F Ghezzi

..To assess whether pelvic lymph nodes have a left-right asymmetric distribution...

..To evaluate whether the type of surgical approach used to stage gynecologic malignancies influences the risk of developing nonrectal radiation-induced intestinal injury (NRRIII) in patients who subsequently receive adjuvant radiotherapy...

..We sought to compare transumbilical (TU) and transvaginal (TV) route for retrieval of surgical specimens at laparoscopy...

..We sought to investigate the safety, adequacy, and outcome of laparoscopic staging of EOC by using a multi-institutional sample...

..The aim of this study was to evaluate, retrospectively, the activity of chemotherapy in patients with platinum sensitive recurrent mucinous ovarian cancer...

..Our data suggest that a prophylactic single dose of prulifloxacin could help to reduce the rate of symptomatic and asymptomatic UTIs after short-term urethral catheterization in women undergoing TVT procedure...

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..To present our experience with a new technique for laparoscopic rectosigmoid resection in patients with endometriosis...

..This study aimed to report initial experience with incorporating needlescopic instruments in the performance of total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH)...

..To evaluate whether the presence of kissing ovaries at ultrasound is a marker for endometriosis and whether it correlates with the severity of the disease...

..To evaluate the success rate of tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) performed under spinal and general anesthesia and to assess the efficacy of hydrodissection of the space of Retzius in reducing intraoperative and postoperative complications...

..The addition of folic acid supplementation for 6 months did not further lower the homocysteine concentrations...

..This study aimed to explore the feasibility and safety of two-port abdominal cavity entry for adnexal surgery...

..To evaluate the feasibility and safety of laparoscopic management of adnexal masses > or = 10 cm in size...

..To assess the impact of preemptive infiltration of port site with local anesthetic on postlaparoscopy pain...

..Two patients (3.8%) reported intercourse to be worse following surgery, one because of a vaginal erosion and one cited de novo anorgasmia as the main reason...

..In this review we critically evaluate what we know and what we still do not know about pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of ureteral endometriosis, highlighting areas of controversy...

..The median follow-up time was 11 months (range 1-19). One woman conceived spontaneously 10 months after the procedure. Our results suggest that the Hayman suture is an effective and safe treatment for PPH...

..To compare the results of laparoscopic staging of apparent early ovarian cancer (EOC) with those obtained with comprehensive surgical staging via laparotomy...

..To assess the technical feasibility and surgical outcome of a 5 mm-ports technique in a consecutive series of women with endometrial cancer laparoscopically managed...

..To evaluate the adequacy of laparoscopic ureterolysis as a primary treatment option for ureteral endometriosis...

..To compare laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy (LAVH) and total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH) for the treatment of endometrial cancer...

..The purpose of this study was to evaluate the midterm outcomes of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of uterine myomas in terms of durability of symptom control and level of health-related quality of life...

..To evaluate the feasibility, safety, and effect on postoperative pain of laparoscopy for the management of adnexal masses by downsizing ancillary trocars from 5- to 3-mm...

..5 months (3-36). The objective cure rate for stress incontinence was 91.4%. Two of the three (66%) patients in whom the TVT procedure failed had a fixed urethra. De novo urge incontinence was found in five (14.3%) patients...

..To compare the surgicopathologic outcome of total laparoscopic radical hysterectomy (LRH) with that of abdominal radical hysterectomy (ARH) for the treatment of early-stage cervical cancer...

..To present our initial experience with micro-laparoscopy in the surgical treatment of endometrial cancer and to compare its outcomes with those of conventional laparoscopic approach...

..01). Multivariable analysis showed that bilateral total salpingectomy at the time of TLH and blood loss are independent predictors of infectious morbidity...

..The removal of the appendix through a posterior colpotomy after laparoscopic appendectomy is simple, safe, feasible, well tolerated, and can be considered a valid alternative to other methods...

..We present the outcomes of consecutive patients with endometrial cancer managed laparoscopically with >3-year follow-up...

..To assess whether pelvic lymphadenectomy at surgical staging for endometrial carcinoma is an independent risk factor for the occurrence of postoperative complications...

..To compare operative outcomes and postoperative pain of laparoscopic hysterectomy (LH) versus minilaparoscopic hysterectomy (MLH)...

..To evaluate the incidence of lymphoceles, lymphorrhea, and lymphedema after systematic pelvic lymphadenectomy in patients who underwent laparoscopic or open abdominal staging for endometrial cancer...

..To generate reference ranges for bioelectrical impedance indices throughout pregnancy and to investigate whether a relationship exists between these indices and the neonatal birth weight...

