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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultCerclage, CervicalFemaleHumansLaparoscopyLaparotomyPregnancyPregnancy OutcomeRetrospective StudiesRobotic Surgical ProceduresConceptsAbdominal 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