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Urogynecology Fellows Publications and Presentations

Lauren Simms (2020-present)

Simms LS, Maheshwari D, Harmanli O, Rastegar V, Diaz N, Jones K. Perioperative outcomes of colpocleisis at a single institution: a retrospective cohort study. Urogynecology. 2023 Mar; 29 (3):360-6. DOI: 10.1097/SPV.0000000000001269

Abhilasha Tangada (2019-2022)

Maheshwari D, Kunycky C, Jia X, Tangada A, Leung K, Solomon ER. Patient-Focused Websites Related to Postpartum Pelvic Floor Health: A DISCERN Quality Analysis. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. 2022 Apr 1;28(4):240-243.

Balog BM, Tangada A, Sheth P, et al. Combination phosphodiesterase type 4 inhibitor and phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor treatment reduces non-voiding contraction in a rat model of overactive bladder. PLoS One. 2019;14(8)

Moon A, Tangada A, Andikyan V, Chuang L. Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) in
Gynecologic Surgery-A Review. Current Obstetrics and Gynecology Reports

Mannal PW, Schneider J, Tangada A, McDonald D, McFadden DW. (2011), Honokiol produces
anti-neoplastic effects on melanoma cells in vitro. J. Surg. Oncol., 104: 260-264

Deepali Maheshwari, DO (2018-2021)

Taylor DK, Duenas-Garcia O, Maheshwari D, Sierra T, Leung K, Hall CD, Flynn MK. Evaluation of uroflowmetry curve patterns and nomogram construct in healthy nulliparous female adults. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg: Accepted for publication, April 2021.

Maheshwari D, Sierra T, Leung K, Hall C, Flynn M. Effect of pudendal blockage on bladder emptying after midurethral sling: a randomized controlled trial. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. 2021 Feb 1:27(2):e465-e368.

Taylor DK, Sierra T, Maheshwari D, Leung K, Hall CD, Flynn MK. Satisfaction with telephone versus In-Person Interpretation Services in Urogynecology Practice. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. 2020 Jul 7. doi: 10.1097/SPV.0000000000000880.

Solomon, ER, Maheshwari, D. (2020). “Bladder drainage and urinary protective methods.” In Barber-Walters & Karram Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery 5E. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier.

Ton J, Jia X, Gupta A, Maheshwari D, Schroeder M, Small Layne A, Demtchouk VO. Route of Hysterectomy and Mesh Attachment at the Time of Minimally Invasive Sacrocolpopexy: A retrospective multicenter cohort comparison. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Abstract. March 2020; S 781.

Maheshwari, D. & Solomon, E. (2019). "A Midurethral Sling to Reduce Incontinence After Vaginal Repair: The OPUS trial”. In C.Liu & N.Rindos (Ed.), 50 Studies Every Obstetrician & Gynecologist Should Know. New York, NY: Oxford University Press.

Maheshwari D, Flynn MF. (2019). Uterine and pelvic organ prolapse. In Domino FJ (Ed.), The 5-Minute Clinical Consult 2020, Philadelphia: Wolters-Kluwer.

Maheshwari D, Solomon E. (2019). Bowel incontinence & rectovaginal fistula. Foundation for Female Health Awareness. https://femalehealthawareness.org/bowel-incontinence-and-rectovaginal- fistula/

Maheshwari D, Jones K, Solomon E, Harmanli O. Sling plication for failed midurethral sling procedures: A case series. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. 2019 Jan/Feb;25(1):e4-e6.

Presentations:

Maheshwari D, Kunycky C, Jia X, Tangada A, Leung K, Solomon E. (2021, April 30- May 2) Patient-focused websites related to postpartum pelvic floor recovery: A DISCERN quality analysis. Conference poster presentation at ACOG Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting, virtual.

Jammallo L, Maheshwari D, Harmanli O, Diaz N, Rastegar V, Jones K. (2020, October 8-10). Colpocleisis: a case series from a single institution. Conference oral presentation at AUGS PFD Week, virtual.

Maheshwari D, Sierra T, Leung K, Hall CH, Flynn MK. (2020, December 3-6). Effect of pudendal blockade on bladder emptying after midurethral sling: a randomized controlled trial [Conference poster presentation]. SGS 2020 Scientific Meeting, virtual.

Taylor D, Duenas O, Sierra T, Maheshwari D, Leung K, Hall CH, Flynn MK. (2019, September 24-29). Uroflow pattern analysis in health adult nulliparous female volunteers [Conference poster presentation]. AUGS 2019 Scientific Meeting, Nashville, TN.

