Prof. Simone Ferrero has taken the degree in Medicine in 1999 and the specialization in Obstetrics and Gynecology in 2004. He currently serves as Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Genova (Italy). In 2006, the obtained the European University Diploma of Gynaecological Operative Endoscopy at the l’Université Auvergne, Clermont-Ferrand, France and in and in 2007 he obtained the Diplôme D’Université de Chirurgie Laparoscopique at the Université Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France. In 2009, he obtained the PhD at the Queen Mary University of London. As regards the scientific activity, he has published more than 250 articles in peer-reviewed journals, his total Impact Factor is over 750 and the Hirsch Index (H-index) is 40. He has given more than 100 presentations in national and international meetings. The main areas of his clinical research include endometriosis, uterine myomas, gynecological surgery and gynecological oncology. The main areas of this basic research include endometriosis and ovarian cancer. Since October 2019, Prof. Simone Ferrero has been Vice Chair of the Fibroids Special Interest Group of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM).
Uterine myomas are the most common form of benign uterine tumors, occurring in 50a60% of women. Clinically, they are mostly asymptomatic, often incidentally found on pelvic examination or by routine gynecological ultrasonographic evaluation; otherwise, in 30a40% of cases, they cause a large variety of symptoms, depending on their location and size. Currently, the therapeutic options for myomas are medical, radiological, and surgical. The aim of this book is to summarize the evidence regarding epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnosis and management of uterine myomas.