- Yale Urogynecology & Pelvic Reconstructive SurgeryYale Physicians Building800 Howard Avenue, Fl 3rd floorNew Haven, CT 06519
- Yale Urogynecology & Pelvic Reconstructive SurgeryPark Avenue Medical Center5520 Park Avenue, Fl Floor 1 Ste Suite 1- 200Trumbull, CT 06611
- Yale Urogynecology & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery150 Sargent DriveFl CSHHC Women's HealthNew Haven, CT 06511
- Yale Urogynecology & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery3 Shaws CoveNew London, CT 06320
Oz Harmanli, MD
Biography
Oz Harmanli, MD, an expert in disorders that affect the muscles, ligaments and connective tissue of the pelvic floor, takes great pride in making positive changes in women’s lives. “Here at Yale Medicine, we do that on a daily basis,” says Dr. Harmanli, who is chief of Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery. “Nothing is better than a happy patient. It keeps me going.”
Dr. Harmanli treats urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse, which is the projection of pelvic organs (bladder, uterus, vagina or rectum) into the vagina or outside the vaginal opening. He was drawn to the urogynecology field by influential surgical mentors. “I knew that focusing on this alone would make me better at my job,” he says. “Pelvic floor medicine, compared to other subspecialties in obstetrics and gynecology, is in its infancy in terms of scientific advancements and innovations. So much is taking place right now and being in the midst of it is exciting.”
In fact, Dr. Harmanli is in the final stages of working with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to bring a new medical device to market for women who suffer from prolapse. Pessaries are plastic devices that are placed inside the vagina to treat this condition. They typically require office visits every few weeks for removal and insertion by a healthcare provider. The pessary model Dr. Harmanli is developing is easier for women to do this themselves, among other benefits, he says.
Dr. Harmanli is also a professor of obstetrics and gynecology and reproductive sciences at Yale School of Medicine.
Titles
- Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences
- Chief, Yale Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery
Education & Training
- MDHacettepe University School of Medicine (1986)
Languages Spoken
- English
- Türkçe (Turkish)
Additional Information
- AB of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery (2013)
- AB of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Obstetrics & Gynecology (1997)
- Bayram A, Solak S, Harmanli O, Cesaret B. Selecting a winning team: Management of surgical team composition in robotic surgery. Computers & Industrial Engineering 2023, 175: 108819. DOI: 10.1016/j.cie.2022.108819.
- Popiel P, Getaneh F, Yeh J, Rickey L, Bercik R, Harmanli O. Voided Volume for Assessment of Bladder Emptying After Female Pelvic Floor Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Urogynecology 2022, 28: 811-818. PMID: 36409638, DOI: 10.1097/spv.0000000000001230.
- Harmanli O. OR safety and efficiency: Measuring and monitoring all factors—including surgical volume. OBG Management 2022, 34 DOI: 10.12788/obgm.0202.
- Harmanli O. Society of Gynecologic Surgeons meeting champions training of future gynecologic surgeons. OBG Management 2022, 34 DOI: 10.12788/obgm.0195.
- Alvarez P, Harmanli O. 101 The color of pelvic floor disorders: A review of minority representation on the pelvic floor disorder network clinical trials. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2021, 224: s804. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2021.04.126.
- Swallow C, Harvey C, Harmanli O, Shepherd J. 47 Universal screening for fecal incontinence in pregnant women with a history of obstetric anal sphincter injury: A cost-effectiveness analysis. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2021, 224: s773-s774. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2021.04.072.
- Zhuo Y, Solak S, Harmanli O, Jones K. Optimal treatment policies for pelvic organ prolapse in women. Decision Sciences 2021, 54: 154-176. DOI: 10.1111/deci.12521.
- Ko J, Suh C, Huang H, Zhuo H, Harmanli O, Zhang Y. Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Hysterectomies for Leiomyomas by Surgical Approach [31B]. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2020, 135: 27s-27s. DOI: 10.1097/01.aog.0000663204.30616.bb.
- Mehta S, Suh C, Harmanli O. 08: Circumferential urethral diverticulum: A surgical conundrum. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2020, 222: s838. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2019.12.155.
- Mehta S, Arkfeld C, Harmanli O. 49: Modified colpocleisis for vaginal herniation after anterior exenteration. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2020, 222: s850-s851. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2019.12.198.
- Mehta S, Dalal S, Harmanli O. 50: How to complete a voiding diary: A patient education video. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2020, 222: s851. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2019.12.199.
- Popiel P, Harmanli O, Getaneh F, Xu X, Yeh J, Rickey L. 14: Voiding assessment based on minimum spontaneous void of 150 mL compared to retrograde fill method after female pelvic floor procedures: A randomized controlled trial. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2020, 222: s782. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2019.12.053.
- Suh C, Rickey L, Bercik R, Harmanli O. 41: Sling plication for persistent stress urinary incontinence after midurethral sling. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2020, 222: s848-s849. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2019.12.190.
- Jawed A, Harmanli O, Jones K. 58: Vaginal approach to hysterectomy with uterine didelphys and longitudinal vaginal septum. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2018, 218: s971. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2017.12.183.
- Maheshwari D, Solomon E, Harmanli O. 443 Risk Factors for Vaginal Cuff Dehiscence: a Case-Control Study. Journal Of Minimally Invasive Gynecology 2017, 24: s183. DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2017.08.471.
- Harmanli O. Colpotomy and the Modalities for Closure. 2017, 1383-1392. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-22497-8_113.
- Harmanli O. Transvaginal Tubal Sterilization and Hysterectomy. Clinical Gastroenterology 2017, 229-240. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-50610-4_20.
