Oz Harmanli MD

PubMed

• Activity Restrictions After Midurethral Sling: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
  Pedro Alvarez, Cem Demirkiran, Leslie Rickey, Lisbet Lundsberg, Oz Harmanli
  Urogynecology. 2025-03-19
• The Effect of Concomitant Hysterectomy Route on Robotic Sacrocolpopexy Outcomes.
  Christina Swallow, Metehan Imamoglu, Aysegul Gizem Imamoglu, Xiao Xu, Oz Harmanli
  Urogynecology. 2025-02-06
• Incorporating Perineorrhaphy into the LeFort Colpocleisis: A Modified Surgical Approach.
  Savci Bekir Telek, Brad St Martin, Oz Harmanli
  International Urogynecology Journal. 2025-01-28

Journal Articles

• Use of Bakri Balloon for Treatment of Persistent Hematocolpos Following a LeFort Colpocleisis: A Case Report  
  Yuksel B, Harmanli O, Jones KA, Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg, 1/1/2014
• Women’s perceptions about female reproductive system: a survey from an academic obstetrics and gynecology practice  
  Harmanli O, Ilarslan I, Kirupananthan K, Knee A, Harmanli A, Arch Gynecol Obstet, 1/1/2014
• Society of Gynecologic Surgeons Education Committee Considerations to improve the evidence-based use of vaginal hysterectomy in benign gynecology  
  Moen M, Walter A, Harmanli O, Cornella J, Nihira M, Gala R, Zimmerman C, Richter HE, Obstet Gynecol, 1/1/2014
• POPQ 20: Its time has come! (Editorial)  
  Harmanli O, Int Urogynecol J, 1/1/2014
• Save the ovaries in reproductive years… and maybe the uterus, too? (Editorial)  
  Harmanli O, Menopause, 1/1/2014
• A Case Report of Vaginal Myofibroblastoma with Prostatic glands: Is There an Association with Tamoxifen Use?  
  Lorange E, Harmanli O, Cao QJ, Jones KA, J Reprod Med, 1/1/2013
• The effect of obesity on perioperative outcomes of laparoscopic hysterectomy  
  Harmanli O, Esin S, Knee A, Jones K, Ayaz R, Tunitsky E, J Reprod Med, 1/1/2013
• Minimally invasive diagnosis and treatment of endometrial cancer following LeFort colpocleisis  
  Harmanli O, Celik H, Jones K, MD, Yadav P, Myers T, Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg, 1/1/2013
• Evaluation and management of voiding dysfunction after midurethral sling procedures  
  Celik H, Harmanli O, J Turkish-German Gynecol Assoc, 1/1/2012
• Evidence based recommendations for abnormal uterine bleeding: Hysterectomy versus alternative therapy  
  Harmanli O, Wheeler TL, Matteson KA, Abed H, Sung V, Rahn for the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons Systematic Review Group, The Female Patient, 1/1/2012
• A systematic review comparing hysterectomy with less-invasive treatments for abnormal uterine bleeding  
  Matteson KA, Abed H, Wheeler TL 2nd, Sung VW, Rahn DD, Schaffer JI, Balk EM; Society of Gynecologic Surgeons Systematic Review Group, J Minim Invasive Gynecol, 1/1/2012
• Clinical practice guideline for abnormal uterine bleeding: hysterectomy versus alternative therapy  
  Wheeler TL 2nd, Murphy M, Rogers RG, Gala R, Washington B, Bradley L, Uhlig K; Society of Gynecologic Surgeons Systematic Review Group, J Minim Invasive Gynecol, 1/1/2012
• Pessary use for the obstetrician and gynecologist  
  Jones KA, Atashroo D, Harmanli O, The Female Patient, 1/1/2011
• Incidence and management of graft erosion, wound granulation, and dyspareunia following vaginal prolapse repair with graft materials: a systematic review  
  Abed H, Rahn DD, Lowenstein L, Balk EM, Clemons JL, Rogers RG; Systematic Review Group of the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons, Int Urogynecol J, 1/1/2011
• Systematic review highlights difficulty interpreting diverse clinical outcomes in abnormal uterine bleeding trials  
  Rahn DD, Abed H, Sung VW, Matteson KA, Rogers RG, Morrill MY, Barber MD, Schaffer JI, Wheeler TL 2nd, Balk EM, Uhlig K; Society of Gynecologic Surgeons-Systematic Revi..., J Clin Epidemiol, 1/1/2011
• Vaginal evisceration during pessary fitting and its treatment with immediate colpocleisis  
  Rubin R, Jones KA, Harmanli OH, Obstet Gynecol, 1/1/2010
• Successful pelvic floor rehabilitation practice for the obstetrician gynecologist  
  Jones KA, Bryson E, Harmanli O, The Female Patient, 1/1/2010
• The effect of obesity on total abdominal hysterectomy  
  Harmanli OH, Ayaz R, Panganamamula UR, Isik EF , Lidicker J, Dandolu V, J Women’s Health (Larchmt), 1/1/2010
• Colpocleisis: A simple, effective and underutilized procedure for pelvic organ prolapse  
  Harmanli O, OBG Management, 1/1/2009
• A comparison of short-term outcomes between laparoscopic supracervical and total hysterectomies  
  Harmanli OH, Tunitsky E. Esin S, Citil A, Ayaz R, Knee Alexander, Am J Obstet Gynecol, 1/1/2009
• New-onset pelvic organ prolapse after Novasure endometrial ablation  
  Tunitsky E, Dardano K, Harmanli OH, Arch Gynecol Obstet, 1/1/2008
• Long-term anatominc and functional outcomes following sacrospinous fixation using comprehensive pelvic floor questionnaires  
  Dandolu V, Harmanli OH, Grotegut C, Turner T, Hernandez E, Grody MHT, J Pelvic Med Surg, 1/1/2007
• Resident education regarding technical aspects of cesarean delivery  
  Dandolu V, Raj J, Harmanli OH, Lorico A, Chatwani AJ, J Reprod Med, 1/1/2006
• Laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy  
  Harmanli OH, Metz SA, Am J Obstet Gynecol, 1/1/2005
• The negative predictive value of “inadequate” endometrial biopsy in diagnosing endometrial neoplasia  
  Shunmugham S, Harmanli OH, Shen T, Houck KL, Chatwani AJ, Obstet Gynecol Surv, 1/1/2004
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Books/Book Chapters

• Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery and Endoluminal Surgery 
  Chapter: Transvaginal Sterilization and Hysterectomy 
  Harmanli OEditors: Desilets D, Romanelli J, Earle D.Springer Science + Media, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaEdition 1st,2016
• Te Linde's Operative Gynecology 
  Chapter: Reconstruction of Posterior Vagina 
  Harmanli OEditors: Rock J, Jones H.Wolters Kluwer Health, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaEdition 11th,2014
• Video atlas of advanced minimally invasive surgery 
  Chapter: Laparoscopic hysterectomy for benign conditions 
  Harmanli OEditors: Frantzides CT, Carlson MA.Saunders and Elsevier, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaEdition 1st,2012
• Gynecologic Surgery 
  Chapter: Colpocleisis 
  Harmanli OEditors: Guner H.Gunes, Ankara, TurkeyEdition 2nd,2012
• Clinical applications and contemporary approaches in laparoscopy 
  Chapter: Stress urinary incontinence and laparoscopy 
  Harmanli OEditors: Oral O, Kayabasoglu F.Istanbul, TurkeyEdition 1st,2011
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Abstracts/Posters

• Perplexing Presentation of Uterine Prolapse and a Prolapsed Pedunculated Leiomyoma
  Newton B. Harmanli O, 42th Annual Society of Gynecologic Surgeons (SGS) Meeting, Palm Springs, CA, 1/1/2016
• Robotic Surgery - tips on efficiency and team science
  Harmanli O, Society of Gynecologic Surgeons (SGS) Annual Meeting, Orlando, Florida, 1/1/2015
• Effects of colpocleisis and concomitant midurethral sling on bladder emptying
  Harmanli O, Celik HK, Al-Jehani F, K. Jones K, American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS) and International Urogynecology Association (IUGA) Combined Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, 1/1/2014
• Novel use of Bakri Balloon as a mold for placement of a vaginal graft
  Rauktys A, Parikh P, Harmanli O, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Annual Clinical Meeting, Chicago, IL, 1/1/2014
• Perineal Restoration before Site-Specific Repair: A New Approach
  Wang CG, Harmanli O, 40th Annual Society of Gynecologic Surgeons (SGS) Meeting, Scottsdale, AZ, 1/1/2014
• Novel use of Bakri Balloon as a mold for placement of a vaginal graft
  Rauktys A, Parikh P, Harmanli O, 40th Annual Society of Gynecologic Surgeons (SGS) Meeting/American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Annual Clinical Meeting, Scottsdale, AZ, 2014; Chicago, IL, 2014, 1/1/2014
• Stump the Editors (moderator)
  Harmanli O, 40th Annual Society of Gynecologic Surgeons (SGS) Meeting, Scottsdale, Arizona, 1/1/2014
• Colpocleisis: a national survey of current practice patterns
  Harmanli O, Jones K, Romano RM, Wang CG, St. Marie P, American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS) and International Urogynecology Association (IUGA) Combined Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, 1/1/2014
• The place of mesh use in pelvic floor repair: an update
  Harmanli O, Turkish Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology Annual Meeting, Antalya, Turkey, 2011; Yale School of Medicine, Department of OB/GYN/RS, New Haven, Connecticut, 201, 1/1/2013
• The effect of prior abdominal/pelvic surgery on the perioperative outcomes of laparoscopic hysterectomy
  O. Harmanli, K. Jones, A. Knee, A. Citil, S. Esin, R. Ayaz, 38th Annual Society of Gynecologic Surgeons (SGS) Meeting, Baltimore, MD, 1/1/2012
