biography
Antonio Simone Laganà was born in Reggio Calabria (Italy) on 8th May 1986. He is of Member of the \"Italian Association of Endometriosis\" Expert Panel , In-Training Member of the \"Society for Reproductive Investigation\", Regular Member of the \"European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology\", of the “International Society of Gynecological Endocrinology”, of the “Italian Society of Gynecology of Childhood and Adolescence”, of the “Italian Society of Gynaecological Endoscopy”, of “The European Society of Gynaecological Oncology” and of Giorgio Pardi Foundation’s professional research team. He got a Master of “gynaecological minimally invasive and robotic surgery” (supervisor Prof. Vito Cela, University of Pisa). His research interests are: Endometriosis, Reproductive Immunology, T cell subsets, Chronic Pelvic Pain, Organogenesis and Genetic of Mullerian-Derived Structures, Gynecological Endocrinology, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), Laparoscopy, Hysteroscopy. He is author of many papers published in national and international peer-reviewed journals, and his presence is often requested as Invited Speaker in international congresses.
Area of Interest
Endometriosis, Reproductive Immunology, T cell subsets, Chronic Pelvic Pain, Organogenesis and Genetic of Mullerian-Derived Structures, Gynecological Endocrinology, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), Laparoscopy, Hysteroscopy, Minimally invasive surgery in ob/gyn.
top publication
1. David E, Albani A, Laganà AS. Congenital hypopituitarisms: genetics, clinical aspects and instrumental diagnosis. Rivista Italiana di Genetica e Immunologia Pediatrica - Italian Journal of Genetic and Pediatric Immunology. Year III Number 1 - January 2011.
2. David E, Samà L, Bertè G, Albani A, Bucolo M, Laganà AS. Mayer- Rokitansky syndrome: genetics, clinical, radiological aspects and therapeutic perspectives. Rivista Italiana di Genetica e Immunologia Pediatrica - Italian Journal of Genetic and Pediatric Immunology. Year III Number 1 - January 2011.
3. Sturlese E, Salmeri FM, Retto G, Pizzo A, De Dominici R, Ardita FV, Borrielli I, Licata N, Laganà AS, Sofo V. Dysregulation of the Fas/FasL system in mononuclear cells recovered from peritoneal fluid of women with endometriosis. J Reprod Immunol. 2011; 92(1-2):74-81.
4. Giacobbe A, Grasso R, Interdonato ML, Laganà AS, Valentina G, Triolo O, Mancuso A. An unusual form of mirror syndro me: a case report. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2013;26(3):313-5.
5. Pizzo A, Laganà AS, Sturlese E, Retto G, Retto A, De Dominici R, Puzzolo D. Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser Syndrome: Embryology, Genetics and Clinical and Surgical Treatment. ISRN Obstet Gynecol. 2013;2013:628717.
6. Pizzo A, Laganà AS, Borrielli I, Dugo N. Complete androgen insensitivity syndrome: a rare case of disorder of sex development. Case Rep Obstet Gynecol. 2013;2013:232696.
7. Triolo O, Laganà AS, Sturlese E. Chronic Pelvic Pain in Endometriosis: An Overview. J Clin Med Res. 2013;5(3):153-63.
8. Butticè S, Laganà AS, Barresi V, Inferrera A, Mucciardi G, Di Benedetto A, D’Amico CE, Magno C. Lumbar Ureteral Stenosis due to Endometriosis: Our Experience and Review of the Literature. Case Rep Urol. 2013;2013:812475.
9. Laganà AS, Sturlese E, Retto G, Sofo V, Triolo O. Interplay between Misplaced Müllerian-Derived Stem Cells and Peritoneal Immune Dysregulation in the Pathogenesis of Endometriosis. Obstet Gynecol Int. 2013;2013:527041. Listed as a featured article on Global Medical Discovery [ISSN 1929-8536].
