Dr. George A. Vilos, Professor of Obstetrics nd Gynecology

Dr. George A. Vilos
St. Joseph's Health Care
London, Ontario
Tel:  (519) 646-6104
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King Saud University,
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Dr. George Vilos
Infertility Research Chair Professor        


 

 

  

 

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Dr. George A. Vilos, B.Sc, MD, FRCSC, FACOG, FSOGC
Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
The University of Western Ontario
London, Ontario, Canada.
Infertility Research Chair Professor        
King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

 


BOOKS/PROCEEDINGS

  1. Metopirone Inhibits the Maturational Effect of ACTH in Ovine Fetal Lung Even in the Presence of Exogenous Corticosteroids. Vilos, G.A., Challis J.R.G., Lye S.J., Possmayer F. and Harding P.G.R. International Symposium, St. Catherine's College, Oxford, July 1984. The Physiological Development of the Fetus and Newborn. Editors C.T. Jones and P.W. Nathanielsz, Academic Press, P. 241.

  2. Hot Water Balloon Endometrial Ablation. Vilos GA. Proceeding from the International Symposium on Diagnostic and Operative Hysteroscoy. February 25-27, 2000. Miami, Fla. Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc.

  3. Second-Generation Technologies for Endometrial Ablation. Vilos GA. An Atlas of Operative Laparoscopy and Hysteroscopy. Second Edition. Donnez J & Nisolle M. Ed. The Parthenon Publishing Group, New York 2001.

  4. ThermaChoice II. Balloon Ablation. Vilos GA, Grainger DA. In Conservative Surgery for Menorrhagia. O’Donovan PJ, McGurgan P, Prendiville W. Ed. GMM, London, 2003.

  5. Side Effects and Complications of Embolization. Vilos GA. Uterine Fibroids: Embolization and Other Treatments. First Edition. Tulandi T. Ed. Cambridge University press, Cambridge, UK, 2003.

  6. Hysteroscopic Surgery: Indications, Contraindications and Complications. Vilos GA. A Practical Manual of Hysteroscopy and Endometrial Ablation: A Clinical Cookbook. Pasic R and Levine R, Ed. Parthenon Publishing Group, New York, 2004.
  7. Hysteroscopic and Nonhysteroscopic Endometrial Ablation. Vilos GA. Advances in Laparoscopy and Hysteroscopy Techniques. Obstet Gynecol Clin N Amer. September 2004; 31(3): 687-704.
  8. New Developments in Ambulatory Hysteroscopic Surgery. Vilos GA, Abu-Rafea, Clinical Obstet Gynecol. Best Practice and Research 2005; 19(5): 727-742.

  9. Uterine Artery Occlusion: What is the Evidence? Vilos GA, Hollett-Caines J, Burbank F. Clin Obstet Gynecol 2006; 49: 798-810.

  10. Hysteroscopic Electrosurgical Rollerball Endometrial Ablation. Vilos GA, Hollett-Caines J, Edris F. Modern Managemenr of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding. First Edition. O’Donovan PJ, Miller CE. Ed Informa Health Care. Parthenon Publishing Group. London, UK, 2007.

  11. ThermaChoice™ Balloon Endometrial Ablation. Vilos GA, Hollett-Caines J, Edris F. Modern Managemenr of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding. First Edition. O’Donovan PJ, Miller CE. Ed Informa Health Care. Parthenon Publishing Group. London, UK, 2007.

  12. Thermablate™ Balloon Therapy. Vilos GA, Hollett-Caines J, Edris F. Modern Managemenr of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding. First Edition. O’Donovan PJ, Miller CE. Ed Informa Health Care. Parthenon Publishing Group. London, UK, 2007.

  13. Second-Generation Endometrial Ablation Technologies (SEATs): The Hot Liquid Balloons. Vilos GA, Edris F. Best Practice and Research Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology 2007; 21(6): 947-67. Conservative Surgery for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding. O’Donovan PJ. Ed. 2007.

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VIDEOS AND TEACHING MATERIALS

  1. Laparoscopic ligation and resection of cornual ectopic pregnancy. Video, Ob/Gyn Times. Volume 1: Tape 2/4. Advanstar Milleneum, 270 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016-0695.

  2. Hysteroscopic Endometrial Ablation: An Alternative to Hysterectomy. Distributed by ZENECA Pharma.

  3. Endometrial Abltaion: An alternative to Hysterectomy, An Information Pamphlet for patients, students and physicians.

  4. Surgical Complications of Pelvic Endoscopy (SCOPE). A risk management video, The Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada (SOGC) 2003.

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CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINES
& CONSENSUS/POLICY STATEMENTS

1993

  1. SOGC POLICY STATEMENT NO. 18, January 1993. Guidelines for Training in Operative Endoscopy in the Specialty of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dunphy B, Collins J, Gomel V, Lea R, Tulandi T, Vilos, GA. J Soc Obstet Gynecol Can. 1993;15:479-482. Also in Gynecological Endoscopy 1995; 4:69-71.

  2. CONSENSUS. Good Practice with Endometrial Ablation. Gary R, Erian J, Fraser I, Fortin C, Petrucco O, Townsend D, Vilos GA. Obstet Gynecol 1995; 85:144-51.

    2001

  3. SOGC CPG. Guidelines for the management of abnormal uterine bleeding. SOGC Clinical Practice Guidelines No. 106, August 2001. Vilos GA, Lefebvre G, Graves GR. J Soc Obstet Gynecol Can 2001; 23(8): 704-709.

    2002

  4. SOGC CPG. Hysterectomy: SOGC Clinical Practice Guidelines No 109, January 2002. Lefebvre G, Allaire C, Jeffrey J, Vilos GA. J Obstet Gynecol Canada 2002; 24(1): 37-48.
  5. CONSENSUS. Evidence and techniques in endometrial ablation: consensus. (Middlesbrogh, UK, 7-9 December 2000). Garry R for the Endometrial Ablation Group. Gynecol Endosc 2002; 11: 5-17.

    2003

  6. SOGC CPG. Emergency Contraception. SOGC Clinical Practice Guidelines. No. 131, August 2003. Dunn S, Guilbert E for the Clinical Practice Gynecology Committee (Vilos GA) and Social and Sexual Issues Committee. J Obstet Gynecol Can 2003; 25(8): 673-9.
  7. SOGC CPG. The Management of Uterine Leiomyomas. SOGC Clinical Practice Guidelines No. 128, May 2003. Lefebvre G, Vilos GA, Allaire C, Jeffery J. J Obstet Gynecol Can. 2003; 25(5): 396-405.

    2004
  8. SOGC CPG. Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE). SOGC Clinical Practice Guidelines No. 150, October 2004. Lefebvre G, Vilos GA, Asch M. J Obstet Gynecol Can 2004; 26(10): 899-911.

    2005
  9. CONSENSUS. Chronic Pelvic Pain. Jarrell J, Vilos GA for the Chronic Pelvic Pain Committee Consensus Guidelines for the Management of Chronic Pelvic Pain. J Obstet Gynecol Can 2005; 27(8): 781-801.

    2006
  10. POLICY STATEMENT.. The Physicians Expert in Legal Proceedings. SOGC Policy Statement No. 183, October 2006. Owolabi T, Vilos GA, Carson G J Obstet Gynecol Can 2006; 28(10): 913-5.

    2007
  11. SOGC CPG. Laparoscopic Entry: A Review of Techniques, Technologies and Complications. SOGC Clinical Practice Guideline No. 193 May 2007. Vilos GA, Ternamian A, Dempster J, Laberge PY. J Obstet Gynecol Can 2007; 29(5): 433-47.

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ARTICLES IN REFERRED JOURNALS

1974

  1. Electrodiagnostic Findings in Duchenne-type Muscular Dystrophy: Stewart O.J., Vilos, G.A., and Hudson A.J. Electromyography and Neurophsiology, 1974; 4: 145-1709.

    1978
  2. Antenatal Assessment of Fetal Age and Maturity Using Fat Staining Cells in Amniotic Fluid. Ramzy I., Vilos,G.A. Desrosier P.A. Presented at the Sixth International Congress of Cytology, Tokyo, Japan. Acta Cytologica, 1978;22: 105-109.

    1981
  3. The Effect of Spinal Cord Transection on Lung Development in Fetal Sheep. Liggins G.C., Vilos, G.A., Campos G.A., Kitterman J.A., Lee C.C. Journal of Developmental Physiology 1981 (a)3: 267-274.

  4. The Effect of Bilateral Thoracoplasty on Lung Development in Fetal Sheep. Liggins G.C., Vilos, G.A., Campos G.A., Kitterman J.A., Lee C.C. Journal of Developmental Physiology 1981 (b)3: 275-282.

