2016
The Effect of Vertical Versus Horizontal Vaginal Cuff Closure on Vaginal Length After Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Hill AM, Davis KM, Clark-Donat L, Hammons LM, Azodi M, Silasi DA. The Effect of Vertical Versus Horizontal Vaginal Cuff Closure on Vaginal Length After Laparoscopic Hysterectomy. Journal Of Minimally Invasive Gynecology 2016, 24: 108-113. PMID: 27702701, DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2016.09.015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVaginal cuff closureLaparoscopic hysterectomyVaginal lengthCuff closureVaginal cuffTotal hysterectomyUniversity-affiliated community hospitalLaparoscopic total hysterectomyPOP-Q evaluationPostoperative vaginal lengthTotal laparoscopic hysterectomyPOP-Q scoresPOP-Q measurementsPelvic organ prolapseTraditional laparoscopic techniquePelvic floor proceduresRadical hysterectomyIntraoperative complicationsClosure groupLaparoscopic techniqueMalignant diseaseOrgan prolapseUterine manipulatorLaparoscopic closureCommunity hospitalInfluence of robotic-assisted laparoscopic hysterectomy on vaginal cuff healing and brachytherapy initiation in endometrial carcinoma patients
Stahl JM, Park HS, Silasi DA, Azodi M, Damast S. Influence of robotic-assisted laparoscopic hysterectomy on vaginal cuff healing and brachytherapy initiation in endometrial carcinoma patients. Practical Radiation Oncology 2016, 6: 226-232. PMID: 27364883, DOI: 10.1016/j.prro.2015.09.015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRobotic-assisted laparoscopic hysterectomyVaginal cuff healingEndometrial carcinoma patientsIntravaginal brachytherapyAdjuvant intravaginal brachytherapyCuff healingLaparoscopic hysterectomyCarcinoma patientsEndometrial carcinomaTAH patientsHealing statusHealing timeEarly-stage endometrial carcinomaExternal beam radiation therapyVaginal cuff recurrenceTotal abdominal hysterectomyBeam radiation therapyAbdominal hysterectomySecondary outcomesConsecutive patientsLocal recurrencePrimary outcomeOncology evaluationMean intervalHysterectomy
2015
The Effect of Vertical Versus Horizontal Vaginal Cuff Closure on Vaginal Length After Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Tower AM, Clark Donat L, Azodi M, Silasi DA. The Effect of Vertical Versus Horizontal Vaginal Cuff Closure on Vaginal Length After Laparoscopic Hysterectomy. Journal Of Minimally Invasive Gynecology 2015, 22: s77. PMID: 27679335, DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2015.08.205.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2014
Incidental Ureteral Injury and Repair during Robotic-assisted Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Menderes G, Clark LE, Azodi M. Incidental Ureteral Injury and Repair during Robotic-assisted Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy. Journal Of Minimally Invasive Gynecology 2014, 22: 320. PMID: 25461686, DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2014.11.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUreteral injuryTotal hysterectomyLaparoscopic hysterectomyRobotic-assisted total hysterectomyRobotic total hysterectomyUrinary tract injuryTotal laparoscopic hysterectomyEnd anastomosis techniqueBladder injuryTract injurySignificant morbidityIntraoperative cystoscopyOpen surgeryGynecologic surgeryIntraoperative recognitionLarge uterusStent placementAnastomosis techniqueBetter outcomesHysterectomyRobotic repairInjuryMedicolegal implicationsEducational videoImmediate repair
2012
Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Hysterectomy: Outcomes in Obese and Morbidly Obese Patients
Gallo T, Kashani S, Patel DA, Elsahwi K, Silasi DA, Azodi M. Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Hysterectomy: Outcomes in Obese and Morbidly Obese Patients. JSLS Journal Of The Society Of Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgeons 2012, 16: 421-427. PMID: 23318068, PMCID: PMC3535794, DOI: 10.4293/108680812x13462882735890.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBody mass indexObese patientsLaparoscopic hysterectomyBMI groupsRobotic-assisted laparoscopic hysterectomyCommunity teaching hospitalLength of stayAssisted Laparoscopic HysterectomyNonobese patientsPerioperative outcomesPatient characteristicsPatient demographicsBlood lossOperative outcomesSurgical indicationsOperative timeRetrospective reviewMass indexRobotic hysterectomySurgical outcomesMalignant conditionsTeaching hospitalCase of womenHysterectomyPatientsVaginal Cuff Dehiscence in Robotic-Assisted Total Hysterectomy
Kashani S, Gallo T, Sargent A, ElSahwi K, Silasi DA, Azodi M. Vaginal Cuff Dehiscence in Robotic-Assisted Total Hysterectomy. JSLS Journal Of The Society Of Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgeons 2012, 16: 530-536. PMID: 23484559, PMCID: PMC3558887, DOI: 10.4293/108680812x13462882736817.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRobotic-assisted total laparoscopic hysterectomyVaginal cuff dehiscenceTotal laparoscopic hysterectomyRobotic-assisted total hysterectomyCuff dehiscenceLaparoscopic hysterectomyTotal hysterectomyCumulative incidenceDehiscence rateCanadian Task Force Classification IIVaginal cuff suturingObservational case seriesCommunity teaching hospitalDa Vinci Surgical SystemVinci Surgical SystemVaginal hysterectomyCase seriesSingle surgeonPatient educationTeaching hospitalBenign reasonsHysterectomyClassification IIDehiscenceIncidence