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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsAbdominal MusclesAdultAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleFollow-Up StudiesGynecologic Surgical ProceduresHumansLaparoscopyMiddle AgedNerve BlockPain MeasurementPain, PostoperativeTreatment OutcomeConceptsTransversus 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
2019
A Novel Approach to Combined Vaginal and Laparoscopic Gynecological Surgery
Tierney C, Chung SH, Feinberg J, Haines K, Yadav G, Azodi M, Menderes G. A Novel Approach to Combined Vaginal and Laparoscopic Gynecological Surgery. JSLS Journal Of The Society Of Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgeons 2019, 23: ejsls.2019.00006. PMID: 31097905, PMCID: PMC6464071, DOI: 10.4293/jsls.2019.00006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedColpotomyFeasibility StudiesFemaleGynecologic Surgical ProceduresHumansLaparoscopyMiddle AgedVaginaConceptsLaparoscopic gynecological surgeryGynecological surgeryCombined vaginalPostoperative complicationsAdnexal surgerySurgical candidatesLaparoscopic surgeryMinor postoperative complicationsPrior abdominal surgeryBenign gynecological surgeryNulliparous patientsPrior laparotomyPostoperative dataTotal hysterectomyAbdominal surgeryLaparoscopic approachMajor complicationsSingle surgeonBenign indicationsCase seriesPelvic abscessAbdominal incisionGynecological proceduresPosterior colpotomyVaginal infections
2015
External Iliac Vein Injury and Repair During Robotic-assisted Pelvic Lymphadenectomy
Menderes G, Clark M, Tower A, Azodi M. External Iliac Vein Injury and Repair During Robotic-assisted Pelvic Lymphadenectomy. Journal Of Minimally Invasive Gynecology 2015, 22: 718. PMID: 25888352, DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2015.04.007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsFemaleGynecologic Surgical ProceduresHumansHysterectomyIliac VeinLaparoscopyLymph Node ExcisionPelvisRoboticsSuturesConceptsExternal iliac vein injuryIliac vein injuryExternal iliac veinVein injuryPelvic lymphadenectomyIliac veinInsufflation pressureLeft external iliac veinPara-aortic lymphadenectomyPelvic lymphadenectomy proceduresMajor vascular injuryFallopian tube carcinomaBilateral adnexal massesExperienced laparoscopic surgeonsHigh mortality rateBilateral adnexectomySurgical stagingRetroperitoneal lymphadenopathyAbdominal girthImmediate clampingMonopolar scissorsPrimary repairSurgical videosCardiopulmonary statusRobotic hysterectomyA 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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsBlood Loss, SurgicalFemaleGynecologic Surgical ProceduresHumansLaparoscopyLeiomyomaMiddle AgedRoboticsUterine ArteryUterine MyomectomyUterine NeoplasmsUterusConceptsRobotic-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
2014
Institutional Review of Primary Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma of the Female Genital Tract
Ahmad AK, Hui P, Litkouhi B, Azodi M, Rutherford T, McCarthy S, Xu ML, Schwartz PE, Ratner E. Institutional Review of Primary Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma of the Female Genital Tract. International Journal Of Gynecological Cancer 2014, 24: 1250-1255. PMID: 25010039, PMCID: PMC8139417, DOI: 10.1097/igc.0000000000000201.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsBleomycinCombined Modality TherapyCyclophosphamideCytarabineDiagnosis, DifferentialDoxorubicinFemaleGenital Neoplasms, FemaleGynecologic Surgical ProceduresHumansLymphoma, Non-HodgkinMiddle AgedPrednisolonePrednisonePregnancyPregnancy Complications, NeoplasticRetrospective StudiesSurvival AnalysisTeniposideVincristineYoung AdultConceptsNon-Hodgkin lymphomaFemale genital tractGenital tractGynecologic malignanciesPara-aortic lymph nodesPrimary non-Hodgkin lymphomaDiffuse large B-cell lymphomaYale-New Haven HospitalLarge B-cell lymphomaConcomitant radiation therapyRadical gynecologic surgeryCommon histologic typeOverall median survivalSingle institution experienceStem cell transplantationRare gynecologic malignancyDiagnosis of lymphomaAnn Arbor systemB-cell lymphomaWorld Health OrganizationMedian survivalRecurrent diseaseCombination chemotherapyMedian ageUterine corpus
2013
Robotic Repair of Uterine Dehiscence
La Rosa MF, McCarthy S, Richter C, Azodi M. Robotic Repair of Uterine Dehiscence. JSLS Journal Of The Society Of Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgeons 2013, 17: 156-160. PMID: 23743391, PMCID: PMC3662738, DOI: 10.4293/108680812x13517013317996.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultCesarean Section, RepeatCicatrixElectrocoagulationFemaleGynecologic Surgical ProceduresHumansHysteroscopyRoboticsSurgical Wound DehiscenceUterusWound HealingConceptsUterine scar dehiscenceScar dehiscenceCesarean scarCesarean deliveryRobotic repairMultiple cesarean deliveriesSuccessful robotic repairNumber of complicationsPersistent vaginalUterine dehiscenceCommon complicationMore patientsTreatment guidelinesRobotic surgeryDehiscenceComplicationsFurther studiesPatientsSignificant increaseMonthsRepairScarDeliverySurgeryVaginal
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
2007
Neoadjuvant chemotherapy lessens surgical morbidity in advanced ovarian cancer and leads to improved survival in stage IV disease
Hou JY, Kelly MG, Yu H, McAlpine JN, Azodi M, Rutherford TJ, Schwartz PE. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy lessens surgical morbidity in advanced ovarian cancer and leads to improved survival in stage IV disease. Gynecologic Oncology 2007, 105: 211-217. PMID: 17239941, DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2006.11.025.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProgression-free survivalExtra-abdominal diseasePeri-operative morbidityStage IV diseaseOverall survivalPDS groupNAC patientsAggressive surgeryNeoadjuvant chemotherapyNAC groupOvarian cancerAdjuvant platinum-based chemotherapyAdvanced epithelial ovarian cancerImproved progression-free survivalIntra-operative blood lossFurther aggressive surgeryUnits of transfusionAdvanced ovarian cancerShorter hospital stayPlatinum-based chemotherapyTreatment of choiceEpithelial ovarian cancerAdvanced EOCOptimal cytoreductionCytoreductive surgery