Totally stapled gastrojejunal anastomosis using hybrid NOTES: single 12-mm trocar approach in a porcine modelLino Polese
Department of Surgical and Gastroenterological Sciences, University of Padova, Padua, Italy
Surg Endosc 26:2527-31. 2012
..The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of a totally stapled gastrojejunal anastomosis performed using one transabdominal 12-mm trocar and a gastroscope in a porcine model...
Report on a case of Rothmund-Thomson syndrome associated with esophageal stenosisL Polese
Department of Surgical and Gastroenterological Sciences Department of Medical Diagnostic Sciences and Special Therapies, Pathology Unit, Via Giustiniani 2, University of Padova, Padua, Italy
Dis Esophagus 24:E41-4. 2011
..This is a report describing a patient diagnosed with RTS referred to us because of dysphagia caused by esophageal stenosis. Long-term results of endoscopic dilation are also presented...
Risk factors for colorectal anastomotic stenoses and their impact on quality of life: what are the lessons to learn?L Polese
Department of Surgical and Gastroenterological Sciences, 1st Surgical Clinic, Coloproctology Unit, Ospedale S Antonio, Padova, Italy
Colorectal Dis 14:e124-8. 2012
..Their impact on quality of life was also evaluated...
B1a lymphocytes in the rectal mucosa of ulcerative colitis patientsLino Polese
Department of Surgical and Gastroenterological Sciences, University of Padova, Via Giustiniani 2, 35128 Padova, Italy
World J Gastroenterol 18:144-9. 2012
..To assess B1a cell expression in the rectal mucosa of ulcerative colitis (UC) patients in comparison with healthy controls...
Ileorectal bypass performed entirely through a transanal route in a porcine modelLino Polese
Surgical Endoscopy Unit, Department of Surgical and Gastroenterological Sciences, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
Surg Endosc 25:3022-7. 2011
..This study aimed to verify the technical feasibility of ileorectal bypass performed entirely through a transanal access...
Endoscopic dilation of benign esophageal strictures in a surgical unit: a report on 95 casesLino Polese
Gastroenterological and Surgical Department, First Surgical Clinic, Padua University, Italy
Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech 17:477-81. 2007
..Improvement of dysphagia, the number of sessions, and recurrence were significantly better in the patients with postsurgical stenosis as compared with those affected by caustic, peptic, and radiation-induced strictures...
Gastrointestinal telangiectasia: a study by EGD, colonoscopy, and capsule endoscopy in 75 patientsL Polese
Department of Surgical and Gastroenterological Sciences, University of Padova, Italy
Endoscopy 40:23-9. 2008
..The distribution of lesions in the gastrointestinal tract in patients with sporadic telangiectasia is at present unknown...
Persistence of high CD40 and CD40L expression after restorative proctocolectomy for ulcerative colitisLino Polese
Clinica Chirurgica I, Policlinico Universitario, Via Giustiniani 2, Padova 35128, Italy
World J Gastroenterol 11:5303-8. 2005
..To focus on the role of CD40 and CD40L in their pathogenesis...
Diode laser treatment of Barrett's esophagus: long-term resultsLino Polese
Surgical Endoscopy Unit, 1st Surgical Clinic, Surgical and Gastroenterological Sciences, Padova University, Padova, Italy
Lasers Med Sci 26:223-8. 2011
..Long-term results show that the risk of recurrence and of buried intestinal metaplasia underneath neosquamous epithelium is negligible...
The role of CD40 in ulcerative colitis: histochemical analysis and clinical correlationLino Polese
Dipartimento di Scienze Chirurgiche e Gastroenterologiche P G Cévese, Clinica Chirurgica I, Universita di Padova, Italy
Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol 14:237-41. 2002
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B1a lymphocytes in ulcerative colitisLino Polese
Department of Surgical and Gastroenterological Sciences, Surgical Unit, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
Int J Colorectal Dis 22:1005-11. 2007
..The aim of this study was to assess the expression of these cells in the peripheral blood of ulcerative colitis (UC) patients who underwent restorative proctocolectomy (RPC) and others who were not operated on...
Role of CD40 and B7 costimulators in inflammatory bowel diseasesLino Polese
Dipartimento di Scienze Chirurgiche e Gastroenterologiche P G Cévese, Clinica Chirurgica I, Universita di Padova, Italy
Acta Biomed 74:65-70. 2003
..1, a major Th1 stimulator, could be involved in Crohn's disease. In some animal models of colitis anti-B7.1, but not anti-B7.2, was effective. Anti B7 therapy was not yet tested in humans...
