List of all our publications

2023

1. Rusavy Z, Grinstein E, Gluck O, Abdelkhalek Y, Deval B. Long-term development of surgical outcome of laparoscopic sacrohysteropexy with anterior and posterior mesh extension. Int Urogynecol J. 2023 Jan;34(1):191-200. doi: 10.1007/s00192-022-05102-y. 

2. Gachon B, Fritel X, Rusavy Z, Pierre F, Ismail KM, Kalis V. Part 1. Chapter 4. Physiology and physiopathology of pregnancy and delivery. In Brieu M, Cosson M, Nielsen P. Biomechanics of female reproductive system, breast, and pelvic floor - from models to patients. Elsevier Ltd. 1st Edition - April 21, 2023. Hardback ISBN: 9780323903196; eBook ISBN: 9780128236765

3. Hyncik L, Cechova H, Havelkova L, Krofta L, Nemec M, Kalis V. Part 3. Chapter 17. Reduced Order Model for Prediction of Successful Course of Vaginal Delivery. In Chinesta F, Payan ECY, Ohayon J. Reduced Order Model for Prediction of Successful Course of Vaginal Delivery. Elsevier Ltd. 1st Edition - May 25, 2023. Hardback ISBN: 9780323899673; eBook ISBN: 9780323915762

4. Najib B, Rusavy Z, Abdallah W, Abdel Khalek Y, Giraud N, Deval B. Impact of laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy (LSC) on sexual function in women with advanced stages of pelvic organ prolapse (POP): A five-year prospective study. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2023 May;284:12-15. doi: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2023.02.016. 

    

2022

1. Rusavy Z, Paymova L, Kozerovsky M, Veverkova A, Kalis V, Kamel RA, Ismail KM. Levator ani avulsion: a Systematic evidence review (LASER). BJOG. 2022 Mar;129(4):517-528. doi: 10.1111/1471-0528.16837.

2. Laine K, Yli BM, Cole V, Schwarz C, Kwee A, Ayres-de-Campos D, Vayssiere C, Roth E, Gliozheni E, Savochkina Y, Ivanisevic M, Kalis V, Timonen S, Verspyck E, Anstaklis P, Beke A, Eriksen BH, Santo S, Kavsek G, Duvekot H, Dadak C. European guidelines on perinatal care - Peripartum care Episiotomy. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2021 Dec 12:1-6. doi: 10.1080/14767058.2021.2005022. 

3. Smažinka M, Havíř M, Rušavý Z, Vlasák P, Kovářová V, Veverková A, Ismail KM, Kališ V. Contribution of ultrasound examination in the detection of unexpected uterine and adnexal findings in reconstructive surgery for pelvic organ prolapse. Ceska Gynekol. Winter 2022;87(1):13-18. doi: 10.48095/cccg202213.

4. Rusavy Z, Abdelkhalek Y, Najib B, Deval B. Laparoscopic synthetic mesh explantation after sacrohysteropexy. Int Urogynecol J. 2022 Mar 7. doi: 10.1007/s00192-022-05141-5

5. Rusavy Z, Najib B, Abdelkhalek Y, Grinstein E, Gluck O, Deval B. Outcomes of sacrocolpopexy/sacrohysteropexy with mesh placement targeted to affected compartment. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2022 May;272:188-192. doi: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2022.03.037. 

6. Abdelkhalek Y, Rusavy Z, Deval B. Laparoscopically-assisted vaginal polymyomectomy overcoming usual size limits of minimally invasive surgery-A case report. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2022 Aug;158(2):481-482. doi: 10.1002/ijgo.14215.

7. Gluck O, Rusavy Z, Grinstein E, Abdelkhalek Y, Deval B. Effect of Age on Complications Rate and Surgical Outcomes in Women Undergoing Laparoscopic Sacrohysteropexy and Sacrocolpopexy. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2022 Jun;29(6):753-758. doi: 10.1016/j.jmig.2022.01.017. 

8. Gágyor D, Pilka R, Benická A, Kališ V, Rušavý Z, Krofta L, Němec M, Mašata J. Relationship between urethrovesical junction mobility changes and postoperative progression of stress urinary incontinence following sacrospinous ligament fixation - a subanalysis of a multicentre randomized study. Ceska Gynekol. 2022;87(3):156-161. doi: 10.48095/cccg2022156.