Xibei Jia, MD (2018-2020)

Ton J, Jia X, Gupta A, Maheshwari D, Schroeder M, Small Layne A, Demtchouk VO. Route of Hysterectomy and Mesh Attachment at the Time of Minimally Invasive Sacrocolpopexy: A retrospective multicenter cohort comparison. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Abstract. March 2020; S 781.

Crouss, T. Mancenido, B., Rana, N., Jia, X. Whitmore, KE. Pain Control for Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome Patients Undergoing Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery. Journal of Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Disorders. August, 2019; 11 (4): 201-206

Jia, X., Rana, N., Crouss, T., Whitmore, K.E., Gynecological associated disorders and management. International Journal of Urology. 2019 Jun; 26 (1):46-51

Jia, X, Saks, E.K., Vaginitis, Fungal. In: Ferri F, Ferri’s Clinical Advisor 2020, 1439.e3-e4 Presentations:

Presentations:

Jia, X., Crouss, T., Rana, N., Whitmore, K.E., Vakili, B. (2020, February 25-29). The value of urodynamic testing prior to sacral neuromodulation in patients with refractory overactive bladder [Conference poster presentation]. Society of Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine and Urogenital Reconstruction 2020 Scientific Meeting; Scottsdale, AZ, USA.

Crouss, T. M., Rana, N., Jia, X., Whitmore, K. (2019, September 24-29). Urodynamic Testing in Interstitial Cystitis Patients: Is Voiding Dysfunction Related to High Tone Pelvic Floor Dysfunction [Conference poster presentation]. AUGS 2019 Scientific Meeting, Nashville, TN, USA.

Crouss, T. M., Rana, N., Jia, X., Whitmore, K. (2019, September 24-29). Urodynamic Testing in Interstitial Cystitis Patients: Do Symptoms and Cystoscopic Findings Relate to Urodynamic Volumes [Conference poster presentation]. AUGS 2019 Scientific Meeting, Nashville, TN, USA.

Crouss, T.M., Mancendio, B., Jia, X., Rana, N., Whitmore, K. (2019, February 26-March 2). Pain Control for Interstitial Cystitis Patients Undergoing Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery [Conference poster presentation]. Society of Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine & Urogenital Reconstruction 2019 Scientific Meeting, Miami, FL, USA.

Crouss T.M., Mancendio, B., Jia, X., Rana, N., Whitmore, K. (2019, February 26-March 2). Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery Performed with Monitored Anesthesia Care and Local Anesthesia [Conference poster presentation]. Society of Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine & Urogenital Reconstruction 2019 Scientific Meeting, Miami, FL, USA.

Danielle Taylor, DO (2016-2019)

Sierra T, Taylor DL, Leung K, Hall CD, Flynn MK. The Effect of Phenazopyridine on Immediate Postoperative Voiding After Prolapse Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. 2021 Feb 1:27(2):85-89.

Taylor DK, Sierra T, Maheshwari D, Leung K, Hall CD, Flynn MK. Satisfaction with telephone versus In-Person Interpretation Services in Urogynecology Practice. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. 2020 Jul 7. doi: 10.1097/SPV.0000000000000880.

Taylor DL, Sierra T, Duenas-Garcia OF, Kim Y, Leung K, Hall C, Flynn MK. Accuracy of Bladder Scanner for the Assessment of Postvoid Residual Volumes in Women With Pelvic Organ Prolapse. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. 2020 Oct;26(10):640-643.

Duenas-Garcia O, Sierra T, Taylor D, Leung K, Hall CD, Flynn MK. The Effect of Oral Phenazophyridine on Perioperative Voiding After Midurethral Slings (EPIPhANy Study). Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. Mar/Apr 2018;24(2):95-99.

Taylor D, Hall C. Urethritis. 5-minute clinical consult. 6/2019
https://5minuteconsult.com/collectioncontent/1-153138/diseases-and-conditions/urethritis

Presentations:

Taylor, D; Sierra, T; Duenas, O; Kim, Y; Leung, K.; Hall, C; Flynn, M. (2018, October 9-13). Accuracy of Bladder Scanner for the Assessment of Post Void Residual Volumes in women with Pelvic Organ Prolapse [Conference presentation]. AUGS 2018 Scientific Meeting, Chicago, IL.