- Solomon E, Logan E, Jones K, Harmanli O. 14: Anterior bilateral sacrospinous ligament fixation: A safe route for apical repair. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2017, 216: s582-s583. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2016.12.138.
- Barsky M, Jones K, Harmanli O, Sankey H. Vaginal Hysterectomy Experience for Residents After an Initiative [3B]. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2016, 127: 19s. DOI: 10.1097/01.aog.0000483324.44294.f4.
- Newton B, Harmanli O. 23: A perplexing vaginal mass: Prolapsed uterus or fibroid, or both? American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2016, 214: s515. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2016.01.136.
- Jones K, Zhuo Y, Solak S, Harmanli O. Hysterectomy at the Time of Colpocleisis. Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey 2016, 71: 218-219. DOI: 10.1097/ogx.0000000000000310.
- Dolgun N, Jones K, Rauktys A, Behrens P, Harmanli O. A Simple Method for Postoperative Voiding Assessment following Urogynecologic Surgery. Journal Of Minimally Invasive Gynecology 2015, 22: s17-s18. DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2014.12.043.
- Wang C, Harmanli O. Perineal Restoration before Site-Specific Repair: A New Approach. Journal Of Minimally Invasive Gynecology 2014, 21: s48. DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2013.12.088.
- Rauktys A, Parikh P, Harmanli O. Novel Use of Bakri Balloon as Mold for the Placement of a Vaginal Graft. Journal Of Minimally Invasive Gynecology 2014, 21: s46. DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2013.12.079.
- Celik H, Harmanlı O. Evaluation and management of voiding dysfunction after midurethral sling procedures. Journal Of The Turkish-German Gynecological Association 2012, 13: 123-127. PMID: 24592021, PMCID: PMC3939134, DOI: 10.5152/jtgga.2012.14.
- Robinson C, Jones K, Harmanli O. Simplified LeFort Colpocleisis with Incorporated Perineorraphy for the General Gynecologist. Journal Of Minimally Invasive Gynecology 2011, 18: s76. DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2011.08.256.
- Rubin R, Jones K, Harmanli O. Vaginal Evisceration During Pessary Fitting and Treatment With Immediate Colpocleisis. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2010, 116: 496-498. PMID: 20664431, DOI: 10.1097/aog.0b013e3181da371d.
- Harmanli O, Dandolu V, Isik E, Panganamamula U, Lidicker J. Does obesity affect the vaginal hysterectomy outcomes? Archives Of Gynecology And Obstetrics 2010, 283: 795-798. PMID: 20237934, DOI: 10.1007/s00404-010-1422-4.
- Harmanli O, Ilarslan I, Knee A, Kirupananthan S, Sankey H. Non-Oral Poster 54. Urogynecology 2010, 16: s39. DOI: 10.1097/01.spv.0000370835.78658.8c.
- Harmanli O, Tunitsky E, Esin S, Citil A, Knee A. A comparison of short-term outcomes between laparoscopic supracervical and total hysterectomy. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2009, 201: 536.e1-536.e7. PMID: 19879396, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2009.07.048.
- Harmanli O, Okafor O, Ayaz R, Knee A. Lidocaine Jelly and Plain Aqueous Gel for Urethral Straight Catheterization and the Q-tip Test. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2009, 114: 547-550. PMID: 19701033, DOI: 10.1097/aog.0b013e3181b43808.
- Harmanli O, Grody M. Laparoscopic Vecchietti procedure: improving on an indispensable method Novel variations on an essential technique may benefit surgeons and their patients. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2008, 199: 713.e1-713.e2. PMID: 19084104, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2008.10.006.
- Tunitsky E, Dardano K, Harmanli Ö. New-onset pelvic organ prolapse after Novasure endometrial ablation. Archives Of Gynecology And Obstetrics 2008, 278: 187-189. PMID: 18196256, DOI: 10.1007/s00404-007-0546-7.
- LeBrun E, Harmanli O, Lidicker J, Dandolu V. Can We Use a Catheter to Do the Q-Tip Test? Obstetrics And Gynecology 2007, 110: 1297-1300. PMID: 18055723, DOI: 10.1097/01.aog.0000290694.76678.fe.
- Dandolu V, Harmanli O, Grotegut C, Turner T, Hernandez E, Grody M. Long-term Anatomic and Functional Outcome Following Sacrospinous Fixation Using Comprehensive Pelvic Floor Questionnaires. Urogynecology 2007, 13: 177-180. DOI: 10.1097/spv.0b013e3181250715.
- Edwards H, Grotegut C, Harmanli O, Rapkin D, Dandolu V. Is Severe Perineal Damage Increased in Women With Prior Anal Sphincter Injury? Obstetrics And Gynecology 2006, 107: 27s-28s. DOI: 10.1097/00006250-200604001-00063.
- Harmanli O, Panganamamula U, Isik-Akbay E, Dandolu V, Lidicker J. The Effect of Obesity on Total Abdominal Hysterectomy. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2006, 107: 58s. DOI: 10.1097/00006250-200604001-00136.
- Dandolu V, Harmanli O, Grotegut C, Turner T, Hernandez E, Grody M. ORAL POSTER 9: Long-term Functional and Anatomical Outcome Following Sacrospinous Fixation. Urogynecology 2006, 12: 81. DOI: 10.1097/00146866-200603000-00037.
- Harmanli O, Isik-Akbay E, Panganamamula U, Dandolu V, Akbay M, Lidicker J. NON-ORAL POSTER 48: Does Obesity Affect Vaginal Hysterectomy Outcomes? Urogynecology 2006, 12: 100. DOI: 10.1097/00146866-200603000-00076.
