2007
Long-term Anatomic and Functional Outcome Following Sacrospinous Fixation Using Comprehensive Pelvic Floor Questionnaires
Dandolu V, Harmanli O, Grotegut C, Turner T, Hernandez E, Grody M. Long-term Anatomic and Functional Outcome Following Sacrospinous Fixation Using Comprehensive Pelvic Floor Questionnaires. Urogynecology 2007, 13: 177-180. DOI: 10.1097/spv.0b013e3181250715.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSacrospinous fixationApical prolapseVault prolapseFunctional outcomeStudy visitConcomitant anti-incontinence procedurePelvic organ prolapse quantification systemPelvic Floor Distress InventoryPelvic Floor Impact QuestionnaireAverage vaginal lengthPelvic Floor QuestionnaireAnti-incontinence proceduresStress urinary incontinenceSexual Function QuestionnaireVaginal vault prolapseLong-term efficacyAnterior compartment failuresTemple University HospitalPatients hysterectomyIncontinence symptomsPostoperative complicationsAnatomic failureAnatomic outcomesUrinary incontinencePreoperative severity
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 ResearchConceptsAnal 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
2003
Accuracy 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 insertionCystocelePatencyTotal 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 studyIncontinenceColpocleisisComplications