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Curriculum
SCHOLARSHIPS and CERTIFICATES
March 28, 2011: Ph.D in “Advanced surgical technologies”
December 30, 2008-today: Universitary Researcher in General Surgery at the “Sapienza”University of Rome
October 24, 2007: Post Graduated in General Surgery, “Sapienza” University of Rome (70/70 cum Laude).
May 2001: Professional Certification at the University "Sapienza" of Rome
June 2001 - May 2003: Research in "Fecal incontinence: functional rehabilitation of the artificial sphincter at the University "Sapienza" of Rome.
October 2001: Course in "The instrumental diagnosis and endoscopic therapy in esophageal disease"
November 8, 2000: Degree in Medicine (110/110 cum laude), "Sapienza" University of Rome.
1988-1993: Diploma, Classical High School.
POST-GRADUATED DISSERTATION
"Surgical treatment of fecal incontinence: the sphincteroplasty, artificial anal sphincter, minimally invasive treatments."
Supervisor: Prof. Filippo La Torre
DEGREE DISSERTATION
"The functional rehabilitation of the pelvic floor: the rectocele"
Supervisor: Prof. Filippo La Torre
WORKING EXPERIENCE
September 2005 - today: Endoscopic Unit - Department of Surgical Sciences, Policlinico “Umberto I” of Rome, where he performs clinic evaluation and diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy.
September 1997 - November 2007: Internship at the Pathophysiology of colorectal and pelvic floor disorders Unit - Department of Surgical Sciences, Policlinico Umberto I, where he performed: esophageal-anorectal manometry, pelvic floor rehabilitation and general surgery.
January-September 2001: Internship at Institute of Human Anatomy.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
AY 2011-Today:
- Gastrointestinal Surgery in General Surgery, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Faculty of Medicine.
- Clinical Sciences - Degree in "Techniques and Prevention in the Workplace", "Sapienza" University of Rome.
- Emergency Surgery - Nursing Academy, "Sapienza" University of Rome, I Faculty of Medicine.
AY 2009-2011:
- Histology and Embryology in the Course of Anatomy, Physiology and Histology. Nursing Academy, University "Sapienza" of Rome, I Faculty of Medicine.
- Endocrine Surgery in General Surgery. Medicine Academy, University "Sapienza" of Rome, Faculty of Medicine.
- Clinical Sciences in Degree in "Techniques and Prevention in the Workplace", University "Sapienza" of Rome, at Frosinone.
AY 2008-2009: Gatroenterology in Physiotherapy Degree in Bracciano, University "Sapienza" of Rome, I Faculty of Medicine.
AY 2007-2008: Histology and Embryology in the Anatomy, Physiology and Histology Course. Nursing Degree in Bracciano, University "Sapienza" of Rome, I Faculty of Medicine.
AY 2006-2007: Technical Sciences Applied Medicine in Traumatology of the musculoskeletal system Course. Degree in Physiotherapy in Bracciano, University "Sapienza" of Rome, I Faculty of Medicine.
LANGUAGES
Italian: Mothertongue
English: Basic knowledge
French: Basic knowledge
SCIENTIFIC AFFILIATIONS
1. Italian Society of Surgery (SIC) since 2001
2. Italian Society of Digestive Endoscopy (SIED) since 2006
3. European Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) since 2010
4. Società Italiana Chirurghi Universitari (SICU) since 2011
5. Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract (SSAT) since 2012
REVIEWER PLoS ONE
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
UEG Journal
World Journal of Gastroenterology
World Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
European Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology
European Journal of Cancer Prevention
Clinics
Minerva Chirurigica / Medica
Stem Cells Translational Medicine
Surgical Techniques Development
International Journal of STD & AIDS
Cancer Management and Research
Clinical and Experimental Gastroenterology
Gastrointestinal Cancer: Targets and Therapy
Open Access Surgery
Iranian Journal of Microbiology
Journal of Cancer Research and Treatment
JBR Journal clinical diagnosis and research
Current Medical Research & Opinion
Dermatology
Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy
Patient Preference and Adherence
EDITORIAL BOARD World Journal of Methodology
International Journal of Gastroenterology Disorders & Therapy
Mini-invasive Surgery
List of research fields:
Oesophageal varices
Oesophageal surgery
Oesophageal strictures
Oesophageal disease
Oesophageal cancer
Obscure GI bleeding
Constipation
Non-variceal bleeding
Combined endoscopic-laparoscopic procedures
Colonoscopy
Colorectal disease
Colorectal surgery
Colorectal cancer screening
Coeliac disease
Diverticular disease
Manometry
Bowel preparation
Interventional endoscopy
Anorectal motility, sensation and disorders
Inflammatory bowel disease
Abdominal surgery
Endoscopic mucosectomy/Submucosal dissection
Pelvic floor disorders
Endoscopic variceal sclerotherapy
Quality indicators
General surgery
Helicobacter pylori
EDITORIAL BOARD World Journal of Methodology
International Journal of Gastroenterology Disorders & Therapy (IJGDT)
Mini-invasive Surgery
Editorial Board of Società Italiana Endoscopia Digestiva web site.