..To generate a nomogram for the sonographic measurement of Wharton's jelly area (WJA) during gestation and to investigate whether WJA is related to fetal biometric parameters...

..This study evaluated the efficacy of intravaginal prostaglandin E(2) gel in comparison with that of a Foley catheter for cervical ripening and induction of labor...

..There was an injury to the epigastric artery. Neither trocar-site hernias (both umbilical trocar insertion sites and extraumbilical sites) nor port-site metastases occurred...

..To investigate whether the risk of endometriosis recurrence and pregnancy rate are related to the side of the pelvis on which the primary lesion is found...

..To compare the umbilical cord diameter at 10-14 weeks of gestation of chromosomally normal and abnormal fetuses...

..Potential limits of laparoscopic technique and theoretical concerns of using pneumoperitoneum-based surgery in this setting are addressed...

..The possible benefits of suction drains must be counterbalanced with possible risks and, therefore, their routine use in Burch colposuspension is questionable...

..Purpose of this study was to examine the impact upon operative and cancer outcomes of the incorporation of laparoscopy into the surgical practice of our gynecologic oncology service...

..This study was conducted to assess if the delivery of a previous growth-retarded (IUGR) fetus increases the risk of having an IUGR fetus in subsequent pregnancies and to explore if a familial pattern of transmission is involved...

..To compare postoperative pain after laparoscopic and vaginal hysterectomy for benign disease...

..To investigate the prognostic significance of preoperative plasma fibrinogen concentration, with particular focus on tumor dissemination and nodal involvement, in a substantial cohort of patients with endometrial cancer...

..To investigate the clinical outcome of patients undergoing operative laparoscopy for a benign pelvic mass followed by vaginal extraction of the surgical specimen...

..The aim of this study was to analyze the feasibility and safety of surgical treatment for pelvic floor dysfunction in advanced-age women...

..The gestational sac was not sonographically visible 44 days after the treatment. No surgical treatment was necessary...

..The aim of this study was to analyze temporal trends in adoption of laparoscopy in a cohort of older women (> or =70 y) undergoing gynecologic abdominal procedures and to assess operative outcomes compared with those of open procedures...

..To evaluate the independent contribution of clinical and constitutional factors in the development of early and late incisional hernias in women undergoing surgery for uterine cancer...

..The purpose of this study was to compare early and late wound complications between diathermy and scalpel in gynecologic oncologic patients undergoing midline abdominal incision...

..To determine whether a large cross-sectional area of the umbilical cord is a predictor of fetal macrosomia...

..To test the hypothesis that intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) is associated with decreased thymus size in the human fetus...

..CONCLUSION: The measurement of the umbilical cord diameter in the first trimester is correlated with the growth of the embryo and may be a marker for identifying a subset of fetuses at risk of spontaneous miscarriage and pre-eclampsia...

..Gynecologic laparoscopy is a common procedure, and is frequently performed in low-risk patients. To our knowledge, there are no clinical studies specifically designed to assess the incidence of VTE in this setting...

..To investigate the prevalence of single and multiple umbilical cord cysts in the first trimester and to assess whether there is a difference in the pregnancy outcome between them...

..Transvaginal approach, used for several years to remove large specimens, can be an interesting approach also in case of colorectal resections...

..This could explain the increased incidence of intrapartum complications and fetal growth restriction among fetuses with a lean and/or hypocoiled cord...

..Prenatal morphometric UC characteristics as well as arterial and venous blood flow parameters in normal and pathologic conditions will be discussed...

..The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and safety of laparoscopic surgical management of apparently early-stage endometrial cancer in older women and to compare clinical outcomes between older and younger women...

..This randomized trial aimed to determine whether a modified radical (Piver-Rutledge class II) hysterectomy can improve survival and locoregional control compared to the standard extrafascial (Piver-Rutledge class I) hysterectomy...

..To evaluate maternal and neonatal outcomes in a large series of patients undergoing cervical ripening with a Foley catheter...

..The use of hormonal contraception in adolescents is still a topic of discussion among medical practitioners. Adolescents require an accurate screening and a more frequent follow-up to reduce side effects and improve compliance and use...

..The aim of this review is to discuss lights and shadows of the use of hormonal contraception in perimenopause...

..The umbilical Richter's hernia presented 13 days later required bowel resection. This case stresses the importance of suturing the fascial defects of 5-mm larger ports also in diagnostic and in minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures...

..To evaluate whether the technique to open the abdomen might influence the operative time and the maternal and neonatal outcome...

