S. Abbas Shobeiri, MD, MBA, FACOG, FACS, CMPE

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Childbirth Related Pelvic Floor Investigation, Medical Device Consulting, Professional Coaching

The Innovation and Evolution of Medical Devices: Vaginal Mesh Kits
This text provides a central resource for physicians, entrepreneurs, and the MBA students about how innovation occurs in medical device industry.  The book uses the rise and fall of vaginal mesh kits to highlight the evolution of responses by the physicians, patients and the regulatory bodies.  There are specific chapters reviewing the US regulatory issues and business practices that were consequential to withdrawal of most vaginal mesh kits from the US market.  The book is meant to be concise, evidence-based, and practical for the first time readers to understand the innovation forces.  Concise textual information from acknowledged experts is complemented by high-quality diagrams and images to provide a thorough update of this rapidly evolving medical device industry.  The case study chapters fully elucidate the anatomical basis that led to conceptualization of vaginal mesh kits, their introduction into the market, medicolegal and business implications followed with innovation that occurred by the surgeons to utilize ultrasound for and innovative surgeries to overcome device complications. With a luxurious number of well-marked pictures, readers will gain a clear understanding of the medical device innovation and evolution.  Innovation and Evolution of Medical Devices: The vaginal Mesh Kits provides a rich practical resource written in a simple a step-by- step approach for all readers in their approach to new medical devices and technologies. 
Practical Pelvic Floor Ultrasonography

Practical Pelvic Floor Ultrasonography: A Multicompartmental Approach to 2D/3D/4D Ultrasonography of Pelvic Floor, (2nd edition 2017) provides an introduction to pelvic floor imaging, as well as a resource to be used during initial and more advanced practice. The book helps readers gain competence in performing 2D/3D/4D transperineal, and 2D/3D endovaginal / endoanal ultrasound evaluation of the pelvic floor, including anal sphincter and levator ani complex. The text also shows interested clinicians how to obtain optimal images of pelvic floor muscles and organs, how to obtain useful images of the anal canal, levator ani complex, urethra, and how to interpret clinical implications of alterations of the anatomy. In addition, emerging techniques of “dynamic” pelvic floor ultrasound and 3D/4D ultrasound are introduced through step by step protocols that are aimed at optimizing sonographic images.

Written entirely by experts in their fields, Practical Pelvic Floor Ultrasonography: A Multicompartmental Approach to 2D/3D/4D Ultrasonography of Pelvic Floor is a comprehensive resource that will be of great value to urogynecologists, colorectal surgeons, obstetrician and gynecologists, female urologists, ultrasonographers, radiologists, physiotherapists, as well as fellows in urogynecology and colorectal surgery.

The New Science of Medicine & Management: A Comprehensive, Case-Based Guide for Clinical Leaders
This exciting, first-of-its-kind title describes the blossoming new science of medicine and management—the concepts, methodologies, techniques, and tools that create value for patients, populations, caregivers, staff, and healthcare organizations. Developed out of the innovative and powerful physician executive MBA program at the Heller School of Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University, The New Science of Medicine & Management describes what physician leaders need to know and do to fix problems that can erode value in complex healthcare environments in which they practice medicine. The book is motivated by a singular proposition—Every Physician a Leader; Every Leader a Collaborative Team Player and a new definition of high-value health care.
 
Composed of the best 18 of approximately 200 outstanding physician-led business school projects, the book is based on the collective efforts and experiences of 33 authors and coauthors,  28 of whom are physicians and 19 of whom have an MD and an MBA degree. The work is grounded in three important assertions: First, the clinical side of complex professional medical organizations such as hospitals has traditionally been led by highly skilled, highly experienced medical practitioners trained in the underlying biomedical disciplines and applied medical sciences. Second, there is research evidence that managers with clinical backgrounds can run better healthcare organizations, and a growing number of physician-led multispecialty groups are outperforming organizations run by lay managers. Third, physicians and other caregivers should have some training in the new science of medicine and management; moreover, and very importantly, the transition from clinician to   clinical manager and leader is challenging and requires training in the new science of medicine and management.

 State of the art, developed by expert physician leaders in the field, and replete with a wide range of management insights and lessons, this book asks important questions and offers an exciting and comprehensive resource for all physicians, health administrators, and clinicians interested in not only the science of medicine and management and in developing physician-led teams but, crucially, in ensuring value in healthcare by improving patient outcomes, safety, affordability, and employee well-being.
Selected research articles by Dr. Shobeiri

1. ALSHIEK JA; Murad-Regadas S, Mellgren A, Khatri G, Gagliardi G, Glanc P, Quiroz LH,
Weinstein M, Rostaminia G, Oliveira L, Arif H, Ferrari L, Bordeianou L, Shobeiri SA.
Proceedings of the Consensus Meeting of the Pelvic Floor Consortium of the American
Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, the Society of Abdominal Radiology, the International
Continence Society, the American Urogynecologic Society, the International
Urogynecological Association and the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons. Part 3: Consensus
Definitions and Interpretation Templates for Pelvic Floor Ultrasound Imaging of Defecatory
Pelvic Floor Disorders. Submitted to Dis Col Rect
2. Presti C, Xu C, Liu C, Walker L, Scott L, Shobeiri SA, McLeod F. Improving the
Evaluation and Management of Cystotomy in Gynecologic Surgery with a Cadaver Surgical
Curriculum. Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2021 Sep 2;11(9):1202-16.
3. Tomashev R, Shobeiri SA (2021) The levator ani muscle repair: a call to action. Tech
Coloproctol. doi:10.1007/s10151-021-02480-1