• Obstetrician-Gynecologists’ opinions on elective bilateral oophorectomy at the time of hysterectomy in the United States: A Nationwide Survey
  Harmanli O, Shinnick J, Jones K, St. Marie P, American Urogynecologic Society Annual Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, 1/1/2012
• Is antibiotic prophylaxis necessary for midurethral sling procedures in women with stress urinary incontinence? A decision analysis
  Shepherd JP, Jones KA, Harmanli O, American Urogynecologic Society Annual Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, 1/1/2012
• Sutureless straight stick laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy: It is not a dream
  Harmanli O, Yadav P, Jones K, American Urogynecologic Society Annual Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, 1/1/2012
• Endometrial cancer following LeFort colpocleisis: a case diagnosed and treated with minimally invasive approaches without disrupting the colpocleisis or pelvic floor s...
  Harmanli O, Yadav P, Celik H, Jones KA, Myers TA, 38th Annual Society of Gynecologic Surgeons (SGS) Meeting, Baltimore, MD, 1/1/2012
• Women's knowledge about hysterectomy: a coast to coast survey
  Harmanli O, Ilarslan I, Harmanli A, Sun V, Dancz C, Jones KA, American Urogynecologic Society Annual Meeting, Providence, Rhode Island, 1/1/2011
• The effect of obesity on perioperative outcomes of laparoscopic hysterectomy
  Harmanli O, Esin S, Ayaz R, Jones KA, Tunitsky E, Knee A, American Urogynecologic Society Annual Meeting, Providence, Rhode Island, 1/1/2011
• Simplified LeFort Colpocleisis for the General Gynecologist
  Robinson CA, Jones K, Harmanli O, 40th Global congress of minimally invasive gynecology, Hollywood, Florida, 1/1/2011
• Delorme procedure for rectal prolapse
  Harmanli O, Lepore T, Tyler K, Kutayli Z, Jones KA, American Urogynecologic Society, Annual Meeting, Providence, Rhode Island, 1/1/2011
• Vaginal Hysterectomy Initiative Meeting Task Force meeting
  Harmanli O, Society of Gynecologic Surgeons, San Antonio, Texas, 1/1/2011
• Cervical preservation during hysterectomy: Is there a benefit?
  Harmanli O, AAGL 5th International congress of minimally invasive surgery, Istanbul, Turkey, 1/1/2011
• Tips and tricks for robotic sacrocolpopexy for vaginal apical prolapse
  Harmanli O, AAGL 5th International congress of minimally invasive surgery, Istanbul, Turkey, 1/1/2011
• Elective bilateral oophorectomy at the time of hysterectomy?
  Harmanli O, Debate in a one-day CME conference, Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Massachusetts, 1/1/2011
• Simplified Lefort Colpocleisis for the General Gynecologist
  Robinson CA, Jones K, Harmanli O, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) 51th Annual Clinical Meeting, 1/1/2011
• Is antibiotic prophylaxis necessary for midurethral sling procedures? A case series
  Hong EK, Rubin R, Jones K, Knee A, Harmanli O, American Urogynecologic Society Annual Meeting, American Urogynecologic Society Annual Meeting, 1/1/2010
• How much do women know about hysterectomy? A survey of women in an academic obstetrics and gynecology practice
  Ilarslan I, Kirupananthan S, Sankey HZ, Knee A, Harmanli O, Society of Gynecologic Surgeons (SGS) Annual Meeting, Tucson, Arizona, 1/1/2010
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Lectures

