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 ResearchConceptsLaparoscopic 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
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 ResearchConceptsVaginal 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 hospitalInfluence of robotic-assisted laparoscopic hysterectomy on vaginal cuff healing and brachytherapy initiation in endometrial carcinoma patients
Stahl JM, Park HS, Silasi DA, Azodi M, Damast S. Influence of robotic-assisted laparoscopic hysterectomy on vaginal cuff healing and brachytherapy initiation in endometrial carcinoma patients. Practical Radiation Oncology 2016, 6: 226-232. PMID: 27364883, DOI: 10.1016/j.prro.2015.09.015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRobotic-assisted laparoscopic hysterectomyVaginal cuff healingEndometrial carcinoma patientsIntravaginal brachytherapyAdjuvant intravaginal brachytherapyCuff healingLaparoscopic hysterectomyCarcinoma patientsEndometrial carcinomaTAH patientsHealing statusHealing timeEarly-stage endometrial carcinomaExternal beam radiation therapyVaginal cuff recurrenceTotal abdominal hysterectomyBeam radiation therapyAbdominal hysterectomySecondary outcomesConsecutive patientsLocal recurrencePrimary outcomeOncology evaluationMean intervalHysterectomy
2015
Controlled removal of a large uterus within a bowel bag and morcellation in the bowel bag from the vagina
English D, Menderes G, Azodi M. Controlled removal of a large uterus within a bowel bag and morcellation in the bowel bag from the vagina. Gynecologic Oncology 2015, 137: 589-590. PMID: 25797081, DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2015.03.014.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2012
Vaginal Cuff Dehiscence in Robotic-Assisted Total Hysterectomy
Kashani S, Gallo T, Sargent A, ElSahwi K, Silasi DA, Azodi M. Vaginal Cuff Dehiscence in Robotic-Assisted Total Hysterectomy. JSLS Journal Of The Society Of Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgeons 2012, 16: 530-536. PMID: 23484559, PMCID: PMC3558887, DOI: 10.4293/108680812x13462882736817.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRobotic-assisted total laparoscopic hysterectomyVaginal cuff dehiscenceTotal laparoscopic hysterectomyRobotic-assisted total hysterectomyCuff dehiscenceLaparoscopic hysterectomyTotal hysterectomyCumulative incidenceDehiscence rateCanadian Task Force Classification IIVaginal cuff suturingObservational case seriesCommunity teaching hospitalDa Vinci Surgical SystemVinci Surgical SystemVaginal hysterectomyCase seriesSingle surgeonPatient educationTeaching hospitalBenign reasonsHysterectomyClassification IIDehiscenceIncidence