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
2009
A comparison of short-term outcomes between laparoscopic supracervical and total hysterectomy
Harmanli O, Tunitsky E, Esin S, Citil A, Knee A. A comparison of short-term outcomes between laparoscopic supracervical and total hysterectomy. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2009, 201: 536.e1-536.e7. PMID: 19879396, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2009.07.048.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPerioperative outcome measuresUrinary tract injuryTotal hysterectomyLaparoscopic supracervicalTract injuryOutcome measuresMultivariate logistic regression modelShort-term morbidityTertiary medical centerShort-term outcomesLogistic regression modelsSerious complicationsRetrospective analysisMedical CenterSupracervicalHysterectomyLaparotomyInjuryRegression modelsRiskLargest comparisonMorbidityComplicationsGroupLidocaine Jelly and Plain Aqueous Gel for Urethral Straight Catheterization and the Q-tip Test
Harmanli O, Okafor O, Ayaz R, Knee A. Lidocaine Jelly and Plain Aqueous Gel for Urethral Straight Catheterization and the Q-tip Test. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2009, 114: 547-550. PMID: 19701033, DOI: 10.1097/aog.0b013e3181b43808.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPostvoid residual volumeQ-tip testResidual volumePain scoresBaseline characteristicsLidocaine groupLidocaine jellyPain perceptionMedian pain scoreRelevant baseline characteristicsStraight catheterizationGel armWong-BakerValsalva maneuverUrethrovesical junctionCatheterLidocaineCotton swabsSwabsWomenScoresGroupCatheterizationPainJelly
2007
Can We Use a Catheter to Do the Q-Tip Test?
LeBrun E, Harmanli O, Lidicker J, Dandolu V. Can We Use a Catheter to Do the Q-Tip Test? Obstetrics And Gynecology 2007, 110: 1297-1300. PMID: 18055723, DOI: 10.1097/01.aog.0000290694.76678.fe.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsQ-tip testPelvic organ prolapseUrethral hypermobilityUrinary incontinenceValsalva maneuverOrgan prolapseQ-tipPostvoid residual urineResidual urineConsecutive womenMean changePositive testCatheterAngle of excursionSignificant decreaseIncontinenceProlapseSignificant reductionHypermobilityWomenValsalvaPatientsUrethraUrine
2006
Gynecologists' attitudes toward hysterectomy: is the sex of the clinician a factor?
Brummitt K, Harmanli O, Gaughan J, Dandolu V, Chatwani A, Hernandez E. Gynecologists' attitudes toward hysterectomy: is the sex of the clinician a factor? The Journal Of Reproductive Medicine 2006, 51: 21-5. PMID: 16482772.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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 intervalsDiabetesAdenomyosis 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 valueUltrasonographyAdenomyosisWomenRisk 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 surgeonsA 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
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: 710-2. PMID: 10775734, DOI: 10.1016/s0029-7844(99)00632-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchUrinary 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 Research
1998
Massive hemoperitoneum from endometriosis of the fallopian tube. A case report.
Harmanli O, Chatwani A, Caya J. Massive hemoperitoneum from endometriosis of the fallopian tube. A case report. The Journal Of Reproductive Medicine 1998, 43: 716-8. PMID: 9749429.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMassive hemoperitoneumTubal endometriosisReproductive-age womenCommon gynecologic diseaseExclusion of pregnanciesEctopic pregnancyPelvic painConcomitant disordersGynecologic diseaseGynecologic causesCase reportFallopian tubeReproductive yearsEndometriosisPrevious historyHemoperitoneumUnusual casePregnancyWomenHemoptysisHematuriaPainInfertilityDisease
1993
Primary Ovarian Leiomyoma
Zorlu G, Cengiz S, Harmanlí Ö. Primary Ovarian Leiomyoma. Gynecologic And Obstetric Investigation 1993, 36: 191-192. PMID: 8244197, DOI: 10.1159/000292625.Peer-Reviewed Original Research