FUNDED UNIVERSITY PROJECTS:
2017 A new schedule protocol consisting in 1-Liter polyethylene glycol-based (PEG) bowel preparation before colonoscopy for selected high risk inpatients.
2016 Cognitive reappraisal, mindfulness and emotional intelligence abilities moderate the relations of pre-procedural anxiety with gastrointestinal endoscopy tolerability and outcomes.
2012 The study of hypertrophic pyloric stenosis as an expression of eosinophiilic entropathy
Scopus citations 331; h-index: 9
PAPERS
1. Eberspacher C, Mascagni D, Fralleone L, Grimaldi G, Antypas P, Mascagni P, Maturo A, Di Matteo FM, Pontone S, Pironi D. Pilonidal disease mimicking anterior anal fistula and associated with posterior anal fistula: a two-step surgery. Case report. G Chir. 2017 Nov-Dec;38(6):313-317.
2. Grimaldi G, Eberspacher C, Romani AM, Merletti D, Maturo A, Pontone S, Pironi D. Modified transverse coloplasty pouch: new reconstruction techniques after total mesorectal excision. Our experience. G Chir. 2017 Nov-Dec;38(6):285-290.
3. Mascagni D, Pironi D, Grimaldi G, Romani AM, LA Torre G, Eberspacher C, Palma R, Sorrenti S, Pontone S. OTSC® Proctology vs. fistulectomy and primary sphincter reconstruction as a treatment for low trans-sphincteric anal fistula in a randomized controlled pilot trial. Minerva Chir. 2018 Feb 1. doi: 10.23736/S0026-4733.18.07617-4. IF 1.115
4. Pontone S, Palma R, Panetta C, Eberspacher C, Angelini R, Pironi D, Filippini A, Pontone P. Polyethylene glycol-based bowel preparation before colonoscopy for selected inpatients: A pilot study. J Dig Dis. 2018 Jan;19(1):40-47. doi: 10.1111/1751-2980.12571. IF 1.632
5. De Francesco V, Pontone S, Bellesia A, Serviddio G, Panetta C, Palma R, Zullo A. Quadruple, sequential, and concomitant first-line therapies for H. pylori eradication: a prospective, randomized study. Dig Liver Dis. 2018 Feb;50(2):139-141. doi: 10.1016/j.dld.2017.10.009. IF 3.061
6. Pontone S, Cicerone C, Magliocca FM, Pironi D, Sorrenti S, Filippini A, Iafrate F. Intestinal neurofibromatosis found on surveillance colonoscopy. Tech Coloproctol. 2017 Feb;21(2):171-174. doi: 10.1007/s10151-017-1588-x. IF 2.320
7. Pontone S, Palma R, Panetta C, Pironi D, Eberspacher C, Angelini R, Pontone P, Catania A, Filippini A, Sorrenti S. Endoscopic mucosal resection in elderly patients. Aging Clin Exp Res. 2017 Feb;29(Suppl 1):109-113. doi: 10.1007/s40520-016-0661-z. IF 1.368
8. Panarese A, D'Andrea V, Pontone S, Favoriti P, Pironi D, Arcieri S, Filippini A, Sorrenti S. Management of concomitant hyperparathyroidism and thyroid diseases in the elderly patients: a retrospective cohort study. Aging Clin Exp Res. 2017 Feb;29(Suppl 1):29-33. doi: 10.1007/s40520-016-0665-8. IF 1.368
9. Mascagni D, Pironi D, Pontone S, Tonda M, Eberspacher C, Panarese A, Miscusi G, Grimaldi G, Catania A, Santoro A, Filippini A, Sorrenti S. Total fistulectomy, sphincteroplasty and closure of the residual cavity for trans-sphincteric perianal fistula in the elderly patient. Aging Clin Exp Res. 2017 Feb;29(Suppl 1):101-108. doi: 10.1007/s40520-016-0652-0. IF 1.368
10. Pironi D, Vendettuoli M, Pontone S, Panarese A, Arcieri S, Filippini A, Grimaldi G. Use of the circular compression stapler and circular mechanical stapler in the end-to-side transanal colorectal anastomosis after left colon and rectal resections A single center experience. Ann Ital Chir. 2016;87:23-30.