Taylor, D., Flynn, M. (2018, April 25^th). Stump the Professors- Ureteral vaginal Fistula. New England Obstetrical & Gynecological Society 2018 Spring Meeting.

Taylor, D., Hill, A., Cottrell C., Apostolis, C. (2018, November 11-15). A prospective case series evaluating outcomes and Patient Satisfaction following the use of delayed absorbable suture in Laparoscopic Sacrocolpopexy [Conference oral presentation]. AAGL 2018 Scientific Meeting, Las Vegas, NV.

Taylor D., Hill A., Cottrell C., Apostolis C. (2016, September 27^th-October 2nd). A prospective case series evaluating outcomes and patient satisfaction following the use of delayed absorbable sutures in Laparoscopic Sacrocolpopexy [Conference oral presentation]. AUGS 2016 Scientific Meeting, Denver, CO.

Taylor D. Hill A., Kolosky J., Apostolis C. (2016, September 27^th-October 2nd). A novel approach to standardize prolapse tensioning during Laprascopic Sacrocolpoexy using a cotton hernia umbilical tape [Conference electronic poster]. AUGS 2016 Scientific Meeting, Denver, CO.

Tania Sierra, MD (2016-2019)

Sierra T, Taylor DL, Leung K, Hall CD, Flynn MK. The Effect of Phenazopyridine on Immediate Postoperative Voiding After Prolapse Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. 2021 Feb 1:27(2):85-89.

Maheshwari D, Sierra T, Leung K, Hall C, Flynn M. Effect of pudendal blockage on bladder emptying after midurethral sling: a randomized controlled trial. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. 2021 Feb 1:27(2):e465-e368.

Sierra T. Letter to the editor: The negative predictive value of preoperative urodynamics for stress urinary incontinence following prolapse surgery. Int Urogynecol J. 2019 Jul;30(7):1125.

Sierra T, Sullivan G, Leung K, Flynn M. The negative predictive value of preoperative urodynamics for stress urinary incontinence following prolapse surgery. Int Urogynecol J. 2019 Jul;30(7):1119-1124.

Duenas-Garcia OF, Sierra T, Taylor D, Leung K, Hall CD, Flynn MK. The Effect of Oral Phenazophyridine on Perioperative Voiding After Midurethral Slings (EPIPHANY Study) Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. Mar/Apr 2018;24(2):95-99.

Duenas-Garcia OF, Sierra T, Nicasio E, Leung K, Hall CD, Flynn MK. The effect of preoperative phenazopyridine on urinary retention following midurethral sling. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. Jan/Feb 2018;24(1):43-37.

Presentations

Sierra T, Taylor D, Leung K, Hall CD, Flynn MK. (2018, October 9-13). The Effect of Phenazopyridine on Prolapse Surgery Voiding Trials [Conference presentation]. AUGS 2018 Scientific Meeting, Chicago, IL

Omar F. Duenas, MD (2013-2016)

Duenas-Garcia OF, Sierra T, Taylor D, Leung K, Hall CD, Flynn MK. The Effect of Oral Phenazophyridine on Perioperative Voiding After Midurethral Slings (EPIPHANY Study) Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery. Mar/Apr 2018;24(2):95-99.

Duenas-Garcia OF, Sierra T, Nicasio E, Leung K, Hall CD, Flynn MK. The effect of preoperative phenazopyridine on urinary retention following midurethral sling. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. Jan/Feb 2018;24(1):43-37.

Duenas-Garcia OF, Youngwu K, Leung K, Flynn MK. Vascular anatomical relationships of the retropubic space and the sacrospinous ligament, using three-dimensional imaging. Int Urogynecol J. 2017 Aug:28(8):1177-1182.

Duenas-Garcia OF, Patterson D, De la Luz Nieto M, Leung K, Flynn MK, Voiding Function After Midurethral Slings with and Without Local Anesthetic: Randomized Controlled Trial. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. Jan/Feb 2017;23(1):56-60.

Kandadai P, Duenas-Garcia OF, Pilzeck AL, Saini J, Flynn MK, Leung K, Patterson D., A Randomized Controlled Trial of Patient-Controlled Valve Catheter and Indwelling Foley Catheter for Short-term Bladder Drainage. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. Mar-Apr 2016;22(2):88-92.

Dueñas-Garcia OF, Sullivan GM, Hall CD, Flynn MK, O'Dell KK, Pharmacological Agents to Decrease New Episodes of Recurrent Lower Urinary Tract Infections in Postmenopausal Women. A Systematic Review. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. Mar-Apr 2016;22(2):63-9.