Adenomas at resection margins do not influence the long-term development of pouch polyps after restorative proctocolectomy for familial adenomatous polyposisLino Polese
Department of Surgery, University of Birmingham, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, UK
Am J Surg 186:32-4. 2003
..The aim of this study was to consider whether adenomas in the resection margins could represent a risk factor for pouch polyps in familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) patients...
Cytokine network in rectal mucosa in perianal Crohn's disease: relations with inflammatory parameters and need for surgeryCesare Ruffolo
Clinica Chirurgica 1, Department of Surgical and Gastroenterological Sciences, University of Padua, Padova, Italy
Inflamm Bowel Dis 14:1406-12. 2008
..The aim of this study was to assess the cytokine profile in the rectal mucosa of patients affected by perianal CD and to understand its relations with the systemic cytokine profile and inflammatory parameters and the need for surgery...
TGF-beta1 and IGF-1 and anastomotic recurrence of Crohn's disease after ileo-colonic resectionMarco Scarpa
Clinica Chirurgica I, Dipartimento di Scienze Chirurgiche e Gastroenterologiche, Policlinico Universitario, Universita di Padova, Via Giustiniani 2, 35128, Padova, Italy
J Gastrointest Surg 12:1981-90. 2008
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Fecal lactoferrin and calprotectin after ileocolonic resection for Crohn's diseaseMarco Scarpa
Clinica Chirurgica I, Dipartimento di Scienze Chirurgiche e Gastroenterologiche, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
Dis Colon Rectum 50:861-9. 2007
..This study was designed to assess the role of fecal lactoferrin and calprotectin as markers of intestinal inflammation in patients with Crohn's disease who have undergone ileocolonic resection...
Expression of costimulatory molecule CD80 in colonic dysplasia in ulcerative colitis: an immunosurveillance mechanism against colorectal cancer?Marco Scarpa
Dipartimento di Scienze Chirurgiche e Gastroenterologiche, sez di Clinica Chirurgica I, University of Padova, Via Giustiniani 2, Padova 35128, Italy
Int J Colorectal Dis 21:776-83. 2006
..The aim of our study was to verify the presence of an in vivo immunosurveillance mechanism in the early stages of colon tumorigenesis...
Restorative proctocolectomy for inflammatory bowel disease: the Padova prognostic score for colitis in predicting long-term outcome and quality of lifeMarco Scarpa
Department of Surgery, Veneto Oncological Institute IOV IRCCS, Padua, Italy
Int J Colorectal Dis 24:1049-57. 2009
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Surgical predictors of recurrence of Crohn's disease after ileocolonic resectionMarco Scarpa
Clinica Chirurgica I, Dipartimento di Scienze Chirurgiche e Gastroenterologiche, Policlinico Universitario, Universita di Padova, Via Giustiniani 2, 35128 Padova, Italy
Int J Colorectal Dis 22:1061-9. 2007
..Secondary end points were to identify any possible predictor that would help the selection of patients for medical prophylaxis...
Minimally invasive surgery for colorectal cancer: quality of life, body image, cosmesis, and functional resultsMarco Scarpa
Department of Surgical and Gastroenterological Sciences, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
Surg Endosc 23:577-82. 2009
..The aims of this cross-sectional study were to assess the long-term quality of life, the body image, and the cosmetic and functional results in patients who had laparoscopic-assisted for colorectal cancer...
Helicobacter pylori and gastroesophageal reflux disease: a cross sectional studyMarco Scarpa
Oncological Surgery Unit, Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV IRCCS, Padova, Italy
Hepatogastroenterology 58:69-75. 2011
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TGF-beta1 and IGF-1 production and recurrence of Crohn's disease after ileo-colonic resectionMarco Scarpa
Clinica Chirurgica I, Dipartimento di Scienze Chirurgiche e Gastroenterologiche, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
J Surg Res 152:26-34. 2009
..The aim of this study was to assess their role in the CD recurrence after ileo-colonic resection...
Health-related quality of life after ileocolonic resection for Crohn's disease: long-term resultsMarco Scarpa
Department of Surgical and Gastroenterological Science, Sezione di Clinica Chirurgica I, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
Inflamm Bowel Dis 13:462-9. 2007
..The aim of the present study was to evaluate long-term health-related quality of life (HRQL) outcome and its clinical predictors in CD patients who have had ileocolonic resection...
Health-related quality of life after colonic resection for diverticular disease: long-term resultsMarco Scarpa
Department of Surgery, Veneto Oncological Institute IOV IRCCS, Clinica Chirurgica I, Policlinico Universitario, Via Giustiniani 2, 35128, Padova, Italy
J Gastrointest Surg 13:105-12. 2009
..The aim of the present study was to evaluate the long-term clinical outcome and quality of life in DD patients undergoing colonic resection compared to those receiving medical treatment only...