4. Egorov V, Raalte Hv, Shobeiri SA (2021) Tactile and Ultrasound Image Fusion for
Functional Assessment of the Female Pelvic Floor. Open Journal of Obstetrics and
Gynecology 11 (06):674-688. doi:10.4236/ojog.2021.116063
5. Paquette I, Rosman D, El Sayed R, Hull T, Kocjancic E, Quiroz L, Palmer S, Shobeiri A,
Weinstein M, Khatri G, Bordeianou L.. Proceedings of the Consensus Meeting of the Pelvic
Floor Consortium of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, the Society of
Abdominal Radiology, the International Continence Society, the American Urogynecologic
Society, the International Urogynecological Association and the Society of Gynecologic
Surgeons. Part 1: Consensus definitions and interpretation templates for fluoroscopic
imaging of defecatory pelvic floor disorders. Techniques in Coloproctology. 2021 Jan;25(1):3-
17.
6. Gurland BH, Khatri G, Ram R, Hull TL, Kocjancic E, Quiroz LH, El Sayed RF, Jambhekar
KR, Chernyak V, Paspulati RM, Sheth VR, Shobeiri SA, Bordeianou L. Proceedings of the
Consensus Meeting of the Pelvic Floor Consortium of the American Society of Colon and
Rectal Surgeons, the Society of Abdominal Radiology, the International Continence Society,
the American Urogynecologic Society, the International Urogynecological Association and the
Society of Gynecologic Surgeons. Consensus definitions and interpretation templates for
magnetic resonance imaging of Defecatory pelvic floor disorders. International
Urogynecology Journal. 2021 Oct;32(10):2561-74.
7. Egorov V, Takacs P, Shobeiri SA, Hoyte L, Lucente V, van Raalte H, Sarvazyan N (2021)
Predictive value of biomechanical mapping for pelvic organ prolapse surgery. Female pelvic
medicine & reconstructive surgery 27 (1):e28-e38
8. Xu C, Osborne SM, Alshiek J, Shobeiri SA, Casey RK (2021) Resection of Vaginal
Septum in Obstructed Hemivagina and Ipsilateral Renal Anomaly: Utility of Three
Dimensional Intraoperative Ultrasound. Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 11
(4):355-359
9. Qureshi, A, Mathur, A, Alshiek, J, Shobeiri, SA. and Wei, Q. (2021) Utilization of Artificial
Intelligence for Diagnosis and Management of Urinary Incontinence in Women Residing in
Areas with Low Resources: An Overview. Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 11,
403-418. doi: 10.4236/ojog.2021.114040.
10. ALSHIEK J, Marroquin J, Shobeiri SA (2021) Vaginal ultrasound-guided Pouch of
Douglas robotic entry in a live ovine model and human female cadaveric specimens. J Robot
Surg. doi:10.1007/s11701-021-01203-w

11. Guirguis M, Shobeiri SA, ALSHIEK J (2020) Transvesical Glidewire and Vaginal Foley-
Assisted Recurrent Vesicovaginal Fistula Repair: A Case Series. Female pelvic medicine &

reconstructive surgery 26 (10):e40-e43. doi:10.1097/SPV.0000000000000965
12. Lucente VR, Garely A, Bertrand JD, Leron E, Shobeiri SA, Hurtado E, Baeßler K,
Tuscher E, Peschers U, Davila GW, Polland A, Molden S, Iglesia CB (2020) 12-Month
Follow-up of a Novel, Meshless Method of Vaginal Colpopexy By Sacrospinous Ligament
Fixation to Treat Pelvic Organ Prolapse. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 27 (7, Supplement):S130.
doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2020.08.235
13. Hegde A, Rostaminia G, Quiroz LH, Shobeiri SA, Aguilar VC, Davila GW (2020) Are
there age-related changes in the measurements of the urethral sphincter complex in
nulliparous women? A three-dimensional ultrasound assessment. Int Urogynecol J.
doi:10.1007/s00192-020-04530-y

14. Stafford A, Shobieri SA, Stamatakos M, Edmiston K (2020) Ductal carcinoma in situ in
the male-to-female transgender population. Breast J. doi:10.1111/tbj.14099
15. Lucente VR, Garely A, Bertrand JD, Leron E, Shobeiri SA, Hurtado E, Baeßler K,
Tuscher E, Peschers U, Davila GW, Polland A, Molden S, Iglesia CB (2020) 12-Month
Follow-up of a Novel, Meshless Method of Vaginal Colpopexy By Sacrospinous Ligament
Fixation to Treat Pelvic Organ Prolapse. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 27 (7, Supplement):S130.
doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2020.08.235
16. Alshiek J, Marroquin J, Shobeiri SA. The fresh-frozen cadaveric study of direct Pouch of
Douglas laparoscopic and robotic trocar insertion for vaginal Natural Orifice Transluminal
Endoscopic Surgery. JMIG DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2020.06.010
17. Denson LE, Terrell DR, Vesley AK, Peck JD, Quiroz LH, Shobeiri SA. The prevalence of
pelvic floor hematoma following vaginal delivery. FPMRS, 2020 Jun. DOI:
10.1097/spv.0000000000000895.
18. Alshiek J, Wei Q, Jalalizadeh M, Chitnis P, Shobeiri SA (2020) The Effect of Aging on
Pelvic Floor Pressure Measurements in Nulliparous Women. Open Journal of Obstetrics and
Gynecology 10 (06):751-769. doi:10.4236/ojog.2020.1060070
19. Alshiek J, Garcia B, Minassian V, Iglesia CB, Clark A, Sokol ER, Murphy M, Malik SA,
Tran A, Shobeiri SA (2020) Vaginal Energy-Based Devices. Female pelvic medicine &
reconstructive surgery 26 (5):287-298. doi:10.1097/SPV.0000000000000872
20. Alshiek J, Garcia B, Minassian V, Iglesia CB, Clark A, Sokol ER, Murphy M, Malik SA,
Tran A, Shobeiri SA (August 2020) Vaginal Energy-Based Devices: AUGS Executive
Summary. Contemporary OBGYN, 2020, 64 (8):11-12.
https://cdn.sanity.io/files/0vv8moc6/contobgyn/1b243cf8ebec6ebefb73a71d98816b8c514a38
df.pdf

