Restaino S

OBJECTIVE: To compare cystectomy and ablative surgical techniques for the treatment of ovarian endometrioma, focusing on recurrence, ovarian reserve, and fertility outcomes. METHODS: This systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted a…

BACKGROUND: Pain is the primary symptom of endometriosis and may progress into a chronic, acyclic condition driven by neuroinflammatory mechanisms, leading to neuropathic and ultimately nociplastic pain. Central sensitization, a form of noc…

BACKGROUND: Optimized perioperative analgesia is a critical component of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) pathways in robotic-assisted laparoscopic hysterectomy (RALH). In high-volume robotic programs, predictable pain control may inf…

BACKGROUND: Simple hysterectomy is one of the most common gynaecological surgical procedures worldwide; however, its association as a possible aetiological factor for urinary dysfunction remains controversial. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the cl…

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: This study aims to evaluate the predictive factors associated with failed sentinel lymph node (SLN) mapping in a large, retrospective cohort of patients with early-stage endometrial cancer (EC). METHODS: We retro…

BACKGROUND: Technological advances in visual systems have contributed to overcoming the limitations in spatial perception of minimally invasive techniques. To date, there is a lack of literature on the advantages of 3D vision systems over 4…

BACKGROUND: In 2022, OpenAI launched ChatGPT 3.5, which is now widely used in medical education, training, and research. Despite its valuable use for the generation of information, concerns persist about its authenticity and accuracy. Its u…

Data about the oncological outcomes in women with borderline ovarian tumor (BOT) undergoing uterine-sparing surgery without ovarian preservation are poor. We aimed to assess the oncological outcomes in women with BOT undergoing uterine-spar…

BACKGROUND: The introduction of ultra-high-definition laparoscopic cameras (4K), by providing stronger monocular depth perception, could challenge the existing 3D technology. There are few available studies on this topic, especially in gyna…

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the application of lung ultrasound (LUS) diagnostic approach in obstetric patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection and compare LUS score and symptoms of the patients. DESIGN…

BACKGROUND: Treatment of obese female patients represents a real challenge. Indeed, obesity among women has reached epidemic levels not only elevating the cardiovascular and endocrinological risks, but also increasing the incidence of vario…