- Harmanli O, Byun S, Dandolu V, Gaughan J, Grody M. Vaginal Hysterectomy for the Enlarged Uterus. Gynecologic And Obstetric Investigation 2006, 61: 4-8. PMID: 16110241, DOI: 10.1159/000087563.
- Dandolu V, Raj J, Harmanli O, Lorico A, Chatwani A. Resident education regarding technical aspects of cesarean section. The Journal Of Reproductive Medicine 2006, 51: 49-54. PMID: 16482777.
- Brummitt K, Harmanli O, Gaughan J, Dandolu V, Chatwani A, Hernandez E. Gynecologists' attitudes toward hysterectomy: is the sex of the clinician a factor? The Journal Of Reproductive Medicine 2006, 51: 21-5. PMID: 16482772.
- Edwards H, Grotegut C, Harmanli O, Rapkin D, Dandolu V. Is severe perineal damage increased in women with prior anal sphincter injury? The Journal Of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine 2006, 19: 723-727. PMID: 17127495, DOI: 10.1080/14767050600921307.
- Dandolu V, Lawrence L, Gaughan J, Grotegut C, Harmanli O, Jaspan D, Hernandez E. Trends in the rate of shoulder dystocia over two decades. The Journal Of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine 2005, 18: 305-310. PMID: 16390789, DOI: 10.1080/14767050500312730.
- Harmanli O, Bevilacqua S, Dandolu V, Chatwani A, Hernandez E. Adenomyosis interferes with accurate ultrasonographic detection of uterine leiomyomas. Archives Of Gynecology And Obstetrics 2005, 273: 146-149. PMID: 16001190, DOI: 10.1007/s00404-005-0037-7.
- Dandolu V, Chatwani A, Harmanli O, Floro C, Gaughan J, Hernandez E. Risk factors for obstetrical anal sphincter lacerations. International Urogynecology Journal 2005, 16: 304-307. PMID: 15809773, DOI: 10.1007/s00192-005-1297-2.
- Dandolu V, Gaughan J, Chatwani A, Harmanli O, Mabine B, Hernandez E. Risk of Recurrence of Anal Sphincter Lacerations. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2005, 105: 831-835. PMID: 15802413, DOI: 10.1097/01.aog.0000154160.87325.77.
- Gaughan V, Harmanli O, Grotegut C, Chatwani A, Hernandez E. NON-ORAL POSTER 55: Trends in the Rate of Shoulder Dystocia and Risk Factors Related to its Occurrence. Urogynecology 2005, 11: 91. DOI: 10.1097/01.spv.0000156050.60965.c2.
- Harmanli O, Brummitt K, Gaughan J, Dandolu V, Chatwani A, Hernandez E. NON-ORAL POSTER 36: Gynecologist's Gender and Opinion Regarding Hysterectomy. Urogynecology 2005, 11: 83. DOI: 10.1097/01.spv.0000156030.77105.9a.
- Harmanli O, Shen T, Zhu S, Chatwani A. A Case of Adenomyosis per se with a Uterine Weight of 475 g. Gynecologic And Obstetric Investigation 2004, 58: 216-218. PMID: 15331854, DOI: 10.1159/000080360.
- Panganamamula U, Harmanli O, Isik-Akbay E, Grotegut C, Dandolu V, Gaughan J. Is Prior Uterine Surgery a Risk Factor for Adenomyosis? Obstetrics And Gynecology 2004, 104: 1034-1038. PMID: 15516398, DOI: 10.1097/01.aog.0000143264.59822.73.
- Isik-Akbay E, Harmanli O, Panganamamula U, Akbay M, Gaughan J, Chatwani A. Hysterectomy in Obese Women: A Comparison of Abdominal and Vaginal Routes. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2004, 104: 710-714. PMID: 15458890, DOI: 10.1097/01.aog.0000140685.30899.24.
- Harmanli O, Khilnani R, Dandolu V, Chatwani A. Narrow Pubic Arch and Increased Risk of Failure for Vaginal Hysterectomy. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2004, 104: 697-700. PMID: 15458888, DOI: 10.1097/01.aog.0000139945.14591.70.
- Harmanli O, Gentzler C, Byun S, Dandolu V, Grody M. A comparison of abdominal and vaginal hysterectomy for the large uterus. International Journal Of Gynecology & Obstetrics 2004, 87: 19-23. PMID: 15464771, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijgo.2004.06.018.
- Harmanli O, Dandolu V, Chatwani A. Cartilage Structure as a Risk Factor for Urinary Incontinence. JAMA 2004, 291: 2431-2432. PMID: 15161890, DOI: 10.1001/jama.291.20.2431-b.
- The Negative Predictive Value of "Inadequate" Endometrial Biopsy in Diagnosing Endometrial NeoplasiaHarmanli O, Shunmugham S, Shen T, Houck K, Chatwani A. The Negative Predictive Value of "Inadequate" Endometrial Biopsy in Diagnosing Endometrial Neoplasia. Journal Of Gynecologic Surgery 2004, 20: 13-16. DOI: 10.1089/104240604323021981.
- Dandolu V, Hernandez E, Harmanli O, Chatwani A. Oral Poster 12: Risk Factors for Anal Sphincter Lacerations in Pennsylvania and Risk of Recurrence in Subsequent Pregnancies. Urogynecology 2004, 10: s17-s18. DOI: 10.1097/01.spv.0000134012.63476.de.