21. Q Xing, P Chitnis, S Sikdar, J Alshiek, SA Shobeiri, Q Wei. M3VR-A multi-stage, multi-
resolution, and multi-volumes-of-interest volume registration method applied to 3D

endovaginal ultrasound. PMC6872108 PloS one 14 (11):e0224583.
doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0224583
22. Egorov V, Takacs P, Shobeiri SA, Hoyte L, Lucente V, van Raalte H, Sarvazyan N. The
predictive Value of Biomechanical Mapping for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Surgery. Female pelvic
medicine & reconstructive surgery. 2019 doi:10.1097/SPV.0000000000000786
23. Alshiek J, Rosenblatt P, Shobeiri SA. The anatomy of Trans-Obturator Posterior Anal
Sling (TOPAS) and dynamics of the potential mechanism of action. Tech Coloproctol, Tech
Coloproctol. 2019 Jul;23(7):675-680. doi: 10.1007/s10151-019-02042-6. Epub 2019 Aug
3.PMID: 31377961
24. Alshiek J, Qi Wei Q, Quiroz LH, Nihira MA, Neuman M, Shobeiri SA. The Utility of
Endovaginal Ultrasound in the Design of a Sacrospinous Ligament Anchoring Device in
Patients with and without Pelvic Organ Prolapse. OJOG, 9, 1103-1113.
doi:10.4236/ojog.2019.98107.
25. Alshiek J, Bar-El Liron, Shobeiri SA. Vaginal Robotic Supracervical Hysterectomy in an
Ovine Animal Model: The Proof of Concept. OJOG, 9, 1114-1129. doi:
10.4236/ojog.2019.98108.

26. Alshiek J, Awad C, Welch E, Jalalizadeh M, Shobeiri SA. Twelve years' experience with
fascia lata autograft to replace complicated anterior vaginal mesh. Int Urogynecol J. 2019
May 8. doi: 10.1007/s00192-019-03957-2. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 31069410
27. Alshiek J, Jalalizadeh M, Wei Q, Chitnis P, Shobeiri SA. Ultrasongraphic age-related
changes of the pelvic floor muscles in nulliparous women and their association with pelvic
floor symptoms: A pilot study. Neurourol Urodyn. 2019 Mar 29. doi: 10.1002/nau.23979.
[Epub ahead of print] PMID: 30927314
28. Shobeiri SA, Dietz HP, et al. American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine,
Urogynecology practice parameters. J Ultrasound Med 2019;38:565-578
29. Alshiek J, Shobeiri SA. Practical value of Levator Ani Muscle Injury Repair. In
Publication, Techniques in Coloproctology, Tech Coloproctol. 2019 Feb;23(2):83-85. doi:
10.1007/s10151-019-01957-4. Epub 2019 Mar 12. No abstract available. PMID: 30864095
30. Shobeiri SA, Manon k, Minassian V, Bazi T, and on behalf of the IUGA Research and
Development Committee. IUGA Committee opinion: Laser Based Vaginal Devices for
Treatment of Stress Urinary Incontinence, Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause and
Vaginal Laxity. PMID: 30523374, 2019 IUGJ https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-018-3830-0
31.Egorov V, Lucente V, Shobeiri SA, Takacs P, Hoyte L, van Raalte H. Biomechanical
Mapping of the Female Pelvic Floor: Prolapse Versus Normal Conditions. EC Gynaecol.
2018 Nov;7(11):431-446. Epub 2018 Oct 31. PMID: 31093608
32.Egorov V, Shobeiri SA, Takacs P, Hoyte L, Lucente V, van Raalte H. Biomechanical
mapping of the female pelvic floor: Uterine Prolapse versus normal conditions. Open J of
OB GYN, Open J Obstet Gynecol. 2018 Aug;8(10):900-924. doi:
10.4236/ojog.2018.810093. Epub 2018 Aug 31. PMID: 31080695
33. Jalalizadeh, M, Alshiek J, Santoro GA, Wieczorek AP, Shobeiri SA. Six year
experience in teaching pelvic floor ultrasonography using pelvic floor phantoms. Obstet
Gynecol. 2018 Aug; 132(2):337-344. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000002729. PMID:
29995748
34. Rostaminia G, Awad C, Chang C, Sikdar S, Wei Q, Shobeiri SA. Shear wave
elastography to assess perineal body stiffness during labor. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr
Surg. 2018 May 22. 25 (6), 443-447 doi: 10.1097/SPV.0000000000000585. [Epub ahead of
print] PMID: 29794544

35. Jalaizadeh M, Shobeiri SA. Davydov procedure for augmenting vaginal length in a post-
surgical male-to-female transgender patient. FPMRS. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg.