11. Stefano Pontone, Cesare Hassan, Roberta Maselli, Paolo Pontone, Rita Angelini, Manuela Brighi, Gregorio Patrizi, Daniele Pironi, Fabio Massimo Magliocca, and Angelo Filippini. Multiple, zonal and multi-zone adenoma detection rates according to quality of cleansing during colonoscopy. United European Gastroenterology Journal, Volume 4, Issue 6, 1 December 2016, Pages 778-783 doi:10.1177/2050640615617356. IF 2.933
12. Panarese, A., D’Andrea, V., Pontone, S. , Kyriacou, K.A., Tonda, M., Brighi, M., Pironi, D., Grimaldi, G., Arcieri, S., Filippini, A. Can bloodless surgery be applied to every patient undergoing major abdominal surgical intervention? Archives of Hellenic Medicine Volume 33, Issue 6, November-December 2016, Pages 826-830
13. Pontone S, Cicerone C, Magliocca FM, Vernia P. Super-slim endoscopy, in a patient with a Crohn's ileocecal valve stricture, for assessment of mucosal healing. Tech Coloproctol. 2016 Feb 17. IF 2.320
14. Pontone S, Ridola L, Marianetti M, Pontone P, Petrarca L, Mina C, Angelini R, Standoli M, Filippini A. Endoscopic findings and psychometric abnormalities: what is the relationship in upper endoscopic outpatients? Clin Ter. 2015 Nov-Dec;166(6):238-43. doi: 10.7417/CT.2015.1894.
15. Pontone S, Giusto M, Filippini A, Cicerone C, Pironi D, Merli M. Hemostasis in uncontrolled esophageal variceal bleeding by self-expanding metal stents: a systematic review. Gastroenterol Hepatol Bed Bench. 2016 Winter;9(1):6-11.
16. Cicerone C, Nenna R, Pontone S. Th17, intestinal microbiota and the abnormal immune response in the pathogenesis of celiac disease. Gastroenterol Hepatol Bed Bench. 2015 Spring;8(2):117-22.
17. Pontone S, Tonda M, Brighi M, Florio M, Pironi D, Pontone P. Does anxiety or waiting time influence patients' tolerance of upper endoscopy? Saudi J Gastroenterol. 2015 Mar-Apr;21(2):111-5. doi: 10.4103/1319-3767.153839. IF 1.312
18. Petrarca L, Nenna R, Mastrogiorgio G, Florio M, Brighi M, Pontone S. Dyspepsia and celiac disease: Prevalence, diagnostic tools and therapy. World J Methodol. 2014 Sep 26;4(3):189-96. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v4.i3.189
19. Pironi D, Vendettuoli M, Tesori C, Salvati B, Pontone S, Pietraforte E, Filippini A. A large well-differentiated spindle cell liposarcoma (atypical spindle cell lipomatous tumor): clinicopathologic and immunohistochemical analysis. Diagnostic and therapeutic features. Ann Ital Chir. 2014 Dec 29;85(ePub). pii: S2239253X14021549. IF 0.395
20. D. Pironi, S. Pontone, M. Vendettuoli, V. Podzemny, D. Mascagni, S. Arcieri, A. Panarese, E. Felli, A. Filippini. Prevention of complications during reoperative thyroid surgery. Volume 165 - Anno 2014 - Numero 4. Clin Ter. doi: 10.7417/CT.2014.1744.
