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
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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsDyspareuniaFemaleHumansHysterectomyLaparoscopyMiddle AgedPostoperative ComplicationsProspective StudiesVaginaConceptsVaginal 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 hospital
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