- Khilnani R, Harmanli O, Dandolu V, Gaughan J, Chatwani A. Non-Oral Poster 89: The Risk Factors for Failed Vaginal Hysterectomies. Urogynecology 2004, 10: s53-s54. DOI: 10.1097/01.spv.0000134173.21718.9e.
- Isik-Akbay E, Harmanli O, Panganamamula U, Akbay M, Gaughan J, Chatwani A. Oral Poster 36: Hysterectomy in Obese Women: A Comparison between Abdominal and Vaginal Routes. Urogynecology 2004, 10: s27-s28. DOI: 10.1097/01.spv.0000134037.49122.a7.
- Wong M, Harmanli O, Agar M, Dandolu V, Grody M. Collagen content of nonsupport tissue in pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2003, 189: 1597-1599. PMID: 14710077, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2003.09.043.
- Dandolu V, Mathai E, Chatwani A, Harmanli O, Pontari M, Hernandez E. Accuracy of cystoscopy in the diagnosis of ureteral injury in benign gynecologic surgery. International Urogynecology Journal 2003, 14: 427-431. PMID: 14677006, DOI: 10.1007/s00192-003-1095-7.
- Harmanli O, Dandolu V, Chatwani A, Grody M. Total colpocleisis for severe pelvic organ prolapse. The Journal Of Reproductive Medicine 2003, 48: 703-6. PMID: 14562635.
- Harmanli O, Khandelwal M. Transvaginal uterine artery ligation in a woman with uterine leiomyomas. A case report. The Journal Of Reproductive Medicine 2003, 48: 384-6. PMID: 12815915.
- Khandelwal M, Harmanli O. Prevention of early-onset group B streptococcal disease in neonates. New England Journal Of Medicine 2002, 347: 1798-9; author reply 1798-9. PMID: 12462224.
- Hillebrand L, Harmanli O, Whiteman V, Khandelwal M. Urinary tract infections in pregnant women with bacterial vaginosis. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2002, 186: 916-917. PMID: 12015512, DOI: 10.1067/mob.2002.123987.
- Harmanli O, Cheng G, Nyirjesy P, Chatwani A, Gaughan J. Urinary Tract Infections in Women With Bacterial Vaginosis. Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey 2000, 55: 489-490. DOI: 10.1097/00006254-200008000-00016.
- Harmanli O, Cheng G, Nyirjesy P, Chatwani A, Gaughan J. Urinary tract infections in women with bacterial vaginosis. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2000, 95: 710-2. PMID: 10775734, DOI: 10.1016/s0029-7844(99)00632-8.
- HARMANLI O, CHENG G, NYIRJESY P, CHATWANI A, GAUGHAN J. Urinary Tract Infections in Women With Bacterial Vaginosis. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2000, 95: 710-712. DOI: 10.1097/00006250-200005000-00015.
- Chatwani A, Nyirjesy P, Harmanli O, Grody M. Creation of Neovagina by Laparoscopic Vecchietti Operation. Journal Of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques 1999, 9: 425-427. PMID: 10522539, DOI: 10.1089/lap.1999.9.425.
- Harmanli O, Wapner R, Lontz J. Efficacy of fibrin glue for in vitro sealing of human chorioamniotic membranes. The Journal Of Reproductive Medicine 1998, 43: 986-90. PMID: 9839268.
- Harmanli O, Wapner R, Lontz J. Human ejaculate. Effects on the biomechanical properties of the human chorioamniotic membranes. The Journal Of Reproductive Medicine 1998, 43: 779-82. PMID: 9777616.
- Harmanli O, Chatwani A, Caya J. Massive hemoperitoneum from endometriosis of the fallopian tube. A case report. The Journal Of Reproductive Medicine 1998, 43: 716-8. PMID: 9749429.
- Chatwani A, Dandalou V, Harmanli O, Nyirjesy P. Trospectomycin in Acute Pelvic Inflammatory Disease: A Preliminary Report. Infectious Diseases In Obstetrics And Gynecology 1997, 5: 215-218. PMID: 18476139, PMCID: PMC2364539, DOI: 10.1155/s1064744997000355.
- Chatwani A, Dandalou V, Harmanli O, Nyirjesy P. Trospectomycin in acute pelvic inflammatory disease: a preliminary report. Infectious Diseases In Obstetrics And Gynecology 1997, 5: 215-218. DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1098-0997(1997)5:3<215::aid-idog4>3.0.co;2-o.
- Chatwani A, Harmanli O, Nyirjesy P, Reece E. Significance of Genital Mycoplasmas in Pelvic Inflammatory Disease: Innocent Bystander! Infectious Diseases In Obstetrics And Gynecology 1996, 4: 263-268. PMID: 18476105, PMCID: PMC2364503, DOI: 10.1155/s1064744996000518.
- Chatwani A, Harmanli O, Nyirjesy P, Reece E. Significance of genital mycoplasmas in pelvic inflammatory disease: Innocent bystander! Infectious Diseases In Obstetrics And Gynecology 1996, 4: 263-268. DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1098-0997(1996)4:5<263::aid-idog4>3.0.co;2-z.
- Harmanli O, Koyfman Y. Traumatic atlanto-occipital dislocation with survival: A case report and review of the literature. World Neurosurgery 1993, 39: 324-330. PMID: 8488454, DOI: 10.1016/0090-3019(93)90015-s.
- Zorlu G, Cengiz S, Harmanlí Ö. Primary Ovarian Leiomyoma. Gynecologic And Obstetric Investigation 1993, 36: 191-192. PMID: 8244197, DOI: 10.1159/000292625.
