Publications
- Can risk factors, clinical history and symptoms be used to predict risk of ectopic pregnancy in women attending an early pregnancy assessment unit? Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 48(5):656-662 Nov 2016 (Journal article) Author URL
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Can risk factors, clinical history and symptoms be used to predict risk of ectopic pregnancy in women attending an early pregnancy assessment unit? ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY 48(5):656-662 01 Nov 2016 (Journal article) Author URL
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Abstracts of the 26th World Congress on Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Rome, Italy, 24-28 September 2016. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 48 Suppl 1:111 Sep 2016 (Journal article) Author URL
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Evaluating the risk of ovarian cancer before surgery using the ADNEX model: a multicentre external validation study BRITISH JOURNAL OF CANCER 115(5):542-548 23 Aug 2016 (Journal article) Author URL
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The novel application of plasma energy as a tissue preserving treatment modality for vulval and perianal intraepithelial neoplasia BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY 123:81-81 01 Jun 2016 (Journal article) Author URL
- 2015
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Automated characterisation of ultrasound images of ovarian tumours: the diagnostic accuracy of a support vector machine and image processing with a local binary pattern operator. Facts Views Vis Obgyn 7(1):7-15 2015 (Journal article) Author URL
- 2014
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Trachelectomy during pregnancy: What has experience taught us? JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY RESEARCH 41(4):640-645 01 Apr 2015 (Journal article) Author URL
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The characteristic ultrasound features of specific types of ovarian pathology INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY 46(2):445-458 01 Feb 2015 (Journal article) Author URL
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Accuracy of ultrasonography performed by examiners with varied training and experience in predicting specific pathology of adnexal masses ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY 45(5):605-612 01 May 2015 (Journal article) Author URL
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Prognostic Value of Serum HE4 Levels and Risk of Ovarian Malignancy Algorithm Scores at the Time of Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGICAL CANCER 24(7):1173-1180 01 Sep 2014 (Journal article) Author URL
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Triaging pregnancies of unknown location: the performance of protocols based on single serum progesterone or repeated serum hCG levels HUMAN REPRODUCTION 29(5):938-945 01 May 2014 (Journal article) Author URL
- 2013
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Presurgical diagnosis of adnexal tumours using mathematical models and scoring systems: a systematic review and meta-analysis HUMAN REPRODUCTION UPDATE 20(3):449-462 01 May 2014 (Journal article) Author URL
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External validation of models and simple scoring systems to predict miscarriage in intrauterine pregnancies of uncertain viability HUMAN REPRODUCTION 28(11):2905-2911 01 Nov 2013 (Journal article) Author URL
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Predicting successful vaginal birth after caesarean section using a model based on caesarean scar features examined using transvaginal sonography BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY 120(9):E10-E10 01 Aug 2013 (Journal article) Author URL
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Re: Predicting successful vaginal birth after Cesarean section using a model based on Cesarean scar features examined using transvaginal sonography Reply ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY 42(1):123-+ 01 Jul 2013 (Journal article) Author URL
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Are serum HE4 or ROMA scores useful to experienced examiners for improving characterization of adnexal masses after transvaginal ultrasonography? ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY 43(1):89-97 01 Jan 2014 (Journal article) Author URL
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A randomised controlled trial to compare the clinical impact of RMI versus LR2 to characterise adnexal masses: interim analysis of phase 4 IOTA study BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY 120:357-358 01 Jun 2013 (Journal article) Author URL
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Diagnostic performance of IOTA Logistic Regression (LR2) model compared to the Risk of Malignancy Index to characterize adnexal masses: a multicentre prospective study BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY 120:372-373 01 Jun 2013 (Journal article) Author URL
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Diagnostic performance of IOTA simple descriptors and rules to characterise adnexal masses: a multicentre prospective external validation BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY 120:373-373 01 Jun 2013 (Journal article) Author URL
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Diagnostic test performance of CA125, HE4, ROMA and IOTA's LR2 in adnexal tumours of different size BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY 120:360-361 01 Jun 2013 (Journal article) Author URL
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External validation of models and simple scoring systems to predict miscarriage in intrauterine pregnancies of uncertain viability BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY 120:541-541 01 Jun 2013 (Journal article) Author URL
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External validation of progesterone-based single visit protocol for management of pregnancy of unknown location compared to the beta HCG based M4 prediction model BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY 120:516-516 01 Jun 2013 (Journal article) Author URL
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IOTA simple descriptors (SD) or simple rules (SR) as a triage test in patients with ovarian tumours: subsequent value of CA125, HE4 or ROMA in clinical reality? BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY 120:371-371 01 Jun 2013 (Journal article) Author URL
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Prognostic value of serum HE4 and ROMA scores at time of initial diagnosis of ovarian cancer BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY 120:264-265 01 Jun 2013 (Journal article) Author URL
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The characteristics of 671 cases of tubal ectopic pregnancy BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY 120:539-539 01 Jun 2013 (Journal article) Author URL
- 2013