Role of stapled and hand-sewn anastomoses in recurrence of Crohn's diseaseMarco Scarpa
Clinica Chirurgica I, Department of Surgical and Gastroenterological Sciences, University of Padova, Italy
Hepatogastroenterology 51:1053-7. 2004
..This result may suggest the configuration of the anastomosis as the key point in the recurrence of anastomotic Crohn's disease...
Risk factors for recurrence of stenosis in Crohn's diseaseMarco Scarpa
Clinica Chirurgica I, Dipartimento di Scienze Chirurgiche e Gastroenterologiche, University of Padova, Italy
Acta Biomed 74:80-3. 2003
..Younger age, acute obstruction, emergency conditions, postoperative complications, small bowel disease, ileo-ileal anastomosis and type of suture resulted to be risk factors for CD recurrence...
The role of costimulatory molecules CD80 and CD86 and IFNgamma in the pathogenesis of ulcerative colitisMarco Scarpa
Dipartimento di Scienze Chirurgiche e Gastroenterologiche, Clinica Chirurgica I, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
Dig Dis Sci 49:1738-44. 2004
..In "in vivo" conditions IFNgamma may not be the only factor responsible for CD86 up-regulation in the ulcerative colitis colonic mucosa...
Minimally invasive management of Crohn's disease complicated by ureteral stenosisCesare Ruffolo
Department of Surgical and Gastroenterological Sciences, Clinica Chirurgica I, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech 14:292-4. 2004
..The safety and feasibility of sequential minimally invasive management of ileocolonic Crohn's disease involving the right ureter was assessed, and a good cosmetic result was achieved...
Quality of life after restorative proctocolectomy for ulcerative colitis: different questionnaires lead to different interpretationsMarco Scarpa
Department of Surgical and Gastroenterological Science, Clinica Chirurgica I, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
Arch Surg 142:158-65. 2007
..Other studies show evidence that patients who undergo RPC experience a health-related quality of life similar to patients with mild UC or UC in remission...
Health-related quality of life after restorative proctocolectomy for ulcerative colitis: long-term resultsMarco Scarpa
Department of Surgical and Gastroenterological Science, Azienda Ospedaliera di Padova, Sezione di Clinica Chirurgica I, University of Padova, Via Giustiniani 2, 35128 Padova, Italy
World J Surg 28:124-9. 2004
..HRQL is influenced by drugs, stool frequency, pouchitis, postoperative pelvic complications, and age at diagnosis...
A systematic review on the clinical diagnosis of gastrointestinal stromal tumorsMarco Scarpa
Department of Surgery, Veneto Oncological Institute IOV IRCCS, Padova, Italy
J Surg Oncol 98:384-92. 2008
..The aim of this work was to assess the prevalence of symptoms of gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) and the diagnostic yield of clinical procedures for its diagnosis...
Double contrast small-bowel radiography in the preoperative assessment of Crohn's disease: is it still useful?Imerio Angriman
Dipartimento di Scienze Chirurgiche e Gastroenterologiche P G G Cevese, Universita di Padova, Via Giustiniani 2, 35128, Padova, Italy
Surg Today 38:700-4. 2008
..To evaluate the usefulness of double contrast small-bowel radiography (SBR) in the preoperative assessment of patients with Crohn's disease (CD)...
Enzymes in feces: useful markers of chronic inflammatory bowel diseaseImerio Angriman
Clinica Chirurgica I, Dipartimento di Scienze Chirurgiche e Gastroenterologiche, University of Padova, Italy
Clin Chim Acta 381:63-8. 2007
..Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease are characterized by a chronic intestinal inflammation. Since the precise etiology is still unknown, current therapies are aimed at reducing or eliminating inflammation...
Cytokine network in chronic perianal Crohn's disease and indeterminate colitis after colectomyCesare Ruffolo
Clinica Chirurgica, Department of Surgical and Gastroenterological Sciences, University of Padua, Padova, Italy
J Gastrointest Surg 11:16-21. 2007
..The role of IL-6 as a systemic mediator for active chronic inflammation was confirmed and a possible role for its monoclonal antibody was suggested...
Rod in loop ileostomy: just an insignificant detail for ileostomy-related complications?Marco Scarpa
Department of Surgical and Gastroenterological Science, Sezione di Clinica Chirurgica I, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
Langenbecks Arch Surg 392:149-54. 2007
..The aim of this prospective study was to validate a variant in the loop ileostomy construction to reduce peristomal pressure ulcers and, subsequently, the need of stoma therapist assistance and the frequency of changing the stoma appliance...