9. Paymová L, Švabík K, Kališ V, Ismail KM, Rušavý Z. Timing of caesarean section and its impact on levator ani musle avulsion at the first subsequent vaginal birth - a pilot study. Ceska Gynekol. 2022;87(3):173-178. doi: 10.48095/cccg2022173.

10. Koucky M, Kamel R, Vistejnova L, Kalis V, Ismail KM. A global perspective on Treatment of bacterial infections in pregnancy: a systematic review of international guidelines. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2022 Oct;35(19):3751-3760. doi: 10.1080/14767058.2020.1839879.

2021

1. Ismail KM, Kamel R, Kalis V. Chapter 10. Ambulatory Treatment of Childbirth Pelvic Floor Trauma. p. 123-136. In Rane A. Ambulatory Urology and Urogynaecology. John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 2021, first edition, ISBN 9781119052258, doi.org/10.1002/9781119052258.ch10.

2. Gagyor D, Kalis V, Smazinka M, Rusavy Z, Pilka R, Ismail KM. Pelvic organ prolapse and uterine preservation: a cohort study ( POP-UP study). BMC Womens Health. 2021 Feb 17;21(1):72. doi: 10.1186/s12905-021-01208-5. IF 1,544

3. Paymova L, Svabik K, Neumann K, Kalis V, Ismail KM, Rusavy Z. Vaginal Birth After Cesarean section and levator ani avulsion: a case control study. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2021 Mar 16. doi: 10.1002/uog.23629. IF 5.571

4. Guild H, Kalis V, Havelkova L, Rusava Z, Fiala P, Rybarova M, Hyncik L, Krofta L, Ismail KM. Finite element modeling of maximum stress in pelvic floor structures during head expulsion (FINESSE) study. Int Urogynecol J. 2021 Apr 2. doi: 10.1007/s00192-021-04769-z. IF 2.090

5. Ismail AT, Fritze A, Rüdiger M, Ismail KM. Obstetric forceps dimensions and the newborn head biometrics: Time for an update Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2021 Jan;256:270-273. doi: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2020.11.046.

6. Rusavy Z, Paymova L, Kozerovsky M, Veverkova A, Kalis V, Kamel RA, Ismail KM. Levator or Avulsion: a Systematic Evidence Review (LASER). BJOG. 2021 Jul 10. doi: 10.1111/1471-0528.16837.

7. Rusavy Z, Kalis V, Aglyamov S, Egorov V. Feasibility and Safety of Antepartum Tactile Imaging. Int Urogynecol J. 2021 Jul;32(7):1785-1791. doi: 10.1007/s00192-020-04552-6. IF 2.024

8. Rusavy Z, Paymova L, Kozerovsky M, Veverkova A, Kalis V, Kamel RA, Ismail KM. Levator or Avulsion: a Systematic Evidence Review (LASER). BJOG. 2021 Jul 10. doi: 10.1111/1471-0528.16837.

   
   

2020

1. Kalis V, Rusavy Z, Ismail KM. Laparoscopic Sacrohysteropexy: The Pilsner modification.  Int Urogynecol J. 2020 Jun;31(6):1277-1280. doi: 10.1007/s00192-019-04150-1. IF 2.090

2. Eraser M, Kalis V, Havir M, Havelkova L, Ismail KM, Rusavy Z. Obesity and its long-term impact on sacrocolpopexy key outcomes (OBELISK). Int Urogynecol J. 2020 Aug;31(8):1655-1662. doi: 10.1007/s00192-019-04076-8. IF 2.090

3. Kalis V, Kovarova V, Rusavy Z, Ismail KM. Trans-obturator cystocele repair (TOCR) of level 2 paravaginal defect. Int Urogynecol J. 2020 Nov;31(11):2435-2438. doi: 10.1007/s00192-020-04337-x. IF 2.090

4. Urdzik P, Kalis V, Blaganje M, Rusava Z, Smazinka M, Havir M, Dudič R, Ismail KM. Pelvic organ prolapse and uterine preservation: a survey of female gynecologists (POP-UP survey). BMC Womens Health. 2020 Oct 27;20(1):241. doi: 10.1186/s12905-020-01105-3. IF 1,544

