Francesco Bruni

ORCID: 0000-0002-7473-5347 · 33 papers in corpus
2026
Endometriosis-associated ovarian cancer: a propensity score–adjusted analysis of clinical characteristics and oncologic outcomes at an endometriosis referral center
·doi:10.1016/j.ijgc.2025.103100
observational 2025
O-253 Obstetric outcome after endometriosis surgery with parametrial involvement and uterine artery section or occlusion: a prospective observational study
·doi:10.1093/humrep/deaf097.253

Abstract Study question Does the uterine devascularization related to uterine artery section or coagulation during parametrial endometriosis surgery influence the obstetric outcome in the future? Summary answer Uterine devascularization dur…

observational 2023
"A Space Odyssey" on Laparoscopic Segmental Rectosigmoid Resection for Deep Endometriosis: A Seventeen-year Retrospective Analysis of Outcomes and Postoperative Complications among 3050 Patients Treated in a Referral Center
Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology ·doi:10.1016/j.jmig.2023.04.005

STUDY OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the feasibility of laparoscopic rectosigmoid resection for bowel endometriosis (RSE), reporting surgical and short-term postoperative outcomes in a consecutive large series of patients. DESIGN: A retrospective …

observational 2023
Early Quality of Life Assessment After Segmental Colorectal Resection for Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis
Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology ·doi:10.1016/j.jmig.2023.12.007

STUDY OBJECTIVE: Endometriosis is a benign condition afflicting women of reproductive age that significantly impacts their quality of life (QoL). Given its debilitating symptoms and prevalence, it is essential to define its proper managemen…

observational 2023
Surgical Outcomes and Complications of Laparoscopic Hysterectomy for Endometriosis: A Multicentric Cohort Study
Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology ·doi:10.1016/j.jmig.2023.03.018

STUDY OBJECTIVE: To investigate the postoperative morbidity of laparoscopic hysterectomy (LH) for endometriosis/adenomyosis in terms of operative outcomes and complications. DESIGN: Retrospective multicentric cohort study. SETTING: Eight …

other 2022
Heat can treat: long-term follow-up results after uterine-sparing treatment of adenomyosis with radiofrequency thermal ablation in 60 hysterectomy candidate patients
Surgical endoscopy ·doi:10.1007/s00464-021-08984-z

BACKGROUND: Adenomyosis may induce pelvic pain, abnormal uterine bleeding or bulk symptoms. If hormonal treatment proves ineffective or contraindicated, hysterectomy may be necessary. For patients who desire to conserve the uterus despite s…

observational 2022
"The Sword in the Stone": radical excision of deep infiltrating endometriosis with bowel shaving-a single-centre experience on 703 consecutive patients
Surgical endoscopy ·doi:10.1007/s00464-021-08663-z

BACKGROUND: Laparoscopic segmental bowel resection, disc excision and rectal shaving are described as surgical options for the treatment of bowel endometriosis, but the gold standard has not yet established. The aim of the study is to inves…

other 2021
Correction to: "The Sword in the Stone": radical excision of deep infiltrating endometriosis with bowel shaving-a single‑centre experience on 703 consecutive patients
Surgical endoscopy ·doi:10.1007/s00464-021-08762-x
2021
P–348 Laparoscopic radiofrequency thermal ablation for diffuse adenomyosis: symptomatology after a long-term follow-up
Human Reproduction ·doi:10.1093/humrep/deab130.347

Abstract Study question Is conservative laparoscopic treatment with RFA (radiofrequency thermal ablation) related to a good outcome on a long-term follow-up? Summary answer RFA for diffuse adenomyosis was related to a good outcome on a long…