2018 Feb 15. doi: 10.1097/SPV.0000000000000562. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 29461301.
36. Rostaminia G, Javadian P, Awad C, Shobeiri SA. Ultrasound indicators of rectal support
defect in women with obstructive defecatory symptoms, FPMRS. Rostaminia G, Javadian P,
Awad C, Shobeiri SA. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. 2018 Jan 3. doi:
10.1097/SPV.0000000000000511. [Epub ahead of print], PMID: 29300257
37. Javadian P, Shobeiri SA. The Disability Impact and Associated Cost per Disability in
Women Who Underwent Surgical Revision of Transvaginal Mesh Kits for Prolapse Repair.
Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. 2017 Sep 13. doi: 10.1097/SPV.0000000000000489.
[Epub ahead of print] PMID: 28906261

38. Quiroz LH, Pickett SD, Peck JD, Rostaminia G, Stone DE, Shobeiri SA. Increasing age
is a risk factor for decreased postpartum pelvic floor strength. FPMRS, 2017;23(2):136-140.
doi: 10.1097/SPV.0000000000000376, AUGS Conference Submissions.
39. Santiago AC, Quiroz LH, Shobeiri SA. Decreased urethral volume is comparable to
funneling as a predictor of intrinsic sphincter deficiency. FPMRS, DOI:
10.1097/SPV.0000000000000386
40. Javadian P, Quiroz LH, Shobeiri SA. In vivo ultrasound characteristics of vaginal mesh
kits. FPMRS, 2017;23(2):162-7. DOI: 10.1097/SPV.0000000000000400
41. Javadian P, Shobeiri SA. Comparison of dissection based vs internet based anatomy
education for 3rd year medical students. Journal of Education Technology in Health Sciences,
2016;3(2):38-41
42. Mellgren A, Zutshi M, Lucente VR, Culligan P, Fenner DE, TOPAS study group. A
posterior anal sling for fecal incontinence: results of 152-patient prospective multicenter
study. AJOG; 2016; 214(3):349.e1-8. Doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2015.10.2013. EUPUB 2015 oct 19.
43. Rostaminia G, Pickett S, Machiorlatti M, Shobeiri SA, Nihira MA. Surgeon preference for
surgical treatment of stress urinary incontinence among urogynecologic surgeons,
comparison after 15 years. Pelviperineology 2015 34(3):75-78.
44. Javadian P, Wendelken J, Quiroz LH, Shobeiri SA. Surgical Care Processing in Major
Oklahoma City Hospitals: The Surgeons` Perspective. OSMA J 2015 Dec;108(12):589-91.
PMID: 27027138.
45. Rostaminia G, Peck JD, Sultan AH, Thakar R, Van Delft K, Shobeiri SA. New measures
for predicting birth related pelvic floor trauma. FPMRS, 2016 Sep-Oct;22(5):292-6,
doi:10.1097/SPV.0000000000000282. PMID: 27054796.
46. Javadian P, O’Leary D, Rostaminia G, North J, Wagner J, Quiroz LH, Shobeiri SA. How
does 3D endovaginal ultrasound compare to magnetic resonance imaging in the evaluation of
levator ani anatomy? Neurourol Urodyn. 2015 Dec 15. doi: 10.1002/nau.22944. [Epub ahead
of print] PMID: 26669505.
47. Towner RA, Wisniewski AB, Wu DH, Van Gordon SB, Smith N, North JC, McElhaney R,
Aston CE, Shobeiri SA, Kropp BP, Greenwood-Van Meerveld B, Hurst RE. A Feasibility
Study to Determine whether Clinical Contrast-Enhanced MRI can Detect Increased Bladder
Permeability in Patients with Interstitial Cystitis. J Urol. 2015 Aug 22. pii: S0022-
5347(15)04676-5. doi: 10.1016/j.juro.2015.08.077. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 26307161
48. Yune JJ, Quiroz L, Nihira MA, Siddighi S, O'Leary DE, Santiago A, Shobeiri SA. The
Location and Distribution of Transurethral Bulking Agent: 3-Dimensional Ultrasound Study.
Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. 2016 Mar-Apr;22(2):98-102.
doi:10.1097/SPV.0000000000000217PMID: 26516814
49. Rostaminia G, Peck JD, Quiroz LH, Shobeiri SA. Characteristics associated with pelvic
organ prolapse in women with significant levator ani muscle deficiency. Int Urogynecol J.
2015, 27(2), 261-267, DOI 10.1007/s00192-015-2827-1, PMID: 26342811
50. Santoro GA, Shobeiri SA, Wieczorek P. Perineal body anatomy as seen in 3D
endovaginal ultrasound of asymptomatic nulliparas. Colorectal disease 2015 Sep 18. doi:
10.1111/codi.13119. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 26382090

