Fabio Ghezzi

No ORCID on file · 56 papers in corpus · active 1993-2024

Study types

  • article 32
  • other 8
  • review 8
  • letter 3
  • book-chapter 2

Condition tags

  • endometriosis 45
  • infertility 5
  • die_deep_infiltrating 5
  • chronic_pelvic_pain 3
  • dysmenorrhea 2
  • endometrioma 2
  • bowel_endometriosis 1
  • dyspareunia 1
book-chapter 2017
·doi:10.1007/978-3-319-22497-8_42
other 2016
Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology : the journal of the Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology ·doi:10.3109/01443615.2016.1154512

We evaluated fertility rates, pregnancy course and maternal/neonatal outcomes following laparoscopic ureterolysis for deep endometriosis. Data about women who underwent laparoscopic excision of ureteral endometriosis were analysed. After ex…

article 2016
Archives of gynecology and obstetrics ·doi:10.1007/s00404-016-4115-9

PurposeTotal laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH) in the case of endometriosis may be extremely challenging. Our aim has been to analyze perioperative details and complications of TLH in women with vs. women without endometriosis.MethodsConsecut…

other 2015
Surgical endoscopy ·doi:10.1007/s00464-014-4018-4

BACKGROUND: The short-term results of a retrospective consecutive series of multidisciplinary laparoscopic approach to deep infiltrating endometriosis with intestinal involvement requiring segmental bowel resection procedures are presented.…

article 2015
Journal of minimally invasive gynecology ·doi:10.1016/j.jmig.2015.08.255
other 2014
Fertility and sterility ·doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2014.03.055

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate perioperative details, long-term outcomes, and postsurgical fertility in case of laparoscopic ureterolysis for deep endometriosis. DESIGN: Retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data. SETTING: Academic re…

article 2014
The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians ·doi:10.3109/14767058.2014.968843

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate pregnancy, delivery and neonatal outcome in singleton primiparous versus multiparous women with/without endometriosis. METHODS: Multicentric, observational and cohort study on a group of Caucasian pregnant women (n = …

article 2013
Fertility and sterility ·doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2013.06.044

ObjectiveTo evaluate the impact of deep endometriosis (DE) on bladder function, focusing on detrusor pattern, in patients without preoperative urinary symptoms.DesignProspective study.SettingAcademic research center.Patient(s)A total of 25 …

letter 2013
·doi:10.1097/aog.0b013e31827b2268

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy Financial Disclosure: The authors did not report any potential conflicts of interest.

article 2013
Clinical imaging ·doi:10.1016/j.clinimag.2013.07.003

This study evaluates retrospectively the accuracy and reproducibility of multislice computed tomography with colon water distension (MSCT-c) in diagnosing bowel (BE) and ureteral (UE) endometriosis. Sixty-four patients underwent MSCT-c and …

article 2010
·doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2010.04.026

ObjectiveTo compare postoperative pain after laparoscopic and vaginal hysterectomy for benign disease.Study designA prospective randomized trial was designed to compare laparoscopic hysterectomy and vaginal hysterectomy in patients with ute…

article 2010
Abdominal imaging ·doi:10.1007/s00261-010-9610-z

To evaluate the accuracy of Transrectal Sonography (TRS) and a new technique, Transvaginal Sonography with Water-Contrast in the Rectum (RWC-TVS), in the diagnosis of rectosigmoid endometriosis, and the accuracy of Barium Enema (BE) and RWC…

article 2008
Fertility and sterility ·doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2007.09.002

ObjectiveTo present our experience with a new technique for laparoscopic rectosigmoid resection in patients with endometriosis.DesignProspective collaborative cohort study.SettingGynecologic departments of two university hospitals.Patient(s…

article 2007
Surgical oncology ·doi:10.1016/j.suronc.2007.10.003

IntroductionBowel resection is now considered the "gold standard" treatment for severe endometriosis infiltrating the bowel. Laparoscopic colorectal resection can be considered a safe option in order to reduce surgical trauma and complicati…

review 2007
Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology ·doi:10.1097/gco.0b013e328216f803

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: In this review we critically evaluate what we know and what we still do not know about pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of ureteral endometriosis, highlighting areas of controversy. RECENT FINDINGS: Recent studies ha…

other 2007
Journal of thrombosis and haemostasis : JTH ·doi:10.1111/j.1538-7836.2007.02312.x

BACKGROUND: Information on the incidence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) following laparoscopic procedures is inadequate and there is currently no solid evidence to guide the use of thromboprophylaxis in this setting. Gynecologic laparoscop…

other 2006
Fertility and sterility ·doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2005.12.071

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the adequacy of laparoscopic ureterolysis as a primary treatment option for ureteral endometriosis. DESIGN: Prospective collaborative cohort study. SETTING: Gynecologic departments of three university hospitals. PA…

article 2006
article 2005
Fertility and Sterility ·doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2004.05.094

ObjectiveTo evaluate whether the presence of kissing ovaries at ultrasound is a marker for endometriosis and whether it correlates with the severity of the disease.DesignProspective observational study.SettingGynecologic departments of two …

article 2005
Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology ·doi:10.1016/j.jmig.2005.09.002

Study objectiveTo evaluate the feasibility, safety, and effect on postoperative pain of laparoscopy for the management of adnexal masses by downsizing ancillary trocars from 5- to 3-mm.DesignRandomized, controlled trial (Canadian Task Force…

article 2003
·doi:10.1097/00129689-200308000-00007

The removal of surgical specimen at operative laparoscopy through an incision of the posterior fornix is frequently performed for the removal of pelvic masses of the internal genital tract. We present a technique for the removal of the appe…

article 2002
·doi:10.1016/s0015-0282(01)03082-5
review 2002
Surgical endoscopy ·doi:10.1007/s00464-002-9043-z

ObjectiveTo investigate the clinical outcome of patients undergoing operative laparoscopy for a benign pelvic mass followed by vaginal extraction of the surgical specimen.MethodsPatients presenting with a suspected benign mass greater than …

review 2001
Minerva ginecologica

The proper use of hormonal contraceptives represents an effective and safe prevention of unintended pregnancies which are still associated with morbidity and mortality. The side effects of the hormonal method are of concern to many young wo…

article 2001
Fertility and Sterility ·doi:10.1016/s0015-0282(00)01664-2

ObjectiveTo investigate whether the risk of endometriosis recurrence and pregnancy rate are related to the side of the pelvis on which the primary lesion is found.DesignCross-sectional study.SettingTertiary institutional hospital.Patient(s)…