Umberto Leone Roberti Maggiore

Endometriosis, particularly ovarian endometrioma, is associated with a 2-fold increased risk of ovarian cancer (OC), especially the clear cell and endometrioid subtypes. However, the absolute lifetime risk of OC in women with endometriosis …

This systematic review and meta-analysis (CRD42024588171) compared the effectiveness of surgery followed by IVF/intracytoplasmic sperm injection (IVF/ICSI) with direct IVF/ICSI (i.e. without previous surgery) on the reproductive outcomes of…

INTRODUCTION: Hormonal therapy is the cornerstone of long-term endometriosis management, especially for women deferring surgery. In patients with comorbid migraine - a common, disabling condition - therapeutic choices must balance efficacy …

OBJECTIVE: To systematically review and quantify the impact of adenomyosis on maternal, neonatal, and obstetric outcomes. DATA SOURCES: A comprehensive, unrestricted search was conducted in MEDLINE, Scopus, Embase, Literatura Latino-Americ…

OBJECTIVE: The objective of the current study was to evaluate the "twisting sign," defined as uterine fundus rotation observed on transvaginal sonography (TVS), as a potential soft marker for deep endometriosis (DE) and its association with…

Ovarian endometriomas (OEs) are commonly detected by ultrasound in individuals affected by endometriosis. Although surgery was widely regarded in the past as the gold standard for treating OEs, especially in the case of large cysts, the sur…

This narrative review aims to summarize available evidence on the IVF-associated outcomes after surgery for endometriosis. Only one retrospective study investigated if surgical treatment of superficial/peritoneal endometriosis may modify th…

Abstract Study question What does the collaborative document on adenomyosis terminology, classification, and diagnosis by ESGE, ESHRE, and WES provides? Summary answer This good practice recommendations paper offers guidance on the technica…

INTRODUCTION: Endometriosis and pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) are gynecological conditions affecting women of reproductive age and causing pain symptoms. The symptoms caused by these conditions are similar; thus, the differential diagno…

INTRODUCTION: Preoperative assessment of deep endometriotic (DE) nodules is necessary to inform patients about the possible treatments and provide informed consent in case of surgery. This study aims to investigate the diagnostic performanc…

In the recent original research published on International Journal of Fertility and Sterility the association between tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) genetic polymorphisms and endometriosis in 150 Iranian patients suffered this disease.…

Background: Rectosigmoid endometriosis is a severe form of deep endometriosis, which may be responsible for pain symptoms and a wide range of intestinal complains such as diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal cramping. The primary objective…