degree lacerationsUse of episiotomyImportant risk factorSphincter injuryCesarean sectionDegree lacerationsInstrumental deliveryPerineal lacerationsRisk of Recurrence of Anal Sphincter Lacerations
Dandolu V, Gaughan J, Chatwani A, Harmanli O, Mabine B, Hernandez E. Risk of Recurrence of Anal Sphincter Lacerations. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2005, 105: 831-835. PMID: 15802413, DOI: 10.1097/01.aog.0000154160.87325.77.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAnal sphincter lacerationFourth-degree lacerationsRate of recurrenceSphincter lacerationRisk factorsInitial lacerationVaginal deliverySubsequent pregnancyPennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment CouncilFourth-degree perineal lacerationsSubsequent vaginal deliveryOperative vaginal deliveryRisk of recurrenceSignificant risk factorsThird-degree lacerationsGroup of womenSphincter tearsPerineal lacerationsHigh riskLower riskLacerationRecurrenceEpisiotomyPregnancyPatient statistics
2004
Is 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 modelsNarrow 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 surgeonsCartilage Structure as a Risk Factor for Urinary Incontinence
Harmanli O, Dandolu V, Chatwani A. Cartilage Structure as a Risk Factor for Urinary Incontinence. JAMA 2004, 291: 2431-2432. PMID: 15161890, DOI: 10.1001/jama.291.20.2431-b.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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 relationshipParityCervixPatientsSurgeryIndexAccuracy of cystoscopy in the diagnosis of ureteral injury in benign gynecologic surgery
Dandolu V, Mathai E, Chatwani A, Harmanli O, Pontari M, Hernandez E. Accuracy of cystoscopy in the diagnosis of ureteral injury in benign gynecologic surgery. International Urogynecology Journal 2003, 14: 427-431. PMID: 14677006, DOI: 10.1007/s00192-003-1095-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUreteral injuryGynecologic surgeryRisk factorsBenign conditionsAccuracy of cystoscopyHigh-grade cystoceleRetrospective chart reviewBenign gynecologic surgeryTemple University HospitalNegative cystoscopyChart reviewPostoperative periodPrevious surgeryHospital recordsLarge uterusUniversity HospitalPartial obstructionCystoscopySurgeryInjuryUreteral patencyStudy periodEctopic insertionCystocelePatency
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. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2000, 95: 710-712. DOI: 10.1097/00006250-200005000-00015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultFemaleHumansLogistic ModelsMiddle AgedRisk FactorsUrinary Tract InfectionsVaginosis, BacterialUrinary 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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultFemaleHumansLogistic ModelsMiddle AgedRisk FactorsUrinary Tract InfectionsVaginosis, Bacterial