Menahem Neuman, M.D.
In charge of R&D in Urogynecology
Shaare Zedek Medical Center
Jerusalem, Israel
Fax:+792-8-9287983
Mobile: +972-546-444033
E-mail: mneuman@netvision.net.il
Medical Education:
1977 - 1983 Tel-Aviv University, Sackler School of Medicine.
Additional Specialization:
1984 - 1989 Postgraduate medical education course in obstetrics and gynecology, Faculty of Continuing Medical Education, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Israel.
June 1986 Military Medicine Course – Israel Defense Force.
Oct. 1991 Fellowship in laser endoscopic surgery. G. Bastert, D. Wallwiener, Heidelberg, Germany.
Nov. 1993 Fellowship in reconstructive surgery in pelvic floor relaxation.
S.L. Stanton, London, England.
May-June 1995 Fellowship in radical oncogynecologic surgery, N. Hacker, Sydney, Australia.
Medical Experience and Positions:
1983 - 1984 Intern, "Ha'emek" Hospital, Afula.
1984 - 1990 Resident, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center, Zrifin, Affiliated to Tel-Aviv University.
Since 1990 Senior staff member, Department of Gynecology, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem.
Since 1994 In charge of Urogynecological Service, Women’s Health Center, and Clalit Medical Services, Jerusalem.
Since 2000 Head of Urogynecological Service, Women’s Health Center, Kupat Holim Meuhedet, Rehovot and Rishon LeZion, Israel.
Since 2000 Urogynecological Service, Kupat Holim Leumit, Rishon LeZion.
Since 2001 Head of Urogynecological Service, Women's’ Health Center, Kupat Holim Leumit, Bnei Brak.
Since 2001 Head of Urogynecological Service, American Medical Center, Rishon LeZion.
Since 2001 In charge of Urogynecological Service, Department of Gynecology, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem.
Additional medical courses:
Dec. 1987 Course in diagnostic colposcopy and laser therapy at lower genital tract pathology directed by A. Singer (London), Tel-Aviv, Israel.
May 1992 Gynecologic oncology. Cohen, DiSaia, (USA), Jerusalem, Israel.
Sep. 1992 Gynecologic oncology, European School of Oncology, Amsterdam, Holland.
May 1994 Gynecologic oncology. Raju, Levenback, (USA), Jerusalem, Israel.
Oct. 1994
Endoscopic surgery E. Surwit, (USA), Jerusalem, Israel.
Nov. 1994 Advanced endoscopic surgery, Donnez, Brussels, Belgium.
Nov. 2001 British Council seminar on pelvic floor, London, England.
June 2002 Multinational meeting on pelvic floor disorders, Como, Italy.
March 2004 "Hands-on" TOT workshop, S.L. Stanton, Jerusalem, Israel.
April 2004 Surgical "hands-on", TVT-O workshop, R.Villet, Paris, France.
April 2004 Advanced gynecological surgery for pelvic floor reconstruction – Posterior IVS, P. von Theobald, Caen, France.
June 2005 Incontinence and pelvic floor expert meeting, Rome, Italy.
August 2005 Advances in pelvic floor reconstruction. Robinson, Kansas, USA.
January 2006 Advances in pelvic floor reconstruction. Lucot, Rishon, Israel.
January 2006 Advances in pelvic floor reconstruction. Cuson, Lille, France.
Professional Physicians’ Committee:
1995 - 1997 Head of Committee, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem.
1997 - 2004 Secretary of Committee, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem.
Since 2001 Member of the education committee of the International Continence society
2006 - 2009 Secretary of the Israeli Urogynecology Committee
Peer Reviewer
Harefuah, Israel
The Israel Medical Association Journal
The Journal of Urology, the official journal of the American Urological Association
The American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
International Urogynecology Journal
Membership in Professional Societies:
Israeli Medical Association
Israeli Society of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Israeli Society of Urogynecology
Association of Fellows of International Union Against Cancer (1992-1998)
International Continence Society (since 1995)
European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (1995-1998)
International Gynecologic Cancer Society (1996-1998)
Publications:
Neuman M, Abramovich A: Tissue damage induced by several fragrance compounds used in food and cosmetics. Harefuah 1984;106:265-9.
Langer R, Ron-El R, Neuman M, Herman A, Caspi E: Detrusor instability following colposuspension for urinary stress incontinence. Br J Obstet Gynecol 1988;95(6):607-10.
Langer R, Ron-El R, Neuman M, Herman A, Bukovsky I, Caspi E: The value of simultaneous hysterectomy during Burch colposuspension for urinary stress incontinence. Obstet Gynecol 1988;72(6):866-9.
Milo R, Neuman M, Klein C, Caspi E, Arlosoroff A: Acute intermittent porphyria in pregnancy. Obstet Gynecol 1989;73(3): 450-2.
Bukovsky I, Neuman M, Ron-El R, Langer R, Caspi E: Pneumococcal peritonitis in the presence of intrauterine device - conservative treatment. Eur J Obstet Gynecol and Rep Biol 1989;33(1):79-82.