- Yale Urogynecology & Pelvic Reconstructive SurgeryYale Physicians Building800 Howard Avenue, Fl 3rd floorNew Haven, CT 06519
- Yale Urogynecology & Pelvic Reconstructive SurgeryPark Avenue Medical Center5520 Park Avenue, Fl Floor 1 Ste Suite 1- 200Trumbull, CT 06611
- Yale Urogynecology & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery150 Sargent DriveFl CSHHC Women's HealthNew Haven, CT 06511
- Yale Urogynecology & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery3 Shaws CoveNew London, CT 06320
Biography
Oz Harmanli, MD, an expert in disorders that affect the muscles, ligaments and connective tissue of the pelvic floor, takes great pride in making positive changes in women’s lives. “Here at Yale Medicine, we do that on a daily basis,” says Dr. Harmanli, who is chief of Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery. “Nothing is better than a happy patient. It keeps me going.”
Dr. Harmanli treats urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse, which is the projection of pelvic organs (bladder, uterus, vagina or rectum) into the vagina or outside the vaginal opening. He was drawn to the urogynecology field by influential surgical mentors. “I knew that focusing on this alone would make me better at my job,” he says. “Pelvic floor medicine, compared to other subspecialties in obstetrics and gynecology, is in its infancy in terms of scientific advancements and innovations. So much is taking place right now and being in the midst of it is exciting.”
In fact, Dr. Harmanli is in the final stages of working with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to bring a new medical device to market for women who suffer from prolapse. Pessaries are plastic devices that are placed inside the vagina to treat this condition. They typically require office visits every few weeks for removal and insertion by a healthcare provider. The pessary model Dr. Harmanli is developing is easier for women to do this themselves, among other benefits, he says.
Dr. Harmanli is also a professor of obstetrics and gynecology and reproductive sciences at Yale School of Medicine.
Titles
- Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences
- Chief, Yale Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery
Education & Training
- MDHacettepe University School of Medicine (1986)
Languages Spoken
- English
- Türkçe (Turkish)
Additional Information
- AB of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery (2013)
- AB of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Obstetrics & Gynecology (1997)
- Bayram A, Solak S, Harmanli O, Cesaret B. Selecting a winning team: Management of surgical team composition in robotic surgery. Computers & Industrial Engineering 2023, 175: 108819. DOI: 10.1016/j.cie.2022.108819.
- Popiel P, Getaneh F, Yeh J, Rickey L, Bercik R, Harmanli O. Voided Volume for Assessment of Bladder Emptying After Female Pelvic Floor Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Urogynecology 2022, 28: 811-818. PMID: 36409638, DOI: 10.1097/spv.0000000000001230.
- Harmanli O. OR safety and efficiency: Measuring and monitoring all factors—including surgical volume. OBG Management 2022, 34 DOI: 10.12788/obgm.0202.
- Harmanli O. Society of Gynecologic Surgeons meeting champions training of future gynecologic surgeons. OBG Management 2022, 34 DOI: 10.12788/obgm.0195.
- Alvarez P, Harmanli O. 101 The color of pelvic floor disorders: A review of minority representation on the pelvic floor disorder network clinical trials. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2021, 224: s804. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2021.04.126.
- Swallow C, Harvey C, Harmanli O, Shepherd J. 47 Universal screening for fecal incontinence in pregnant women with a history of obstetric anal sphincter injury: A cost-effectiveness analysis. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2021, 224: s773-s774. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2021.04.072.
- Zhuo Y, Solak S, Harmanli O, Jones K. Optimal treatment policies for pelvic organ prolapse in women. Decision Sciences 2021, 54: 154-176. DOI: 10.1111/deci.12521.
- Ko J, Suh C, Huang H, Zhuo H, Harmanli O, Zhang Y. Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Hysterectomies for Leiomyomas by Surgical Approach [31B]. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2020, 135: 27s-27s. DOI: 10.1097/01.aog.0000663204.30616.bb.
- Mehta S, Suh C, Harmanli O. 08: Circumferential urethral diverticulum: A surgical conundrum. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2020, 222: s838. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2019.12.155.
- Mehta S, Arkfeld C, Harmanli O. 49: Modified colpocleisis for vaginal herniation after anterior exenteration. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2020, 222: s850-s851. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2019.12.198.
- Mehta S, Dalal S, Harmanli O. 50: How to complete a voiding diary: A patient education video. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2020, 222: s851. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2019.12.199.
- Popiel P, Harmanli O, Getaneh F, Xu X, Yeh J, Rickey L. 14: Voiding assessment based on minimum spontaneous void of 150 mL compared to retrograde fill method after female pelvic floor procedures: A randomized controlled trial. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2020, 222: s782. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2019.12.053.
- Suh C, Rickey L, Bercik R, Harmanli O. 41: Sling plication for persistent stress urinary incontinence after midurethral sling. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2020, 222: s848-s849. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2019.12.190.
- Jawed A, Harmanli O, Jones K. 58: Vaginal approach to hysterectomy with uterine didelphys and longitudinal vaginal septum. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2018, 218: s971. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2017.12.183.
- Maheshwari D, Solomon E, Harmanli O. 443 Risk Factors for Vaginal Cuff Dehiscence: a Case-Control Study. Journal Of Minimally Invasive Gynecology 2017, 24: s183. DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2017.08.471.
- Harmanli O. Colpotomy and the Modalities for Closure. 2017, 1383-1392. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-22497-8_113.
- Harmanli O. Transvaginal Tubal Sterilization and Hysterectomy. Clinical Gastroenterology 2017, 229-240. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-50610-4_20.