51. Rostaminia G, Peck J, Quiroz LH, Shobeiri SA. Variability of pubic arch architecture and
its role on minimal levator hiatus area. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2016 Aug;134(2):217-20. doi:
10.1016/j.ijgo.2015.11.029. PMID: 27177513
52. Pickett S, Barenberg B, Quiroz LH, Shobeiri SA, O’Leary D. The significant morbidity of
removing pelvic mesh from multiple vaginal compartments. Obstet Gynecol 2015
Jun;125(6):1418-22. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000000870. PMID: 26000513
53. Rostaminia G, Peck J, Quiroz LH, Shobeiri SA. Levator Plate Upward Lift on Dynamic
Sonography and Levator Muscle Strength. J Ultrasound Med. 2015 Oct;34(10):1787-92. doi:
10.7863/ultra.15.14.11075. Epub 2015 Sep 2. PMID: 26333568
54. Manonai J, Rostaminia G, Denson L, Shobeiri SA. Clinical and ultrasonographic study of
patients presenting with transvaginal mesh complications. NeuroUrol Urodynam. 35:407–411,
2016. doi: 10.1002/nau.22725. PMID:25620321
55. Santiago AC, O’Leary D, Quiroz LH. Shobeiri SA. An Ultrasound approach to the
posterior compartment and anorectal dysfunction. Int Urogynecol J. 2015 Sep;26(9):1393-4.
doi: 10.1007/s00192-015-2669-x. Epub 2015 Mar 24. PMID:25800901
56. Santiago AC, O’Leary D, Rostaminia G, Quiroz LH. Shobeiri SA. Is there a correlation
between levator ani and urethral sphincter complex status on 3D ultrasound? Int Urogynecol
J 2015;26:699-705 DOI: 10.1007/s00192-014-2577-5 PMID:25448493
57. O’Leary DE, Rostaminia G, Quiroz LH, Shobeiri SA. Sonographic Predictors of
Obstructive Defecatory Dysfunction. Int Urogynecol J. 2015;26:415-20, PMID: 25315168
58. Rostaminia G, White DE, Quiroz LH, Shobeiri SA. How well can levator ani muscle
morphology on 3D pelvic floor ultrasound predict the levator ani muscle function? IUGJ. Int
Urogynecol J (2015) 26:257–262. DOI: 10.1007/s00192-014-2503-x. 2014 Sep 23.
PMID:25246297
59. Santiago AC, Shobeiri SA. The use of Ultrasound Imaging in Pelvic Organ Prolapse: An
Overview. Current Obstetrics and Gynecology Reports. DOI: 10.1007/s13669-015-0117-z
60. White D, Rostaminia G, Quiroz LH, Shobeiri SA. The Influence of Age on the
visualization of the Structures within the Anterior and Posterior Pelvic Floor Compartments. In
publication: Pelviperineology.
61. Shobeiri SA, Santiago AC. Individualized pelvic floor muscle training is an effective
conservative treatment in women with pelvic organ prolapse. Evid Based Med. 2014 Jul 18.
pii: ebmed-2014-110020. doi: 10.1136/ebmed-2014-110020. [Epub ahead of print] PMID:
25038067
62. O’Leary DE, Pickett S, Shobeiri SA. Description of the methodology in the study of the
association between vaginal parity and minimal levator hiatus. BJOG DOI: 10.1111/1471-
0528.12958 PMID: 24990183
63. Rostaminia G, White D, Quiroz LH, Shobeiri SA. Is a New High Resolution Probe Better
Than the Standard Probe for 3D Anal Sphincter and Levator Ani Imaging? Ultrasonic Imaging
(In publication) PMID: 24831299
64. Van Delft K, Shobeiri SA, Thakar R, Sultan AH. Agreement between palpation,
transperineal and endovaginal ultrasound in the diagnosis of levator ani avulsion. IUGJ
2015:26:33-39. DOI 10.1007/s00192-014-2426-6 PMID: 24859796

65. Van Delft K, Shobeiri SA, Thakar R, Schwertner-Tiepelmann N, Sultan AH. Reply: Inter-
rater and Intra-rater reliability of levator ani muscle biometry and detachment using three

dimensional endovaginal ultrasonography. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2014 Apr;43(4):480.
doi: 10.1002/uog.13329 PMID: 24692223
66. Allen AM, Shobeiri SA, Quiroz LH, Fong DN, Nihira MA. Obstetric Laceration Repair in
the United States: Is there a Common Practice? JRM 2014 59:127-133 PMID: 24724220.
67. Nihira MA, Quiroz LH, Hardre P, Shobeiri SA. Training Community Gynecologists to
Perform Intraoperative Cystoscopy: A Competency-Based Training Experience. FPMRS
2014;20(2):76-82. doi: 10.1097/SPV.0000000000000056. PMID: 24566209
68. Denson LE, Shobeiri SA. 3 Dimensional Endovaginal Ultrasound Imaging of Synthetic
Implanted Materials in the Female Pelvic Floor. JUM March 2014 33:521-529.
doi:10.7863/ultra.33.3.521 PMID:24567464
69. Denson LE, Shobeiri SA. Peroxide-enhanced 3-dimensional endovaginal ultrasound

imaging for diagnosis of rectovaginal fistula. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. 2014 Jul-
Aug;20(4):240-2. doi: 10.1097/SPV.0000000000000074. PMID: 24978092

