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Prof. PierFrancesco Bolis The University of Insubria CV Pierfrancesco Bolis
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Contact data

Full Professor
Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences
Ospedale F. Del Ponte - Piazza Biroldi 1, 21100 Varese, Italy
Tel: +39.0332.299270
Fax: +39.0332.299307
E-mail: pierfrancesco.bolis@uninsubria.it

 

Biography

DATE AND PLACE OF BIRTH: December 12, 1945, Pavia, Italy

PERSONAL DATA: Married, two sons

EDUCATION: 1974 Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology
University of Pavia, Italy; 1970 M.D. Degree, Università di Torino; 1964 Diploma Major: Classic Studies

 

Qualifications and awards

Board of the Italian Society of Gynecological Oncology from 1978-1991

Board of the Italian Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Board of the Associazione Ginecologi Universitari Italiani

Board of the Italian Society of Pelvic Surgery
 

Research interests

Surgery in gynecology with particular interest in the development of mini-invasive approches in both benign and malignant conditions.

Prenatal diagnosis of congenital anomalies with particular interest in umbilical cord morphology and composition.

Premature labor and delivery with particular interest in the early identification of sonographic and biochemical markers of fetal inflammation.
 

Teaching experience and appointments

1971-79 attending physician in Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Pavia.

1980-85 Associate Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Pavia.

1986-89 Full Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Pavia.

1990-present: Director and Chairman of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, University of Insubria, Varese.

Director of the Postgraduate School in Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Insubria, Varese.

Dean, Degree in Midwifery, University of Insubria, Varese.
 

Representative  publications

1. Franchi M, Ghezzi F, Donadello N, Zanaboni F, Beretta P, Bolis PF. Endometrial thickness in tamoxifen treated patients : an independent predictor of endometrial pathology. Obstetrics & Gynecology 1999 ;93 :1004-8

2. Ghezzi F, Beretta P, Franchi M, Parissis M, Bolis PF. Recurrence of ovarian endometriosis and anatomical location of the primary lesion. Fertility and Sterility 2001;75:136-40.

3. Franchi M, Ghezzi F, Buttarelli M, Tateo S, Balestreri D, Bolis PF. Incisional hernia in gynecologic oncologic patients: A 10-years study. Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2001;97:696-2001.

4. Ghezzi F, Franchi M, Raio L, Di Naro E, Balestreri D, Bolis PF. Extra-amniotic Foley catheter and Prostaglandin E2 gel for cervical ripening at term gestation. European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Biology 2001;97:183-187.

5. Ghezzi F, Franchi M, Raio L,Di Naro E, Bossi G, Melzi D’Eril GV, Bolis PF. Elevated amniotic fluid c-reactive protein at the time of genetic amniocentesis is a marker for preterm delivery. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2002;186:268-73.

6. Franchi M, Ghezzi F, Raio L, Di Naro E, Agosti M, Bolis PF. Joel-cohen or pfannenstiel incision for cesarean section: does it make a difference? Acta Obstetricia Gynecologica Scandinavica 2002;81:1640-6.

7. Ghezzi F, Raio L, Di Naro E, Franchi M, Durig P. Single and multiple umbilical cord cysts in early gestation: two different entities. Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology 2003;21:215-9.

8. Ghezzi F, Raio L, Mueller MD, Cromi A, Buttarelli M, Bergamini V, Bolis PF. Two-trocar adnexal surgery: a “quasi” scarless operation. Surgical Endoscopy 2004;18:825-8.

9. Ghezzi F, Buttarelli M, Cromi A, Raio L, Cedars M, Bolis P. Plasma homocysteine levels after hormone therapy with and without folic acid supplementation: a randomized study. Fertility and Sterility 2004;82:746-8.

10. Ghezzi F, Cromi A, Fasola M, Bolis PF. One trocar salpingectomy for the treatment of tubal pregnancy: a “marionette-like” technique. British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2005;112:1417-9.

11. Ghezzi F, Cromi A, Bergamini V, Raffaelli R, Crotti S, Segredini R, Bolis PF. Preemptive port site local anesthesia in gynecologic laparoscopy: a randomized controlled trial. Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology 2005;12:210-5

12. Raio L, Cromi A, Ghezzi F, Passi A, Karoussou E, Viola M, Vigetti D, De Luca G, Bolis PF. Wharton´s jelly differentiation in healthy and Down syndrome fetuses. Matrix Biology 2005;24:166-74

13. Ghezzi F, Cromi A, Colombo G, Uccella S, Bergamini V, Serati M, Bolis PF. Randomized trial comparing 3-mm and 5-mm laparoscopic ancillary instruments for the management of adnexal masses. Journal of the Association of American Gynecologic Laparoscopist. In Press 2005
 

Clinical interests

The clinical activity has been focused mainly on gynecologic surgery with the performance of major operations in both gynecology and obstetrics. Management of high risk pregnancy. 
 
   
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