The University of Queensland

Engaging the hospital's house staff

Gala, R., Hill, J. and Amedee, R. (2022). Engaging the hospital's house staff. Optimizing Widely Reported Hospital Quality and Safety Grades: An Ochsner Quality and Value Playbook. (pp. 373-378) edited by Armin Schubert and Sandra A. Kemmerly. Cham, Switzerland: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-04141-9_40

Grassroots culture: Patient safety approach to a quality curriculum for house staff

Guthrie, A., McIntyre, C. and Gala, R. (2022). Grassroots culture: Patient safety approach to a quality curriculum for house staff. Optimizing widely reported hospital quality and safety grades: an Ochsner quality and value playbook. (pp. 379-385) edited by Armin Schubert and Sandra A. Kemmerly. Cham, Switzerland: Springer Cham. doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-04141-9_41

A pregnant 37-year-old woman with lower left quadrant pain

Gala, Rajiv B. (2014). A pregnant 37-year-old woman with lower left quadrant pain. Acute care and emergency gynecology: a case-based approach. (pp. 99-102) Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press. doi: 10.1017/CBO9781107281936.034

Prescription opioid use for acute pain and persistent opioid use after gynecologic surgery: a systematic review

Matteson, Kristen A., Schimpf, Megan O., Jeppson, Peter C., Thompson, Jennifer C., Gala, Rajiv B., Balgobin, Sunil, Gupta, Ankita, Hobson, Deslyn, Olivera, Cedric, Singh, Ruchira, White, Amanda B., Balk, Ethan M., Meriwether, Kate V. and for the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons Systematic Review Group (2023). Prescription opioid use for acute pain and persistent opioid use after gynecologic surgery: a systematic review. Obstetrical and Gynecological Survey, 78 (7), 396-397. doi: 10.1097/ogx.0000000000001171

Prescription Opioid Use for Acute Pain and Persistent Opioid Use After Gynecologic Surgery : A Systematic Review

Matteson, Kristen A., Schimpf, Megan O., Jeppson, Peter C., Thompson, Jennifer C., Gala, Rajiv B., Balgobin, Sunil, Gupta, Ankita, Hobson, Deslyn, Olivera, Cedric, Singh, Ruchira, White, Amanda B., Balk, Ethan M., Meriwether, Kate V. and for the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons Systematic Review Group (2023). Prescription Opioid Use for Acute Pain and Persistent Opioid Use After Gynecologic Surgery : A Systematic Review. Obstetrics & Gynecology, 141 (4), 681-696. doi: 10.1097/aog.0000000000005104

Gynecologic surgical skill acquisition through simulation with outcomes at the time of surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Orejuela, Francisco J., Aschkenazi, Sarit O., Howard, David L., Jeppson, Peter C., Balgobin, Sunil, Walter, Andrew J., White, Amanda, Olivera, Cedric K., Sanses, Tatiana V., Thompson, Jennifer, Gala, Rajiv B., Matteson, Kristen, Balk, Ethan M., Meriwether, Kate V. and Rahn, David D. (2022). Gynecologic surgical skill acquisition through simulation with outcomes at the time of surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 227 (1), 29.e1-29.e24. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2022.01.031

Impact of question bank use for in-training examination preparation by OBGYN residents – a multicenter study

Green, Isabel, Weaver, Amy, Kircher, Samantha, Levy, Gary, Michael Brady, Robert, Flicker, Amanda B., Gala, Rajiv B., Peterson, Joseph, Decesare, Julie and Breitkopf, Daniel (2022). Impact of question bank use for in-training examination preparation by OBGYN residents – a multicenter study. Journal of Surgical Education, 79 (3), 775-782. doi: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2021.12.014

Retrospective analysis of route selection for hysterectomy for benign indications at Ochsner Baptist Hospital

Blosser, Emily G., Morris, George B. and Gala, Rajiv B. (2020). Retrospective analysis of route selection for hysterectomy for benign indications at Ochsner Baptist Hospital. Ochsner Journal, 20 (4), 368-372. doi: 10.31486/toj.20.0017

Using technology to improve women’s health care

Corey, Logan, Vezina, Alex and Gala, Rajiv B. (2020). Using technology to improve women’s health care. Ochsner Journal, 20 (4), 422-425. doi: 10.31486/toj.19.0113

Opiate prescribing practices in the postpartum unit

Nakahara, Angela, Ulrich, Nicole D and Gala, Rajiv (2018). Opiate prescribing practices in the postpartum unit. The Ochsner Journal, 18 (1), 36-41. doi: 10.1043/TOJ-17-0096