    1982
  5. Intrathoracic Pressures in Fetal Sheep. Vilos, G.A., Liggins, G.C. Journal of Developmental Physiology 1982;4: 247-256.

    1983
  6. Accelerated Prepartum Maturation of the Fetal Sheep Lung with Physiological Doses of Adrenocorticotrophin. Vilos G.A., Challis J.R.G., Lye S.J., Possmayer F. and Harding P.G.R. Journal of Developmental Physiology, 1983;5: 341-350.

    1984
  7. Absence or Impaired Response of Fetal Breathing to Intra-venous Glucose is Associated with Pulmonary Hypoplasia in Congenital Myotonic Dystrophy. Vilos, G.A., McLeod W.J., Carmichael L., Robert C., and Harding P.G.R. Presented at the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada Annual Meeting, Vancouver, June 1983. Am J. Obstet. Gynecol., 1984;148: 558-562.

  8. Laryngeal Atresia, Pleurodesis and Diaphragmatic Hyper- trophy in a Newborn Infant with Findings Relative to Fetal Lung Development. Walton J., Silver M.M., Chance G.W., and Vilos G.A. Journal of Pediatric Pathology, 1984;4: 567-9.

  9. The Role of Swan-Ganz Catheterization in the Management of Severe Pregnancy Induced Hypertension. Henderson D., Vilos G.A., Milne J.K., and Nichol P. Presented at the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Annual Meeting, Vancouver, June 1983. Am J. Obstet. Gynecol, 1984;148: 570-574.

  10. Morphologic and Morphometric Analyses of Muscle in the Neonatal Myotonic Dystrophy Syndrome. Silver M.M., Vilos G.A., Silver M.D., Shaheed W.A., and Turner K.L. Human Pathology Journal 1984;12: 1171-1181.

  11. Reconstructive Surgery of Hydrosalpinx with and without CO2 Laser. Tulandi T., Farag R., McInnes R.A., Gelfand M.M., Wright C.V., and Vilos, G.A. Fertility and Sterility 1984;42: 157.

    1985
  12. A Comparison Between Laser Surgery and Electrosurgery for Bilateral Hydrosalpinx. Tulandi T. and Vilos, G.A. Fertility and Sterility, 1985;44: 846-848.
  13. Propranolol Inhibits the Maturational Effect of Adrenocorticotropin (ACTH) in the Fetal Sheep Lung. Vilos, G.A., Challis J.R.G., Pliagas G.A., Lye S.J., Possmayer F., and Harding P.G.R. Presented at the Society for REFEREED JOURNALS Gynecologic Investigation Annual Meeting, Phoenix, March 1985. Am J. Obstet. Gynecol. 1985;153: 472-477.

    1988
  14. Discordant Accelerated Pulmonary Maturation After Adrenocorticotropin (ACTH) Induced Labour in Twin Sheep Fetuses. Vilos, G.A., Challis J.R.G., Lye S.J., Possmayer F., Harding P.G.R. Presented at the 34th Annual Meeting of Society for Gynecologic Investigation, Atlanta, Georgia, March 1987. Am. J. of Obstet. Gynecol. 1988;159: 1321-1326.
  15. Pulmonary Hypoplasia in Neonatal Hypophosphatasia. Silver M.M., Vilos, G.A., Milne J.K. Pediatric Pathology. 1988;8: 483-493.

    1990
  16. Trends in the Incidence, Diagnosis and Treatment of Ectopic Pregnancy. Vilos, G.A. Journal of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada, 1990;12(9): 49-53.

    1991
  17. Intramural-isthmic Fallopian Tube Anastomosis Facilitated By The Carbon Dioxide Laser. Vilos, G.A. Fertil Steril, 1991;56: 572-573.

  18. Laser Laparoscopic Surgery. Vilos, G.A. Journal of Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada, 1991;13(5): 49-60.

    1994
  19. Endometriosis: Contemporary Trends in the Diagnosis and Management. Vilos, G.A. Journal of Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada, 1994;16(12): 2437-46.

    1995
  20. Guidelines for Training in Operative Endoscopy in the Specialty of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dunphy B, Collins J, Gomel V, Lea R, Tulandi T, Vilos, GA. Journal of Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada. 1993;15:479-482. Also in Gynecological Endoscopy 1995; 4:69-71.

  21. Extracorporeal Suturing of Trocar-induced Defects And Vascular Injuries in the Abdominal Wall During Laparoscopy Using a Modified Veress Needle. Vilos, GA. Obstet Gynecol 1995; 85:638-640

  22. Laparoscopic Treatment of Interstitial Pregnancy. Tulandi T, Vilos, GA, Gomel V. Obstet Gynecol 1995; 85: 465-7.

  23. Laparoscopic Resection of a Heterotopic Cornual Pregnancy Followed by Term Vaginal Delivery. Vilos, GA. J Amer Assoc Gynecol Laparoscopists 1995; 2:45-7.

  24. Laparoscopic Salpingo-oophorectomy in Pregnancy: A Case Report. Vilos, GA. J Amer Assoc Gynecol Laparoscopists 1995;2:463-65.

  25. Prospective Evaluation of Laparoscopic Appendectomy in Women with Chronic Right Lower Quadrant Pain. AlSalilli M, Vilos GA. J Amer Assoc Gynecol Laparosc 1995; 2: 139-42.

  26. Cost-benefit Analysis of Laparoscopic Versus Laparotomy Salpingo-oophorectomy for Benign Tubo-ovarian Disease. Vilos, GA, AlShammiri M. J Amer Assoc Gynecol Laparosc 1995; 2: 299-303. REFEREED PUBLICATION

  27. Good Practice with Endometrial Ablation. Gary R, Erian J, Fraser I, Fortin C, Petrucco O, Townsend D, Vilos GA. Obstet Gynecol 1995; 85:144-51.

  28. Intrauterine Pregnancy Following Rollerball Endometrial Ablation. Vilos GA. J Soc Obstet Gynecol Canada, 1995;17:479-80.

  29. Thermal Balloon Endometrial Ablation: An office procedure? Vilos GA. J Soc Obstet Gynecol Canada, 1995;17:419.

    1996
  30. Endometrial Ablation with a Thermal Balloon for the Treatment of Menorrhagia: A pilot study. Vilos GA, Vilos EC, Pendley L. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc 1996;3:383-7.

  31. Economic Evaluation of Hysteroscopic Endometrial Ablation Versus Vaginal Hysterectomy for Menorrhagia. Vilos GA, Pispidikis JT, Botz CK. Obstet Gynecol 1996;88:241-5.

  32. Experience with 800 Hysteroscopic Endometrial Ablations. Vilos GA, Vilos EC, King JK. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparoscopists 1996; 4:33-8. 1997

  33. Genital Tract Burns during Rollerball Endometrial Ablation. Vilos GA, D’Souza I, Huband D. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparoscopists 1997; 4: 273-6.

  34. Clinical Trial of the Uterine Thermal Balloon for Treatment of Menorrhagia. Vilos GA, Fortin CA, Sanders B, Pendley L, Stabinsky SA. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparoscopists 1997; 4: 559-565.

  35. Goserelin (ZOLADEX) Plus Endometrial Ablation for Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding. A large randomized double blind clinical trial. Donnez J, Vilos GA, Gannon MJ, Stampe-Sorensen S, Klinte I, Miller RM. Fertil Steril 1997; 68: 29-36.

  36. Laparoscopic Surgery in Infertile Women with Minimal or Mild Endometriosis. Marcoux S, Maheux R, Berube S and the Canadian Collaborative group on Endometriosis. NEJM 1997; 337: 217-227.

    1998
  37. Economic Evaluation of In Vitro Fertilization from Embryo Transfer (IVF-ET) and Neosalpingostomy for Bilateral Tubal Obstruction. Vilos GA, Verhoest CR, Martin JJ, Botz C. J Soc Obstet Gynecol Canada, 1998; 20: 139-47.

  38. The History of the Papanicolaou Smear and the Odyssey of George and Andromache Papanicolaou. Vilos GA. Obstet Gynecol (After Office Hours) 1998; 91: 479-83.

  39. Pregnancy Outcome After Laparoscopic Electromyolysis. Vilos GA, Daly LJ, Tse BM. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparoscop 1998; 5: 289-292.

  40. Fecundity of Infertile Women with Minimal or Mild Endometriosis and Women with Unexplained Infertility. Berubes S, Marcoux S, Langevin M, Maheux R and The Canadian Collaborative Group on Endometriosis. Fertil Steril 1998; 69: 1034-41.

  41. Uterine Thermal Balloon Therapy for the Treatment of Menorrhagia: the first 300 patients from a REFEREED PUBLICATIONS multicentre study. Amso NN, Stabinsky SA, McFaul P, Blanc B, Pendley L, Neuwirth R et al. Brit J Obstet Gynecol 1998; 105: 517-523.


