Journal of Women Health

Dr. Livio Leo is an accomplished gynecologist and obstetrician, specializing in minimally invasive surgery, reproductive medicine, and gynecological oncology. He currently serves as Director of the Complex Structure of Gynecology & Obstetrics and Director of the PMA (Medically Assisted Procreation) Center at Beauregard Hospital, AUSL Valle d’Aosta (since December 2014). He also held the position of Director of the Maternal-Infant Department (2017–2018)

1. Author of over 160 scientific publications (33 indexed in Scopus/PubMed, h-index 7).
2. Research in minimally invasive gynecological surgery and gynecologic oncology.
3. Conducted multiple regional and multicentric research projects, including: Sentinel lymph node studies in uterine and cervical cancer, Multicenter randomized trials on laparoscopic vs. laparotomic surgery, Research on laparoscopic treatment of acute abdominal pathologies in pregnancy, Hyalobarrier trial on prevention of post-surgical adhesions, O.M.E.R.O. study on osteoporosis in menopause.
4. Produced scientific videos published on SIGO and Meet Channel platforms.
5. Accredited National Expert Evaluator in Hysteroscopy and Laparoscopy (SEGI).
6. Member of numerous scientific societies — SEGI, SIGO, ESGE, AOGOI, AAGL, International Pain Society.
7. Recipient of the Best Communication Award at SEGI National Congress (Parma 2001).

1. Tinelli R et al., Leo L. A multicenter study comparing surgical outcomes and ultrasonographic evaluation of scarring after laparoscopic myomectomy with barbed vs conventional sutures. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2016; 134(1):18-21.
2. Tinelli R et al., Leo L. Advantages of laparoscopy vs laparotomy in obese women with early-stage endometrial cancer. Anticancer Res 2014; 34(5):2497-2502.
3. Leo L., Surico D et al. Effectiveness of resveratrol in the treatment of hot flushes. Minerva Ginecol 2015; 67(5):475-483.
4. Lello S et al., OMERO Study Group (Leo L.) Osteoporosis's Menopausal Epidemiological Risk Observation (OMERO) study. Gynecol Endocrinol 2015; 31(12):992-998.
5. Leo L. et al. Vaginal hysterectomy and multimodal anaesthesia with bipolar vessel sealing vs conventional suture technique. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2012.
6. Surico D et al., Leo L. Laparoendoscopic single-site surgery for concomitant ovarian cystectomy and cholecystectomy. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2010; 17(5):656-659.
7. Surico D et al., Leo L. Narrow-band imaging in diagnosis of endometrial cancer and hyperplasia. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2010; 17(5):620-625.
8. Surico D et al., Leo L. Minilaparotomy in spinal anaesthesia for benign gynaecologic disease. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2010; 281(3):461-465.
9. Parazzini F et al., Leo L. Determinants of adenomyosis in women undergoing hysterectomy for benign conditions. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2009; 143(2):103-106.
10. Surico D et al., Leo L. Narrow band imaging in endometrial lesions. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2009; 16(1):9-10.
11. Gargiulo T et al., Leo L. Sentinel lymph node assessment in early-stage endometrial cancer. Minerva Ginecol 2003; 55(3):259-262.
12. Pelosi E et al., Leo L. Sentinel node identification with 99mTc colloid and blue dye in endometrial cancer. Tumori 2002; 88(3):S9-10.
13. Gargiulo T & Leo L. Laparoscopic uterine suspension using three-stitch technique. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc 2000; 7(2):233-236.
14. Leo L. et al. Tamoxifen and endometrial cancer: new data for an old problem (review). Eur J Gynaecol Oncol 1997; 18(5):429-433.
15. Leo L. et al. Cervical cerclage for malformed uterus. Clin Exp Obstet Gynecol 1997; 24(2):104-106.
16. Arduino S et al., Leo L. Complications of pelvic and para-aortic lymphadenectomy in endometrial cancer. Eur J Gynaecol Oncol 1997; 18(3):208-210.
17. Leo L. et al. Endometrial carcinoma in women ≤45 years old. Eur J Gynaecol Oncol 1996; 17(5):403-405.
18. Lanza A et al., Leo L. Prognostic significance of ornithine decarboxylase activity in endometrial adenocarcinoma. Ann N Y Acad Sci 1991; 622:485-487.