Recurrent pneumothoraces in a patient With pulmonary benign metastasizing leiomyoma

Hann, Miranda, Manacheril, Rinu, St Pierre, Jerry and Gala, Rajiv (2017). Recurrent pneumothoraces in a patient With pulmonary benign metastasizing leiomyoma. The Ochsner journal, 17 (3), 284-287. doi: 10.1043/1524-5012-17.3.284

Women's health care teams and the future of obstetrics and gynecology

Hollier, Lisa M., Promecene, Pamela A., Owens, Michelle Y., Hampton, Moss, Gala, Rajiv, Kulbida, Nicholas, Tomich, Paul, Gregg, Laurie, Rothenberg, Jeffrey, Phelan, Sharon T. and Jennings, John C. (2015). Women's health care teams and the future of obstetrics and gynecology. Obstetrics and Gynecology, 126 (6), 1285-1289. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000001153

Adnexal mass in a spontaneous pregnancy diagnosed as heterotopic pregnancy at the time of cesarean delivery

Martin, Jane, K. and Gala, Rajiv B. (2015). Adnexal mass in a spontaneous pregnancy diagnosed as heterotopic pregnancy at the time of cesarean delivery. Ochsner Journal, 15 (3), 265-267.

Successful management of cesarean scar pregnancy complicated by an arteriovenous malformation

Smith, Evan S. and Gala, Rajiv B. (2015). Successful management of cesarean scar pregnancy complicated by an arteriovenous malformation. Ochsner Journal, 15 (3), 268-271.

Considerations to improve the evidence-based use of vaginal hysterectomy in benign gynecology

Moen, Michael, Walter, Andrew, Harmanli, Oz, Cornella, Jeffrey, Nihira, Mikio, Gala, Rajiv, Zimmerman, Carl and Richter, Holly E. (2014). Considerations to improve the evidence-based use of vaginal hysterectomy in benign gynecology. Obstetrics and Gynecology, 124 (3), 585-588. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000000398

Systematic review of robotic surgery in gynecology: robotic techniques compared with laparoscopy and laparotomy

Gala, Rajiv B., Margulies, Rebecca, Steinberg, Adam, Murphy, Miles, Lukban, James, Jeppson, Peter, Aschkenazi, Sarit, Olivera, Cedric, South, Mary, Lowenstein, Lior, Schaffer, Joseph, Balk, Ethan M. and Sung, Vivian (2014). Systematic review of robotic surgery in gynecology: robotic techniques compared with laparoscopy and laparotomy. Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 21 (3), 353-361. doi: 10.1016/j.jmig.2013.11.010

Effect of validated skills simulation on operating room performance in obstetrics and gynecology residents: a randomized controlled trial

Gala, Rajiv, Orejuela, Francisco, Gerten, Kim, Lockrow, Ernest, Kilpatrick, Charles, Chohan, Lubna, Green, Charles, Vaught, Jessica, Goldberg, Aaron and Schaffer, Joseph (2013). Effect of validated skills simulation on operating room performance in obstetrics and gynecology residents: a randomized controlled trial. Obstetrics and Gynecology, 121 (3), 578-584. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0b013e318283578b

Postoperative management and restrictions for female pelvic surgery: a systematic review

Murphy, Miles, Olivera, Cedric, Wheeler, Thomas, II, Casiano, Elizabeth, Siddiqui, Nazema, Gala, Rajiv, Gamble, Tondalaya, Balk, Ethan M. and Sung, Vivian W. (2013). Postoperative management and restrictions for female pelvic surgery: a systematic review. International Urogynecology Journal, 24 (2), 185-193. doi: 10.1007/s00192-012-1898-5

Implementation of a faculty development curriculum emphasizing quality improvement and patient safety: Results of a qualitative study

Rodrigue, Christopher, Seoane, Leonardo, Gala, Rajiv B., Piazza, Janice and Amedee, Ronald G. (2013). Implementation of a faculty development curriculum emphasizing quality improvement and patient safety: Results of a qualitative study. Ochsner Journal, 13 (3), 319-321.