5. Kleprlikova H, Kalis V, Lucovnik M, Rusavy Z, Blaganje M, Thakar R, Ismail KM. Manual perineal protection: The know-how and the know-why. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2020 Apr;99(4):445-450. doi: 10.1111/aogs.13781. IF 2.741

6. Kalis V, Smazinka M, Rusavy Z, Blaganje M, Havir M, Havelkova L, Ismail KM. Laparoscopic Sacrocolpopexy As The Mainstay Treatment For Significant Apical Pelvic Organ Prolapse (LAP) Study. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2020 Jan;244:60-65. doi: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2019.10.049. IF 2.024

7. Kalis V, Rusavy Z, Havelkova L, Zitka T, Tolar D, Ismail KM. Metrics of perineal support (MOPS) study. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2020 Jun 11;20(1):361. doi: 10.1186/s12884-020-03042-3. IF 2.413

8. Havelková L, Krofta L, Kochová P, Fox V, Kalis V, Feyereisl J, Persistent occiput posterior position and stress distribution in levator or muscle during vaginal delivery computed by a finite element model. Int Urogynecol J. 2020 Jul;31(7):1315-1324. doi: 10.1007/s00192-019-03997-8.  IF 2.090

9. Koucky M, Kamel R, Vistejnova L, Kalis V, Ismail KM. A global perspective on Treatment of bacterial infections in pregnancy: a systematic review of international guidelines. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2020 Oct 28:1-10. doi: 10.1080/14767058.2020.1839879.

10. Kleprlikova H, Kalis V, Lucovnik M, Rusavy Z, Blaganje M, Thakar R, Ismail KM. Slowing of fetal head descent is an integral component of manual perineal protection. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2020 Apr;99(4):558-559. doi: 10.1111/aogs.13799. IF 2.741

11. Manresa M, Kalis V, de Tayrac R, de Leeuw JW, Laine K, Räisänen S, Ismail KM. Hands up if you do not understand hands on.  Midwifery. 2020 Sep 3:102836. doi: 10.1016/j.midw.2020.102836.

12. Ismail AT, Fritze A, Rüdiger M, Ismail KM. Obstetric forceps dimensions and the newborn head biometrics: Time for an update.  Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2021 Jan;256:270-273. doi: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2020.11.046.

13. Paymova L, Kalis V, Sperlova T, Nova V, Rusavy Z. Do women giving birth vaginally after a previous cesarean section have a greater risk of avulsion injury to musculus levator ani?

14. Čechová H, Havelková L, Zítka T, Rušavý Z, Kališ V, Ismail K. Injury prevention during childbirth: A model of pelvic floor. Mathematical Modeling. 2020;4(4):128-30.

2019

1. Rusavy Z, Francova E, Paymova L, Ismail KM, Kalis V. Timing of cesarean and its impact on labor duration and genital tract trauma at the first subsequent vaginal birth: a retrospective cohort study. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2019 Jun 20;19(1):207. doi: 10.1186/s12884-019-2359-7. IF 2.413

2. Kochová P, Cimrman R, Jansová M, Michalová K, Kalis V, Kubíková T, Tonar Z. The histological microstructure and in vitro mechanical properties of the human female postmenopausal perineal body. Menopause. 2019 Jan;26(1):66-77. doi: 10.1097/GME.00000000000000001166. IF 2.673

3. Rušavý Z, Kališ V. Treatment of incontinence. Modern gynecology and obstetrics 2019;26(4): 398-407.

4. Koch P, Hympanová L, Rynkevic R, Cimrman R, Tonar Z, Deprest J, Kalis V. The histological microstructure and in vitro mechanical properties of pregnant and postmenopausal ewe perineal points. Menopause. 2019 Nov;26(11):1289-1301. doi: 10.1097/GME.00000000000000001395. IF 2.673

5. Sultan AH, Thakar R, Ismail KM, Kalis V, Laine K, Räisänen SH, de Leeuw JW. The role of mediolateral episiotomy during operative vaginal delivery. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2019 Jul;240:192-196. doi: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2019.07.005 IF 2.024

6. Rušavý Z, Kališ V. Episiotomy. Modern gynecology and obstetrics 2019;26(2):125-135.

7. Rušavý Z, Kališ V. Obstetric surgery and pelvic bottom of a woman. Modern gynecology and obstetrics 2019;26(2):161-167.

