2020
Laparoscopic Posterior Versus Lateral Transversus Abdominis Plane Block in Gynecology
Benabou K, Kim S, Tierney CH, Messom JE, Kyriakides TC, Kashani SM, Silasi DA, Azodi M, Seifi F. Laparoscopic Posterior Versus Lateral Transversus Abdominis Plane Block in Gynecology. JSLS Journal Of The Society Of Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgeons 2020, 24: e2020.00032. PMID: 32831540, PMCID: PMC7434395, DOI: 10.4293/jsls.2020.00032.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTransversus abdominis plane blockPostoperative pain scoresLaparoscopic gynecologic surgeryTAP blockPain scoresGynecologic surgeryPlane blockLateral transversus abdominis plane blockLateral TAP blockPosterior TAP blockTAP block groupBody mass indexDemographic characteristicsPre-operative diagnosisLength of stayRegional anesthesia techniquesDifferent operative proceduresInvasive gynecologic surgeryLaparoscopic posteriorNarcotic intakeOpioid consumptionAnesthesiologists classificationNarcotic usagePostoperative painAnalgesic effect
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