Langer R, Neuman M, Ron-El R, Golan A, Bukovsky I, Caspi E: The effect of total abdominal hysterectomy on bladder function in asymptomatic women. Obstet Gynecol 1989;74(2):205-7.
6a. Langer R, Neuman M, Ron-El R, Golan A, Bukovsky I, Caspi E: The effect of total abdominal hysterectomy on bladder function in asymptomatic women. Excerpta medica 1990;3(1):7.
Bukovsky I, Neuman M, Schneider D, Sherman D, Langer R, Caspi E: Salpingo-oophorectomy at the time of vaginal hysterectomy. Isr J Obstet Gynecol 1990;1(1):23-5.
Neuman M, Weinraub Z, Bukovsky I, Langer R, Caspi E: Pregnancy and delivery management in presence of fetal hydrocephalus - A review. Isr J Obstet Gynecol 1990;1(1):34-8.
Neuman M, Langer R, Bechar R, Golan A, Bukovsky I, Caspi E: Penicillin and tetracycline prophylaxis for cesarean delivery. J Perinatal Med 1990;18(2):145-8.
9a. Neuman M, Langer R, Bechar R, Golan A, Bukovsky I, Caspi E: Penicillin and tetracycline prophylaxis for cesarean delivery. Obstet Gynecol Digest 1991;2:16-7.
Langer R, Golan A, Ron-El R, Neuman M, Pansky M, Bukovsky I, Caspi E: Colposuspension for urinary stress incontinence in pre and post menopausal women. Surg Gynecol Obstet 1990;171(1):13-6.
Langer R, Golan A, Ron-El R, Pansky M, Neuman M, Lunenfeld B, Caspi E: Hormonal changes related to impairment of cervical mucosa in cycles stimulated by clomiphene citrate. Aus NZ J Obstet Gynecol 1990;30(3):254-6.
Neuman M, Alon H, Langer R, Edelman AI: Recurrent urinary tract infections in the presence of transvesical ligatures after vaginal hysterectomy and anterior colporrhaphy. Aus NZ Obstet Gynecol 1990;30(2):184-5.
Langer R, Golan A, Neuman M, Schneider D, Bukovsky I, Caspi E: The effect of large uterine fibroids on urinary bladder function and symptoms. Am J Obstet Gynecol 1990;163(4 Pt1):1139-41.
Golan A, Raziel A, Neuman M, Schneider D, Bukovsky I, Caspi E: Fertility before and after surgery for primary ovarian pregnancy. Fertil Steril 1991;55(1):200-1.
Langer R, Golan A, Neuman M, Pansky M, Bukovsky I, and Caspi E: The absence and effect of induced menopause by gonadotropin releasing hormone analogs on lower genital tract symptoms and urodynamic parameters. Fertil Steril 1991; 55(4):751-3.
Neuman M, Koch Y, Bukovsky I, Langer R, Golan A, Caspi E: Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) action on the uterine leiomyomata is not mediated by uterine GnRH receptors. Fertil Steril 1991;56(2):364-6.
16a. Neuman M, Koch I, Langer R, Golan A, Bukovsky I, Caspi E: Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) action on uterine leiomyomata is not mediated by uterine GnRH receptors. Oncol-Uro-Gynecol 1993;3(1):11-3.
- Neuman M, Eidelman AI, Bukovsky I, Langer R, Golan A, Caspi E: Iatrogenic injuries to the ureter during gynecologic and obstetric operations. Surg Gynecol Obstet 1991;173(4):268-72.
17a. Neuman M, Eidelman A, Bukovsky I, Langer R, Golan A, Caspi E: Iatrogenic injuries to the ureters during gynecological and obstetrical surgery - reducing the incidence and management - 30 years follow up. Year Book Obstet Gynecol 1993;256.
Golan A, Bernstein T, Wexler S, Neuman M, Bukovsky I, David MP: The effect of prostaglandins and aspirin - an inhibitor of prostaglandin synthesis - on adhesion foundation in rats. Hum Reprod 1991;6(2):251-4.
Golan A, Langer R, Neuman M, Wexler S, Segev E, David MP: Obstetric outcome in women with congenital uterine malformations. J Reprod Med 1992;37(3):233-6.
Broide E, Bistristrizer T, Livne M, Neuman M, Goldberg M, Alagjem M: The effect of prenatal administration of dexamethasane and ritodrine on cord blood cortisol and glucose concentrations in premature infants with respiratory distress syndrome. J Perinatal Med 1992;20:289-95.
Neuman M, Beller U, Boldes R, Kohelet O, Hertzeanu I, Goldberg M: Onset of spontaneous labor and changes in E2 and progesterone levels - possible interrelation. J Perinatal Med 1992;20(6):429-35.
Lavie O, Beller U, Neuman M, Rosenmann E, Diamant YZ: Serous papillary adenocarcinoma of the endometrium – a unique entity with a grave prognosis. Eur J Gynecol Oncol 1993;14(1):46-50.
