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Scientific and clinical articles on gynecologic conditions, surgical techniques, and gynecologic oncology, by Prof. Violante Di Donato.

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Minimally Invasive Surgery

Laparoscopic Hysterectomy

Minimally invasive surgical treatment for uterine removal. Gold standard for early-stage endometrial carcinoma and major benign gynecologic conditions.

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Da Vinci Robotic Surgery

The Da Vinci system in complex oncologic and benign gynecologic surgery. Technical advantages, indications, and TR-400 certification.

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Hysteroscopy

Diagnostic and operative hysteroscopy: indications, technique, and main applications in uterine endocavitary pathology.

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Gynecologic Laparoscopy

Laparoscopic approach in gynecology: from diagnostics to advanced surgery. Indications, technique, and advantages over traditional surgery.

Gynecologic Oncology

Endometrial Cancer

Robotic surgical staging and molecular classification (POLE, MMR, p53) for personalized treatment of endometrial carcinoma.

Gynecologic Oncology

Ovarian Cancer

Resectability assessment, laparoscopic staging, and cytoreductive surgery in ovarian carcinoma: primary debulking and interval debulking.

Gynecologic Oncology

Cervical Cancer

From HPV prevention to nerve-sparing radical surgery. De-escalation (SHAPE Trial), Querleu-Morrow radical hysterectomy, sentinel lymph node.

Preventive Oncology

HPV and Cervical Lesions

High-risk oncogenic HPV, colposcopic screening, and management of precancerous cervical lesions (CIN 1-3).

Endometriosis

Endometriosis

Diagnosis, staging, and surgical treatment of endometriosis, including deep infiltrating stage III–IV forms with rectal and ureteral involvement.

Endometriosis

Ovarian Endometrioma

Ultrasound diagnosis and surgical treatment of ovarian endometrioma: laparoscopic cystectomy with parenchyma and ovarian reserve preservation.

Uterine Pathology

Uterine Polyps

Ultrasound and hysteroscopic diagnosis of endometrial polyps. When to observe and when to intervene: indications for hysteroscopic polypectomy.

Uterine Pathology

Uterine Fibroids

Diagnosis, FIGO classification, and treatment of symptomatic uterine fibroids: from medical therapy to laparoscopic and robotic myomectomy.

Adnexal Pathology

Ovarian Cysts

Ultrasound assessment (RMI score, IOTA), differential diagnosis, and indications for laparoscopic surgical treatment of ovarian cysts.

Tubal Pathology

Hydrosalpinx

Ultrasound and MRI diagnosis of hydrosalpinx. Indications for laparoscopic salpingectomy and impact on fertility and ART techniques.

Vulvar Pathology

Bartholin Gland

Bartholin gland cysts and abscesses: clinical diagnosis, conservative treatment, and surgical indications for marsupialization or excision.

Gynecologic Urology

Cystitis

Differential diagnosis and management of cystitis in gynecologic practice: bacterial cystitis, interstitial cystitis, and pelvic pathology-related cystitis.

Clinical Gynecology

Vaginal Candidiasis

Diagnosis and treatment of recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis. Clinical assessment and specialist management in complex cases.

Clinical Gynecology

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Diagnostic assessment of main STIs in gynecologic practice. Screening, differential diagnosis, and treatment indications.

Clinical Gynecology

Menopause

Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of menopause. Hormone replacement therapy: indications, contraindications, and alternatives.

Clinical Gynecology

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Diagnosis and management of PCOS: diagnostic criteria, hormonal profile, impact on fertility, and personalized therapeutic approaches.

Clinical Gynecology

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

Diagnostic assessment of abnormal uterine bleeding: PALM-COEIN classification, diagnostic pathway, and surgical treatment indications.

Clinical Gynecology

Preconception Counselling

Preconception assessment for patients with prior gynecologic conditions: endometriosis, fibroids, prior uterine surgery, and reproductive risk.

The contents of this section are for informational and educational purposes only. They do not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or therapeutic recommendation. For any health-related decisions, always consult a qualified physician. © 2026 Prof. Violante Di Donato.