70. Smith TA, Poteat TA, Shobeiri SA. Pelvic Organ Prolapse; A Review. JAAPA.
2014;27(3):20-24. DOI: 10.1097/01.JAA.0000443963.00740.4d PMID: 24500120
71. Rostaminia G, Omoumi F, Shobeiri SA. Statistical justifications for interrater reliability of
levator ani deficiency (LAD) assessment by 3D endovaginal ultrasonography: response to
critique, DOI: 10.1007/s00192-014-2351-8 PMID: 24497093
72. Rostaminia G, White D, Quiroz LH, Shobeiri SA. Freehand Acquisition of 3D
Transperineal Pelvic Floor Volume Does not yield accurate measurements. Pelviperineology.
2013;32:99-103.
73. Rostaminia G, Manonai J, LeClaire E, White D, Marchiorlatti M, Quiroz LH, Shobeiri SA.
Interrater reliability of assessing levator ani deficiency with 360 Degree 3D Endovaginal
Ultrasound. 2014 Jun;25(6):761-6. IUGJ, DOI. 10.1007/s00192-013-2286-5. PMID: 24337615
74. Rostaminia G, Manonai J, LeClaire E, White D, Quiroz LH, Shobeiri SA. Erratum to:
Interrater reliability of assessing levator ani deficiency with 360 Degree 3D Endovaginal
Ultrasound. Int Urogynecol J. 2014 May;25(5):623-9. PMID: 24497093
75. Van Delft K, Shobeiri SA, Schwertner-Tiepelmann N, Thakar R, Sultan AH. Inter-rater
and Intra-rater reliability of levator ani muscle biometry and detachment using three
dimensional endovaginal ultrasonography. USOG 2014 Feb;43(2):202-9;
DOI: 10.1002/uog.13193. PMID: 23939804
76. Rostaminia G, White D, Quiroz LH, Shobeiri SA. 3D Pelvic Floor Ultrasound Findings
and Severity of Anal Incontinence. IUGJ DOI: 10.1007/s00192-013-2278-5 PMID: 24310989
77. Denson LE, Shobeiri SA. Ultrasound Imaging of Urethral Bulking Materials; A
Sonographer’s perspective. J diagnostic Med Sonography. Published online before print
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78. Rostaminia G, White DE, Quiroz LH, Shobeiri SA. Levator Plate Descent Correlates
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79. Van Delft K, Thakar R, Shobeiri SA, Sultan AH. Levator haematoma at the attachment
zone as an early marker for levator ani muscle avulsion. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2013
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80. Shobeiri SA, Rostaminia G, White D, Quiroz LH, Nihira MA. Evaluation of vaginal cysts
and masses by 3-Dimensional Endovaginal and Endoanal Ultrasonography: A Pictorial
Essay. J Ultrasound Med. 2013 Aug;32(8):1499-507. doi: 10.7863/ultra.32.8.1499. PMID
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81. Rostaminia G, White D, Hegde A, Quiroz LH, Davila GW, Shobeiri SA. Levator Ani
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82. Mukati M, Shobeiri SA. Erosion of Pelvicol used in Sacrocolpopexy: A case report.
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83. Mukati M, Shobeiri SA. Erosion of silicone mesh into bladder after a robotic
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84. Mukati M, Shobeiri SA. Transvaginal sling release with intraoperative ultrasound
guidance. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. 2013 May-Jun;19(3):184-5. doi:
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85. Rostaminia G, Shobeiri SA. Surgical repair of bilateral levator ani muscles with
ultrasound guidance: Reply. IUGJ 2013;24(2):357-8 doi: 10.1007/s00192-012-1986-6. PMID:
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86. Shobeiri SA, Rostaminia G, Shobeiri H. Endoanal Phantom, J Ultrasound Med. 2013
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87. Rostaminia G, White D, Quiroz LH, Shobeiri SA. Visualization of Periurethral Structures
does not correlate with Urinary Continence Status. IUGJ DOI 10.1007/s00192-012-1990-x.
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88. Shobeiri SA, Rostaminia G, White D, Quiroz LH. The determinants of minimal levator
hiatus and their relationship to the puborectalis muscle and the levator plate. BJOG. 2013
Jan;120(2):205-11. doi: 10.1111/1471-0528.12055. Epub 2012 Nov 12. Erratum in: BJOG.
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89. Quiroz LH, White DE, Juarez D, Shobeiri SA. Age effects on pelvic floor symptoms in a
cohort of nulliparous patients. FPMRS, 2012 Nov-Dec;18(6):325-8. doi:
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90. Hull T, Giese C, Wexner SD, Mellgren A, Devroede G, Madoff RD, Stromberg K, Coller
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fecal incontinence. Dis Colon Rectum. 2013 Feb;56(2):234-45. doi:
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91. Mellgren A, Wexner SD, Coller JA, Devroede G, Lerew DR, Madoff RD, Hull T; SNS
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incontinence. Dis Colon Rectum, 2011;54(9),1065-75. doi:
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92. Lambert A, Mukati M, Shobeiri SA. Metastatic cancer in Sigmoid Neovagina: A Case

