Curriculum vitae: Vito Chiantera

Curriculum vitae:
Vito Chiantera
Personal details:
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Name: Vito Chiantera
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Language: English, German
Current positions:
-From October 2012 to date - Department of Gynecology Oncology - Foundation "John Paul
II”, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart., Campobasso, Italy.
-From October 2014 Assitant Professor at the University of Molise, Italy.
-From January 2013 – Responsible for robotic surgery, Department of Obstetrics and
Gynecology, “Policlinico Gemelli”, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome (Chief
Professor Scambia).
-February 2013 – Responsible for endometriosic surgery, Department of Obstetrics and
Gynecology, Charitè University, Campus Benjamin Franklin Berlin, (Chief Professor Jalid).
Working experiences:
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From 05-11-2001 to 22-12-2001, and from 01-09-2003 al 30-03-2004: fellowship in
Laparoscopic Surgery, Dott. Luca Minelli, “Sacro Cuore” Hospital, Negrar, Italy.
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From March 2002 to August 2003: fellowship in Hysteroscopic Surgery, “Villa
Claudia” Hispital, Rome.
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During 2004, 2005, 2006: fellowship in Ppelvic Ssurgery, International School for
Pelvic Surgery, Prof. Marc Possover, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology,
University of Cologne.
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During 2006, 2007, 2008: fellowship in Ginecologic Oncology, Prof. Achim
Schneider, Charitè University, Campus Benjamin Franklin Berlin.
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During 2007, 2008: master in cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC, Department of
Surgery, National Cancer Insitute of Milan (Chief Professor Marcello Deraco).
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From 2010 to 2012: 1st responsible of Gynecologic Oncology Surgery . Prof. Achim
Schneider, Charitè University, Campus Benjamin Franklin Berlin.
Publications on International peer-review Journals:
1. Gallotta V, Ghezzi F, Vizza E, Chiantera V, Ceccaroni M, Franchi M, Fagotti A, Ercoli
A, Fanfani F, Parrino C, Uccella S, Corrado G, Scambia G, Ferrandina G.
Laparoscopic staging of apparent early stage ovarian cancer: Results of a large,
retrospective, multi-institutional series. Gynecol Oncol. 2014 Dec;135(3):428-34.
2. Vercellino GF, Erdemoglu E, Chiantera V, Vasiljeva K, Malak AH, Schneider A,
Böhmer G. Clinical relevance of objectifying colposcopi. Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2014
Oct 21.
3. Vizzielli G, Costantini B, Tortorella L, Petrillo M, Fanfani F, Chiantera V, Ercoli A,
Iodice R, Scambia G, Fagotti A. Influence of intraperitoneal dissemination assessed
by laparoscopy on prognosis of advanced ovarian cancer: an exploratory analysis of
a single-institution experience. Ann Surg Oncol. 2014 Nov;21(12):3970-7.
4. Chiantera, V, Rossi M, De Iaco P, Koehler C, Marnitz S, Ferrandina G, Legge F,
Parazzini F, Scambia G, Schneider , Vercellino GF. Survival after curative pelvic
exenteration for primary or recurrent cervical cancer: a retrospective multicentric
study of 167 patients International Journal of Gynecological Cancer, Int J Gynecol
Cancer. 2014 Jun;24(5):916-22
5. Gallotta V, Fanfani F, Fagotti A, Chiantera V, Legge F, Alletti SG, Nero C, Margariti
AP, Papa V, Alfieri S, Ciccarone F, Scambia G, Ferrandina G. Mesenteric lymph
node involvement in advanced ovarian cancer patients undergoing rectosigmoid
resection: prognostic role and clinical considerations.Ann Surg Oncol. 2014
Jul;21(7):2369-75.
6. Chiantera, V, Rossi M, De Iaco P, Koehler C, Marnitz S, Gallotta V, Margariti PA,
Parazzini F, Scambia G, Schneider , Vercellino GF. Pelvic exenteration for recurrent
endometrial adenocarcinoma: a retrospective multi-institutional study about 21
patients International Journal of Gynecological Cancer, Int J Gynecol Cancer. 2014
Jun;24(5):880-4
7. Vercellino GF, Koehler C, Erdemoglu E, Mngler M, Lanowska M, Malak AH,
Schneider A, Chiantera V. Laparoscopic pelvic lymphadenectomy in 32 pregnant
patient with cervical cancer: rationale, description of the technique, and out come. Int
J Gynecol Cancer. 2014 Feb; 24(2): 364-71.
