Malzoni M

Advances in preoperative diagnostics as well as in surgical techniques for the treatment of endometriosis, especially for deep endometriosis, call for a classification system, that includes all aspects of the disease such as peritoneal endo…

ObjectiveTo show the surgical steps used to perform a totally laparoscopic segmental rectal resection, with intracorporeal anastomosis and transanal natural orifice specimen extraction (NOSE), in a context of deep endometriosis.DesignStep-b…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a common benign gynaecological disease that affects pelvic structures and causes adhesions. Endometriosis outside the pelvis exists but is rarer. Deep endometriosis may affect organs such as the urinary bladder,…

ObjectiveTo show the surgical steps used to perform a rectal disc excision in the context of deep infiltrating endometriosis characterized by contiguity between an intestinal lesion and the retrocervical region.DesignStep-by-step video demo…

Study objectiveTo identify bowel nodule features of deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) measured through preoperative ultrasound scanning that influence laparoscopic surgical strategy.DesignA retrospective study.SettingMalzoni Clinic-Endo…

Study objectiveTo demonstrate the surgical steps involved in segmental rectosigmoid resection and reanastomosis in a deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) setting.DesignStep-by-step video demonstration of the technique.SettingDespite effort…

Study objectiveTo assess the sensitivity and accuracy of combined transvaginal/ transabdominal ultrasonography (TV/TA US) for evaluation of deep infiltrating bowel endometriosis nodules measured after surgery.DesignProspective study (Canadi…

Study objectiveTo evaluate the feasibility and safety of laparoscopic segmental bowel resection for deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE).DesignRetrospective clinical study (Canadian Task Force classification II-3).SettingEndoscopica Malzon…

ObjectivesDeep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) represents the most complex form of endometriosis and its treatment is still challenging. The coexistence of DIE with other appearances of endometriosis stimulates new studies to improve the p…

ObjectiveTo assess the accuracy of transvaginal sonography (TVS) in defining size and location of deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) with laparoscopic/histologic confirmation.DesignProspective observational study.SettingUniversity hospit…