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Multicentre external validation of IOTA prediction models and RMI by operators with varied training BRITISH JOURNAL OF CANCER 108(12):2448-2454 25 Jun 2013 (Journal article) Author URL
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Differentiating stage I epithelial ovarian cancer from benign disease in women with adnexal tumors using biomarkers or the ROMA algorithm GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY 130(2):398-399 01 Aug 2013 (Journal article) Author URL
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A multicenter prospective external validation of the diagnostic performance of IOTA simple descriptors and rules to characterize ovarian masses GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY 130(1):140-146 01 Jul 2013 (Journal article) Author URL
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Predicting successful vaginal birth after Cesarean section using a model based on Cesarean scar features examined by transvaginal sonography ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY 41(6):672-678 01 Jun 2013 (Journal article) Author URL
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A comparison between an ultrasound based prediction model (LR2) and the Risk of Ovarian Malignancy Algorithm (ROMA) to assess the risk of malignancy in women with an adnexal mass GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY 129(2):377-383 01 May 2013 (Journal article) Author URL
- 2012
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Changes seen in the ultrasound features of a presumed decidualised ovarian endometrioma mimicking malignancy JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY 32(8):807-811 01 Nov 2012 (Journal article) Author URL
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Changes in Cesarean section scar dimensions during pregnancy: a prospective longitudinal study ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY 41(5):556-562 01 May 2013 (Journal article) Author URL
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Improving strategies for diagnosing ovarian cancer: a summary of the International Ovarian Tumor Analysis (IOTA) studies ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY 41(1):9-20 01 Jan 2013 (Journal article) Author URL
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Preoperative identification of a suspicious adnexal mass GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY 127(1):260-262 01 Oct 2012 (Journal article) Author URL
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Do pocket-sized ultrasound machines have the potential to be used as a tool to triage patients in obstetrics and gynecology? ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY 40(2):145-150 01 Aug 2012 (Journal article) Author URL
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Visibility and measurement of Cesarean section scars in pregnancy: a reproducibility study ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY 40(5):549-556 01 Nov 2012 (Journal article) Author URL
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Key findings from the International Ovarian Tumor Analysis (IOTA) study: an approach to the optimal ultrasound based characterisation of adnexal pathology. Australas J Ultrasound Med 15(3):82-86 Aug 2012 (Journal article) Author URL
- 2011
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Endometriosis and ovarian cancer: a systematic review. ISRN Obstet Gynecol 2011:140310 2011 (Journal article) Author URL
- 2010
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Ovarian Cysts In Ovarian Cysts. Editors: Tredwell RE. 211 pages. Nova Biomedical Books 01 Apr 2010 (Chapter)
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Risk factors for mesh erosion complicating vaginal reconstructive surgery JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY 30(7):721-724 01 Oct 2010 (Journal article) Author URL
- 2007
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A survey of the management of second trimester pregnancy loss: delivery suite or gynaecological ward? J Obstet Gynaecol 27(6):589-590 Aug 2007 (Journal article) Author URL
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The working relationship between midwives and junior doctors: A questionnaire survey of Yorkshire trainees JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY 27(4):365-367 01 May 2007 (Journal article) Author URL
Academic Prizes

- Best abstract presentation, International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynaecology ISUOG, Rome, Italy, September 2016.
- Hall of Fame recognition by UZ Leuven University, Belgium for achieving the highest score in IOTA (International Ovarian Tumour Analysis Group) gynaecological ultrasonography examination. April 2015.
- Academic Distinction Degree: Awarded by Oxford College (ODL), UK, in Professional Diploma in Anatomy and Physiology, October 2010.
- Academic Distinction Prize: Awarded by the Ministry of Higher Education in Syria. Top performing student in the final year exams of the faculty of medicine, Damascus, Syria, August 1997.
- Postgraduate Academic Distinction Award from the Arab Board of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Damascus, Syria. Top performing student in the primary exams of ArBOG. January 2001.
Research

Mr Sayasneh has always been active in medical research all through his career. He has an h-index score of 12 on Google score with 473 publication citation since 2009. The main thrust of his MD research, since August 2011, is related to 2 arms of the IOTA study. IOTA is an international collaboration designed to produce robust information on the characterisation and long term behaviour of ovarian masses. This has recruited over 5000 masses in over 30 countries as has informed national guidelines in many countries including the UK. He was the main coordinator of the IOTA4a study which was a prospective trial investigating the referral pattern of two mathematical models: RMI and LR2 (IOTA logistic regression model 1) (intervention arm). Ethics Committee from West London Committee approved the study in September 2012. REC number: 10/H0707/28. This study was registered with ISRCTN 20772153 (http://www.controlled- trials.com/ISRCTN20772153). Approximately 240 patients were recruited in this project and the primary analysis was presented in my final MD review and approved by the assessors’ panel.
He was invited to join the faculty of the last 6 years advanced courses in gynaecological ultrasound run by ISUOG and RCOG. He chaired the gynaecological oncology sessions In Copenhagen, Rome, and Leuven ISUOG and IOTA conference between 2012 and 2017. He is an international speaker and expert in ovarian masses characterisation.
He is a regular peer reviewer for a few scientific journals, such as the BJOG, Journal of Gynaecological Surgery, Journal of Assisted Reproduction, the Current Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (Published in cooperation with the Imperial College London) and others.
He is research member and a surgeon in the UK uterine transplant team lead by Mr Richard Smith.