- Solomon E, Logan E, Jones K, Harmanli O. 14: Anterior bilateral sacrospinous ligament fixation: A safe route for apical repair. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2017, 216: s582-s583. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2016.12.138.
- Barsky M, Jones K, Harmanli O, Sankey H. Vaginal Hysterectomy Experience for Residents After an Initiative [3B]. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2016, 127: 19s. DOI: 10.1097/01.aog.0000483324.44294.f4.
- Newton B, Harmanli O. 23: A perplexing vaginal mass: Prolapsed uterus or fibroid, or both? American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2016, 214: s515. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2016.01.136.
- Jones K, Zhuo Y, Solak S, Harmanli O. Hysterectomy at the Time of Colpocleisis. Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey 2016, 71: 218-219. DOI: 10.1097/ogx.0000000000000310.
- Dolgun N, Jones K, Rauktys A, Behrens P, Harmanli O. A Simple Method for Postoperative Voiding Assessment following Urogynecologic Surgery. Journal Of Minimally Invasive Gynecology 2015, 22: s17-s18. DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2014.12.043.
- Wang C, Harmanli O. Perineal Restoration before Site-Specific Repair: A New Approach. Journal Of Minimally Invasive Gynecology 2014, 21: s48. DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2013.12.088.
- Rauktys A, Parikh P, Harmanli O. Novel Use of Bakri Balloon as Mold for the Placement of a Vaginal Graft. Journal Of Minimally Invasive Gynecology 2014, 21: s46. DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2013.12.079.
- Celik H, Harmanlı O. Evaluation and management of voiding dysfunction after midurethral sling procedures. Journal Of The Turkish-German Gynecological Association 2012, 13: 123-127. PMID: 24592021, PMCID: PMC3939134, DOI: 10.5152/jtgga.2012.14.
- Robinson C, Jones K, Harmanli O. Simplified LeFort Colpocleisis with Incorporated Perineorraphy for the General Gynecologist. Journal Of Minimally Invasive Gynecology 2011, 18: s76. DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2011.08.256.
- Rubin R, Jones K, Harmanli O. Vaginal Evisceration During Pessary Fitting and Treatment With Immediate Colpocleisis. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2010, 116: 496-498. PMID: 20664431, DOI: 10.1097/aog.0b013e3181da371d.
- Harmanli O, Dandolu V, Isik E, Panganamamula U, Lidicker J. Does obesity affect the vaginal hysterectomy outcomes? Archives Of Gynecology And Obstetrics 2010, 283: 795-798. PMID: 20237934, DOI: 10.1007/s00404-010-1422-4.
- Harmanli O, Ilarslan I, Knee A, Kirupananthan S, Sankey H. Non-Oral Poster 54. Urogynecology 2010, 16: s39. DOI: 10.1097/01.spv.0000370835.78658.8c.
- Harmanli O, Tunitsky E, Esin S, Citil A, Knee A. A comparison of short-term outcomes between laparoscopic supracervical and total hysterectomy. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2009, 201: 536.e1-536.e7. PMID: 19879396, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2009.07.048.
- Harmanli O, Okafor O, Ayaz R, Knee A. Lidocaine Jelly and Plain Aqueous Gel for Urethral Straight Catheterization and the Q-tip Test. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2009, 114: 547-550. PMID: 19701033, DOI: 10.1097/aog.0b013e3181b43808.
- Harmanli O, Grody M. Laparoscopic Vecchietti procedure: improving on an indispensable method Novel variations on an essential technique may benefit surgeons and their patients. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2008, 199: 713.e1-713.e2. PMID: 19084104, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2008.10.006.
- Tunitsky E, Dardano K, Harmanli Ö. New-onset pelvic organ prolapse after Novasure endometrial ablation. Archives Of Gynecology And Obstetrics 2008, 278: 187-189. PMID: 18196256, DOI: 10.1007/s00404-007-0546-7.
- LeBrun E, Harmanli O, Lidicker J, Dandolu V. Can We Use a Catheter to Do the Q-Tip Test? Obstetrics And Gynecology 2007, 110: 1297-1300. PMID: 18055723, DOI: 10.1097/01.aog.0000290694.76678.fe.
- Dandolu V, Harmanli O, Grotegut C, Turner T, Hernandez E, Grody M. Long-term Anatomic and Functional Outcome Following Sacrospinous Fixation Using Comprehensive Pelvic Floor Questionnaires. Urogynecology 2007, 13: 177-180. DOI: 10.1097/spv.0b013e3181250715.
- Edwards H, Grotegut C, Harmanli O, Rapkin D, Dandolu V. Is Severe Perineal Damage Increased in Women With Prior Anal Sphincter Injury? Obstetrics And Gynecology 2006, 107: 27s-28s. DOI: 10.1097/00006250-200604001-00063.
- Harmanli O, Panganamamula U, Isik-Akbay E, Dandolu V, Lidicker J. The Effect of Obesity on Total Abdominal Hysterectomy. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2006, 107: 58s. DOI: 10.1097/00006250-200604001-00136.
- Dandolu V, Harmanli O, Grotegut C, Turner T, Hernandez E, Grody M. ORAL POSTER 9: Long-term Functional and Anatomical Outcome Following Sacrospinous Fixation. Urogynecology 2006, 12: 81. DOI: 10.1097/00146866-200603000-00037.
- Harmanli O, Isik-Akbay E, Panganamamula U, Dandolu V, Akbay M, Lidicker J. NON-ORAL POSTER 48: Does Obesity Affect Vaginal Hysterectomy Outcomes? Urogynecology 2006, 12: 100. DOI: 10.1097/00146866-200603000-00076.