    1999
  42. Litigation Following Ureteral Injuries Associated with Gynecological Surgery. Vilos GA, Dow DJ, Allen HH. J Soc Obstet Gynecol Canada 1999; 21: 31-45.

  43. Laparoscopic Bowel Injuries: A Review. Penava DA, Vilos GA, Hancock G. J Soc Obstet Gynecol Canada 1999; 21: 662-668.

  44. A 3-month Treatment of Danazol, 600 mg daily, Increased the Rate of Amenorrhea After Endometrial Resection for Menorrhagia (Thomas et al Aust NZ J Obstet Gynecol 1998; 38: 210-214). Vilos GA, Commentary. Evidence-based Obstet & Gynecol 1999; 1: 18-19.

  45. Dispersive Pad Injuries Associated with Hysteroscopic Surgery. Raders J, Vilos GA. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparoscop 1999; 6(3): 363-366.

  46. Dr.George Papanicolaou and the Birth of the Pap Test. A Guest Editorial. Vilos GA. Obstet Gynecol Survey 1999; 54 (8): 481-483.

  47. A New Bipolar System for Performing Operative Hysteroscopy in Nomral Saline. Kung RC, Vilos GA, Thomas B, Penkin P, Zaltz AP, Stabinsky SA. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc 1999; 6(3): 331-336.

  48. Intratuerine Surgery Using A New Coaxial Bipolar Electrode in Normal Saline (VersapointTM): A Pilot Study. Vilos GA. Fertil Steril 1999; 72: 740-3.

  49. Thermal Balloon Endometrial Ablation to Treat Menorrhagia in High Risk Surgical Candidates. Aletebi FA, Vilos GA, Eskandar MA. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc 1999; 4(6): 435-439.

  50. Nine Cases of Bowel Injury during 3,472 Laparoscopies. Vilos GA, Hancock G, Penava DP, Kozak I, Davies E. J Societ Obstet Gynecol Canada 1999; 21: 1144-50.

    2000
  51. Genital Tract Electrical Burns During Hysteroscopic Endometrial Ablation: Report of 13 Cases in United States and Canada. Vilos GA, Brown S, Graham G, McCulloch S, Borg P. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparoscop 2000; 7: 141-147.

  52. Intended and Stray Radiofrequency Electrical Currents During Resectoscopic Surgery. Vilos GA, McCulloch S, Borg P, Zheng CT, Denstedt J. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparoscop 2000; 7: 55-63.

  53. Electrical burn of urethra as a cause of stricture after transurethral resection. Zheng W, Vilos GA, McCulloch S, Borg P, Denstedt J. J Endourol 2000; 14(2): 225-228.

  54. Management of laparoscopic trocar injuries to anterior abdominal wall blood vessels. Vilos GA, Penava D. J Soc Obstet Gynecol Canada 2000; 22(5): 364-67.

  55. Mucocele of the Appendix Secondary to Endometriosis. Report of two cases, one with localized pseudomyxoma peritonei. Driman DK, Melega DE, Vilos GA, Plewes AE. Am J Clin Pathol 2000; 113:860-864.

  56. Pretreatment with GnRH agonists prior to laparoscopic myomectomy did not reduce operative time. Garcea CC. Commentary by Vilos GA. Evidence-based Obstetrics and Gynecology 2000; 2: 12.

  57. Hot Water Balloon Endometrial Ablation. International Symposium on Diagnostic & Operative Hysteroscopy Proceedings. Vilos GA. February 25-27, 2000, Miami, Florida.

  58. Endometrial Thermal Balloon Ablation with the ThermaChoice System: Effect of Intrauterine Pressure and Duration of Treatment. Vilos GA, Aletebi FA, Eskandar MA. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc 2000; 7(3): 325-29.

  59. Hysteroscopic Endometrial Ablation is an Effective Alternative to Hysterectomy in Women with Menorrhagia and Large Uteri. Eskandar MA, Vilos GA, Aletebi FA, Tummon IS. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc 2000; 7(3): 339-45.

  60. Global Endometrial Ablation. Vilos GA. J Soc Obstet Gynecol Canada 2000; 22(9): 668-75.

  61. Litigation of Laparoscopic Major Vessel Injuries in Canada. Vilos GA. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc 2000; 7(4): 503-509.

    2001
  62. Goserelin acetate (Zoladex) plus endometrial ablation for dysfunctional uterine bleeding: A 3-year followup evaluation. Donnez J, Vilos GA, Gannon M, Mahuex R, Emanuel M, Istre O, on behalf of the AZTEC study group. Fertil Steril 2001; 75(3): 620-622.
  63. Stray radiofrequency current as a cause of urethral strictures after transurethral resection of the prostate. Sofer M, Vilos GA, Borg P, Zheng W, Denstedt JD. J Endourol 2001; 15(2): 221-223.
  64. Serum biochemical changes after laparoscopy may be indicators of bladder injury. Vilos GA, Haebe J, Crumley TL, Maruncic MA, King JH, Denstedt JD. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc 2001; 8(2): 285-290.
  65. Laparoscopic ligation and resection of two ipsilateral intestitial pregnancies in the same patient. Vilos GA. J Am Assoc Gyencol Laparosc 2001; 8(2): 299-302.
  66. Guidelines for the management of abnormal uterine bleeding. Vilos GA, Lefebvre G, Graves GR. J Soc Obstet Gynecol Can 2001; 23(8): 704-709. (
  67. Hysteroscopic endomyometrial resection of three uterine sarcomas. Vilos GA, Harding PG, Sugimoto A, et al. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc 8(4): 545-551, 2001.
  68. Electrophysical properties of electrosurgery and capacitive induced current. Vilos GA, Latendresse K, Gan BS. Am J Surgery 2001; 182: 222-225.

    2002
  69. Hysterectomy: SOGC Clinical Practice Guidelines. Lefebvre G, Allaire C, Jeffrey J, Vilos GA. J Obstet Gynecol Canada 2002; 24(1): 37-48.

  70. Endometrial adenocarcinoma encountered at the time of hysteroscopic endometrial ablation. Vilos GA, Harding PG, Silcox JA, Sugimoto AK, Carey M, Ettler HC. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc 2002; 9(1): 40-48.

  71. Atypical complex endometrial hyperplasia treated with the GyneLase system. Vilos GA, Ettler HC. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc 2002; 9(1): 73-78.

  72. Laparoscopic bowel injuries: Forty litigated gynaecological cases in Canada. Vilos GA. J Obstet Gynecol Can 2002; 24(3): 224-30.

  73. Evidence and techniques in endometrial ablation: consensus. (Middlesbrogh, UK, 7-9 December 2000). Garry R for the Endometrial Ablation Group. Gynecol Endosc 2002; 11: 5-17.

  74. Perioperative complication rates of primary and repeat hysteroscopic endometrial ablations. MacLean-Fraser E, Penava D, Vilos GA. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc 2002; 9(2): 175-177.

  75. Resectoscopic surgery in women with abnormal uterine bleeding and nonatypical endometrial hyperplasia. Vilos GA, Harding PG, Ettler HC. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc 2002; 9(2): 131-137.

  76. Resectoscopic surgery in 10 women with abnormal uterine bleeding and atypical hyperplasia. Vilos GA, Harding PG, Ettler HC. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc 2002; 9(2): 138-144.

  77. Laparoscopic findings, management, histopathology and outcomes in 25 women with cyclic leg pain. Vilos GA, Vilos AW, Haebe JJ. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc 2002; 9(2): 145-151.

    2003
  78. Pron G, Cohen M, Soucie J, et al. (Ontario Uterine Fibroid Embolization Collaborative Group). The Ontario Uterine Fibroid Embolization Trial. Part 1. Baseline Patient Characteristics, Fibroid Burden and Impact on Life. Fertil Steril 2003; 79(1): 112-9.

  79. Pron G, Bennett J, Common A, et al (Ontairo Uterine Fibroid Embolization Collaborative Group). The Ontario Uterine Fibroid Embolization Trial. Part 2. Uterine Fibroid Reduction and Symptom Relief After Uterine Artery Embolization For Fibroids. Fertil Steril 2003; 79(1): 120-7.

  80. Abu-Rafea B, Vilos GA, Misra M. Frequency and Laparoscopic Management of Ovarian Remnant Syndrome. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc 2003; 10(1): 33-37.

  81. Pron G, Mocarski E, Cohen M, Colgan T, Bennett J, Common A, Vilos GA, Kung R. Hysterectomy for Complications After Uterine Artery Embolization For Leiomyomas: Results of a Canadian Multicenter Clinical Trial. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc 2003; 10(1): 99-106.

