106 results match your criteria: "Seracchioli and Casadio); IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero - Universitaria di Bologna[Affiliation]"

Hysteroscopic Management of Complete Vaginal and Uterine Septum with Double Cervix: Tips & Tricks for a Safe Surgery.

J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol

August 2024

Division of Gynaecology and Human Reproduction Physiopathology, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero - Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy; Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences (DIMEC), University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.

Background: The septate uterus is the most common uterine abnormality, comprising 35% of all identified uterine malformations. According to the ESHRE/ESGE 2013 classification, the class U2bC2V1 is a rare congenital malformation characterized by a complete septate uterus with double cervix and nonobstructive longitudinal vaginal septum.

Study Objective: to share the decision-making process, the preoperative ultrasonographic assessment and our step-by-step hysteroscopic surgery technique to manage this complex malformation: including how to access the septate uterine cavity, the resection of the septum and its postoperative management.

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Background: Multimorbidity poses a global challenge to healthcare delivery. This study aimed to describe the prevalence of multimorbidity, common disease combinations and outcomes in a contemporary cohort of patients undergoing major abdominal surgery.

Methods: This was a pre-planned analysis of a prospective, multicentre, international study investigating cardiovascular complications after major abdominal surgery conducted in 446 hospitals in 29 countries across Europe.

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"RAIL BIOPSY" A Novel and Useful Technique for Hysteroscopic Endometrial Target Biopsy.

J Minim Invasive Gynecol

November 2024

Division of Gynaecology and Human Reproduction Physiopathology (Drs. Arena, Palermo, Benedetti, Seracchioli and Casadio); IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero - Universitaria di Bologna, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences (DIMEC) (Drs. Arena, Palermo, Benedetti, Seracchioli, and Casadio).

Study Objective: Endometrial biopsy (EB) is one of the most common gynecologic procedures. Office-based EB has replaced procedures involving general/loco-regional anesthesia and cervical dilatation performed in the operating room [1-3]. The Grasp Biopsy seems to be the most appropriate EB technique for reproductive-aged women [1,2,4].

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Background: Although hysteroscopy with endometrial biopsy is the gold standard in the diagnosis of endometrial pathology, the gynecologist experience is crucial for a correct diagnosis. Deep learning (DL), as an artificial intelligence method, might help to overcome this limitation. Unfortunately, only preliminary findings are available, with the absence of studies evaluating the performance of DL models in identifying intrauterine lesions and the possible aid related to the inclusion of clinical factors in the model.

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Hysteroscopic Transillumination as a Guide for Laparoscopic Excision of Rudimentary Uterine Horn: A Winning Duo.

J Minim Invasive Gynecol

May 2024

Division of Gynaecology and Human Reproduction Physiopathology, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero - Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy (Drs. Virgilio, Ferla, Arena, Seracchioli, and Casadio); Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences (DIMEC), University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy (Drs. Virgilio, Ferla, Arena, Salucci, Seracchioli, and Casadio).

Study Objective: Anatomic anomalies of the female reproductive genital tract affect approximately 5.5% of women [1]. The hemiuterus or class U4 by the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology / European Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy 2013 classification is a rare congenital malformation defined as a unilateral uterine development, with a contralateral part that could be either incompletely formed or absent.

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Impact of postoperative cardiovascular complications on 30-day mortality after major abdominal surgery: an international prospective cohort study.

Anaesthesia

July 2024

Academic Department of Surgery, Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, B15 2TH, United Kingdom.

Cardiovascular complications after major surgery are associated with increases in morbidity and mortality. There is confusion over definitions of cardiac injury or complications, and variability in the assessment and management of patients. This international prospective cohort study aimed to define the incidence and timing of these complications and to investigate their impact on 30-day all-cause mortality.