21. Pontone S, Mastrogiorgio G, Petrarca L, Brighi M, Tonda M, Nenna R (2014). Celiac disease and Helicobacter Pylori infection: an Ups and Downs Correlation. Int J Gastroenterol Disord Ther 1: 105. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.15344/2014/ ijgdt/105.
22. Panarese A, Pironi D, Pontone S, Vendettuoli M, De Cristofaro F, Antonelli M, Romani A, Filippini A. A case of symptomatic mass in the right iliac fossa A Bermuda Triangle which often lies the right diagnosis. Ann Ital Chir. 2014 Feb 24;85. pii: S2239253X1402101X. IF 0.395
23. Pontone S, Leonetti G, Lamazza A, Fiocca F, Filippini A, Fanello G, Cereatti F, Fiori E, Angelini R, Patrizi G, Brighi M, Vetere S, Antoniozzi A, Pironi D, Manfredelli S, Pontone P. A retrospective case-control study evaluating the bowel preparation quality during surveillance colonoscopy after colonic resection. ISRN Gastroenterol. 2014 Mar 6;2014:681978. doi: 10.1155/2014/681978
24. Tiberti C, Panimolle F, Bonamico M, Filardi T, Pallotta L, Nenna R, Pontone S, Dotta F, Pugliese G, Lenzi A, Balducci S, Morano S. Long-standing type 1 diabetes: patients with adult-onset develop celiac-specific immunoreactivity more frequently than patients with childhood-onset diabetes, in a disease duration-dependent manner. Acta Diabetol. 2014 Jan 23. IF 3.074
25. Zitelli A, Manfredelli S, Brunotti G, Marcantonio M, Pontone S, Angelici A. Extraskeletal Ewing's Sarcoma: insight into a ten years follow-up. Clin Ter. 2013 Sep-Oct;164(5):e373-6. doi: 10.7417/CT.2013.1615.
26. Pontone S, Pironi D, Vetere S, Filippini A. Post-anastomotic rectovescical fistula: the endoscopic treatment by OTSC. Tech Coloproctol. 23 Oct 15 IF 2.320
27. Brighi M, Pontone S. Screening del carcinoma colorettale: impatto della ricerca del sangue occulto nelle feci. Prevent Res, published on line 14. May. 2013, P&R Public. 48.
28. Giannotti D, Patrizi G, Di Rocco G, Vestri AR, Semproni CP, Fiengo L, Pontone S, Palazzini G, Redler A. Play to Become a Surgeon: Impact of Nintendo WII Training on Laparoscopic Skills. PLoS One. 2013;8(2):e57372. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0057372. Epub 2013 Feb 27. IF 3.057
29. Pontone S, Leonetti G, Brighi M, Pontone P. Enterobius vermicularis: endoscopic opportunistic diagnosis in a poorly symptomatic infection. Prevent Res 2013; 3 (1):45-49.
30. Vetere S, Mennini ML, Pironi D, Brighi M, Pontone S. The role of ultrasound and computed tomography in the evaluation of subcutaneous esophageal bypass in a dysphagic patient. Case Report Pathol. 2012;2012:827567. doi: 10.1155/2012/827567.
31. Manfredelli S, Zitelli A, Pontone S, Leonetti G, Marcantonio M, Filippini A, Angelici A, Mocini R. Rare Small Bowel Obstruction: Right Paraduodenal Hernia. International Journal of Surgery Case Reports. Int J Surg Case Rep. 2013;4(4):412-5. doi: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2012.11.027. Epub 2013 Jan 28.