Dueñas-García OF, Beltrán-Montoya JJ. Manual of Operative Obstetrics and Surgical Procedures (Manual de Obstetricia y Procedimientos Medicoquirurgicos) (1st ed). Mexico City: McGraw Hill. ISBN 9786071512178. Main editor of the book. 2015

Dueñas-Garcia OF, Kandadai P, Flynn MK, Patterson D, Saini J, O'Dell K. Patient-focused websites related to stress urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse: a DISCERN quality analysis. Int Urogynecol J. 2015 Jun;26(6):875-80.

Dueñas-Garcia OF, Jean-Michel M, Marroquin-Galvez G, Mikhail M. Awareness of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Specialty by Family Medicine Residents: A national survey.

Presentations

Duenas-Garcia OF, Youngwu K, Flynn MK. (2016, April 10^th). Retropubic and sacrospinous anatomy using 3-dimensional imaging [Conference presentation]. Society of Gynecologic Surgeons 2016 Scientific Meeting, Palm Springs, CA.

Sullivan GM, Duenas-Garcia OF, Leung K, Flynn MK. (2016, April 10^th). The negative predictive value of preoperative urodynamoics for postoperative stress urinary incontinence in patients undergoing prolapse repair [Conference poster presentation]. Society of Gynecologic Surgeons 2016 Scientific Meeting, Palm Springs, CA.

Duenas-Garcia OF, Patterson D, Bellin, P, Yates J. (2015, October). Transurethral Management of Mesh Extrusion in the bladder [Conference video presentation]. AUGS 2015 Scientific Meeting, Seattle, WA.

Duenas-Garcia OF, Hall CD. (2016, November 4^th). Ectopic ureter mimicking a premature rupture of membranes [oral presentation]. “Stump the Professor Event” at the New England Obstetrical and Gynecological Society, Sturbridge, MA

Padmasini Kandadai, MD (2011-2014)

Kandadai, P. O’Dell KK Chapter 22: Pharmacologic treatment for symptoms of the lower urinary tract. In Principles & Practice of Pharmacology in Women’s Health 2^nd Ed. Brucker MC. King T (Eds) Jones & Bartlett. 2017

Kandadai P, Duenas-Garcia OF, Pilzeck AL, Saini J, Flynn MK, Leung K, Patterson D., A Randomized Controlled Trial of Patient-Controlled Valve Catheter and Indwelling Foley Catheter for Short-term Bladder Drainage. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. Mar-Apr 2016;22(2):88-92.

Kandadai P, Saini J, Patterson D, O'Dell K, Flynn M. Urinary Retention After Hysterectomy and Postoperative Analgesic Use. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. Sep-Oct 2015;21(5):257-62.

Kandadai P, O'Dell K, Saini J. Correct Performance of Pelvic Muscle Exercises in Women Reporting Prior Knowledge. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. May-Jun 2015;21(3):135-40.

Duenas-Garcia OF, Kandadai P, Flynn MK, Patterson D, Saini J, O’Dell KK. Patient-focused websites related to stress urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapsed: a DISCERN quality analysis. Int Urogynecol J. 2015 Jun;26(6):875-80.

Kandadai P, Kandadai V, Saini J, O'Dell K, Patterson D, Flynn MK. Acute urinary retention after cesarean delivery: a case-control study. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. 2014 Sep-Oct;20(5):276-80.

Kandadai P, Flynn M, Zweizig S, Patterson D. Cost-utility of routine endometrial evaluation before le fort colpocleisis. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. 2014 May-Jun;20(3):168-73.

Kandadai P., Flynn MK.“Urinary Tract Infection in Postmenopausal Women” As part of periFACTS Ob/Gyn Academy Continuing Education. 2014

Presentations

Duenas –Garcia OF, Kandadai P, Flynn MK. Facilitation of canalization of a fistulous tract with a whistle tip catheter for a vesicovaginal fistula [Conference video presentation]. Society of Gynecologic Surgeons 2015 Scientific Meeting, Orlando, FL.

Duenas –Garcia OF, Kandadai P, Flynn MK. (2015, March). Facilitation of canalization of a fistulous tract with a whistle tip catheter for a vesicovaginal fistula [video presentation].Society of Gynecologic Surgeons 2015 Scientific Meeting, Orlando, FL.