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Article Synopsis
  • Endometriosis is a chronic condition affecting 6-10% of women, characterized by the growth of endometrial tissue outside the uterus, which can lead to various physical symptoms and decreased quality of life.
  • The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of pelvic floor physiotherapy (PFP) on improving urinary, bowel, and sexual functions in women with deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) over a four-month period.
  • Results involved comparing outcomes between a control group (no intervention) and an experimental group (PFP treatment) using validated questionnaires to track changes in symptoms and functions.
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Objective: The non-pregnant uterus shows an intrinsic contractility pattern, actively involved in early reproductive processes. Uterine contractility is characterized by endometrial waves that originate from the junctional zone and varies throughout the menstrual cycle due to fluctuations in the concentrations of hormones. The aim of this study was to compare the uterine contractility patterns in the periovulatory phase in a group of patients with isolated adenomyosis and a group of healthy women using transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS).

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  • * A study compared the prevalence of certain molecular signatures associated with cancer prognosis in patients with and without adenomyosis.
  • * No significant differences were found in molecular signatures between the two groups, suggesting that adenomyosis may not influence prognosis through molecular factors, warranting further research.
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Not All Bad Comes to Harm: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery for Rectosigmoid Endometriosis.

J Minim Invasive Gynecol

January 2024

Division of Gynecology and Human Reproduction Physiopathology, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Via Massarenti, 13, Bologna 40138, Italy (Drs. Arena, Degli Esposti, Pazzaglia, Orsini, Govoni, Raimondo, Palermo, Casadio, and Seracchioli); Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences (DIMEC), University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy (Drs. Arena, Degli Esposti, Pazzaglia, Orsini, Cau, Palermo, Seracchioli).

Study Objective: To assess the impact of implementing an enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol on the length of hospitalization in women undergoing laparoscopy for rectosigmoid deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE).

Design: A retrospective cohort study.

Setting: An academic referral center for endometriosis and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery.

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Diagnostic Accuracy of Ultrasound in the Diagnosis of Uterine Leiomyomas and Sarcomas.

J Minim Invasive Gynecol

January 2024

Gynecology and Obstetrics Unit, Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, School of Medicine, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy (Drs. Raffone, Neola, and Guida).

Background: Differential diagnosis between uterine leiomyomas and sarcomas is challenging. Ultrasound shows an uncertain role in the clinical practice given that pooled estimates about its diagnostic accuracy are lacking.

Objectives: To assess the accuracy of ultrasound in the differential diagnosis between uterine leiomyomas and sarcomas.

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Background: In women with recurrent disease who were conservatively treated for atypical endometrial hyperplasia (AEH) and early endometrial carcinoma (EEC), the reasons why conservative treatment was chosen persist and outcomes of performing a conservative re-treatment are unclear, as pooled estimates on oncologic outcomes of such a re-treatment are lacking.

Objectives: To provide pooled estimates of oncologic outcomes of conservative re-treatment in women with recurrent AEH or EC.

Search Strategy: A systematic review and meta-analysis was performed by searching six electronic databases from their inception to March 2022.

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Diagnostic accuracy of MRI in the differential diagnosis between uterine leiomyomas and sarcomas: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Int J Gynaecol Obstet

April 2024

Gynecology and Obstetrics Unit, Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, School of Medicine, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy.

Background: Differential diagnosis between uterine leiomyomas and sarcomas is challenging. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) represents the second-line diagnostic method after ultrasound for the assessment of uterine masses.

Objectives: To assess the accuracy of MRI in the differential diagnosis between uterine leiomyomas and sarcomas.

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Objective: To compare safety and effectiveness of two-different directions of suturing the posterior vaginal breach (horizontal [Ho] vs vertical [Ve]) in women undergoing recto-vaginal endometriosis (RVE) nodule resection.

Methods: A multicenter, retrospective, observational, cohort study was performed including all women of reproductive age undergoing RVE nodule resection between March 2013 and December 2018 at our tertiary centers. Patients included in the present study were divided into two groups based on the direction in suturing the posterior vaginal fornix defect, for comparisons in terms of rate of postoperative complications, pain relief, pain and anatomical recurrence, and length of hospital stay.