32. R Nenna, C Tiberti, L Petrarca, M Mennini, G Mastrogiorgio, F Lucantoni, F Panimolle, S Pontone, M Bavastrelli, FM Magliocca, M Bonamico. Anti-transglutaminase immunoreactivity and histological lesions of the duodenum in coeliac patients. International Immunology. 2013 Jun;25(6):389-94. doi: 10.1093/intimm/dxs159. Epub 2013 Feb 26. IF 3.031
33. Manfredelli S, Zitelli A, Pontone S, Marcantonio M, Nargi A, Forte A, Angelici A. An inguinal bladder diverticulum: case report of a rare finding in a recurrent inguinal hernia. Ann Ital Chir. 2012 Oct 26;2012. doi:pii: S2239253X12019810 IF 0.395
34. Pontone S, Nenna R, Brighi M, Petrarca L, Tiberti C, Magliocca FM, Pontone P, Bonamico M. La malattia celiaca. Malattia “immaginaria” o misconosciuta? Una finestra sull’attualità. Prevent Res, published on line 07. Oct. 2012, P&R Public. 33
35. S PONTONE, G LEONETTI, E GUAITOLI, R MOCINI, S MANFREDELLI, P PONTONE, S SORRENTI. Should the host reaction to Anisakiasis influence the treatment? Different clinical presentations in two cases. Rev Esp Enferm Dig. 2012 Dec;104(11):607-610. IF 1.455
36. Lamazza A, Fiori E, Schillaci A, Demasi E, Pontone S, Sterpetti AV. Self-expandable Metallic Stents in Patients with Stage IV Obstructing Colorectal Cancer. World J Surg. 2012 Sep 8. IF 2.523
37. Pontone S, Nenna R, Mastrogiorgio G, Petraca L, Mennini M, Magliocca FM, Bavastrelli M, Bonamico M. Gastric pathology in celiac children and adults: the role of Helicobacter pylori. Prevent Res 2012; 2 (3): 281-287
38. Pironi D, Panarese A, Vendettuoli M, PontoneS, Candioli S, Manigrasso A, De Cristofaro F, Filippini A. Chronic radiation-induced proctitis: the 4 percent formalin application as non-surgical treatment. Int J Colorectal Dis. 2012 Aug 30. IF 2.383
39. Pontone S, Pironi D, Arcieri S, Eberspacher C, Panarese A, Filippini A. Intraoperative enteroscopy by standard colonoscope with a minimal contamination technique. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2013 Feb;23(1):e11-3. doi: 10.1097/SLE.0b013e318272514e. IF 1.019
40. Daniele Pironi, Stefano Pontone, Vlasta Podzemny, Alessandra Panarese, Maurizio Vendettuoli, Domenico Mascagni, Angelo Filippini. COMBINED BURCH URETHROPEXY AND ANTERIOR RECTOPEXY IN PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE: SKIP THE MESH. Langenbecks Arch Surg. 2012 Oct;397(7):1157-65. doi: 10.1007/s00423-012-0985-x. Epub 2012 Aug 17. IF 2.149
41. Di Rocco Giorgio, Giannotti Domenico, Collalti Marco, Mele Rita, Pontone Stefano, Frezzotti Francesca, Redler Adriano, Patrizi Gregorio. Acute abdominal pain in women of 24 years old: Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome associated to pyelonephritis. Clinics (Sao Paulo). 2012 Dec;67(12):1493-5. IF 1.328
42. NENNA R, PONTONE S, MENNINI M, PETRARCA L, MASTROGIORGIO G, BONAMICO M. Duodenal bulb for diagnosing adult celiac disease: much more than an optimal biopsy site. Gastrointest Endosc. 2012 Nov;76(5):1081-2. doi: 10.1016/j.gie.2012.06.019 IF 6.217
43. Pontone S, Magliocca FM, Cancrini G. An embarrassed patient was unmasked by the endoscopic diagnosis. A case of Enterobius vermicularis infection in Italy. Am J Gastroenterol 2012;107(8):contents. IF 10.383
44. PONTONE S, MANFREDELLI S, KRIZZUK D, LEONETTI G. It is the long-lasting mucosa elevation the only valid parameter to evaluate a lifting agent? Clinical and Experimental Gastroenterology 2012, 5:101-102.