  82. Vilos GA, Ettler HC, Carey M. Minimal Deviation Adenocarcinoma of the Cervix Encountered During Hysteroscopic Endometrial Ablation. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc 2003; 10(1): 119-122.

  83. Vilos GA, Ettler HC, Rajgopal C, McDonald TJ. Midgut Carcinoid Tumor Identified from a Metastasis in the Uterosacral Ligament. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc 2003; 10(1): 127-131.

  84. Lefebvre G, Vilos GA, Allaire C, Jeffrey J. The Management of Uterine Leiomyomas. SOGC Clinical Guidelines. J Obstet Gynecol Can. 2003; 25(5): 396-405.

  85. Vilos GA, Vilos AG. Weighted Speculum Buttock Burn During Gynecologic Surgery. Obstet Gynecol 2003; 101: 1064-6.

  86. Amso NN, Fernandez H, Vilos GA, Fortin C, McFaul P, Schaffer M, et al. Uterine Endometrial Thermal Balloon Therapy for the Treatment of Menorrhagia: Long Term Multicentre Follow-Up Study. Hum Reprod 2003; 18(5): 1082-7.

  87. Hollett-Caines J, Vilos GA, Penava DA. Laparoscopic Mobilization of the Resectosigmoid and Excision of the Oblitered Cul-de-sac. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc 2003; 10(2): 190-4.

  88. Vilos GA, Vilos AG. Safe Laparoscopic Entry Guided By Veress Needle C02 Insufflation Pressure. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc 2003; 10(3): 415-420.

  89. Vilos GA. Gastrointestinal injuries during laparoscopy (Letter). J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc . 2003; 10(3): 430-431.

  90. Vilos GA, Ettler H. Atypical polypoid adenomyoma and hysteroscopic endometrial ablation. J Obstet Gynecol Can 2003; 25(9): 760-2.

  91. Vilos GA. Uterine fibroids: Relationships to reproduction. Minerva Gynecologica 2003; 55(5): 417-423.


    2004
  92. Yackel DB, Vilos GA. Thermablate EAS: A new endometrial ablation system. Gynecol Surg 2004; 1: 129-132.

  93. Lefebvre G, Vilos GA, Asch M. Uterine artery embolization. SOGC Clinical Practice Guidelines. J Obst Gynecol Can 2004; 26(10): 899-911.

    2005
  94. Pron G, Mocarski E, Bennett J, Vilos G, Common A, Vanderburgh L. Pregnancy after uterine artery embolization for leiomyomata: The Ontario Multicenter Trial. Obstet Gynecol 2005; 105(1): 67-76.

  95. Vilos GA, Abu-Rafea B, Kozak R. Safe resectoscopic evacuation of a 10-week viable cervical pregnancy after transfemoral bilateral uterine artery embolization. Fertil Steril 2005; 84: 509, www.fertstert.org.

  96. Singh S, Vilos GA, Rebel M, Abu-Rafea B. Improving quality of care for patients undergoing embolotherapy for uterine fibroids: case report and review. J Obstet Gynecol Can 2005; 27(8): 775-780.

  97. Jarrell J, Vilos GA for the Chronic Pelvic Pain Committee Consensus Guidelines for the Management of Chronic Pelvic Pain.  J Obstet Gynecol Can 2005; 27(8):  781-801.


  98. Abu-Rafea B, Vilos GA, Vilos AG, Ahmad R, Hollett-Caines J, Al-Omran M. High-pressure laparoscopic entry does not adversely affect cardiopulmonary function in healthy women J Min Inv Gynecol 2005; 12: 475-9.


    2006
  99. Vilos GA, Vilos EC, Abu-Rafea B, Romano W. Temporary uterine artery occlusion for treatment of menorrhgia and uterine fibroids using an incisionless Doppler guided transvaginal clamp. Hum Reprod 2006; 21: 269-71.

  100. Vilos GA, Vilos AG, Abu-Rafea B, Pron G, Kozak R, Garvin G. Administration of goserelin acetate after uterine artery embolization does not change the reduction rate and volume of uterine myomas. Fertil Steril 2006; 85: 1478-83.

  101. Vilos AG, Vilos GA, Abu-Rafea B, Hollett-Caines J, Al-Omran M. Effect of body habitus and parity on the initial Veres intraperitoneal (VIP) C02 insufflation pressure during laparoscopic access in women. J Min Invas Gyencol 2006; 13: 108-113.

  102. Vilos GA, Newton DW, Odell RC, Abu-Rafea B, Vilos AG. Characterization and mitigation of stray radiofrequency currents during monopolar resectoscopic electrosurgery. J Min Invas Gynecol 2006; 13: 134-140.

  103. Hollett-Caines J, Vilos GA, Abu-Rafea B, Ahmad R. Fertility and pregnancy outcomes following hysteroscopic septum division. J Obstet Gynecol Can 2006; 28(2): 156-159.

  104. Sener A, Chew BH, Duvdevani M, Brock GB, Vilos GA, Pautler SE. Combined transurethral and laparoscopic partial cystectomy and robot-assisted bladder repair for the treatment of bladder endometrioma. J Min Invas Gynecol 2006; 13(3): 245-8.

  105. Vilos GA. The ABCs of a safer laparoscopic entry. J Min Invas Gynecol 2006; 13(3): 249-51.

  106. Nascu P, Vilos GA, Ettler HC, Abu-Rafea B, Hollett-Caines J, Ahmad R. Histopathologic findings on uterosacral ligaments in women with chronic pelvic pain and visually normal pelvis. J Min Invas Gynecol 2006; 13(3): 201-4.

  107. Abu-Rafea B, Vilos GA, Vilos AG, Hollett-Caines J. Al-Omran M. Effect of body habitus and parity on insufflated C02 volume at various intra-abdominal pressures during laparoscoic access in women. J Min Invas Gynecol 2006; 13(3): 205-10.

  108. Behera M, Vilos GA, Hollett-Caines J, Abu-Rafea B, Ahmad R. Laparoscopic findings, histopathologic evaluation and clinic outcomes in women with chronic pelvic pain after total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. J Min Invas Gynecol 2006; 13: 431-5.

  109. Edris F, Vilos GA, Al-Mubarak A, Ettler HC, Hollett-Caines J, Abu-Rafea B. Resectoscopic surgery may be an alternative to hysterectomy in high-risk women with atypical endometrial hyperplasia. J Min Invas Gynecol (in press).

  110. Vilos GA, Vilos EC, Romano W, Abu-Rafea B. Possibility of hidden damages with temporary uterine artery occlusion device. Hum Reprod (Letter) 2006; 21(10): 2721-22.

  111. Owolabi T, Vilos GA, Carson G. The Physicians Expert in Legal Proceedings. SOGC Policy Statement No. 183, October 2006. J Obstet Gynecol Can 2006; 28(10): 913-5.


    2007
  112. Vilos GA, Ettler HC, Edris F, Hollett-Caines J, Abu-Rafea. Endometrioid adenocarcinoma treated by hysteroscopic endomyometrial resection. J Min Invas Gynecol 2007; 14(1): 119-22.
  113. Edris F, Vilos GA, Al-Mubarak A, Ettler HC, Hollett-Caines J, Abu-Rafea B. Resectoscopic surgery may be an alternative to hysterectomy in high-risk women with atypical endometrial hyperplasia. J Min Invas Gynecol 2007; 14(1): 68-73.
  114. Vilos GA, Edris F, Al-Murbarak A, Ettler HC, Hollett-Caines J, Abu-Rafea B. Hysteroscopic surgery does not adversely affect the long-term prognosis of women with endometrial adenocarcinoma. J Min Invas Gynecol 2007; 14(2): 205-10.
  115. Vilos GA. Mechanisms of thermal injury to the lower genital tract with radiofrequency resectoscopic surgery. J Min Invas Gynecol 2007; 14: 389-91 (Letter).
  116. Vilos GA, Ternamian A, Dempster J, Laberge PY. Laparoscopic Entry: A Review of Techniques, Technologies and Complications. SOGC Clinical Practice Guideline No. 193 May 2007. J Obstet Gynecol Can 2007; 29(5): 433-47.


  117. 2008
  118. Poliquin V, Victory R, Vilos GA. Epidemiology, presentation and management of retroperitoneal leiomyomata: systematick literature review and case report. J Min Invas Gynecol 2008; 15: 152-160.

  119. Vilos GA, Hollett-Caines J, Abu-Rafea B, Allen HH, Inculet R, Kirk ME. Leiomyomsarcoma diagnosed six years after laparoscopic electromyolysis. J Obstet Gynecol Can 2008; 30(6): 500-4.