High-energy laser therapy of Barrett's esophagus: preliminary resultsLorenzo Norberto
Dipartimento di Scienze Chirurgiche e Gastroenterologiche, Clinica Chirurgica Generale I, Universita di Padova, Via Giustiniani 2, 35128 Padua, Italy
World J Surg 28:350-4. 2004
..Further studies are necessary to quantify its effect on cancer incidence...
Restorative proctocolectomy for ulcerative colitis: impact on lipid metabolism and adipose tissue and serum fatty acidsMarco Scarpa
Clinica Chirurgica I, Dipartimento di Scienze Chirurgiche e Gastroenterologiche, Policlinico Universitario, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
J Gastrointest Surg 12:279-87. 2008
..The reduction of LDL cholesterol is an index of malabsorption probably due to the accelerated transit and to the exclusion of the terminal ileum caused by the covering ileostomy...
Urologic complications in Crohn's disease: suspicion criteriaCesare Ruffolo
Clinica Chirurgica I, Department of Surgical and Gastroenterological Sciences, University of Padova, Italy
Hepatogastroenterology 53:357-60. 2006
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Laser therapy and surgical treatment in transfusion-dependent patients with upper-gastrointestinal vascular ectasiaLino Polese
Department of Surgical and Gastroenterological Sciences, First Surgical Clinic, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
Lasers Med Sci 21:140-6. 2006
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Ovarian metastasis from colorectal cancer: prognostic value of radical oophorectomyFrancesca Erroi
Dipartmento di Scienze Chirurgiche e Gastroenterologiche, sez di Clinica Chirurgica I, University of Padova, Italy
J Surg Oncol 96:113-7. 2007
..Ovarian metastases from primary colorectal cancer occur in 3-8% of female patients. The aim of this study was to assess the prognostic value of radical oophorectomy for ovarian metastasis from colorectal cancer...
Risk factors of endoleak following endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm. A multicentric retrospective studyMauro Frego
Department of Surgical and Gastroenterological Sciences, University of Padua, School of Medicine, Padova, Italy
In Vivo 21:1099-102. 2007
..In conclusion, in our study, being overweight, arterial hypertension and the initial size of the aneurysm represent risk factors for EL development...
A randomized study comparing ligation with propranolol for primary prophylaxis of variceal bleeding in candidates for liver transplantationLorenzo Norberto
Department of Surgical and Gastroenterological Sciences, 1st Surgical Clinic, Surgical Endoscopy Unit, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
Liver Transpl 13:1272-8. 2007
..Our results suggest that banding should not be utilized as primary prophylaxis in transplant candidates who can be treated with BB...
Barrett's esophagus and adenocarcinoma risk: the experience of the North-Eastern Italian Registry (EBRA)Massimo Rugge
Department of Pathology, University of Padova, Padua, Italy
Ann Surg 256:788-94; discussion 794-5. 2012
..To establish the incidence and risk factors for progression to high-grade intraepithelial neoplasia (HG-IEN) or Barrett's esophageal adenocarcinoma (BAc) in a prospective cohort of patients with esophageal intestinal metaplasia [(BE)]...
The hostile neck does not increase the risk of carotid endarterectomyMauro Frego
Department of Surgical and Gastro Enterological Sciences, 1st Surgical Clinic, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
J Vasc Surg 50:40-7. 2009
..This retrospective case-control study evaluated whether, and how much, anatomically hostile necks represent a condition of higher surgical risk of early and late mortality and major or minor morbidity...
Clinical presentation and diagnosis of intestinal adenocarcinoma in Crohn's disease: analysis of clinical predictors and of the life-time riskCesare Ruffolo
II Department of Surgery, IV Unit, Regional Hospital CA Foncello, Treviso, Italy
J Gastrointest Surg 14:1746-51. 2010
..The primary aim of this study was to assess the relationship between clinical presentation and diagnosis of intestinal adenocarcinoma in CD; the secondary aim was to evaluate the timing of cancer occurrence in CD patients...
CHIT1 and AMCase expression in human gastric mucosa: correlation with inflammation and Helicobacter pylori infectionElisa Cozzarini
Department of Biology, 1st Surgical Clinic, Surgical Endoscopy Unit, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol 21:1119-26. 2009
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Adenocarcinoma after restorative proctocolectomy for cancer in ulcerative colitisCesare Ruffolo
Int J Colorectal Dis 22:1557-8. 2007
A gastrocolic fistula in Crohn's diseaseCesare Ruffolo
Dig Dis Sci 50:933-4. 2005