8. Gallotta V, Fagotti A, fanfani F, Ferrandina G, Nero C, Costantini B, Alletti SG,
Chiantera V, Ercoli A, Scambia G. Laparoscopic surgical menagment localized
recurrent ovarian canmcer: a single-institution experience. Surg Endosc. 2014 Jun;
28(6):1808-15
9. Ferrandina G, Ercoli A, Fagotti A, Fanfani F, Gallotta V, Margariti AP, Salerno MG,
Chiantera V, Legge F, Macchia G, Morganti AG, Valentini V, Scambia G. Completion
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Surgery After Concomitant Chemoradiation in Locally Advanced Cervical Cancer: A
Comprehensive Analysis of Pattern of Postoperative Complications. Ann Surg Oncol.
2014 Jan 10.
10. Fagotti A, Petrillo M, Costantini B, Fanfani F, Gallotta V, Chiantera V, Turco LC,
Bottoni C, Scambia G. Minimally invasive secondary cytoreduction plus HIPEC for
recurrent ovarian cancer: A case series. Gynecol Oncol. 2013 Dec 27.
11. Vercellino GF, Erdemoglu E, Chiantera V, Malak AH, Vasiljeva K, Drechsler I,
Dückelmann AM, Richter J, Schneider A, Böhmer G. A multicentric randomized study
comparing two techniques of magnification assisted loop excision of high-grade
cervical intraepithelial neoplasia: video exoscopy and colposcopy. Arch Gynecol
Obstet. 2013 Dec 27.
12. Chiantera V, Rossi M, De Iaco P, Koehler C, Marnitz S, Fagotti A, Fanfani F,
Parazzini F, Schiavina R, Scambia G, Schneider A, Vercellino GF. Morbidity after
pelvic exenteration for gynecological malignancies: a retrospective multicentric study
of 230 patients. Int J Gynecol Cancer. 2014 Jan;24(1):156-64.
13. Ferrandina G, Lucidi A, De Ninno M, Carbone A, Chiantera V, Morganti AG, Macchia
G. Successful Treatment of a Young Patient with Locally Advanced Clear Cell
Adenocarcinoma of the Uterine Cervix Undergoing Chemoradiation Followed by
Radical Surgery. Gynecol Obstet Invest. 2013 Nov 27
14. Gonzalez-Martin A, Gladieff L, Tholander B, Stroyakovsky D, Gore M, Scambia G,
Kovalenko N, Oaknin A, Ronco JP, Freudensprung U, Pignata S;
OCTAVIAInvestigators. Efficacy and safety results from OCTAVIA, a single-arm
phase II study evaluating front-line bevacizumab, carboplatin and weekly paclitaxel
for ovarian cancer. Eur J Cancer. 2013 Dec;49(18):3831-8.
15. Dogan NU, Schneider A, Chiantera V, Dogan S, Dursun P. Tertiary cytoreduction in
the setting of recurrent ovarian cancer (Review). Oncol Lett. 2013 Sep;6(3):642-647.
Epub 2013 Jul 4. PubMed PMID: 24137383;
16. Macchia G, Cilla S, Morganti AG, Deodato F, Legge F, Piermattei A, Chiantera V,
Scambia G, Valentini V, Ferrandina G. Adjuvant volumetric-modulated arc therapy
with simultaneous integrated boost in endometrial cancer. Planning and toxicity
comparison. Acta Oncol. 2013 Sep 19.
17. Favero G, Pfiffer T, Riedlinger WF, Chiantera V, Schneider A. Uncommon
synchronous association between ovarian carcinoma and gastrointestinal stromal
tumor: a case study and literature review. Tumori. 2013 Mar-Apr;99(2):e70-2.
18. Vercellino GF, Erdemoglu E, Chiantera V, Vasiljeva K, Drechsler I, Cichon
G,Schneider A, Böhmer G. Validity of the colposcopic criteria inner border sign, ridge
sign, and rag sign for detection of high-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia. Obstet
Gynecol. 2013 Mar;121(3):624-31.
19. Parazzini F, Ricci E, Cipriani S, Chiaffarino F, Chiantera V, Bulfoni G. Temporal trend
in the frequency of ectopic pregnancies in Lombardy, Italy. Gynecol Obstet Invest.
2013;75(3):210-4.
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20. Barcena de Arellano ML, Arnold J, Lang H, Vercellino GF, Chiantera V, Schneider A,
Mechsner S. Evidence of neurotrophic events due to peritoneal endometriotic
lesions. Cytokine. 2013 May;62(2):253-61.