8. Kališ V, Smažinka M, Havíř M, Veverková A, Ismail KM, Rušavý Z. Current role of laparoscopic sacrocolpopex in pelvic organ prolapse management. Modern gynecology and obstetrics 2019;26(4): 383-391.

9. Rušavý Z, Kališ V. Treatment of incontinence. Modern gynecology and obstetrics 2019;26(4): 398-407.

10. Manresa M, Pereda A, Bataller E, Terre-Rull C, Ismail KM, Webb SS. Incidence of perineal pain and dyspareunia following spontaneous vaginal birth: a systematic review and meta-analysis.  Int Urogynecol J. 2019 Jun;30(6):853-868. doi: 10.1007/s00192-019-03894-0.

11. de Leeuw JW, Kalis V, Ismail KM, Thakar R, Sultan AH. Not only residents, but gynecologists and obstetricians, too.... Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2019 Jul;98(7):945. doi: 10.1111/aogs.13593.

12. Říha I, Cherry V, Nosek J, Šmíd D, Sunny R. Rare causes of acute appendicitis. He's got Chir. 2019 Spring;98(5):189-193.

13. Hassan S, Laine K, Fosse E, Abu-Rmeileh NM, Ali-Masri HY, Zimmo M, Zimmo K, Vikanes Å, Ismail KM. Induction Of Labor Among Singleton Pregnancies In Six Palestinian Governmental Hospitals: A Population-Based Cohort Study. Int J Womens Health. 2019 Nov 7;11:597-605. doi: 10.2147/IJWH. S215781. eCollection 2019.

    
    

2018

1. Rušavý Z, Šmíd D. Treatment fecal incontinence. Gynecologist, 2018, 27(3), 111-117.

2. Smažinka M, Koželuhová J. Diagnostic algorithm in a patient with anal/fecal incontinence. Gynecologist 2018;27(3):101-110.

3. Kališ V, Havíř M. Causes, extent and impact of anal/fecal incontinence on a woman's quality of life. Gynecologist 2018;27(3):94-100.

4. Ali-Masri H, Hassan S, Fosse E, Zimmo KM, Zimmo M, Ismail KMK, Vikanes Å, Laine K. Impact of electronic and blended learning programs for manual perineal support on incidence of obstetric anal sphincter injuries: a prospective interventional study. BMC Med Educ. 2018 Nov 12;18(1):258. doi: 10.1186/s12909-018-1363-3.

5. Ali-Masri HY, Hassan SJ, Zimmo KM, Zimmo MW, Ismail KMK, Fosse E, Alsalman H, Vikanes Å, Laine K. Evaluation of Accuracy of Episiotomy Incision in a Governmental Maternity Unit in Palestine: An Observational Study. Obstet Gynecol Int. 2018 Oct 29;2018:6345497. doi: 10.1155/2018/6345497. eCollection 2018.

6. T Ismail AQ, Yates D, Chester J, Ismail KMK. Exploring the newborn head diameters in relation to current obstetric forceps' dimensions: A systematic review. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2018 Jan;220:25-29. doi: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2017.10.023.

7. Ismail AT, Rüdiger M, Ismail KMK, Burkhardt W. Three-dimensional digital imaging to assess newborn biparietal diameter at term. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2018 Apr;223:143-144. doi: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2018.02.009.

2017

1. Kozeluhova J, Kotyza J, Balihar K, Krcma M, Cedikova M, Karbanova J, Kalis V, Janska E, Matejovic M. Risk of anal incontinence in women with inflammatory bowel diseases after delivery. Bratisl Lek Listy. 2017;118(6):328-333. doi: 10.4149/BLL_2017_072a. IF 0.345

2. Kalis V, Jansova M, Rusavy Z. Chapter 3. Perineal Mapping. p. 41-70. In Ismail KM. Perineal Trauma at Childbirth. Springer International Publishing, 2017, first edition, ISBN 978-3-319-14859-5, DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-14860-1.

3. Squirrel A, Kališ V, Rušavý Z. [Awareness of the methods of primary and secondary childbirth trauma prevention among parturients]. Ceska Gynekol. 2017 Fall;82(4):327-332.