  120. Vilos GA, Vilos AG, Abu-Rafea B, Hollett-Caines J, Nikkhah Abyaneh Z, Edris F. Three simple steps during closed laparoscopic entry may minimize major injuries. Surgical Endoscopy 2009; 23: 758-64 (2008. D01 10 1007/S00464-08-0060-4).

    2009
  121. Vilos GA, Urian R, Chang P, Kozak R. Femoral artery puncture site pseudoaneursym formation following uterine artery embolization for symptomatic fibroids: a case report. J Obstet Gynecol Can 2009; 31(3): 263-6.

  122. Vilos GA, Edris F, Abu-Rafea B, Hollett-Caines J, Ettler HC, Al-Mubarak A. Miscellaneous uterine malignancies encountered during hysteroscopic surgery. J Min Invas Gynecol 2009; 16: 318-25.

  123. Chang PT, Vilos GA, Abu-Rafea B, Hollett-Caines J, Abyaneh ZN, Edris F. Comparison of clinical outcomes using low-voltage (cut) versus high-voltage (coag) waveforms during hysteroscopic endometrial ablation with the rollerball: A pilot study. J Min Invas Gynecol 2009; 16: 350-3.

  124. Frishman G, Hurd W, Soderstrom R, Vilos GA, Corson S. Laparoscopic Entry Roundtable. J Min Invas Gynecol 2009; 16(4): 400-7.

  125. Vilos GA, Tureanu V, Garcia M, Abu-Rafea B. The levonorgestrel intrauterine system is an effective treatment in women with abnormal uterine bleeding and anticoagulant therapy. J Min Invas Gynecol 2009; 16(4): 480-4.

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ARTICLES IN UNREFERRED JOURNALS

  1. Hyperinsulinemia in Myotonic Dystrophy: Identity of the Maternal Factor causing the Neonatal Myotonic Dystrophy Syndrome. Silver M.M., Vilos G.A., Hudson A.J., Banerjee D. Medical Hypotheses 16: 207-220, 1985.

  2. The Diaphragm in Human Fetuses and Neonates. Silver M.M., Vilos G.A., Sholdice J.A., and Lines L.D. Lab. Investig., 1984.


  3. George and Andromahe Papanicolaou: The story of the Pap Smear. Vilos, G.A. Minerva Medica Greca, May 1992.

  4. When Menstrual Bleeding is a Problem. Vilos, G.A. Steinberg, W.M. Patient Care 4: 25-33, 1993.

  5. Endometrial Albation Alternative to Hysterectomy. Vilos, G.A. Family Practice. November 1993.

  6. Recognizing the Signs of Ectopic Pregnancy. Vilos, G.A. The Canadian Journal of Diagnosis. 127-35, March 1994.

  7. Operative Laparoscopy Symposium. Gomel V, Vilos GA, Tulandi T, Lie K. Contemporary OB/GYN, September 26-30, 1994.

  8. Endometrial Ablation: An alternative to hysterectomy. Vilos, GA. Comtemporary Ob/Gyn 1995, February 24-26, 1995.

  9. A Revolution: Thermal balloon endometrial ablation. Vilos, GA. Parkhurst exchange 1995; 3: 56-8 (clinical forum).

  10. Treating Abnormal Uterine Bleeding. Vilos,GA. The Canadian Journal of Diagnosis 1996;13:51-54.

  11. Hysterectomy: Outdated as a Treatment of Menorrhagia? Vilos, GA (Editorial). Medscape The Online Resource for Better Patient Care 1997; http://www.medscape.com/

  12. Laparoscopic Electromyolysis: An alternative to myomectomy and hysterectomy. Vilos, GA. The Canadian Journal of Diagnosis 1997;14: 145-51.

  13. Several Alternatives to Hysterectomy for Patients with Abnormal Uterine Bleeding. Vilos, GA. Obstetrics and Gynecology 1997; 8(1): 6 & 10.

    2000
  14. Options for treating dysfunctional uterine bleeding. Vilos GA. The Canadian Journal of CME 2000; 12(2): 243-252.

  15. Treatment options for uterine fibroids. Vilos GA. The Canadian Journal of Diagnosis. 2000; 17(7): 55-59.

  16. How to do Electrosurgery safely. Vilos GA. Outpatient Surgery Magazine 2000; 1(6): 49-54.

    2003
  17. Endometrial Ablation Technologies: Concern when Fibroids Present. Vilos GA, Boschert S. International Medical News Group, No 19359.

    2005
  18. Uterine Fibroids. Vilos GA, Abu-Rafea B. Parkhurst Exchange August 2005; 84-85.

  19. Doppler-Guided Clamp Shows Promise for Treatment of Symptomatic Leiomyomas. Vilos GA, Hyer R. Medscape Medical News 11/22/2005, http://www.medscape.com/reviewarticle/516944.

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PUBLISHED ABSTRACTS

  1. Muscle Morphology and Morphometry in Infants Dying of Neonatal Myotonic Dystrophy Syndrome. Silver M.M., Vilos G.A., Silver M.D., Shaheed W.A. and Turner K.L. Clin. Biochem., 17: 218, 1984.

  2. Symposium: A General Discussion of Intra-abdominal Laser Surgery. Vilos, G.A., Tulandi T., Lie L.K., Gomel V., Maheux R. S.O.G.C. Meeting, Vancouver, 1988. Contemporary OB/GYN, November/December 1988.

  3. The Relationship of Fetal Breathing to Intrathoracic Pressure and Lung Volume in the Lamb Fetus. Vilos, G.A.,Liggins G.C., Campos G.C. The IX International Conference on Fetal Breathing and Other Measurements. June 25, 1982, London, Ontario, Canada.

  4. Laparoscopic Appendectomy in Women with Chronic Pelvic Pain. Alsalilli, M, Vilos, G.A., Alshimmiri, M. Presented at the SOGC meeting, Ottawa, June 20-24, 1993.

  5. Laparoscopic Approach to Adnexal Cysts. Alshimmiri, M, Vilos, G.A. Alsalilli, M. Presented at the SOGC meeting, Ottawa, June 20-24, 1993. Best Junior Paper, Wyeth award.

  6. Danazol as Primary Therapy of Ectopic Pregnancy. Vilos, G.A. Presented at the American Assocation of Gynecologic Laparoscopists and the World Congress of Gynecologic Endoscopy, San Francisco. November 10-14, 1993.

  7. Pelvic Peritoneal Defects: Endometriosis related hernias through the pelvic floor. Vilos, G.A. FIGO 1994 XIV World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Montreal, Canada, September 24-30, 1994.


    1995
  8. Preliminary Clinical Experience with a Thermal Balloon Endometrial Ablation System for the Treatment of Menorrhagia. Vilos, G.A., McColl, M., Neuwirth, R. Presented at the 4th Biannual meeting of the International Society of Gynecologic Endoscopy. April 26-29, 1995. London U.K.

  9. Laparoscopic Management of Post-Hysterosalpingo-oophorectomy Chronic Pelvic Pain. Gertestein,R, Vilos, G.A., Vilos, E.C. Presented at the SOGC meeting, June 24-28, 1995. Calgary, Alberta.

  10. Pelvic Peritoneal Pockets: Their location, histopathology and clinical significance. Vilos, G.A., Vilos, E.C. Presented at the SOGC meeting, June 24-28, 1995. Calgary, Alberta.

  11. Experience with 800 Endometrial Ablations. Vilos, G.A., Vilos, E.C. Presented at the SOCG meeting, June 24-28, 1995.

  12. Endometrial Ablation with an Intrauterine Thermal Balloon System. Vilos, G.A., Vilos, E.C., Pendley, L. Presented at the SOGC meeting, June 24-28, 1995.

  13. Laparoscopic Ligation and Resection of 3 Cornual Ectopic Pregnancies. Vilos, G.A.. Presented at the SOGC meeting, June 24-28, 1995. Video.


  14. Endometrial Ablation with an Intrauterine Thermal Balloon System. Vilos, GA, Vilos, EC, Pendley, L. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparoscopists, 1995; 2:S80.

  15. Experience with 800 Endometrial Ablations. Vilos, GA, Vilos, EC. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparoscopists 1995; 2:S57.

  16. The Location, Histopathology and Clinical Significance of Pelvic Peritoneal Pockets. Vilos, GA, Vilos, EC. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparoscopists. 1995; 2:S57.


    1996
  17. Concomitant Laparoscopic Surgery and Hysteroscopic Endometrial Ablation. Vilos GA, Drossos AD, Vilos EC. Presented at the SOGC meeting, June 22-27, 1996.

  18. Uterine Balloon Therapy (UBT) for Menorrhagia: Effect of Uterine Pressure and Duration of Treatment. Vilos GA,Vilos EC, Pendley L. Presented at the SOGC meeting June 22-27, 1996.