21. Taube ET, Frangini S, Caselitz J, Chiantera V, Pahl S, Vercellino GF, Ullrich A, von
Cotta G, Dietel M, Younes S, Denkert C. Ligneous cervicitis in a woman with
plasminogen deficiency associated with an atypical form of microglandular
hyperplasia: a case report and review of literature. Int J Gynecol Pathol. 2013
May;32(3):329-34.
22. Fiebitz A, Fritsch M, Reichelt U, Ruester C, Chiantera V, Vercellino GF, Darwish A,
Schneider A, Mechsner S. Optimized culture conditions for tissue explants of uterine
leiomyoma. Clin Lab. 2012;58(11-12):1153-64.
23. Arnold J, Vercellino GF, Chiantera V, Schneider A, Mechsner S, Barcena de Arellano
ML. Neuroimmunomodulatory alterations in non-lesional peritoneum close to
peritoneal endometriosis. Neuroimmunomodulation. 2013;20(1):9-18.
24. Marnitz S, Köhler C, Affonso RJ, Schneider A, Chiantera V, Tsounoda A, Vercellino
F. Validity of laparoscopic staging to avoid adjuvant chemoradiation following radical
surgery in patients with early cervical cancer. Oncology. 2012;83(6):346-53.
25. Parazzini F, Ricci E, Cipriani S, Chiaffarino F, Bortolus R, Chiantera V, Bulfoni G.
Temporal trends and determinants of peripartum hysterectomy in Lombardy,
Northern Italy, 1996-2010. Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2013 Feb;287(2):223-8.
26. Vercellino G, Erdemoglu E, Joe A, Hopfenmueller W, Holthaus B, Köhler C,
Schneider A, Hasenbein K, Chiantera V. Laparoscopic temporary clipping of uterine
artery during laparoscopic myomectomy. Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2012
Nov;286(5):1181-6
27. Vercellino GF, Piek JM, Schneider A, Köhler C, Mangler M, Speiser D, Chiantera V.
Laparoscopic lymph node dissection should be performed before fertility preserving
treatment of patients with cervical cancer. Gynecol Oncol. 2012 Sep;126(3):325-9.
28. Gottschalk E, Lanowska M, Chiantera V, Marnitz S, Schneider A, Brink-Spalink V,
Hasenbein K, Koehler C. Vaginal-assisted laparoscopic radical hysterectomy:
rationale, technique, results. JSLS. 2011 Oct-Dec;15(4):451-9.
29. Barcena de Arellano ML, Arnold J, Sacher F, Blöchle M, Staube M, Bartley J,
Vercellino GF, Chiantera V, Schneider A, Mechsner S. Eutopic endometrium from
women with endometriosis does not exhibit neurotrophic properties. J Neuroimmunol.
2012 Aug 15;249(1-2):49-55.
30. Reichelt U, Keichel S, Barcena de Arellano ML, Chiantera V, Schneider A, Mechsner
S. High lymph vessel density and expression of lymphatic growth factors in
peritoneal endometriosis. Reprod Sci. 2012 Aug;19(8):876-82.
31. Schneider A, Erdemoglu E, Chiantera V, Reed N, Morice P, Rodolakis A, Denschlag
D, Kesic V. Clinical recommendation radical trachelectomy for fertility preservation in
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patients with early-stage cervical cancer. Int J Gynecol Cancer. 2012 May;22(4):65966.
32. Koehler C, Gottschalk E, Chiantera V, Marnitz S, Hasenbein K, Schneider A. From
laparoscopic assisted radical vaginal hysterectomy to vaginal assisted laparoscopic
radical hysterectomy. BJOG. 2012 Jan;119(2):254-62.
33. Arnold J, Barcena de Arellano ML, Rüster C, Vercellino GF, Chiantera V, Schneider
A, Mechsner S. Imbalance between sympathetic and sensory innervation in
peritoneal endometriosis. Brain Behav Immun. 2012 Jan;26(1):132-41.
34. Barcena de Arellano ML, Gericke J, Reichelt U, Okuducu AF, Ebert AD, Chiantera V,
Schneider A, Mechsner S. Immunohistochemical characterization of endometriosisassociated smooth muscle cells in human peritoneal endometriotic lesions. Hum
Reprod. 2011 Oct;26(10):2721-30.