45. PATRIZI G, GIANNOTTI D, ANZIDEI M, PONTONE S, REDLER A. Ascariasis lumbricoides infestion mimicking a postoperative complication in colic resection for diverticular disease in Italy. Tech Coloproctol. 2012 Jul 4. IF 2.320
46. VENDETTUOLI M, PIRONI D, PONTONE S, PANARESE A, LA GIOIA G, ARCIERI S, ROMANI AM, PALAZZINI G, FILIPPINI A. Gastrointestinal stromal tumors treatment in the Imatinib era. The role of fair indication. Minerva Chirurgica 2012 Aprile;67(2):165-73. IF 0.877
47. PONTONE S. Colorectal cancer screening behavior and willingness. World J Gastroenterol. 2012 June 14; 18(22): 2885-2886. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v18.i22.2885. IF 2.787
48. F Valiante, S Pontone,C Hassan, A Bellumat, M De Bona, A Zullo, V de Francesco, M De Boni. A randomized controlled trial evaluating a new 2-liter PEG solution plus ascorbic acid versus 4-liter PEG for bowel cleansing prior to colonoscopy. Dig Liver Dis. 2012 Mar;44(3):224-7. IF 2.719
49. PANARESE A, PIRONI D, VENDETTUOLI M, PONTONE S, CONVERSI A, ARCIERI S, ROMANI AM, FILIPPINI A. Stapled and conventional Milligan Morgan haemorrhoidectomy: different solutions for different targets. Int J Colorectal Dis. 2012 Apr;27(4):483-7. Epub 2011 Nov 4. IF 2.383
50. NENNA R, PONTONE S, PONTONE P, PETRARCA L, MENNINI M, STANDOLI M, MASTROGIORGIO G, BONAMICO M, MAGLIOCCA FM. Duodenal bulb in celiac adults: the "whether biopsyng" dilemma. J Clin Gastroenterol. 2012 Apr;46(4):302-7. IF 3.163
51. ANDREA PANUNZI, VALERIO D'ORAZI, FRANCESCA TONI, GIOVANNI ANDREA COPPOLA, VALENTINA D'ALESSANDRO, PONTONE S, DANIELE PIRONI, ANDREA ORTENSI. Unespected granular cell tumor in abdominal wall: case report and literature review. Tumori 2012;98(1):e18-e21. IF 1.071
52. PONTONE S, ANGELINI R, STANDOLI M, PATRIZI G, CULASSO F, PONTONE P, REDLER A. Low-volume plus ascorbic acid versus high-volume plus simethicone bowel preparation before colonoscopy. World J Gastroenterol 17(42):4689-4695. IF 2.787
53. PONTONE S, LAMAZZA A. Terminal ileum images for verification of colonoscopy completion. Endoscopy. 2011 Aug;43(8):740. IF 5.634
54. PONTONE S, URCIUOLI P, PONTONE P. AND CUSTURERI F. Dor against Toupet fundoplication after Heller myotomy. Laparoscopic technical improvements and endoscopic support. J Gastrointest Surg. 2011 Nov;15(11):2119-20. IF 2.807
55. PONTONE S, PIRONI D, EBERSPACHER C, PONTONE P AND FILIPPINI A. Endoscopic management of multiple large antral hyperplastic polyps causing gastric outlet obstruction. Ann Ital Chir. 2011 Jul-Aug;82(4):297-300. IF 0.395
56. QUONDAMCARLO C, PONTONE S., PANARESE A, PIRONI D, PONTONE P. AND FILIPPINI A. Endoscopical en bloc resection of a large duodenal adenoma with focal high dysplasia. J Gastrointest Surg. 2011 Aug;15(8):1480-1.IF 2.807
57. Pontone S, Pironi D, Pontone P. and Filippini A. Combined approach for the treatment of anorectal condyloma: endoscopic argon plasma coagulation and carbon dioxide laser excision. Ann Ital Chir. 2011 Mar-Apr; 82(2) 159-162. IF 0.395
58. Pontone S, Standoli M, Angelini R And Pontone P. H. pylori eradication with sequential regimen and rescue therapy in clinical practice. Dig Liv Dis 42 (2010) 541–543. IF 2.719
59. V. Pietropaolo, C. Hassan, S. Pontone, M. Onorato, G. Pedretti And A. Zullo. Ileal intubation with a transnasal endoscope. European Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology,2010 vol. 22 (3); p. 374-375, ISSN: 0954-691X. IF 2.093
60. Pietropaolo V, Pontone S., Onorato M, Pedretti G. Il referto endoscopico. Giornale Italiano Di Endoscopia Digestiva, vol. 32 (2009); p. 129-133, ISSN: 0394-0225
61. Bonamico M, Thanasi E, Mariani P, Nenna R, Luparia RPL, Barbera C, Morra I, Lerro P, Guariso G, De Giacomo C, Scotta S, Pontone S, Carpino F, Magliocca FM and SIGENP. Duodenal bulb biopsies in coeliac disease: a multicentre study. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2008; 47(5):618-22. IF 2.400
62. Pontone P, Standoli M, Pontone S, Bogliolo G. L’uso dei probiotici in associazione con Rifaximina e Mesalazina nella prevenzione degli episodi della diverticolite acuta. Il gastroenterologo 2007:2-3:45-51.