• A simple method for postoperative voiding assessment following urogynecologic surgery 
  Orlando, Florida - 1/1/2015
• Optimizing operating room efficiency in robotic surgery 
  Washington, DC - 1/1/2014
• A comparison of short-term outcomes between laparoscopic and vaginal hysterectomies 
  Charleston, South Carolina - 1/1/2013
• The effect of prior abdominal/pelvic surgery on the perioperative outcomes of laparoscopic hysterectomy 
  Baltimore, MD - 1/1/2012
• Side docking the daVinci S Robot made simple 
  San Antonio, Texas - 1/1/2011
• The effect of concomitant oophorectomy on the perioperative outcomes of hysterectomy 
  San Antonio, Texas - 1/1/2011
• Risk Factors Leading to Post Sling Voiding Dysfunction and Sling Revision – A Multicenter Case-Control Study 
  Tucson, Arizona - 1/1/2010
• Does Surgical Volume Influence Short-Term Outcomes Of Laparoscopic Hysterectomy? 
  Hollywood, Florida - 1/1/2009
• Effects of colpocleisis on bowel symptoms among women with severe pelvic organ prolapse 
  New Orleans, Louisiana - 1/1/2009
• A comparison of short-term outcomes between laparoscopic supracervical and total hysterectomies 
  New Orleans, Louisiana - 1/1/2009
• Laparoscopic Vecchietti Procedure Made Easy: Innovative Ideas to Improve the Technique and Patient Discomfort 
  Orlando, Florida - 1/1/2007
• Long-term functional and anatomical outcome following sacrospinous fixation 
  Tucson, Arizona - 1/1/2006
• Stress urinary incontinence surgical training with a focus on Monarc procedure 
  New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, 2006; Surgical Center of North Shore, Peabody, - 1/1/2006
• Innovations in pelvic floor reconstruction and stress urinary incontinence 
  New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, 2004; University of Connecticut Hospital, Farmi - 1/1/2005
• Risk factors for anal sphincter lacerations in Pennsylvania and risk of recurrence in subsequent pregnancies 
  San Diego, California - 1/1/2004
• Hysterectomy in obese women: A comparison between abdominal and vaginal routes 
  San Diego, California - 1/1/2004
• Collagen content of non-support tissue in pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence 
  Anaheim, California - 1/1/2003
• A prospective analysis of total colpocleisis for severe pelvic organ prolapse 
  Dallas, Texas - 1/1/2002
• Clinical evaluation of primary amenorrhea 
  Lancaster, Pennsylvania - 1/1/2000
• Vaginal hysterectomy for large uterus 
  Antalya, Turkey - 1/1/1999
• Efficacy of fibrin glue in in vitro sealing human chorioamniotic membranes 
  Cancun, Mexico - 1/1/1994
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Other

• Pelvic relaxation and urogynecologic problems 
  Harmanli O, AM 1530 radio interview
  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - 1/1/1998
• The morning-after pill, its effectiveness and risks 
  Harmanli O, WRTI radio interview
  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - 1/1/1998