2019
2138 Nodular Adenomyosis: A Single Center 8-Years Results on the Treatment Of 120 Cases by Radiofrequency Thermal Ablation
·doi:10.1016/j.jmig.2019.09.190
2019
2141 Decision-Making Algorithms for the Right Surgical Approach in Bowel Endometriosis: The Experience of a Single Third-Level Referral Center on More Than 3000 Procedures
·doi:10.1016/j.jmig.2019.09.342
2019
Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis of Urinary Tract. Diagnostic Workout, Laparoscopic Treatment and Outcomes: the Experience of a Single Third Level Referral Center on 6280 Patients.
·doi:10.1016/j.jmig.2019.09.761
2019
Diaphragmatic Endometriosis: Classification of Lesions in a Retrospective Series of 150 Patients Treated by Minimally-Invasive Surgery in a Single Third-Level Referral Center.
·doi:10.1016/j.jmig.2019.09.762
2019
Laparoscopic Neurolysis for Deep Endometriosis with Somatic Nerves Involvement: A Prospective Cohort Study on 402 Patients Treated in a Third-Level Referral Center
·doi:10.1016/j.jmig.2019.09.045
2018
Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis of the Anterior Compartment: Laparoscopic Management of 447 Consecutive Patients Treated in a Referral Center
·doi:10.1016/j.jmig.2018.09.139
2018
Laparoscopic Disc Excision of Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis Involving the Bowel: A Retrospective Single Center Study of 298 Consecutive Cases
·doi:10.1016/j.jmig.2018.09.121
2018
Laparoscopic Segmental Resection for Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis of the Bowel: A Single Center Case Series of 2460 Consecutive Cases
·doi:10.1016/j.jmig.2018.09.029
2017
Diaphragmatic Endometriosis – Endoscopic Management Based on 12-Year Retrospective Study
·doi:10.1016/j.jmig.2017.08.353
2017
Laparoscopic Neurolysis for Deep Endometriosis Infiltrating Pelvic Wall and Somatic Nerves: a Prospective Cohort Study on 382 Patients
·doi:10.1016/j.jmig.2017.08.185
2016
Laparoscopic Treatment of Bladder Endometriosis: Outcomes on 223 Patients Treated in an Endometriosis Unit
·doi:10.1016/j.jmig.2016.08.619
review 2016
Primary Vaginal Adenosarcoma With Sarcomatous Overgrowth Arising in Recurrent Endometriosis: Feasibility of Laparoscopic Treatment and Review of the Literature
Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology ·doi:10.1016/j.jmig.2016.03.019

We report a case of a primary vaginal adenosarcoma with sarcomatous overgrowth in a postmenopausal 58-year-old woman with recurrent endometriosis. In the past 5 years she underwent several biopsies of a polypoid lesion on the vaginal cuff, …

other 2015
Protective Ileostomy in Colorectal Resection for Endometriosis: Is It Truly Protective?
Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology ·doi:10.1016/j.jmig.2015.08.652
other 2012
Laparoscopic surgical treatment of diaphragmatic endometriosis: a 7-year single-institution retrospective review
Surgical endoscopy ·doi:10.1007/s00464-012-2505-z

BACKGROUND: Diaphragmatic endometriosis is a rare condition that may cause invalidating epigastric or thoracic pain and catamenial pneumothorax. During the past decades, laparoscopy has been proposed as an optimal tool for diagnosis and sur…

nonrandomized-trial 2012
Nerve-sparing laparoscopic eradication of deep endometriosis with segmental rectal and parametrial resection: the Negrar method. A single-center, prospective, clinical trial
Surgical endoscopy ·doi:10.1007/s00464-012-2153-3

BACKGROUND: The weight of surgical radicality, together with a lack of anatomical theoretical basis for surgery and inappropriate practical skills, can lead to serious impairments to bladder, rectal, and sexual functions after laparoscopic …

case-report 2012
Pericardial, pleural and diaphragmatic endometriosis in association with pelvic peritoneal and bowel endometriosis: a case report and review of the literature
Wideochirurgia i inne techniki maloinwazyjne = Videosurgery and other miniinvasive techniques ·doi:10.5114/wiitm.2011.26758

Diaphragmatic endometriosis is a rare entity, often asymptomatic, which has been described only in small series. It is almost always associated with severe pelvic involvement. The most plausible theory about this condition is based on retro…