Report. FPMRS, 2013;19(1)56-7. doi: 10.1097/SPV.0b013e318278cc5d. PMID: 23321662
93. Quiroz LH, White D, Shobeiri SA, Wild RA. Does age affect visualization of the levator
ani in nulliparous women? Int Urogynecol J. 2013;24(9):1507-13. doi: 10.1007/s00192-013-
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94. Rostaminia G, Shobeiri SA, Quiroz LH, Nihira MA. Referral Pattern of Vaginal Mesh
Complications to the University of Oklahoma Pelvic and Bladder Health Clinic. OSMA Journal
2012;105(9):316-318. PMID: 23155843
95. Rostaminia G, Shobeiri SA, Quiroz L. Surgical repair of bilateral levator ani muscles
with ultrasound guidance. Int Urogynecol J. 2013;24(7):1237-9. doi: 10.1007/s00192-012-
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96. Shobeiri SA, White D, Quiroz LH et al. Anterior and Posterior Compartment 3D
Endovaginal Ultrasound Anatomy based on Direct Histologic Comparison. International
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97. Foust-Wright CE, Shobeiri SA, Curry CL, Quiroz LH, Nihira MA. Medical student
knowledge of global health problems: obstetric fistulas in developing countries. J Reprod
Med. 2012;57(9-10):427-30. PMID: 23091991
98. Foust-Wright CE, Shobeiri SA. Periurethral Aggressive Angiomyxoma: a case report. Int
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99. Quiroz LH, Shobeiri SA, Nihira MA, BradyJ, Wild RA. Randomized controlled trial of
flexible and rigid cystoscopy in women. Int Urogynecol J. 2012 Nov;23(11):1625-30. doi:
10.1007/s00192-012-1777-0. Epub 2012 May 9. PMID: 22569690
100. Allen AM, Lakin T, Shobeiri SA, Nihira MA. Transmural vaginal to bladder injury
from an obstructed labor pattern. Obstet Gynecol 2011 117(2 Pt 2):468-70. doi:
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101. Santoro GA, Wieczorek P, Shobeiri SA, Mueller E, Pilat J, Stankiewicz A,
Battistella G. Interobserver and interdisciplinary reliability of three-dimensional ultrasound
assessment of pelvic floor anatomy. Int Urogyn J 2011;22:53-59. doi: 10.1007/s00192-010-
1233-y. Epub 2010 Aug 11. PMID: 20700728
102. Santoro GA, Wieczorek P, Dietz HP, Mellgren A, Sultan AH, Shobeiri SA,
Stankiewicz A, Bartram C. State of the art: an integrated approach to pelvic floor
ultrasonography. Ultrasound in Obstet Gynecol 2011;37:381-396. PMID 21252792
103. Wexner SD, Hull T, Edden Y, Coller JA, Devroede G, McCallum R, Chan M,
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Pettit P, Nagle D, Madoff RD, Lerew DR, Mellgren A. Infection rates in a large investigational
trial of Sacral Nerve Stimulation for Fecal Incontinence. J GI Surg, 2010;14(7):1081-9. doi:
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104. Shobeiri SA. Surgical Reconstitution of Unilaterally Avulsed Symptomatic
Puborectalis Muscle using Autologous Fascia Lata, (Response to letters to the editor) Obstet
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105. Wexner SD, Coller JA, Devroede G, Hull T, McCallum R, Chan M, Ayscue JM,
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Results of a 120-Patient Prospective Multicenter Study. Annals of Surgery. 2010; 251(3):
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106. Quiroz LH, Shobeiri SA, Nihira MA. 3-Dimensional Ultrasound imaging for
diagnosis of urethrovaginal fistula. Int UROGYN J 2010;21;1031-33. doi: 10.1007/s00192-
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107. MacDiarmid SA, Peters KM, Shobeiri SA, Wooldridge LS, Rovner ES, Leong
FC, Siegel SW, Tate SB, Feagins BA. Long-term durability of percutaneous tibial nerve
stimulation for the treatment of overactive bladder. Journal of Urology. 2010:183(1):234-40.
doi: 10.1016/j.juro.2009.08.160. PMID: 19913821
108. Shobeiri SA. The Practical Value of the levator Ani Muscle Subdivisions in
Endovaginal Three-Dimensional Ultrasonography. (Response to letters to the editor) Obstet
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109. Peters KM, Macdiarmid SA, Wooldridge LS, Leong FC, Shobeiri SA, Rovner ES,
Siegel SW, Tate SB, Jarnagin BK, Rosenblatt PL, Feagins BA.al. Randomized Trial of
Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation Versus Extended-Release Tolterodine: Results From
the Overactive Bladder Innovative Therapy Trial. The Journal of Urology, 2009;182;1055-61.
doi: 10.1016/j.juro.2009.05.045. Epub 2009 Jul 18. PMID: 19616802
110. Shobeiri SA, LeClaire E, Nihira MA, Quiroz LH, O’Donoghue D. Appearance of
the Levator Ani Muscle Subdivisions in endovaginal 3-Dimensional Ultrasonography. Obstet
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111. Shobeiri SA, Allen A, Nihira MA, Quiroz LH, Chimpiri AR. Surgical
Reconstitution of Unilaterally Avulsed Symptomatic Puborectalis Muscle using Autologous
Fascia Lata, Obstet & Gynecol 2009;114:480-2. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0b013e3181ae6ad6.
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112. Shobeiri SA, Nihira MA. Attachment of a sling rescue suture to midurethral tape
for management of potential postoperative voiding dysfunction. Neurourology and UDS
2009;28:990-994. doi: 10.1002/nau.20734. PMID: 19358238
113. Shobeiri SA, Quiroz LH, Nihira MA. Rectovaginal Fistulography: A Technique
for Identification of Recurrent Elusive Fistulas, Int UROGYN J 2009;20(5)571-2. doi:
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114. Finamore PS, Echols KT, Vakili B, Chesson RR, Shobeiri SA. Anatomical
Relationships of the ‘Top-Down’ Mid-urethral Sling. Journal of Reproductive Medicine,
2009;54:319-21. PMID: 19517698
115. Shobeiri SA, Gasser R, Chesson RR. The Internal Innervation and Morphology
of the Human Female Levator Ani muscle. AJOG 2008;199(6):686.e1-6. doi:
10.1016/j.ajog.2008.07.057. PMID: 18845293
116. Shobeiri SA, Chesson RR, West EC, Hoyte L. Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Characteristics of the Pelvic Floor Muscles in Fecal Incontinent Women Compared to
Continent Patients. J Pelvic Med Surg 2008;14(5):353-356.
117. Fisher KA, Shobeiri SA, Nihira MA. The use of standardized patient models for
teaching the pelvic floor muscle examination. Journal of Pelvic Medicine & Surgery.
2008;14(5):361-368