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Extrauterine adenomyoma: A case report and systematic review of the literature.

Int J Gynaecol Obstet

March 2024

Department of Molecular and Developmental Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecological Clinic, University of Siena, Siena, Italy.

Objective: To describe a case of extrauterine adenomyoma (EA) and review all the cases of EA in the literature.

Methods: Pubmed/MEDLINE, Embase, and Google Scholar from 1807 to December 2022. All studies reporting the histologic diagnosis of an EA.

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Objective: To assess the prevalence of sonographic signs in women with uterine sarcoma.

Materials And Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis were performed. Five electronic databases were searched from inception to June 2022 for all studies allowing calculation of the prevalence of sonographic signs in women with uterine sarcoma.

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Race and ethnicity reporting in endometrial cancer literature.

Int J Gynecol Cancer

September 2023

Division of Gynecology and Human Reproduction Physiopathology, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy.

Objectives: There is evidence that there are differences in survival outcomes among patients with endometrial cancer of different ethnic groups. We aimed to assess the quantity and quality of race/ethnicity reporting in the literature on endometrial cancer published from January 2020 to December 2020.

Methods: In this systematic review, electronic searches of PubMed, MEDLINE, Web of Sciences, Scopus, and Cochrane Library databases were performed for all articles published in 2020.

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Purpose: to compare the effects of Dienogest 2 mg (D) alone or combined with estrogens (D + ethinylestradiol 0.03 mg, D + EE; D + estradiol valerate 1-3 mg, D + EV) in terms of symptoms and endometriotic lesions variations.

Methods: This retrospective study included symptomatic patients in reproductive age with ultrasound diagnosis of ovarian endometriomas.

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Objectives: Patients often search for health-related information on the internet allthough this trend may have some benefits, it also has some risks, such as misinformation. The aim of this study is to evaluate how Internet information seeking affect the level of anxiety in patients with endometriosis.

Materials And Methods: This prospective observational study was conducted at our outpatient clinic between March 2019 and December 2020.

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Corded and hyalinized endometrioid carcinoma: Summary of clinical, histological, immunohistochemical and molecular data.

Pathol Res Pract

July 2023

Pathology Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy; Department of Life Health and Public Health, Catholic University of the Sacred Hearth, Rome, Italy.

Corded and hyalinized endometrioid carcinoma (CHEC) represents a potential pitfall for pathologists. This study aimed to provide a complete overview of all clinicopathological and molecular features of CHEC. Electronic databases were searched for all published series of CHEC.

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Background: Women with unfavorable obstetric history can benefit from prophylactic cerclage ("history indicated") which can be performed vaginally or transabdominally with laparoscopic techniques. The aim of our study is to evaluate the effectiveness in the prevention of preterm birth of the vaginal technique and of the minimally invasive laparoscopic technique in women with an unfavorable obstetric history.

Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study examining elective cerclages performed in women with adverse obstetrics history.

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Predictive factors of sentinel lymph node failed mapping in endometrial carcinoma patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Int J Gynecol Cancer

June 2023

Gynecology and Obstetrics Unit, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry "Schola Medica Salernitana", University of Salerno, Baronissi, Campania, Italy.

Objective: In endometrial carcinoma patients, sentinel lymph node bilateral mapping fails in 20-25% of cases, with several factors affecting the likelihood of detection. However, pooled data about predictive factors of failure are lacking. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to assess the predictive factors of sentinel lymph node failed mapping in endometrial cancer patients undergoing sentinel lymph node biopsy.

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Purpose: The optimal surgical approach for removal of colorectal endometrial deposits is unclear. Shaving and discoid excision of colorectal deposits allow organ preservation but risk recurrence with associated functional issues and re-operation. Formal resection risks potential higher complications but may be associated with lower recurrence rates.

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