35. Speiser D, Mangler M, Köhler C, Hasenbein K, Hertel H, Chiantera V, Gottschalk E,
Lanowska M. Fertility outcome after radical vaginal trachelectomy: a prospective
study of 212 patients. Int J Gynecol Cancer. 2011 Dec;21(9):1635-9..
36. Chiantera V, Erdemoglu E, Vercellino G, Straube M, Schneider A. Laparoscopic
management of external iliac artery injury using yasargil clamps and intracorporeal
suture. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2011 Jul-Aug;18(4):516-9
37. Lanowska M, Mangler M, Spek A, Grittner U, Hasenbein K, Chiantera V, Hertel H,
Schneider A, Köhler C, Speiser D. Radical vaginal trachelectomy (RVT) combined
with laparoscopic lymphadenectomy: prospective study of 225 patients with earlystage cervical cancer. Int J Gynecol Cancer. 2011 Nov;21(8):1458-64.
38. Barcena de Arellano ML, Arnold J, Vercellino GF, Chiantera V, Ebert AD, Schneider
A, Mechsner S. Influence of nerve growth factor in endometriosis-associated
symptoms. Reprod Sci. 2011 Dec;18(12):1202-10.
39. Lanowska M, Vasiljeva J, Chiantera V, Marnitz S, Schneider A, Rudolph B, Köhler C.
Implication of the examining pathologist to meet the oncologic standard of lymph
node count after laparoscopic lymphadenectomy. Oncology. 2010;79(3-4):161-7.
40. Lanowska M, Morawietz L, Sikora A, Räber G, Mangler M, Speiser D, Hasenbein K,
Chiantera V, Köhler C, Schneider A. Prevalence of lymph nodes in the parametrium
of radical vaginal trachelectomy (RVT) specimen. Gynecol Oncol. 2011 May
1;121(2):298-302.
41. Barcena de Arellano ML, Arnold J, Vercellino F, Chiantera V, Schneider A, Mechsner
S. Overexpression of nerve growth factor in peritoneal fluid from women with
endometriosis may promote neurite outgrowth in endometriotic lesions. Fertil Steril.
2011 Mar 1;95(3):1123-6.
42. Favero G, Chiantera V, Oleszczuk A, Gallotta V, Hertel H, Herrmann J, Marnitz S,
Köhler C, Schneider A. Invasive cervical cancer during pregnancy: laparoscopic
nodal evaluation before oncologic treatment delay. Gynecol Oncol. 2010 Aug
1;118(2):123-7.
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43. Parazzini F, Chiaffarino F, Chatenoud L, Cipriani S, Ricci E, Chiantera V, Bortolus R,
Maffioletti C. Exposure to video display terminals and risk of small-for-gestationalage birth. J Environ Health. 2010 Jan-Feb;72(6):24-7.
44. Possover M, Chiantera V. Neuromodulation of the superior hypogastric plexus: a new
option to treat bladder atonia secondary to radical pelvic surgery? Surg Neurol. 2009
Dec;72(6):573-6.
45. Limone A, Maier J, Chiantera V, Elezkurtaj S, Foss HD, Schneider A. Laparoscopic
excision of a benign peritoneal cystic mesothelioma. Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2010
Mar;281(3):577-8.
46. Possover M, Chiantera V, Baekelandt J. Anatomy of the Sacral Roots and the Pelvic
Splanchnic Nerves in Women Using the LANN Technique. Surg Laparosc Endosc
Percutan Tech. 2007 Dec;17(6):508-10.
47. Possover M, Baekelandt J, Chiantera V. The laparoscopic approach to control
intractable pelvic neuralgia: from laparoscopic pelvic neurosurgery to the LION
procedure. Clin J Pain. 2007 Nov-Dec;23(9):821-5.
48. Possover M, Baekelandt J, Flaskamp C, Li D, Chiantera V. Laparoscopic neurolysis
of the sacral plexus and the sciatic nerve for extensive endometriosis of the pelvic
wall. Minim Invasive Neurosurg. 2007 Feb;50(1):33-6.
49. Possover M, Baekelandt J, Kaufmann A, Chiantera V. Laparoscopic endopelvic
sacral implantation of a Brindley controller for recovery of bladder function in a
paralyzed patient. Spinal Cord. 2008 Jan;46(1):70-3.