- Harmanli O, Byun S, Dandolu V, Gaughan J, Grody M. Vaginal Hysterectomy for the Enlarged Uterus. Gynecologic And Obstetric Investigation 2006, 61: 4-8. PMID: 16110241, DOI: 10.1159/000087563.
- Dandolu V, Raj J, Harmanli O, Lorico A, Chatwani A. Resident education regarding technical aspects of cesarean section. The Journal Of Reproductive Medicine 2006, 51: 49-54. PMID: 16482777.
- Brummitt K, Harmanli O, Gaughan J, Dandolu V, Chatwani A, Hernandez E. Gynecologists' attitudes toward hysterectomy: is the sex of the clinician a factor? The Journal Of Reproductive Medicine 2006, 51: 21-5. PMID: 16482772.
- Edwards H, Grotegut C, Harmanli O, Rapkin D, Dandolu V. Is severe perineal damage increased in women with prior anal sphincter injury? The Journal Of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine 2006, 19: 723-727. PMID: 17127495, DOI: 10.1080/14767050600921307.
- Dandolu V, Lawrence L, Gaughan J, Grotegut C, Harmanli O, Jaspan D, Hernandez E. Trends in the rate of shoulder dystocia over two decades. The Journal Of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine 2005, 18: 305-310. PMID: 16390789, DOI: 10.1080/14767050500312730.
- Harmanli O, Bevilacqua S, Dandolu V, Chatwani A, Hernandez E. Adenomyosis interferes with accurate ultrasonographic detection of uterine leiomyomas. Archives Of Gynecology And Obstetrics 2005, 273: 146-149. PMID: 16001190, DOI: 10.1007/s00404-005-0037-7.
- Dandolu V, Chatwani A, Harmanli O, Floro C, Gaughan J, Hernandez E. Risk factors for obstetrical anal sphincter lacerations. International Urogynecology Journal 2005, 16: 304-307. PMID: 15809773, DOI: 10.1007/s00192-005-1297-2.
- Dandolu V, Gaughan J, Chatwani A, Harmanli O, Mabine B, Hernandez E. Risk of Recurrence of Anal Sphincter Lacerations. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2005, 105: 831-835. PMID: 15802413, DOI: 10.1097/01.aog.0000154160.87325.77.
- Gaughan V, Harmanli O, Grotegut C, Chatwani A, Hernandez E. NON-ORAL POSTER 55: Trends in the Rate of Shoulder Dystocia and Risk Factors Related to its Occurrence. Urogynecology 2005, 11: 91. DOI: 10.1097/01.spv.0000156050.60965.c2.
- Harmanli O, Brummitt K, Gaughan J, Dandolu V, Chatwani A, Hernandez E. NON-ORAL POSTER 36: Gynecologist's Gender and Opinion Regarding Hysterectomy. Urogynecology 2005, 11: 83. DOI: 10.1097/01.spv.0000156030.77105.9a.
- Harmanli O, Shen T, Zhu S, Chatwani A. A Case of Adenomyosis per se with a Uterine Weight of 475 g. Gynecologic And Obstetric Investigation 2004, 58: 216-218. PMID: 15331854, DOI: 10.1159/000080360.
- Panganamamula U, Harmanli O, Isik-Akbay E, Grotegut C, Dandolu V, Gaughan J. Is Prior Uterine Surgery a Risk Factor for Adenomyosis? Obstetrics And Gynecology 2004, 104: 1034-1038. PMID: 15516398, DOI: 10.1097/01.aog.0000143264.59822.73.
- Isik-Akbay E, Harmanli O, Panganamamula U, Akbay M, Gaughan J, Chatwani A. Hysterectomy in Obese Women: A Comparison of Abdominal and Vaginal Routes. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2004, 104: 710-714. PMID: 15458890, DOI: 10.1097/01.aog.0000140685.30899.24.
- Harmanli O, Khilnani R, Dandolu V, Chatwani A. Narrow Pubic Arch and Increased Risk of Failure for Vaginal Hysterectomy. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2004, 104: 697-700. PMID: 15458888, DOI: 10.1097/01.aog.0000139945.14591.70.
- Harmanli O, Gentzler C, Byun S, Dandolu V, Grody M. A comparison of abdominal and vaginal hysterectomy for the large uterus. International Journal Of Gynecology & Obstetrics 2004, 87: 19-23. PMID: 15464771, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijgo.2004.06.018.
- Harmanli O, Dandolu V, Chatwani A. Cartilage Structure as a Risk Factor for Urinary Incontinence. JAMA 2004, 291: 2431-2432. PMID: 15161890, DOI: 10.1001/jama.291.20.2431-b.
- The Negative Predictive Value of "Inadequate" Endometrial Biopsy in Diagnosing Endometrial NeoplasiaHarmanli O, Shunmugham S, Shen T, Houck K, Chatwani A. The Negative Predictive Value of "Inadequate" Endometrial Biopsy in Diagnosing Endometrial Neoplasia. Journal Of Gynecologic Surgery 2004, 20: 13-16. DOI: 10.1089/104240604323021981.
- Dandolu V, Hernandez E, Harmanli O, Chatwani A. Oral Poster 12: Risk Factors for Anal Sphincter Lacerations in Pennsylvania and Risk of Recurrence in Subsequent Pregnancies. Urogynecology 2004, 10: s17-s18. DOI: 10.1097/01.spv.0000134012.63476.de.
