Silvia Quaresima
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About
Silvia Quaresima is a leading colorectal surgeon whose research has significantly advanced the surgical management of pelvic floor disorders and colorectal cancer. Her work centers on optimizing surgical techniques and materials to improve patient outcomes and reduce complications. She is best known for her landmark systematic review comparing synthetic versus biological mesh in laparoscopic ventral mesh rectopexy, a 2017 study with 66 citations that provided critical evidence on mesh-related erosion rates. Quaresima has also made substantial contributions to the treatment of endometriosis, authoring a highly cited 2018 systematic review on outcomes after rectosigmoid resection for the disease (61 citations). Demonstrating her commitment to surgical innovation, she led the TICRANT study, a prospective multicenter trial investigating a novel technique for transanal inspection and management of low colorectal anastomoses. This work, which garnered 20 citations, directly addresses the serious complication of anastomotic leakage in rectal cancer surgery. Through her rigorous evidence synthesis and pioneering clinical studies, Quaresima has become a respected voice in colorectal surgery, shaping best practices for mesh use, endometriosis resection, and anastomotic safety.
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