Takacs, Peter

Peter Takacs
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Positions

Professor and Division Director, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology

Contact Info

takacsp@evms.edu

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research overview

Formal training in research is vital to conduct outstanding research. My prior education, both MD and PhD prepared me to become a translational researcher. Fellowship training in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive surgery provided me with the clinical expertise needed to take care of women with pelvic floor dysfunctions. My basic science background allowed me to explore the role of smooth muscle cells in the pathophysiology of pelvic organ prolapse and development of biomarkers for ectopic pregnancy. We have spent several years in advancing our understanding on the diagnosis and management of ectopic pregnancy As an actively practicing gynecologist, armed with expertise in basic science, I have been successfully participating in clinical trials related to our filed and subspecialty as well.

overview

Certified Physician Executive, American Association for Physician Leadership, Miami, FL 02/2015 - 02/2015

Physician Executive MBA, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 01/2014 - 12/2014

Fellowship in Urogynecology (FPMRS), University of Miami, Miami, FL 07/2005 - 06/2007

Ph.D., University Medical School of Debrecen, Clinical Immunology, Hungary 07/1998 - 06/2001

Residency in OBGYN, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA 06/1995 - 06/1998

Internship in OBGYN, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA 06/1994 - 06/1995

Internship in Family Practice, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA 06/1993 - 06/1995

M.D., University Medical School of Debrecen, Hungary 08/1986 - 12/1992

KLTE Gyak. Alt. Gimnazium, Debrecen, Hungary 09/1984 - 07/1986

projects

selected publications

2020

The Effect of Vaginal Microablative Fractional CO2 Laser Treatment on Vaginal Cytology. LASERS IN SURGERY AND MEDICINE.
Full Text via DOI: 10.1002/lsm.23211 PMID: 31919864
2020

Biocompatibility and zinc release testing of a zinc-containing vaginal gel.. MENOPAUSE-THE JOURNAL OF THE NORTH AMERICAN MENOPAUSE SOCIETY. 27:143-149.
Full Text via DOI: 10.1097/gme.0000000000001435 PMID: 31613827
2020

Cervicovaginal lavage fluid zinc level as a marker of vaginal atrophy.. MENOPAUSE-THE JOURNAL OF THE NORTH AMERICAN MENOPAUSE SOCIETY.
Full Text via DOI: 10.1097/gme.0000000000001536 PMID: 32301893
2020

Randomized controlled trial for improved recovery of the pelvic floor after vaginal delivery with a specially formulated postpartum supplement.. Obstetrics & gynecology science. 63:305-314.
Full Text via DOI: 10.5468/ogs.2020.63.3.305 PMID: 32489975
2020

The effect of oral zinc supplementation on cervicovaginal lavage fluid zinc level.. European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology. 248:106-109.
Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2020.03.026 PMID: 32200246
2019

Biomechanical mapping of pelvic floor restoration after prolapse surgery. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY. S761-S762.
2019

Pelvic organ prolapse: from estrogen to pessary. MENOPAUSE-THE JOURNAL OF THE NORTH AMERICAN MENOPAUSE SOCIETY. 121-122.
Full Text via DOI: 10.1097/GME.0000000000001256 PMID: 30363013
2019

The Effect of Fractional CO<sub>2</sub> Laser Treatment on the Symptoms of Pelvic Floor Dysfunctions: Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory-20 Questionnaire.. Lasers in surgery and medicine. 882-886.
Full Text via DOI: 10.1002/lsm.23126 PMID: 31240748
2019

Zinc-containing Vaginal Moisturizer Gel Improves Postmenopausal Vulvovaginal Symptoms: A Pilot Study.. Journal of menopausal medicine. 63-68.
Full Text via DOI: 10.6118/jmm.2019.25.1.63 PMID: 31080791
2019

Predictive Value of Biomechanical Mapping for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Surgery.. FEMALE PELVIC MEDICINE AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY.
Full Text via DOI: 10.1097/spv.0000000000000786 PMID: 31625957
2018

Association between pelvic organ prolapse types and levator-urethra gap as measured by 3D transperineal ultrasound. JOURNAL OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE. 37:2849-2854.
Full Text via DOI: 10.1002/jum.14644 PMID: 29672905
2018

SMALL NON-CODING RNA AS A SERUM BIOMARKER FOR NON-VIABLE AND ECTOPIC PREGNANCY.. FERTILITY AND STERILITY. E258-E258.
2018

THREE DECADES LATER: TRENDS IN PREGNANCY OF UNKNOWN LOCATION.. FERTILITY AND STERILITY. E49-E49.
2018

The Effects of Heat Exposure on Vaginal Smooth Muscle Cells: Elastin and Collagen Production. GYNECOLOGIC AND OBSTETRIC INVESTIGATION. 83:247-251.
Full Text via DOI: 10.1159/000486785 PMID: 29402781
2018

Biomechanical Mapping of the Female Pelvic Floor: Prolapse versus Normal Conditions.. Open journal of obstetrics and gynecology. 8:900-924.
Full Text via DOI: 10.4236/ojog.2018.810093 PMID: 31080695
2018

Biomechanical Mapping of the Female Pelvic Floor: Uterine Prolapse Versus Normal Conditions.
PMID: 31093608
2017

Two-Dimensional and Three-Dimensional Transperineal Ultrasound Findings in Women With High-Pressure Voiding After Midurethral Sling Placement. FEMALE PELVIC MEDICINE AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY. 23:141-145.
Full Text via DOI: 10.1097/SPV.0000000000000375 PMID: 28079568
2017

Transperineal Sonography and Urodynamic Findings in Women With Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms After Sling Placement. JOURNAL OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE. 36:295-300.
Full Text via DOI: 10.7863/ultra.16.02076 PMID: 27925696
2016

Predicting first trimester pregnancy outcome: derivation of a multiple marker test. FERTILITY AND STERILITY. 106:1725-+.
Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2016.08.044 PMID: 28340932
2016

Medical management of ectopic pregnancy with single-dose and 2-dose methotrexate protocols: human chorionic gonadotropin trends and patient outcomes. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY. 215.
Full Text via DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2016.06.040 PMID: 27371354
2016

HUMAN CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN RISE IN EARLY PREGNANCY DIFFERS BY VALUE AT PRESENTATION.. FERTILITY AND STERILITY. E105-E105.
2014

TRANSURETHRAL RADIOFREQUENCY COLLAGEN DENATURATION IN THE TREATMENT OF MILD TOMODERATE FEMALE STRESS URINARY INCONTINENCE: TWELVE-MONTH INTERIM ANALYSIS. NEUROUROLOGY AND URODYNAMICS. 238-238.

preferred title

Professor and Division Director, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery

full name

Peter Takacs, MD, PhD, MBA

recognition and awards

Henry Clay Hofheimer II Chair in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Fulbright Scholar
Best Basic Science Paper Award at the American Urogynecologic Society Annual Meeting for the presentation entitled "Vaginal remodeling with PPAR-delta agonist and zinc in ovariectomized rats: histomorphology".
AOA of the Medical College of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University