Neuman M, Ben-Chetrit A, Lavie O, Boldes R, Diamant YZ: Prophylactic effect of the open vaginal vault method in reducing febrile morbidity in abdominal hysterectomy. Surg Gynecol Obstet 1993;176(6):591-3.
23a. Neuman M, Ben-Chetrit A, Lavie O, Boldes R, Diamant YZ: Prophylactic effect of the open vaginal vault method in reducing febrile morbidity in abdominal hysterectomy. Year Book Obstet Gynecol 1994;262-3.
Lavie O, Beller U, Neuman M, Ben-Chetrit A, Sabag S, Diamant YZ: Maternal serum creatine kinase: a possible predictor of tubal pregnancy. Am J Obstet Gynecol 1993;169(5):1149-50.
Neuman M, Lavie O, Aboulafia Y, Rabinowitz R, Diamant YZ: Intrapartum bimanual tocolitic - assisted reversal of face presentation: Preliminary report. Obstet Gynecol 1994;84(1):146-8.
Neuman M: Second look laparotomy. The Family Physician 1994;22(1):35-6.
Tadmor OP, Zlotogorski Z, Galron-Duniec M, Rabinowitz R, Neuman M,
Diamant YZ: The effect of feedback on anxiety levels during ultrasound scanning for ovarian cancer. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 1995;6(2):135-9.
Lavie O, Neuman M, Voss E: Aspiration of the adnexal mass - is it reliable? Harefuah 1995;129(11):502-7.
Neuman M, Lavie O, Tadmor OP, Hornreich G, Diamant YZ: Successful emergency cerclage for mid-trimester cervical incompetence with bulging of membranes: clinical experience. Isr J Obstet Gynecol 1995;6(4): 146-9.
Lavie O, Boldes R, Neuman M, Rabinowitz R, Algur N: Ultrasonographic - "Endometrial three layer": a unique finding in ectopic pregnancy. J Clin Ultrasound 1996;24(4):179-83.
Lavie O, Neuman M, Zuckerman B, Hornreich G: Squamous cell carcinoma antigen as tumor marker for uterine cervix carcinoma. Harefuah 1998;135:61-4.
Neuman M, Zuckerman B, Zilberman M, Farkas A: T.V.T - a new surgical method for urinary stress incontinence. Harefuah 1999;137:80-2.
Kridelka FG, Neuman M, Edwards OS, Robertson J, Grand PT, Hacker NF: Adjuvant small field pelvic radiation for patients with high-risk stage I b lymph node negative cervix carcinoma after radical hysterectomy and pelvic lymph node dissection – a pilot study. Cancer 1999;86(10):2059-65.
Neuman M, Zuckerman B, Lavie O: Vaginal vault prolapse repair by sacrospineous fixation. Harefuah 2000;138:7-9.
Neuman M, Musaiev A, Diamant YZ: New trends in surgery for female urinary stress incontinence. Harefuah 2000;138:923-9.
Neuman M: Infected hematoma following tension-free vaginal tape implantation. J of Urology 2002;168:2549.
Neuman M: Low incidence of post TVT genital prolapse. Int Urogynecology J and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction 2003;14:191-2.
Neuman M: Trans vaginal tape readjustment after unsuccessful tension-fee vaginal tape operation. Neurourology and Urodynamics 2004;23:282-3.
Neuman M: Post tension-free vaginal tape voiding difficulties – prevention and management.; J Pelvic Med Surg 2004;10:19-21.
Neuman M: Tension-free vaginal tape bladder penetration and long-lasting transvesical Prolene material. J Pelvic Med Surg 2004;10(6):307-309.
Neuman M, Luria M, Lev-Sagi A et al: TVT-Obturator: Preliminary results of the first 100 operations with a novel procedure for the treatment of female urinary stress incontinence. Harefuah 2005;144(5):314-6.
Neuman M: The use of prophylactic antibiotics in the tension-free vaginal tape procedure – is it indicated? Gynecologic Surgery 2005; 2(2):93 - 95.
Neuman M: Transvaginal suture placement for bleeding control with the tension-free vaginal tape procedure. Int Urogynecology J and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, 2006; 17(2):176-7.
Neuman M: The catheter straight guide does not reduce the incidence of bladder penetration during TVT placement by the experienced surgeon. Gynecological Surgery, Published online, 2005.
Neuman M: The TVT procedure as second line anti-incontinence surgery for TVT-Obturator failure patients. J Pelvic Med Surg (accepted for publication).
Lavy Y, Neuman M: A new minimally invasive procedure for the conservative treatment of uterine prolapse – The posterior IVS. Harefuah (accepted for publication).
Tsivian A, Neuman M. Re-do mid urethral sling for female urinary stress incontinence. Int J Urogynecol (accepted for publication).
Neuman M: TVT and TVT-Obturator: comparison of two operative procedures. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol (accepted for publication).