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INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS: Endometriosis may contribute to the onset of pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) but data on urologic and bowel symptoms in endometriosis patients are scant. The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of PF…

The Transforming Growth Factor-β (TGF-β) superfamily comprises highly conserved cytokines that orchestrate key cellular functions, including proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis. Within the ovary, TGF-β family members serve as pivo…

Robert's uterus is a rare Müllerian duct anomaly (MDA) characterized by complete asymmetric septum dividing uterine cavity into two non-communicating parts. This study offers insights into diagnosing and management of this condition in a yo…

OBJECTIVE: To assess the prevalence and the characteristics of pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) in women with endometriosis. METHODS: This is a methodological paper that describes the 'Endometriosis and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction' (EndoPFD) mu…

Introduction and hypothesisLateral suspension is an abdominal prosthetic surgical procedure used to correct apical prolapse. The procedure involves the placement of a T-shaped mesh on the anterior vaginal wall and on the isthmus or uterine …

BackgroundAbdominal minimally invasive surgery has become increasingly prominent for the treatment of prolapse. Abdominal sacral colpopexy (ASC) is the gold standard for the treatment of advanced apical prolapse; however, alternative surgic…

BackgroundIntra-abdominal fistulas are complications that affect a significant proportion of Crohn's disease patients, often requiring surgery. The aim of the present work was to correlate the occurrence of intestinal fistulization to the c…

A key step forward in the treatment of hormone-dependent diseases has been made since the discovery of tissue-specific steroid receptor modulators (SRMs), or receptor ligands that elicit agonistic or antagonistic effects in a cell- and tiss…