  19. Economic Evaluation of Hysteroscopic Endometrial Ablation Versus Vaginal Hysterectomy for Menorrhagia. Vilos GA, Pispidikis, JT, Botz CK. Presented at the SOGC meeting, June 22-27, 1996.

  20. Hysteroscopic Endometrial Ablation for Menorrhagia: Complications and Folow-up to 4Years. Potestio FA, Vilos GA, Vilos EC. Presented at the SOGC meeting, June 22-27, 1996 .

  21. Economic Evaluation of In-Vitro Fertilization Embryo Transfer (IVF-ET) and Neosalpingostomy via Laparotomy or Laparoscopy for Bilateral Distal Tubal Obstetruction. Vilos GA, Verhoest CR, Martin JS, Botz CK. Presented at the SOGC meeting, June 22-27, 1996.

  22. Concommitant Laparoscopic Surgery and Hysteroscopic Endometrial Ablation for Women with Chronic Pelvic Pain. Vilos, GA, Drossos, AD, Vilos, EC. JAAGL 1996; 3:S53.

  23. Economic Evaluation of Hysteroscopic Endometrial Ablation Versus Vaginal Hysterectomy for Menorrhagia. Vilos, GA, Pispidkis, JT, Botz, CK. JAAGL 1996; 3:S54.

  24. Uterine Balloon Therapy for the Treatment of Menorrhagia. Vilos, GA, Fortin, C, Sanders, B, Pendley, L, McColl, M. JAAGL 1996; 3:S54.

  25. Goserelin Acetate as Adjunctive Therapy for Endometrial Ablation in Women with Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding. Vilos, GA, Donnez, J, Gannon, M, Stampe-Sorensen, S, Klinte, J, Miller RM. JAAGL 1996; 3:S54.

  26. Economic Evaluation of In Vitro Fertilization with Embryo Transfer and Neosalping-ostomy by Laparotomy or Laparoscopy. Vilos, GA, Verhoest, CR, Martin JS, Botz, CK. JAAGL 1996; 3:S55.

  27. Goserelin Actetate as Adjunctive Therapy for Endometrial Ablation in Women with Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding. Donnez, Vilos, GA, Gannon, M, Stampe-Sorensen, S, Klinte J, Miller RM. 52nd Annual Meeting. American Society for Reproductive Surgeons, Boston, November 2-6, 1996.

    1997
  28. The AZTEC Study: Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding Treated by Endometrial Resection with or without GNRH Agonist. Donnez J, Vilos GA, Gannon M, Stampe-Sorensen S, Kline J, Miller RM. 6th Annual Congress of the International Society for Gynecologic Endoscopy. Singapore, 16-19 April 1997. Gynecological Endoscopy 1997; 6: suppll 1; p 3-4.

  29. Uterine Thermal Balloon Endometrial Ablation. Sanders B, VanDerHeigden P, Parker M, Fortin C, Schaffer M. International Congress of Gynecologic Endoscopy. J AAGL 1997; 4: 58 (supplement).

    1998
  30. Uterine Thermal Balloon Therapy on more than 500 Patients: An International Multicentre Study. Fortin C, Amso N, Busund B, Fernandez H, Sanders B, Vilos G. World Congress of Hysteroscopy and Related Technologies in the Management of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding. March 1, 1998, Miami Beach, Florida.

  31. Uterine Balloon Therapy in the Poor Surgical Candidate. Vilos GA, Stabinsky SA. World Congress of Hysteroscopy and Related Technologies in the Management of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding. March 1, 1998, Miami Beach, Florida.

  32. Effects of Low Dose Danazol in Women with Menorrhagia. Vilos GA, Diavolitsis PJ, Pispidikis JT. World Congress of Hysteroscopy and Related Technologies in the Management of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding. March 1, 1998, Miami Beach, Florida.

  33. Intrauterine Surgery using a New Bipolar Coaxial Electrode in Normal Saline. Vilos GA. World Congress of Hysteroscopy and Related Technologies in the Management of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding. March 1, 1998, Miami Beach, Florida.

  34. Bowel Injury during Laparoscopy. Hancock GW, Penava DA, Kozak I, Vilos GA. Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada Annual Clinical Meeting, June 28, 1998, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

  35. Pelvic Peritoneal Pockets and Cyclic Sciatica. Vilos GA, Vilos AG. II World Congress on Endometriosis, June 30 - July 4, 1998, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.

  36. Zoladex plus Endometrial Ablation for Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding (DUB)-12 month follow up. Donnez J, Vilos G, Gannon MJ, Stampe-Sorensen S, Klinte I. 16th World Congress on Fertility and Sterility, October 4-9, 1998, San Francisco, CA.

  37. Intrauterine Surgery Using a New Bipolar Electrode in Normal Saline (VersapointTM). Vilos GA. 16th World Congress on Fertility and Sterility, October 4-9, 1998. San Francisco, GA.

  38. Evaluation of Thermachoice II Uterine Balloon Therapy System for Endometrial Ablation in Women with Menorrhagia. Vilos GA, Vilos EC, Granger D. International Congress of Gynecologic Endoscopy, Nov 10-15, 1998, Atlanta, GA.

  39. Endometrial Ablation and Laparoscopic Surgery is an Effective Alternative to Hysterectomy for Women with Menorrhagia and Other Pelvic Pathology. Vilos GA, Yeates GR, Drossos AD. International Congress of Gynecologic Endoscopy, Nov 10-15, 1998, Atlanta, GA.

  40. Pelvic Peritoneal Pockets and Cyclic Sciatica. Vilos GA, Vilos AG. International Congress of Gynecologic Endoscopy, Nov 10-15, 1998, Atlanta, GA.

  41. Thermal Efficacy of V1.4 and V2.0 Thermachoice II Uterine Balloon Therapy Catheters in Extirpated Human Uteri. Grainger DA, Kluzak TR, Vilos GA, Ciarrocea S, Barbolt TA. International Congress of Gynecologic Endoscopy, Nov. 10-15, 1998, Atlanta, GA.

    1999
  42. Hysteroscopic Endometrial Ablation is an Effective Alternative to Hysterectomy in Women with Large Uteri, Eskandar M, Vilos GA, Tummon I, Aletebi F. Gynecological Endocrinology. 10th World Congress PUBLISHED ABSTRACTS on Human Reproduction, May 4-8, 1999, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.

  43. Evaluation of Two Endometrial Thinning Modalities with a New ThermaChoice Uterine Balloon Therapy (UBT) System. Vilos, GA, Vilos EC. Presented at the SOGC meeting, June 25-29, 1999, Ottawa, ON.

  44. Intended and Stray Radio Frequency Electrical Burns During Resectoscopic Surgery. Vilos GA, McCulloch S, Borg P, Zheng W, Denstedt J, et al. (GOLDEN HYSTEROSCOPIC AWARD). Global Congress of Gynecologic Endoscopy. AAGL 28th Annual Meeting, November 9, 1999, Las Vegas, Nevada.

  45. Thermal Balloon Ablation to Treat Menorrhagia in High Risk Surgical Candidate. Aletebi FA, Vilos GA, Eskandar M. Presented at the SOGC meeting June 25-29, 1999, Ottawa, ON.

  46. Thermal Balloon Ablation to Treat Menorrhagia: Effect of Intrauterine Pressure and Duration of Treatment. Aletebi FA, Vilos GA, Eskandar MA. Presented at the SOGC Meeting, June 25-29, 1999, Ottawa, ON.

  47. Endometrial Ablation is an Effective Alternative to Hysterectomy in Women with Large Uteri. Eskandar MA, Vilos GA, Tummon I, Aletebi FA. Presented at the SOGC meeting, June 25-29, 1999, Ottawa, ON.

  48. Electrical Burn to the Urethra as an Etiology of Post Turp Urethral Stricture. Zheng W, Vilos GA, McCuloch S, Borg P, Denstedt JD. Canadian Urological Association Annual Meeting, June 20-23, 1999, London, CA.

  49. Zoladex Plus Endometrial Ablation for Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding (DUB): 3-year follow-up. First World Congress on Controversies in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Infertility, Prague, 28-31, October 1999.

    2000
  50. Litigation of Laparoscopic Major Vessel Injuries in Canada. Vilos GA. 56th SOGC Annual Clinical Meeting. Montreal, Quebec, June 17-21, 2000.

  51. Surgical Conversion Post Uterine Fibroid Embolization: Interim Results in an Ontario Multi-centre Trial. Pron G, Asch S, Bell A, et al. 56th SOGC Annual Clinical Meeting. Montreal, Quebec, June 19-21, 2000.

