Post-partum pelvic floor dysfunction assessed on 3D rotational ultrasound: a prospective study on women with first- and second-degree perineal tears and episiotomy.

To evaluate the morphology and biometry of pelvic floor structures 3 months after birth in women experiencing first- or second-degree perineal tears or undergoing episiotomy during labor. Prospective observational study including nulliparous women delivering at term with a clinical diagnosis of first- or second-degree perineal tears after birth or undergoing episiotomy. The role of Kristeller maneuver during labor in affecting pelvic structure and function is also explored.

Long-term outcome after surgical repair of pelvic organ prolapse with Elevate Prolapse Repair System.

Female pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a common condition and the correction of prolapse remains a major challenge for the surgical community. A retrospective study of women with POP undergoing pelvic reconstructive surgery with the Elevate System followed-up for 48 months. A total of 138 women with POP were included in the study.

A 2-Year Evaluation of Quality of Life Outcomes of Patients With Pelvic Organ Prolapse Treated With an Elevate Prolapse Repair System.

Objectives: To evaluate 2-year quality of life of women with pelvic organ prolapse submitted to prosthetic correction with Elevate.

Methods: We enrolled 116 consecutive patients with a stage ≥ to 2 prolapse. The Prolapse Quality of Life questionnaire was administered in the preoperative time and after 2 years of follow-up.

Molecular alterations in endometrial archived liquid-based cytology.

Endometrial cancer is one of the most common gynecological malignancy worldwide and its prevalence is increasing. The introduction of liquid-based cytology (LBC) and endoflower dispositive in routine practice gives the possibility to examine endometrial cells by cytological diagnosis and may also release the opportunity to study molecular alterations, in endometrioid type cancer in which carcinogenesis is well known. We gathered 72 cases of endometrial LBC samples and corresponding formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) blocks, collected from 2004 to 2010.