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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultCohort StudiesFemaleHumansHysterectomyLaparoscopyRetrospective StudiesTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeConceptsPerioperative outcome measuresUrinary tract injuryTotal hysterectomyLaparoscopic supracervicalTract injuryOutcome measuresMultivariate logistic regression modelShort-term morbidityTertiary medical centerShort-term outcomesLogistic regression modelsSerious complicationsRetrospective analysisMedical CenterSupracervicalHysterectomyLaparotomyInjuryRegression modelsRiskLargest comparisonMorbidityComplicationsGroup
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
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 modelsHysterectomy 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
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 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