63. Pontone P, Casilli E, Pontone S, Standoli M. Five-years experience of Emergency Endoscopic Unit at Policlinico "Umberto I" University "La Sapienza" of Rome. G Chir 2007;28:259-64.
64. Ierfone N, Di Fulvio A, Pontone S, Terzakis P, Martino G, Pontone P. Modern indications on the medical treatment of symptomatic diverticular disease. G Chir 2006;27:93-6.
65. La Torre F, La Torre V, Mazzi M, Giuliani A, Pontone S, La Gioia G. Surgical treatment of rectal prolapse ischemia. Tech Coloproctol 2005;9:170. IF 2.320
66. Ierfone N, Di Fulvio A, Standoli M, Pontone S, Tonda M, Pontone P. Breath test as non-invasive assessment for the initial screening of non-ulcerous dyspepsia. G Chir 2003;24:357-63.
67. La Torre F, Masoni L, Ruggeri E, Taglienti D, Bonanno L, La Torre V, Pontone S. Peristomal hernia: alloplasty using an original technique. Chir Ital 2003;55:407-10.
68. Pontone P, Ierfone N, Pontone S, Di Fulvio A. Endoscopic prosthesis in colonic malignant pathology. G Chir 2002;23:53-6.
69. Ierfone N, Pontone S, Stragapede RA, Di Fulvio A, Tonda M, Standoli M, Pontone P. Our experience with the appropriate use of esophagogastroduodenoscopy. G Chir 2001;22:253-5.
70. Ierfone N, Pontone S, Tonda M, Di Fulvio A, La Torre V, Pontone P. Endoscopic treatment of non-neoplastic cholestasis. G Chir 2001;22:201-4.
71. Ierfone N, Stragapede RA, Angelini R, Pontone S, Di Fulvio A, Standoli M, Pontone P. H. pylori infection. Our experience with the quadruple and triple therapy as first pharmacologic approach. G Chir 2001;22:150-2.
72. Brini C, Ierfone N, Pontone S, Chessa A, Pontone P. Comparison between virtual and conventional colonoscopy in the screening of colorectal polyps. G Chir 2001;22:136-8.
73. Brini C, Bogliolo G, Pontone S, Ierfone N, Chessa A, Pontone P. Adenomas with severe dysplasia and early carcinoma of the colon-rectum: our experience of 27 patients. G Chir 2001 ;22:26-8.
74. La Torre F, Pontone S, Onorato M, La Torre V. Sfinterotomia chirurgica o chimica. It J Coloproctol 2001;3:111-3.
BOOKS
1. Gluten: Sources, Composition and Health Effects. Editors: Dane B. Walter (2013). Celiac Disease: New Therapeutic Options (Raffaella Nenna, Matteo Florio, Stefano Pontone, Gerarda Mastrogiorgio, Laura Petrarca, Nicoletta Pietropaoli, Margherita Bonamico.
2. Helicobacter pylori: Detection Methods, Diseases and Health Implications (2013). Editors: Marco Manfredi and Gian Luigi de'Angelis (Nova Publishers). Chapter 19. Helicobacter pylori Infection in Children (Stefano Pontone, Laura Petrarca and Raffaella Nenna, Department of Surgical Sciences, “Sapienza” University of Rome, Rome, Italy, and others).