Sexual activity and function in women with and without pelvic floor disorders

Fashokun, Tola B. Omotosho, Harvie, Heidi S., Schimpf, Megan O., Olivera, Cedric K., Epstein, Lee B., Jean-Michel, Marjorie, Rooney, Kristin E., Balgobin, Sunil, Ibeanu, Okechukwu A., Gala, Rajiv B. and Rogers, Rebecca G. (2013). Sexual activity and function in women with and without pelvic floor disorders. International Urogynecology Journal, 24 (1), 91-97. doi: 10.1007/s00192-012-1848-2

Developing a practical and sustainable faculty development program with a focus on teaching quality improvement and patient safety: an alliance for independent academic Medical Centers national initiative III project

Rodrigue, Christopher, Seoane, Leonardo, Gala, Rajiv B., Piazza, Janice and Amedee, Ronald G. (2012). Developing a practical and sustainable faculty development program with a focus on teaching quality improvement and patient safety: an alliance for independent academic Medical Centers national initiative III project. Ochsner Journal, 12 (4), 338-343.

The impact of a documentation and coding curriculum in an obstetrics and gynecology continuity clinic

Gala, Rajiv B. and Chiang, Seine (2012). The impact of a documentation and coding curriculum in an obstetrics and gynecology continuity clinic. Ochsner Journal, 12 (4), 354-358.

Bowel obstruction in a pregnant patient with a restorative proctocolectomy and ileoanal J-pouch: a case report

Herrington, A'Dair, Gala, Rajiv, Beck, David E. and Robichaux, Alfred G. (2012). Bowel obstruction in a pregnant patient with a restorative proctocolectomy and ileoanal J-pouch: a case report. Ochsner Journal, 12 (2), 170-172.

Clinical practice guideline for abnormal uterine bleeding: hysterectomy versus alternative therapy

Wheeler, Thomas L., II, Murphy, Miles, Rogers, Rebecca G., Gala, Rajiv, Washington, Blair, Bradley, Linda and Uhlig, Katrin (2012). Clinical practice guideline for abnormal uterine bleeding: hysterectomy versus alternative therapy. Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 19 (1), 81-88. doi: 10.1016/j.jmig.2011.10.001

Construct and face validity of the American College of Surgeons/Association of Program Directors in Surgery laparoscopic troubleshooting team training exercise

Arain, Nabeel A., Hogg, Deborah C., Gala, Rajiv B., Bhoja, Ravi, Tesfay, Seifu T., Webb, Erin M. and Scott, Daniel J. (2012). Construct and face validity of the American College of Surgeons/Association of Program Directors in Surgery laparoscopic troubleshooting team training exercise. American Journal of Surgery, 203 (1), 54-62. doi: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2011.08.010

SGS Research Handbook-2nd Edition

Gala, Rajiv, Hamilton-Boyles, Sarah and Sung, Vivian W. (2011). SGS Research Handbook-2nd Edition. Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, 17 (4), 158-173. doi: 10.1097/SPV.0b013e31822975bb

Endometriosis for the colorectal surgeon

Slaughter, Katrina and Gala, Rajiv B. (2010). Endometriosis for the colorectal surgeon. Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery, 23 (2), 72-79. doi: 10.1055/s-0030-1254293

Does vaginal size impact sexual activity and function?

Schimpf, Megan O., Harvie, Heidi S., Omotosho, Tola B., Epstein, Lee B., Jean-Michel, Marjorie, Olivera, Cedric K., Rooney, Kristin E., Balgobin, Sunil, Ibeanu, Okechukwu A., Gala, Rajiv B. and Rogers, Rebecca G. (2010). Does vaginal size impact sexual activity and function?. International Urogynecology Journal, 21 (4), 447-452. doi: 10.1007/s00192-009-1051-2

Implementation, construct validity, and benefit of a proficiency-based knot-tying and suturing curriculum

Goova, Mouza T., Hollett, Lisa A., Tesfay, Seifu T., Gala, Rajiv B., Puzziferri, Nancy, Kehdy, Farid J. and Scott, Daniel J. (2008). Implementation, construct validity, and benefit of a proficiency-based knot-tying and suturing curriculum. Journal of Surgical Education, 65 (4), 309-315. doi: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2008.04.004

Synthesis and Characterization of Me(3)ga and Me(3)in - Adducts of Secondary-Amines

Schauer, SJ, Watkins, CL, Krannich, LK, Gala, RB, Gundy, EM and Lagrone, CB (1995). Synthesis and Characterization of Me(3)ga and Me(3)in - Adducts of Secondary-Amines. Polyhedron, 14 (23-24), 3505-3514. doi: 10.1016/0277-5387(95)00201-3

Cystic fibrosis screening: To screen or not to screen?

Gala, R, Biggio, J, Ramsey, P and Wenstrom, K (2003). Cystic fibrosis screening: To screen or not to screen?. 24th Annual Meeting of the Society-for-Maternal-Fetal-Medicine, New Orleans Louisiana, Feb 02-07, 2004. ST LOUIS: MOSBY, INC. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2003.10.184