F Ghezzi

OBJECTIVE: To estimate rate of perioperative complications and to define risk factors of 30-day major (Clavien-Dindo ≥ 2) postoperative complications of total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH) for benign disease. STUDY DESIGN: An uncontrolle…

INTRODUCTION: Bowel resection is now considered the "gold standard" treatment for severe endometriosis infiltrating the bowel. Laparoscopic colorectal resection can be considered a safe option in order to reduce surgical trauma and complica…

BACKGROUND: Information on the incidence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) following laparoscopic procedures is inadequate and there is currently no solid evidence to guide the use of thromboprophylaxis in this setting. Gynecologic laparoscop…

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the clinical outcome of patients undergoing operative laparoscopy for a benign pelvic mass followed by vaginal extraction of the surgical specimen. METHODS: Patients presenting with a suspected benign mass greater…

The proper use of hormonal contraceptives represents an effective and safe prevention of unintended pregnancies which are still associated with morbidity and mortality. The side effects of the hormonal method are of concern to many young wo…

OBJECTIVE: 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. DESIGN: Cross-sectional study. SETTING: Tertiary institutional hospital.…

OBJECTIVE: To assess the efficacy of two laparoscopic methods for the management of endometriomas with regard to pain relief, pregnancy rate, and disease recurrence. DESIGN: Prospective, randomized clinical trial. SETTING: Tertiary care h…