10. Laganà AS, Salmeri FM, Sofo V, Pizzo A, Retto G, Sturlese E, Granese R, Triolo O. Obstacles and Pitfalls of Endometriosis-Related Chronic Pelvic Pain Management: Trying to Alleviate the Burden. J Pain Relief 2013(2):123.
11. Pizzo A, Laganà AS, Barbaro L. Comparison between effects of myo-inositol and d-chiro-inositol on ovarian function and metabolic factors in women with PCOS. Gynecol Endocrinol. 2014;30(3):205-8.
12. Laganà AS, Pizzo A. Know your Enemy: The Rationale of Using Inositol in the Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Endocrinol Metab Synd 2013;2:e121.
13. Corrado F, D\'Anna R, Laganà AS, Di Benedetto A. Abnormal glucose tolerance later in life in women affected by glucose intolerance during pregnancy. J Obstet Gynaecol. 2014;34(2):123-6.
14. Santoro G, Laganà AS, Sturlese E, Giacobbe V, Retto A, Palmara V. Developmental and Clinical Overview of Lithopaidion. Gynecol Obstet Invest. 2014;78(4):213-23.
15. Cartabellotta A, Laganà AS, Bartoletti R. Diagnosi e terapia dell’incontinenza urinaria femminile. Evidence 2014;6(3):e1000074.
16. Salmeri FM, Laganà AS, Sofo V, Triolo O, Sturlese E, Retto G, Pizzo A, D’Ascola A, Campo S. Behavior of Tumor Necrosis Factor-α and Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptor 1/Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptor 2 System in Mononuclear Cells Recovered From Peritoneal Fluid of Women With Endometriosis at Different Stages. Reprod Sci. 2015;22(2):165-72.
17. Laganà AS, Palmara V, Granese R, Ciancimino L, Chiofalo B, Triolo O. Desogestrel versus danazol as preoperative treatment for hysteroscopic surgery: a prospective, randomized evaluation. Gynecol Endocrinol. 2014;30(11):794-7.
18. Laganà AS, Burgio MA, Ciancimino L, Sicilia A, Pizzo A, Magno C, Butticè S, Triolo O. Evaluation of recovery and quality of sexual activity in women during postpartum in relation to the different mode of delivery: a retrospective analysis. Minerva Ginecol. 2015;67(4):315-20.
19. Laganà AS, Ciancimino L, Mancuso A, Chiofalo B, Rizzo P, Triolo O. 3D sonohysterography vs hysteroscopy: a cross-sectional study for the evaluation of endouterine diseases. Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2014;290(6):1173-8.
20. Ciancimino L, Laganà AS, Chiofalo B, Granese R, Grasso R, Triolo O. Would it be too late? A retrospective case-control analysis to evaluate maternal-fetal outcomes in advanced maternal age. Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2014;290(6):1109-14.
21. Laganà AS, Condemi I, Salmeri FM, Sofo V, Retto G, Sturlese E, Ardizzone A, ranese R, Triolo O. Management dell’endometriosi: sintesi delle linee guida dell’European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology. Evidence. 2014;6(5):e1000079.
22. Laganà AS, Gavagni V, Musubao JV, Pizzo A. The prevalence of sexually transmitted infections amongmigrant female patients in Italy. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2015;128(2):165-8.
23. Burgio MA, Sicilia A, Laganà AS. L’attività sessuale nel post-partum: un’analisi evidence-based. Maieutikos. 2014;2:47-9.
24. Giacobbe A, Grasso R, Imbesi G, Salpietro CD, Grasso L, Laganà AS, Triolo O, Di Benedetto A. High mobility group protein B1: a new biomarker of obesity in pregnant omen? Gynecol Endocrinol. 2015;31(2):113-5.
25. Laganà AS, Barbaro L, Pizzo A. Evaluation of ovarian function and metabolic factors in women affected by polycystic ovary syndrome after treatment with D-Chiro-Inositol. Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2014;291(5):1181-6.