  52. Endometrial Ablation in Women with Postmenopausal Bleeding: Comparison between HRT and Non-HRT users. Al Harbi WM, Vilos GA, Al Fiel N. 56th SOGC Annual Clinical Meeting. Montreal, Quebec, June 19-21, 2000.

  53. Stray Radiofrequency Current as an Etiology for Post TURP Urethral Strictures. Sofer M, Vilos GA, Borg P, Zheng W, Denstedt JD. 18th World Congress on Endourology and Shochwave. September 14-17, 2000. Sao Paulo, Brazil. J Endourology p5-12.

  54. Electrical burns to the urethra as an etiology of post TURP urethral stricture. Sofer M, Vilos GA, Borg P, Zheng W, Denstedt J. 25th Congress of the Societe Internationale d’Urolgoic Singapore. 25 October – 2 November 2000. BJU International p7.4.07.

  55. Mechanism of genital tract electrical burns during resectoscopic surgery. Vilos GA. Diagnostic and operative Hysteroscopy. Proceedings from the International Symposium. Miami, Fl. Pp 118. Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc.

  56. Endomyometrial Resection for AUB in Women Over 50 years. Al-Fiel NM, Vilos GA, Al-Harbi WM. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc 7(3): 53, 2000.

  57. Endometrial Ablation in Women with Postmenopausal Bleeding Who Do and Do Not Take HRT. Al-Harbi WM, Vilos GA, Vilos AG, Al-Fiel NM, Tummon I. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc 7(3): 53, 2000.

  58. Goserelin Acetate plus Endometrial Ablation for Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding. Vilos GA, Donnez J, Gannon MJ, et al. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc 7(3): 565, 2000.

  59. Litigation of Laparoscopic Major Vessels Injuries in Canada. Vilos GA. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc 7(3): 565, 2000.

  60. Surgical Conversions after Uterine Myoma Embolization – What Have we Learned So Far? Pron G, Common A, Vilos GA, et al. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc 7(3): 571, 2000.

    2001
  61. Complication rates of primary and repeat endometrial ablation presented at SOGC Canada meeting June 2001. MacLean-Fraser E, Penava D, Vilos GA, J SOGC (AWARD WINNING ABSTRACT).

  62. Resumption of menses and control of menorrhagia after uterine embolization. Pron G, Morcarski E, Vilos GA, et al. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc 8(3): S57, 2001.

  63. Comparison of Goserelin Acetate and Suction Curettage Pretreatment for Endometrial Ablation. Vilos GA, Vilos EC. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparoscop 8(3): S73, 2001.

  64. Hysteroscopic Endomyometrial Resection May Be An Effective Therapy in Patients with Atypical Endometrial Hyperplasia. Vilos GA, Harding PG, Ettler HC. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc 8(3): S74, 2001.

  65. Resectoscopic Surgery in Women with Abnormal Uterine Bleeding and Typical Endometrial Hyperplasia. Vilos GA, Harding PG, Ettler HC. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc 8(3): S74, 2001.

  66. The Role of Resectoscopic Surgery in the Management of Endometrial Adenocarcinoma. Vilos GA, Harding PG, Ettler HC. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc 8(3): S74, 2001.

  67. Complications of Primary versus Repeat Endometrial Ablation. MacLean-Fraser E, Penava D, Vilos GA. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc 8(3): S39, 2001.

    2002
  68. How common are leiomyosarcomas after uterine artery fibroid embolization? Is the subsequent histopathologic examination compromised? Colgan T, Mocarski EJ, Pron G for the Ontario UFE Collaborative Group. SOGC 58th Annual Meeting June 20-25, 2002, Winnipeg MA.

  69. A randomised comparison of goserelin vs suction curettage prior to ThermaChoice II balloon ablation. Vilos GA, Vilos EC. Best oral presentation SOGC 58th Annual Meeting June 20-25, 2002, Winnipeg MA. FIRST PRIZE GYNECOLOGY PAPER. J Obstet Gynecol Can 24; 656, 2002. PUBLISHED ABSTRACTS

  70. Patient tolerance, hospital stay and recovery following uterine artery embolization for symptomatic fibroids – Results from the Ontario Multicenter Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) Trial. Pron G, Bennett J, Mocarski EJ. SOGC 58th Annual Meeting June 20-25, 2002, Winnipeg MA.

  71. Frequency of occurrence and laparoscopic management of ovarian remnant syndrome. Abu-Rafeh B, Vilos GA, Misra M. SOGC 58th Annual Meeting June 20-25, 2002 Winnipeg MA.

  72. Laparoscopic bowel injuries: forty litigated gynaecologic cases in Canada. Vilos GA. SOGC 58th Annual Meeting June 20-25, 2002 Winnipeg MA. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc 2002; 9(3): S59.

  73. Laparoscopic mobilization of the rectosigmoid and excision of the obliterated cul-de-sac. Hollet-Caines J, Vilos GA, Penava D. SOGC 58th Annual Meeting June 20-25, 2002 Winnipeg MA. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparos 2002; 9(3): S23.

  74. Laparoscopic entry guided by the C02 insufflation pressure. Vilos GA, Vilos AG. SOGC 58th Annual Meeting June 20-25, 2002 Winnipeg MA. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc 2002; 9(3): S59.

  75. Does menorrhagia relief after uterine artery embolization depend on uterine size or its reduction? Pron GE, Common A, Soucie J, Vilos GA. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc 2002; 9(3): S45.

  76. Fibroid reduction and symptom relief following uterine artery embolization for symptomatic fibroids – the Ontario Multi-Centre Fibroid Trial. International Academy on Human Reproduction, 11th World Congress on Human Reproduction. Montreal, Quebec, June 1-4, 2002.

    2003
  77. Pregnancy following uterine artery embolization for symptomatic leiomyoma. Pron G, Mocarski E, Vilos GA, Bennett J, Common A. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc 2003; 19(3): 527-28.

  78. Endometrial ablation with a new balloon system (Thermablate EAS) to treat menorrhagia in high-risk surgical candidates. Vilos GA. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc 2003; 10(3): S36.

  79. Laparoscopic management of persistent chronic pelvic pain in women following hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (BSO). Behera M, Vilos GA, Abu-Rafea B. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc 2003; 10(3): 540-41.

  80. Pregnancy after fibroid uterine artery embolization – results from the Ontario Uterine Fibroid Embolization Trial. Pron G, Mocarski E, Vilos GA, Bennett J, Common A, Vanderburgh L. Fertil Steril (Suppl) 2003; 80: 231.

  81. Goserelin following uterine artery embolization did not affect uterine fibroid reduction. Vilos GA, Vilos AG, Pron G, et al. Beyond Hystserectomy: The Comtemporary Management of Uterine Fibroids – An International Congress. April 11-13, 2003, Scottsdale, AZ. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc 2003; 19(3): S27.

    2004
  82. New low dose depot medroxyprogesterone acetate subcutaneous injection is equivalent to leuprolide acetate for endometriosis associated pain. Archer DF, Luciano A, Carson S, Vilos GA. Fertil Steril 2004; 82(2): S71. PUBLISHED ABSTRACTS

  83. Assessment of feasibility and safety of temporary uterine artery occlusion for treatment of symptomatic uterine fibroids. Vilos GA. Fertil Steril 2004; 82(2): S135.


  84. Temporary “Incisionless” Occlusion of the Uterine Arterires for Treatment of Symptomatic Uterine Myomas. Is it feasible and safe? Vilos GA, Romano W. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc 2004; 11(3): S13-14.

  85. Levonorgestrel Releasing Intrauterine System (Mirena) for the Treatment of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding in High-Risk Women. Vilos GA, Abu-Rafea B. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc 2004; 11(3): S17.

  86. Histopathologic Findings on Uterosacral Ligaments in Women with Chronic Pelvic Pain and Visually Normal Pelvis. Vilos GA, Nascu PC, Ettler HC. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc 2004; 11(3): S2.

  87. Hemodynamic and Pulmonary Compliance Changes during Hyper-pneumoperitoneum Laparoscopic Entry in Gynecologic Surgery. Vilos GA, Abu-Rafea B. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc 2004; 11(3): S26-27.

  88. Endometrial Thermablation: A two-minutes balloon treatment. Vilos GA, Abu-RafeA B, Haque A. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc 2004; 11(3): S89-90.

  89. Levonorgestrel releasing intrauterine system (MIRENA) for the treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) in high risk women. Vilos GA, Abu-Rafea B. J Obstet Gynecol Can 2004; 26(5): S34.

    2005
  90. Endometrial Thermablation: A two minute balloon treatment. Vilos GA, Abu-Rafea A. Haque A. The 7th World Congress on Controversies in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Infertility. Athens, Greece, April 14-17, 2005.