- Khilnani R, Harmanli O, Dandolu V, Gaughan J, Chatwani A. Non-Oral Poster 89: The Risk Factors for Failed Vaginal Hysterectomies. Urogynecology 2004, 10: s53-s54. DOI: 10.1097/01.spv.0000134173.21718.9e.
- Isik-Akbay E, Harmanli O, Panganamamula U, Akbay M, Gaughan J, Chatwani A. Oral Poster 36: Hysterectomy in Obese Women: A Comparison between Abdominal and Vaginal Routes. Urogynecology 2004, 10: s27-s28. DOI: 10.1097/01.spv.0000134037.49122.a7.
- Wong M, Harmanli O, Agar M, Dandolu V, Grody M. Collagen content of nonsupport tissue in pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2003, 189: 1597-1599. PMID: 14710077, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2003.09.043.
- Dandolu V, Mathai E, Chatwani A, Harmanli O, Pontari M, Hernandez E. Accuracy of cystoscopy in the diagnosis of ureteral injury in benign gynecologic surgery. International Urogynecology Journal 2003, 14: 427-431. PMID: 14677006, DOI: 10.1007/s00192-003-1095-7.
- Harmanli O, Dandolu V, Chatwani A, Grody M. Total colpocleisis for severe pelvic organ prolapse. The Journal Of Reproductive Medicine 2003, 48: 703-6. PMID: 14562635.
- Harmanli O, Khandelwal M. Transvaginal uterine artery ligation in a woman with uterine leiomyomas. A case report. The Journal Of Reproductive Medicine 2003, 48: 384-6. PMID: 12815915.
- Khandelwal M, Harmanli O. Prevention of early-onset group B streptococcal disease in neonates. New England Journal Of Medicine 2002, 347: 1798-9; author reply 1798-9. PMID: 12462224.
- Hillebrand L, Harmanli O, Whiteman V, Khandelwal M. Urinary tract infections in pregnant women with bacterial vaginosis. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2002, 186: 916-917. PMID: 12015512, DOI: 10.1067/mob.2002.123987.
- Harmanli O, Cheng G, Nyirjesy P, Chatwani A, Gaughan J. Urinary Tract Infections in Women With Bacterial Vaginosis. Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey 2000, 55: 489-490. DOI: 10.1097/00006254-200008000-00016.
- Harmanli O, Cheng G, Nyirjesy P, Chatwani A, Gaughan J. Urinary tract infections in women with bacterial vaginosis. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2000, 95: 710-2. PMID: 10775734, DOI: 10.1016/s0029-7844(99)00632-8.
- HARMANLI O, CHENG G, NYIRJESY P, CHATWANI A, GAUGHAN J. Urinary Tract Infections in Women With Bacterial Vaginosis. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2000, 95: 710-712. DOI: 10.1097/00006250-200005000-00015.
- Chatwani A, Nyirjesy P, Harmanli O, Grody M. Creation of Neovagina by Laparoscopic Vecchietti Operation. Journal Of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques 1999, 9: 425-427. PMID: 10522539, DOI: 10.1089/lap.1999.9.425.
- Harmanli O, Wapner R, Lontz J. Efficacy of fibrin glue for in vitro sealing of human chorioamniotic membranes. The Journal Of Reproductive Medicine 1998, 43: 986-90. PMID: 9839268.
- Harmanli O, Wapner R, Lontz J. Human ejaculate. Effects on the biomechanical properties of the human chorioamniotic membranes. The Journal Of Reproductive Medicine 1998, 43: 779-82. PMID: 9777616.
- Harmanli O, Chatwani A, Caya J. Massive hemoperitoneum from endometriosis of the fallopian tube. A case report. The Journal Of Reproductive Medicine 1998, 43: 716-8. PMID: 9749429.
- Chatwani A, Dandalou V, Harmanli O, Nyirjesy P. Trospectomycin in Acute Pelvic Inflammatory Disease: A Preliminary Report. Infectious Diseases In Obstetrics And Gynecology 1997, 5: 215-218. PMID: 18476139, PMCID: PMC2364539, DOI: 10.1155/s1064744997000355.
- Chatwani A, Dandalou V, Harmanli O, Nyirjesy P. Trospectomycin in acute pelvic inflammatory disease: a preliminary report. Infectious Diseases In Obstetrics And Gynecology 1997, 5: 215-218. DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1098-0997(1997)5:3<215::aid-idog4>3.0.co;2-o.
- Chatwani A, Harmanli O, Nyirjesy P, Reece E. Significance of Genital Mycoplasmas in Pelvic Inflammatory Disease: Innocent Bystander! Infectious Diseases In Obstetrics And Gynecology 1996, 4: 263-268. PMID: 18476105, PMCID: PMC2364503, DOI: 10.1155/s1064744996000518.
- Chatwani A, Harmanli O, Nyirjesy P, Reece E. Significance of genital mycoplasmas in pelvic inflammatory disease: Innocent bystander! Infectious Diseases In Obstetrics And Gynecology 1996, 4: 263-268. DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1098-0997(1996)4:5<263::aid-idog4>3.0.co;2-z.
- Harmanli O, Koyfman Y. Traumatic atlanto-occipital dislocation with survival: A case report and review of the literature. World Neurosurgery 1993, 39: 324-330. PMID: 8488454, DOI: 10.1016/0090-3019(93)90015-s.
- Zorlu G, Cengiz S, Harmanlí Ö. Primary Ovarian Leiomyoma. Gynecologic And Obstetric Investigation 1993, 36: 191-192. PMID: 8244197, DOI: 10.1159/000292625.
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