4. Laine K, Raisanen SH, Kalis V. Chapter 5. Intrapartum Interventions and Risk of Perineal Trauma. p. 83-96. In Ismail KM. Perineal Trauma at Childbirth. Springer International Publishing, 2017, first edition, ISBN 978-3-319-14859-5, DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-14860-1.

5. Jansova M, Kalis V, Rusavy Z, Räisänen S, Lobovsky L, Laine K. Fetal head size and effect of manual perineal protection. PLoS One. 2017 Dec 29;12(12):e0189842. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0189842. IF 2.806

6. Rusavy Z, Kalis V. Commentary on "Behavior of perineum during delivery before fetal head expulsion". Int Urogynecol J. 2017 Mar;28(3):503-504. doi: 10.1007/s00192-016-3241-z. IF 2.741

7. Stráník P, Kališ V. Episiotomy and treatment of birth injury. Modern Gynecology and Obstetrics 2017;24(4):342-349.

8. Rušavý Z, Comba P, Rinn E, Smažinka M, Havíř M, Kališ V. [Czech linguistic validation of the Pelvic Organ Prolapse/ Urinary Incontinence Sexual Questionnaire - IUGA revised]. Ceska Gynekol. 2017 Spring;82(2):129-138.

9. Squirrel A, Kališ V, Rušavý Z. [Awareness of the methods of primary and secondary childbirth trauma prevention among parturients]. Ceska Gynekol. 2017 Fall;82(4):327-332.

10. Al Wattar BH, Mahmud A, Janjua A, Parry-Smith W, Ismail KM. Training on Kielland's forceps: A survey of trainees' opinions. J Obstet Gynaecol. 2017 Apr;37(3):280-283. doi: 10.1080/01443615.2016.1196476.

11. Webb SS, Yates D, Manresa M, Parsons M, MacArthur C, Ismail KM. Impact of subsequent birth and delivery mode for women with previous OASIS: systematic review and meta-analysis. Int Urogynecol J. 2017 Apr;28(4):507-514. doi: 10.1007/s00192-016-3226-y.

12. Ali HY, Vikanes Å, Anti M, Hassan S, Ismail KM, Zimmo K, Zimmo M, Fosse E, Laine K. Evaluation of an animated instructional video as a training tool for manual perineum support during vaginal delivery. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2017 May;137(2):213-219. doi: 10.1002/ijgo.12115.

13. Webb SS, Hemming K, Khalfaoui MY, Henriksen TB, Kindberg S, Stensgaard S, Kettle C, Ismail KM. An obstetric sphincter injury risk identification system (OSIRIS): is this a clinically useful tool? Int Urogynecol J. 2017 Mar;28(3):367-374. doi: 10.1007/s00192-016-3125-2.

14. Dudley L, Kettle C, Thomas PW, Ismail KM. Perineal resuturing versus expectant Treatment following vaginal delivery complicated by a dehisced wound (PREVIEW): a pilot and feasibility randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open. 2017 Feb 10;7(2):e012766. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-012766.

15. Dudley L, Kettle C, Waterfield J, Ismail KM. Perineal resuturing versus expectant Treatment following vaginal delivery complicated by a dehisced wound (PREVIEW): a nested qualitative study. BMJ Open. 2017 Feb 10;7(2):e013008. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-013008.

16. Taylor C, McCance DR, Chappell L, Nelson-Piercy C, Thorne SA, Ismail KMK, Green JSA, Bick D. Implementation of guidelines for multidisciplinary team Treatment of pregnancy in women with pre-existing diabetes or cardiac conditions: results from a UK national survey. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2017 Dec 22;17(1):434. doi: 10.1186/s12884-017-1609-9.

17. Salmon VE, Hay-Smith EJ, Jarvie R, Dean S, Oborn E, Bayliss SE, Bick D, Davenport C, Ismail KM, MacArthur C, Pearson M; APPEAL study. Opportunities, challenges and concerns for the implementation and uptake of pelvic floor muscle assessment and exercises during the childbearing years: protocol for a critical interpretive synthesis. Syst Rev. 2017 Jan 25;6(1):18.doi: 10.1186/s13643-017-0420-z.