2019
Uterine Artery–sparing Minimally Invasive Radical Trachelectomy: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Kim S, Chung S, Azodi M, Menderes G. Uterine Artery–sparing Minimally Invasive Radical Trachelectomy: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Journal Of Minimally Invasive Gynecology 2019, 26: 1389-1395. PMID: 31173940, DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2019.05.017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInvasive radical trachelectomyRadical trachelectomyUterine arteriesCase reportFuture fertilityFertility outcomesUterine arterial blood flowEarly-stage cervical cancerStage IB1 diseaseSquamous cell histologySquamous cell carcinomaArterial blood flowRobotic-assisted approachesMajority of casesIB1 diseaseNormal mensesObstetric outcomesCell histologyPatient demographicsBlood lossOperative timeCervical cancerRecurrence rateCell carcinomaMean age
2018
Laparoscopic Ligation of Uterine Vasculature for Fertility-Sparing Management of Postabortal Hemorrhage
Menderes G, Leon-Martinez D, Azodi M. Laparoscopic Ligation of Uterine Vasculature for Fertility-Sparing Management of Postabortal Hemorrhage. Journal Of Minimally Invasive Gynecology 2018, 26: 36-37. PMID: 29609031, DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2018.03.020.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUterine artery embolizationLaparoscopic ligationUterine vasculaturePostabortal hemorrhageArtery embolizationBlood lossUterine vesselsMedical managementPelvic sidewallBilateral uterine artery embolizationApproximate blood lossFamily planning guidelinesFertility sparing managementIntrauterine tamponade balloonLeft pelvic sidewallRight pelvic sidewallTertiary referral centerIntrauterine balloon tamponadeUneventful postoperative courseWeeks of pregnancyPlacenta accretaUterine massageVaginal bleedingBalloon tamponadeHemodynamic instability
2017
Minimally invasive abdominal cerclage compared to laparotomy: a comparison of surgical and obstetric outcomes
Kim S, Hill A, Menderes G, Cross S, Azodi M, Bahtiyar MO. Minimally invasive abdominal cerclage compared to laparotomy: a comparison of surgical and obstetric outcomes. Journal Of Robotic Surgery 2017, 12: 295-301. PMID: 28721634, DOI: 10.1007/s11701-017-0726-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAbdominal cerclage placementAbdominal cerclageObstetric outcomesCerclage placementInvasive groupLive birthsYale-New Haven HospitalSubsequent obstetric outcomesRetrospective cohort studyAverage operative timeHigh-risk pregnanciesCohort of womenElectronic medical chartsRobotic-assisted laparoscopyInvasive gynecologic surgeryNew Haven HospitalElectronic medical recordsObstetric informationHospital stayCohort studyReferral centerBlood lossMedical chartsOperative timeGynecologic surgery
2016
Robot-Assisted Abdominal Cerclage During Pregnancy
Zeybek B, Hill A, Menderes G, Borahay MA, Azodi M, Kilic GS. Robot-Assisted Abdominal Cerclage During Pregnancy. JSLS Journal Of The Society Of Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgeons 2016, 20: e2016.00072. PMID: 27904309, PMCID: PMC5118107, DOI: 10.4293/jsls.2016.00072.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAbdominal cerclageMedian gestational ageMedian ageCase seriesGestational ageSystematic reviewMedian operating timePostoperative day 1Time of procedureRetrospective case studyCervical insufficiencyTransabdominal cerclageVaginal cerclagePreterm laborCervical lacerationPreterm birthTransvaginal cerclageBlood lossPrevious pregnancyPremature ruptureInfant morbidityPrevious dilatationMajor indicationCerclagePatients
2015
A Technique for Vascular Control During Robotic-assisted Laparoscopic Myomectomy
Donat LC, Menderes G, Tower AM, Azodi M. A Technique for Vascular Control During Robotic-assisted Laparoscopic Myomectomy. Journal Of Minimally Invasive Gynecology 2015, 22: 543. PMID: 25680685, DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2015.02.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRobotic-assisted myomectomyBlood lossVascular controlUterine vesselsVascular clipsUtero-ovarian vesselsUterine artery occlusionJehovah's Witness patientsExperienced laparoscopic surgeonsRobotic-assisted approachesArtery occlusionUterine arteriesBlood transfusionPeritoneal windowSurgical morbidityLaparoscopic myomectomyFertility preservationSymptomatic leiomyomasSubserosal injectionBulldog clampsMyomectomyRobotic myomectomyTemporary occlusionLaparoscopic surgeonsRobotic approach
2013
Robotic Versus Abdominal Hysterectomy for Very Large Uteri
Silasi DA, Gallo T, Silasi M, Menderes G, Azodi M. Robotic Versus Abdominal Hysterectomy for Very Large Uteri. JSLS Journal Of The Society Of Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgeons 2013, 17: 400-406. PMID: 24018076, PMCID: PMC3771758, DOI: 10.4293/108680813x13693422521755.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBody mass indexLaparotomy groupUteri weighingRobotic groupBlood lossUterine weightOperative timeMass indexMedian body mass indexRobotic surgeryLaparotomy control groupLarge myomatous uterusMedian blood lossMedian uterine weightIntraoperative blood lossMedian operating timeMorbidly obese patientsOutcomes of patientsPostoperative day 1Shorter hospital stayRetrospective chart reviewUnderwent hysterectomyAbdominal hysterectomyHospital stayMedian hospital
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 womenHysterectomyPatients
2011
Comparison between 155 cases of robotic vs. 150 cases of open surgical staging for endometrial cancer
ElSahwi KS, Hooper C, De Leon MC, Gallo TN, Ratner E, Silasi DA, Santin AD, Schwartz PE, Rutherford TJ, Azodi M. Comparison between 155 cases of robotic vs. 150 cases of open surgical staging for endometrial cancer. Gynecologic Oncology 2011, 124: 260-264. PMID: 22036203, DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2011.09.038.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOpen armsEndometrial cancerSurgical stagingOperative timePara-aortic lymph node dissectionMean lymph node countPre-existing cardiac conditionsRobot-assisted surgical stagingOpen surgical stagingRobotic-assisted stagingLymph node countLymph node dissectionMean hospital stayRetrospective chart reviewBody mass indexPostoperative ileusCardiopulmonary complicationsHospital stayNode dissectionChart reviewBlood lossMass indexMean ageCardiac conditionsRobotic cases