  91. Transvaginal temporary uterine artery occlusion for the treatment of symptomatic leiomyomas. Vilos GA, Vilos AG, Abu-Rafea B. J Obstet Gynecol Can 2005; 27(5): S15.

  92. Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (Mirena) for the treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) in women with uterine leiomyomas. Vilos GA, Abu-Rafea B, Vilos AG. J Obstet Gynecol Gynecol Can 2005; 27(5): S18-19

  93. Indications and histopathology of hysterectomy following hysteroscopic endometrial ablation. Vilos GA, Ahmad R, Ettler H, Abu-Rafea B. J Obstet Gynecol Can 2005; 27(5): S22.

  94. Endometrial thermablation: a two-minute balloon treatment in high risk women. Vilos GA, Abu-Rafea B, Haque A. J Obstet Gynecol Can 2005; 27(5): S39.

  95. Impact of body habitus and parity on laparoscopic entry guided by Veres needle C02 insufflation pressure. Abu-Rafea B, Vilos GA, Vilos AG, Al-Omran M. J Obstet Gynecol Can 2005; 27(5): S41.

  96. Temporary uterine artery occlusion using a variable occlusion time in the treatment of symptomatic leiomyomas. Vilos GA, Vilos EC, Abu-Rafea B. Fertil Steril 2005; 84: S32-33.

  97. The relationship between in vitro fertilization and adverse pregnancy outcomes: analysis of a prospective perinoctal database. Victory R, Vilos GA, Rebel M, Feyles V, Power S, Natale R. Fertil Steril 2005; 54: S46-47.

  98. Hysteroscopic treatment of the uterine septum. Hollett-Caines J, Vilos GA, Abu-Rafea B. Fertil Steril 2005; 84: S469.

  99. Active electrode monitoring (AEM) during resectoscopic electrosurgery. Vilos GA, Abu-Rafea B, Odell R, Newton D. J Min Invas Gynecol 2005; 12(5): S2.

  100. Indications for hysterectomy and uterine histopathology following hysteroscopic endometrial ablation. Vilos GA, Abu-Rafea B, Ettler HC, Ahamd R. J Min Invas Gynecol 2005; 12(5): S9.

  101. Temporary uterine artery occlusion for the treatment of symptomatic leiomyomas – the findings of two pilot studies. Vilos GA, Abu-Rafea B, Vilos EC, Romano W. J Min Invas Gynecol 2005; 12(5): S56.

  102. Effects of body habitus and parity on the initial intraperitoneal C02 insufflation pressue (IIPIP) during laparoscopic access in women. Vilos AG, Abu-Rafea B, Vilos GA, Al-Omran M. J Min Invas Gynecol 2005; 12(5): S38.

  103. Clinical outcomes following hysteroscopic treatment of severe intrauterine adhesions. Abu-Rafea B, Vilos GA, Hollett-Caines J. J Min Invas Gynecol 2005; 12(5): S34.

  104. Hysteroscopic treatment of uterine septum. Hollett-Caines J, Abu-Rafea B, Vilos GA. J Min Invas Gynecol 2005; 12(5): S35.

  105. Effects of body habitus and parity on insufflated C02 volume during laparoscopic access in women. Abu-Rafea B, Vilos GA, Vilos AG, Al-Omran M. J Min Invas Gynecol 2005; 12(5): S63.

  106. Hyperinsufflation of pneumoperitoneum is a safe laparoscopic entry technique. Abu-Rafea B, Vilos GA, Al-Omran M. The 7th World Congress on Controversies in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Infertility. Athens, Greece, April 14-17, 2005.

    2006
  107. Nonsurgical Temporary Uterine Artery Occlusion for Leiomyomata. Summary Results from Two Pilot Studies. Vilos GA, Vilos EC, Abu-Rafea B, Hollett-Caines J, Romano W. Obstet Gynecol 2006; 107: 88

  108. Three Simple Steps to Minimize Laparoscopic Entry Injuries. Vilos AG, Vilos GA, Abu-Rafea B, Hollett-Caines J, Abyaneh ZN, Edris F. J Min Invas Gynecol 2006; 13(5): S15. First Place. Kurt Semm, MD Award for Excellence in Pelviscopy. Global Congress of Minimally Invasive Gynecology AAGL 35th Annual Meeting. November 6, 2006, Las Vegas, Nevada.

  109. Myomectomy and Reproductive Outcomes – A Systematic Review. Pron G, Mocarskik E, Parker WH, Tulandi T, Vilos GA. J Min Invas Gynecol 2006; 13(5): S16.

  110. Transvaginal Doppler-Guided Temporary Uterine Artery Occlusion for the Treatment of Symptomatic Fibroids. Vilos GA, Vilos EC, Hollett-Caines J, Abu-Rafea B, Romano W. J Min Invas Gynecol 2006; 13(5): S16-17.

  111. Randomized Comparison of Reusable Trocarless Cannulae (EndoTIP) and Standard Trocar/Cannula System During Laparoscopic Surgery. Abu-Rafea B, Vilos GA, Abyaneh ZN, Hollett-Caines J, Vilos AG. J Min Invas Gynecol 2006; 13(5): S24.

  112. Hysteroscopic Surgery Does Not Adversely Affect the Long-Term Prognosis of Women with Uterine Malignancies. Vilos GA, Edris F, Al-Mubarak A, Ettler HC, Hollett-Caines J, Abu-Rafea B. J Min Invas Gynecol 2006; 13(5): S68-69.

  113. Resectoscopic Surgery May Be An Alternative to Hysterectomy in High-Risk Women with Atypical Endometrial Hyperplasia. Edris F, Vilos GA, Al-Mubarak A, Ettler H, Hollett-Caines J, Abu-Rafea B. J Min Invas Gynecol 2006; 13(5): S76.

    2007
  114. Miscellaneous Uterine Malginancies Encountered During Hysteroscopic Surgery. Edris F, Abu-Rafea B, Vilos GA. J Min Invas Gynecol 2007; 14(6): S37-8.

  115. Resectoscopic Surgery in Women with Non-Atypical Endometrial Hyperplasia does not Adversely Affect Their Long-Term Outcome. Edris F, Abu-Rafea B, Abyaneh Z, Vilos GA. J Min Invas Gynecol 2007; 14(6): S38.

  116. Transvaginal Doppler-Guided Uterine Artery Occlusion for the Management of Leiomyomata Uteri: Initial Pilot Studies. Vilos GA, Lichtinger M. J Min Invas Gynecol 2007; 14(6): S104

    2008
  117. Uterine Artery Embolization With Gelfoam Decreased Pain and Had Similar Clinica Outcomes to Gelfoam Plus Particles in Women With Fibroids. Vilos GA, Urian R, Yasim A, Chang P, Garvin G, Kozak R. J Obstet Gynecol Can 2008; 30(5): S22 (First Prize).

  118. Two-Minute Thermal Balloon Endometrial Ablation (Thermablate) under Paracervical Block in a Hospital Clinic: A Pilot Study. Vilos GA, Di Cecco R, Power R, Al-Murbarak A, Edris F, Chang P. J Obstet Gynecol Can 2008; 30(5): S22-23

  119. 3,200 Safe Laparoscopic Peritoneal Entries with the Visual Cannula. Termanian A, Vilos GA, MacLeod N, Ternamian M. J Obstet Gynecol Can 2008; 30(5): S26

  120. PLENARY: Comparison of Clinical Outcomes Using Low-Voltage (Cut) Versus High-Voltage (Coag) Waveforms During Hysteroscopic Endometrial Ablation with the Rollerball. Cahng PT, Vilos GA, Abu-Rafea B, Hollett-Caines J, Abyaneh Z, Edris F. J Min Invas Gynecol 2008; 15: Sx

  121. PLENARY: Stepwise Safe Laparoscopic Port Establishment with Trocarless Cannulae Under Direct Visual Guidance. Vilos GA, Ternamian AM, Vilos AG, Abu-Rafea B, MacLeod NT, Tyrwhitt J. J Min Invas Gynecol 2008; 15: S7

  122. Uterine Artery Embolization with Gelfoam Decreases Pain and Had Similar Clinical Outcomes to Gelfoam Plus Particles in Women with Fibroids. Vilos GA, Urian R, Yassin A, Chang PT, Garvin R, Kozak R. J Min Invas Gynecol 2008; 15: S57

  123. An Electronic Data Sheet in an Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Clinic: Saving Time and Improving Care. Abu-Rafea B, Vilos GA. J Min Invas Gynecol 2008; 15: S82

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George A. Vilos, B.Sc, MD, FRCSC, FACOG,FSOGC
Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
The University of Western Ontario
London, Ontario, Canada.
Infertility Research Chair Professor        
King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Tel:  (519) 646-6104
Fax: (519) 646-6345
george.vilos@sjhc.london.on.ca