50. Parazzini F, Cipriani S, Chiaffarino F, Sandretti F, Bortolus R, Chiantera V. Induced
abortion and risk of small-for-gestational-age birth. BJOG. 2007 Nov;114(11):1414-8
51. Possover M, Chiantera V. Isolated infiltrative endometriosis of the sciatic nerve: a
report of three patients. Fertil Steril. 2007 Feb;87(2):417.e17-9.
52. Chiaffarino F, Parazzini F, Chatenoud L, Ricci E, Tozzi L, Chiantera V, Maffioletti C,
Fedele L. Coffee drinking and risk of preterm birth. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2006
May;60(5):610-3.
53. Possover M, Baekelandt J, Chiantera V. The Laparoscopic Implantation of
Neuroprothesis (LION) Procedure to Control Intractable Abdomino-Pelvic Neuralgia.
Neuromodulation. 2007 Jan;10(1):18-23.
54. Possover M, Rhiem K., Chiantera V. Die laparoskopische neuronavigation (LANN)eine neue technik eroffnet ein neues. Praktische Gynakologie. 2005; 4:237-242
55. Possover M, Quakernack J, Chiantera V. The LANN technique to reduce
postoperative functional morbidity in laparoscopic radical pelvic surgery. J Am Coll
Surg. 2005 Dec;201(6):913-7.
56. Possover M, Rhiem K., Chiantera V. “The neurologic hypothesis”: a new concept in
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the pathogenesis of the endometriosis? Gynecological surgery. 2005; 2:107-111
57. Parazzini F, Chiaffarino F, Chatenoud L, Tozzi L, Cipriani S, Chiantera V, Fedele L.
Maternal coffee drinking in pregnancy and risk of small for gestational age birth. Eur
J Clin Nutr. 2005 Feb;59(2):299-301.
58. Colacurci N, Chiàntera A, Fornaro F, de Novellis V, Manzella D, Arciello A, Chiàntera
V, Improta L, Paolisso G. Effects of soy isoflavones on endothelial function in healthy
postmenopausal women. Menopause. 2005 May-Jun;12(3):299-307.
59. Possover M, Rhiem K., Chiantera V. “The laparoscopic neuro-navigation”- LANN:
from a funcionnal cartography of the pelvic autonomous neuro system to a new field
of laparoscopic surgery. Minimally invasive therapy & allied technologies. 2004; 13
(5):362-367
60. Parazzini F, Chiaffarino F, Polverino G, Chiantera V, Surace M, La Vecchia C.
Uterine fibroids risk and history of selected medical conditions linked with female
hormones. Eur J Epidemiol. 2004;19(3):249-53.
61. Parazzini F, Chiaffarino F, Surace M, Chatenoud L, Cipriani S, Chiantera V, Benzi G,
Fedele L. Selected food intake and risk of endometriosis. Hum Reprod. 2004
Aug;19(8):1755-9
62. Chiantera V, Sarti CD, Fornaro F, Farzati A, De Franciscis P, Sepe E, Borrelli AL,
Colacurci N. Long-term effects of oral and transdermal hormone replacement therapy
on plasma homocysteine levels. Menopause. 2003 Jul-Aug;10(4):286-91.
63. Chiaffarino F, Parazzini F, Surace M, Benzi G, Chiantera V, La Vecchia C. Diet and
risk of seromucinous benign ovarian cysts. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2003
Oct 10;110(2):196-200.
64. Farzati A, Esposito K, Colacurci N, Fornaro F, Chiantera V, Farzati B. Effects of
transdermal hormone replacement therapy on levels of soluble P- and E-selectin in
postmenopausal healthy women. Fertil Steril. 2002 Mar;77(3):476-80.
65. Parazzini F, Di Cintio E, Chiantera V, Guaschino S. Determinants of different
Candida species infections of the genital tract in women. Sporachrom Study Geoup.
Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2000 Dec;93(2):141-5.
66. Parazzini F, Chatenoud L, Chiantera V, Benzi G, Surace M, La Vecchia C.
Population attributable risk for ovarian cancer. Eur J Cancer. 2000 Mar;36(4):520-4. \
67. Chiaffarino F, Parazzini F, La Vecchia C, Bianchi MM, Benzi G, Ricci E, Chiantera V.
Correlates of hormone replacement therapy use in Italian women,1992-1996.
Maturitas. 1999 Oct 24;33(2):107-15.
68. Parazzini F, Bortolotti A, Chiantera V, Scollo P, Del Monaco D, Bianchi M, Bennici S.
Goserelin acetate to avoid hysterectomy in pre-menopausal women with fibroids
requiring surgery. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 1999 Nov;87(1):31-3.