Andrzej Malinowski

Abstract Study question How might ERAP1, ERAP2 and LNPEP polymorphisms and levels of these aminopeptidases tested in plasma and peritoneal fluid be related to endometriosis susceptibility and severity? Summary answer ERAP1 rs7063 A/T polymo…

Objective: Although polymorphisms of adiponectin gene ( ADIPOQ ) in obesity-related conditions have been the target of research efforts, little is known about this genetic marker in uterine leiomyomas. The aim of this pilot study was to ana…

INTRODUCTION: Endometriosis is a chronic disease defined by the presence of uterine mucosa outside the uterine cavity. Abnormal levels of cytokines, growth factors, adhesion molecules and metalloproteinases have been found in patients with …

AIM OF THE STUDY: was an evaluation of the effects, exerted by obtained haemostasis on ovarian reserve, depending on haemostasis technique, applied after laparoscopic enucleation of endometrial cysts. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Sixty-six female …

OBJECTIVES: The aim of the study was to analyze the M235T polymorphism of the angiotensinogen (AGT) gene in women with endometriosis and to identify correlations between identified genotypes and the disease progression, its stage and clinic…

Reproductive failure in humans is a very important social and economic problem, because nowadays women decide to conceive later in life and delay motherhood. Unfortunately, with increasing age they have less chance for natural fertilization…

Endometriosis is a disease in which endometriotic tissue occurs outside the uterus. Its pathogenesis is still unknown. The most widespread hypothesis claims that ectopic endometrium appears as a result of retrograde menstruation and its ins…

OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of HE4 alone and in combination with CA 125 (ROMA) in selecting patients at high risk of adnexal malignancy. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Serum CA 125 and HE4 levels were determined…

OBJECTIVES: The aim of the study was a retrospective analysis of the medical records of patients who underwent surgery due to deep infiltrating rectovaginal endometriosis (mainly with the use of the 'shaving' technique). MATERIAL AND METHOD…

To analyze the polymorphisms of angiotensin I converting enzyme (ACE) gene (insertion/deletion [I/D], A2350G) and angiotensin II type 1 receptor gene (A1166C) in women with endometriosis and to determine the correlation of the identified ge…

Clinical application of minimally invasive surgical techniques in gynecology continuous to increase steadily. Laparoscopic surgery has widely replaced open surgical technique in many routine cases. This method is obviously less traumatic an…

OBJECTIVES: To analyse I/D polymorphism of ACE gene in women with diagnosed endometriosis and to determine the correlation of the identified genotypes with the stage of the disease and its clinical picture. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The analysi…

BACKGROUND: KIR2DS5 gene encodes an activating natural killer cell receptor whose ligand is not known. It was recently reported to affect the outcome of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS: In our studie…

At present the laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy (LAVH) is the most widespread and most frequently executed variation of hysterectomy. It is an effective and safe operating alternative for the traditional way--abdominal hysterectom…

OBJECTIVES: Considering the enormous advantages of minimally invasive surgery, attempts to introduce less invasive trans-abdominal incisions might represent an alternative to classic gynecologic surgery. The aim of this study is to assess t…

OBJECTIVES: The aim of the study was to find the causative factors of prolongation of the operating time of laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy (LAVH) and to analyse the influence of the operating time on the course of the postop…

OBJECTIVES: Vault haematoma is one of the most common complication of vaginal hysterectomy. The aim of this work was to analyse the effects of a modification of incision and closure technique of the vaginal vault on the incidence of vault h…

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this publication was the analysis of laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomies (LAVH) performed in Department of Surgical and Endoscopic Gynecology of Polish Mother Health Centre Research Institute. MATERI…

The objective was to evaluate indications for laparoscopy performed in Department of Gynecological Surgery of Polish Mother's Memorial Research Institute.We have analyzed hospital charts of 342 patients who had been treated with laparoscopy…

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate an occurrence of selected antiphospholipid antibodies (APL) in infertility women. STUDY DESIGN: An enzyme-linked immunoabsorbent assay (ELISA) has been used to determine a titre of anticardiolipin antibodies (ACA). AP…

DESIGN: The aim of the study was to estimate the usefulness of laparoscopy in diagnostics of women's infertility. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study is a retrospective review of the notes of 133 infertile women who had undergone laparoscopic…

The relationship between female infertility, endometriosis and antinuclear antibodies (ANA) in the blood of women without clinical symptoms of autoimmune disease is described. ANA in the titre of 1:40 and more, was detected in 63% women wit…