..No intraoperative and postoperative complication occurred. Ancillary trocars were not necessary in any of these cases. Our results showed that one-trocar salpingectomy is a feasible and safe technique...

..CONCLUSION: In this pilot study, laparoscopic radiofrequency ablation successfully reduced fibroid symptoms and fibroid volume in short-term follow-up. Additional studies are needed before its efficacy and safety can be confirmed...

..8%) women in group 2 reported improvement or cure (P = 0.0002). Women with OAB and significant anterior vaginal prolapse should be informed of a reduced efficacy of antimuscarinics in treating their urinary symptoms...

..The purpose of this study was to assess the feasibility and safety of percutaneous radiofrequency ablation under sonographic guidance as a unique procedure in the management of symptomatic uterine myomas...

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..Currently, the patient is alive and free of disease after 21 months of follow-up. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of comprehensive laparoscopic surgical staging for ovarian neoplasm in a 13-year-old patient...

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..Surgical treatment for cervical cancer is associated with a high rate of late postoperative complications, and in particular with sexual dysfunction...

..To date, this represents the largest series of non-invasive prenatal diagnoses performed for this haemoglobinopathy...

..The objective of the study was to compare scar quality associated with different types of wound closure methods after cesarean section (CS)...

..In one case the clinical manifestations persisted and it was thus considered unsuccessful. In conclusion, US-guided percutaneous RFA is a safe and effective treatment even for fibroids up to 8 cm...

..To present preliminary results of a simple, minimally interventional, uterus-sparing procedure for uterine prolapse repair...

..CONCLUSION: Among fetuses with a sonographically lean umbilical cord, a significant relationship exists between an umbilical vein area below or equal to the 10th percentile and an adverse neonatal outcome...

..To investigate whether an atypical umbilical coiling pattern at prenatal sonography is associated with adverse pregnancy outcome...

..The objective of this study was to investigate whether the amniotic fluid C-reactive protein level at the time of genetic amniocentesis is a marker for spontaneous preterm delivery before 34 and 37 weeks of gestation...

..The purpose of this study was to investigate the UC morphometry and UC coiling pattern at ultrasound in monochorionic twin pregnancies with TTTS...

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..The purpose of this study was to compare 2 methods of expansion of the uterine incision at the time of cesarean delivery...

..To explore the sonographic vascular architecture and the hyaluronan amount and distribution of umbilical cords of healthy and trisomy 21 fetuses in early gestation...

..To identify obstetric risk factors for de novo pelvic floor disorders after vaginal delivery...

..0-37.3 95%CI) and 30 (30.6-44.2 95% CI) for the groups 1, 2 and 3, respectively. A p value <0.0001 was found when comparing group 1 either with group 2 or 3. Opening vesical pressure is a promising parameter to detect USD...

..The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of topically applied lidocaine-prilocaine (EMLA) cream with local anesthetic infiltration in the reduction of pain during perineal suturing after childbirth...

..To determine whether the sonographic morphometry of the umbilical cord components is different in preeclamptic compared with healthy pregnant women...

..CONCLUSION: Fetal thymus involution in preterm labor patients is strongly associated with funisitis, which is the histologic manifestation of the fetal inflammatory response syndrome...

..To evaluate whether the serum concentrations of novel placental markers and nonplacental markers differ in ectopic pregnancy when compared with normal intrauterine pregnancy...

..Data were collected between April and September 2005...

..To explore whether the umbilical vein blood flow of growth-retarded fetuses with normal Doppler parameters changes over time differently to that of normally grown fetuses...

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..To present a series of cases with a sonographic thick and heterogeneous placenta, and to review the literature...

..9 and 39.2 (P=0.52), respectively, in the clindamycin and no treatment groups. CONCLUSIONS: The results of this study suggest that treating asymptomatic bacterial vaginosis does neither markedly prolong pregnancy nor increase birthweight...

..To assess whether C-reactive protein (CRP) concentrations in cervical amniotic fluid reflect the condition of the intrauterine environment in patients with preterm premature rupture of membranes (PROM) before 35 weeks of gestation...

..To compare prenatal morphometric changes of umbilical cord components in intrauterine growth-restricted fetuses with and without abnormal umbilical artery Doppler parameters...

..Therefore we can conclude that HA is more represented in DS UCs than in euploid UCs. A complex alteration of the HA metabolism characterized by an increased synthesis of lower weight HA molecules is a peculiarity of DS UCs...

..To evaluate whether intra- and post-operative morbidity varies according to the method used for female sterilization...