118. Shobeiri SA, Chesson RR, West EC, Shott S, Hoyte L. A Pilot Study of
Extracorporeal Magnetic Stimulation of the Pelvic Floor for the Treatment of Women with
Fecal Incontinence and Underactive Pelvic Floor Muscles. J Pelvic Med Surg 2007;13(1):19-
26.
119. Shobeiri SA, Nihira MA. Management of total vaginal prolapse complicated by
squamous papilloma. J Pelvic Med Surg 2006;12:325-326.
120. Shobeiri SA. Management of pelvic abscess after a Le Fort colpocliesis. Int
Urogyn Journal and Pelvic Floor Dys 17:668-669, 2006. PMID: 16520892
121. *Vardy M. D., Zhou H., Shobeiri SA. et al. IVS Tunneler Device for apical
vaginal prolapse with and without suburethral slingplasty: Preliminary safety report. J
Pelvic Med & Surg 12(2):107, 2006.
122. *Shobeiri SA. An algorithm for management of post-operative voiding
dysfunction after a trans-vaginal tape procedure for urinary incontinence. J Pelvic Med &
Surg 12(2):98-9, 2006.
123. Vakili B, Chesson RR, Kyle B, Shobeiri SA, Echols KT, Gist R, Zheng YT, Nolan
TE. The incidence of urinary tract injury during hysterectomy: A prospective analysis based
on universal cystoscopy. Am J of Obstet Gynecol 192:1599-604, 2005. PMID: 15902164

124. Shobeiri SA, Echols KT, Franco N. Sinus formation after insertion of a silicone-
coated suburethral sling. International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

14(5):356-357, 2003. PMID: 14618316
125. Shobeiri SA, Gasser RF, Chesson RR, Echols KT. The Anatomy of Mid-Urethral
Slings and Dynamics of Neurovascular Injury. International Urogynecology Journal and
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction 14(3):185-90, 2003. discussion 190. PMID: 12955340
126. Shobeiri SA, Chesson RR, Echols KT. Cystoscopic Fistulography: A Review.
Urology Review Journal 1:20-1, 2003.
127. *Shobeiri SA, Chesson RR, Echols KT. Three-Dimensional MRI Anatomy of
Fecal Incontinent Female Patients Compared to Normal Individuals. J of Pelvic Med &
Surg 9(5): 222, 2003.
128. *Shobeiri SA, Chesson RR, Gasser RR. The Internal Innervation and
Morphology of the Female Human Iliococcygeus and Pubococcygeus muscles:
Preliminary Results from a New Technique. J of Pelvic Med & Surg 9(5): 209, 2003.
129. *Shobeiri SA, Chesson RR, Echols KT. Establishing Competency
Parameters for the Obstetrics and Gynecology Residents' Diagnostic Cystoscopy
Education. Obstet Gynecol 101(Supp. 4): S113-114, 2003.
130. *Shobeiri SA, Chesson RR, Echols KT. Establishing Competency Parameters
for the Obstetrics and Gynecology Readers’ Diagnostic Cystoscopy Education. Obstet
Gynecol 101(Supp. 4): S113-114, 2003.
131. Franco N, Shobeiri SA, Echols KT. Validated Simplified Urinary Incontinence
Score for the Medium-term Evaluation of Transvaginal Pubovaginal Sling Procedure.
UROLOGY 60:607-10, 2002. Discussion 610-1. PMID: 12385917

132. Shobeiri SA, Nolan TE, Yordan-Jovet R, Echols TE, Chesson RR. Digital
Examination Compared to Trans-Perineal Ultrasound for the Evaluation of Anal Sphincter
Repair. International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics 78(1):31-36, 2002. PMID:
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133. Shobeiri SA, Garely AD, Chesson RR, Nolan TE. Recognition of Occult Bladder
Injury during the Tension-Free Vaginal Tape Procedure. Obstetrics & Gynecology
99(6):1067-72, 2002. PMID: 12052601
134. Echols KT, Chesson RR, Breaux EF, Shobeiri SA. Persistent Delayed
Hypersensitivity Following Transurethral Collagen Injection for Recurrent Stress Urinary
Incontinence: A Case Report. International Urogynecology & Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Journal 13:52-54, 2002. PMID: 11999209
135. Shobeiri SA, Chesson RR, Echols KT. Cystoscopic Fistulography: A New
Technique for the Diagnosis of Vesicocervical Fistula. Obstetrics & Gynecology 98(6):1124-
6, 2001. PMID: 11755564
136. *Shobeiri SA, Chesson RR. Magnetic Stimulator for the Treatment of Fecal
Incontinence. Int Urogyn J 12(Supp. 3):S100-101, 2001. Neurourology & Urodynamics
20(4), 2001.
137. *Shobeiri SA, Chesson RR. The Mid-Urethral Sling Anatomy. International
Urogynecology J 12(Supp. 3): S19-20, 2001.
138. Shobeiri SA, West EC, Kahn M, Nolan TE. Postpartum Acquired Hemophilia
(Factor VIII Inhibitors): A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Obstetrical &
Gynecological Survey 12(55):729-37, 2000. PMID: 11128909
139. Shobeiri SA, Elkins TE, Thomas KA. Comparison of Sacrospinous
Ligament, Sacrotuberous Ligament, and 0 Polypropylene Suture Tensile Strength. J
Pelvic Surgery 6:261-7, 2000.
 
 

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