Duenas-Garcia OF, O’Dell KK, Flynn MK, Kandadai P, Patterson D, Saini J. (2014, July). Patient-Focuses websites related to stress urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapsed: A DISCERN quality analysis [oral podium presentation]. AUGS/IUGA 2014 Scientific Meeting, Washington, DC.

Kandadai P, O’Dell KK, Saini J. (2013, October). Correct performance of pelvic muscle exercises in women report prior knowledge. AUGS 2013 Scientific Meeting, Las Vegas, NV.

Kandadai P, Saini J, Patterson D, O’Dell KK, Flynn MK. (2013, October). Acute urinary retention after hysterectomy for benign disease: A case-control study [poster presentation]. AUGS 2013 Scientific Meeting, Las Vegas, NV.

Diego S. Illanes, MD (2008-2011)

Live Sutures for the Repair of the Damaged Pelvic Floor Grant: $10,000 - University of Massachusetts Medical School, Dept. of Ob/Gyn IACUC Docket#09-17. Mentor: George Pins, Ph.D. & Stephen Young, MD

Objective and subjective analysis of outcomes for obliterative pelvic reconstructive surgery: A ten-year evaluation. IRB Docket H#13602. Mentor: Stephen Young, MD & Tiffany Moore Simas, MD, MPH, MEd

Modified suture for the suspension of the vaginal vault after hysterectomy in a fresh female cadaver (animal preliminary studies complete). No IRB required for preliminary animal study Mentor: Kristen Billar, PhD

Young SB, Howard AE, Ilanes DS, Weber LeBrun EE, Hardy JR, Kambiss SM, O’Dell KK, Zhang Y. Long-term efficacy of the pubovaginal Merseline mesh sling. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2009 Nov;201(5):516.c1-7.

Emily Weber LeBrun, MD (2007-2010)

Preoperative Indicators for Postoperative Subjective Improvement Following Midurethral Sling Procedure for Stress Urinary Incontinence. IRB Docket H#13301. Mentors: Rob Goldberg, Ph.D.; Carol Bigelow, Ph.D.; Michael Aronson, MD; Stephen Young, MD; Tiffany Moore Simas, MD, MPH, MEd

Urogynecology Fellowship Surgical Experience and Self-Assessment. IRB Docket H#12755. Mentor: Stephen Young, MD

New England Urogynecologic Mesh (NEU-ME) Registry. IRB Docket H#13208. Mentors: Stephen Young, MD; Fred Anderson, Ph.D.

Young SB, Howard AE, Ilanes DS, Weber LeBrun EE, Hardy JR, Kambiss SM, O’Dell KK, Zhang Y. Long-term efficacy of the pubovaginal Merseline mesh sling. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2009 Nov;201(5):516.c1-7.

LTC Scott M. Kambiss, DO (2005-2008)

Young SB, Howard AE, Ilanes DS, Weber LeBrun EE, Hardy JR, Kambiss SM, O’Dell KK, Zhang Y. Long-term efficacy of the pubovaginal Merseline mesh sling. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2009 Nov;201(5):516.c1-7.

Lisa C. Labin, MD (2004-2007)

Labin, LC, Morse, AN. Overactive Bladder and Stress Urinary Incontinence from Diagnosis to Treatment. Sexuality, Reproduction & Menopause. 2005; 3(1):18-22.

Labin, LC, Aronson, MP. Case presentation and Expert Discussion: Mixed Incontinence. In Walters MD, Karram MM (eds): Urogynecology and Reconstructive Surgery, 3rd edition, (Publication date 2006). Mosby Yearbook, Inc, St. Louis, MO.

Labin, LC, Morse AN, Young SB. Vaginal revision of Intravesical Tension-free Vaginal tape 44 h After Initial Placement: a case report. Int Urigynecol J. 2007 Feb;18(2):223-5.

Morse AN, Labin LC, Young SB, Aronson MP, Gurwitz JH. Exclusion of Elderly Women from Published Randomized Trials of Stress Incontinence Surgery. Obstet Gynecol. 2004 Sep; 104(3):498- 503.

O'Dell KK, Labin LC. Common Problems of Urination in Non-Pregnant Women: Causes, Current Management, and Prevention Strategies. J of Midwifery and Women's Health. May-Jun 2006;51(3):159-173.

Barron KI, Savageau J, Young SB, Labin LC, Morse AN. Prediction of Successful Voiding Immediately After Outpatient Mid-urethral Sling. Int Urogynecol J. (2006) Nov;17(6):570-5.