ABSTRACTS e COMUNICAZIONI
1. R. Palma, C. Panetta, S. Pontone, M. Rantolo, G. Gallo, A. Foglia, G. La Spina, M. Cremona, M. Tomai, M. Lauriola. OC.01.3 PAIN CATASTROPHIZING AND PAIN EXPERIENCE DURING ENDOSCOPIC PROCEDURES Digestive and Liver Disease, Vol. 50, Issue 2, e69. March 15, 2018. Oral Presentation
2. R. Palma, C. Panetta, M. Raniolo, G. Gallo, S. Pontone. P.05.16 ENDOCUFF VISION-ASSISTED RESECTION FOR “DIFFICULT” COLONIC LESIONS. EFFICACY AND SAFETY IN A PILOT RANDOMIZED STUDY. Digestive and Liver Disease, Vol. 50, Issue 2, e172. March 15, 2018
3. D. Tavano, R. Palma, V. Di Gregorio, C. Panetta, B. Lattanzi, D. D'Ambrosio, M. Raniolo, S. Incicco, A. Antoniozzi, S. Pontone, A Lamazza, M. Merli. P.06.28 PREDICTIVE FACTORS FOR THE ERADICATION OF ESOPHAGEAL VARICES IN CIRRHOTIC PATIENT UNDERGOING ENDOSCOPIC BAND LIGATION. Digestive and Liver Disease, Vol. 50, Issue 2, e191. March 15, 2018
4. A. Lamazza, C. Panetta, A. Antoniozzi, R. Palma, E. Fiori, L. Mazzuca Mari, S. Pontone P.12.16: Can Endoscopic Markers Predict the Gastroesophageal Variceal Eradication After Endoscopic Band Ligation? Digestive and Liver Disease, Vol. 49, e218–e219. March 15, 2017.
5. G. Gallusi, G. Donato, C. Panetta, R. Palma, P. Pontone, R. Borghini, M. Lauriola, S. Pontone. P.12.10: Efficacy of Sedation and Analgesia by Midazolam in Association with Meperidine or Fentanyl for Elective Colonoscopy. Digestive and Liver Disease, Vol. 49, e215–e216. March 15, 2017
6. R. Palma, C. Panetta, C. Eberspacher, P. Pontone, R. Angelini, S. Pontone. P.12.21: A Pilot Study Analyzing A 1L Peg Bowel Preparation Before Colonoscopy for Selected Inpatients. Volume 49, Supplement 2, Pages e220–e221. March 15, 2017. Dig Liv Dis. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1590-8658(17)30608-4.
7. Clelia Cicerone, Valentina Totino, Valerio Iebba, Piero Vernia, Stefano Pontone, Barbara Porowska, Maurizio Giovannone, Floriana Santangelo, Antonella Gagliardi, Francesca Guerrieri, Massimo Levrero, Fabrizio Pantanella, Serena Schippa, Enrico Corazziari. Mucosa-Associated Microbiota and Promoter Methylation Status of Genes Involved in Immune Response in Crohn's Disease Patients (2439025) - Digestive Disease Week® (DDW) - San Diego, CA, May 21-24, 2016 – (Gastroenterology -April 2016 Volume 150, Issue 4, Supplement 1, Page S818; http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0016-5085(16)32769-X)
8. A Genco, S Pontone*, G Gallusi, G Casella, E Soricelli, G Leone, N Basso, M Monti BARRETT’S ESOPHAGUS IN OBESE PATIENTS SUBJECTED TO SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY: A PITFALL TO WATCH OUT. Congresso Congiunto delle Società Scientifiche Italiane di Chirurgia 25-29 Sept 2016, Rome. Oral presentation
9. M. Tonda, S. Pontone, P. Antypas, M. Brighi, P. Pontone, A. Filippini. WAITING TIME AT WAITING ROOM: THE IMPACT ON TOLERANCE DURING UPPER ENDOSCOPY. Digestive and Liver Disease Vol. 46Supplement 2, Pages S102-S103. (2014)
10. S Pontone, M Brighi, P Pontone. NEW PARAMETERS TO ASSESS THE QUALITY DURING COLONOSCOPY. IS THE PDR FAIRLY REPRESENTATIVE? - Digestive and Liver Disease Vol. 45Supplement 2, Pages S196-S197.(2013)
11. S. Pontone, D. Pironi, D. Mascagni, P. Pontone, E. Pietraforte, A Filippini. THE NEW OTSC PROCTOLOGY CLIP FOR ANORECTAL FISTULA TREATMENT. OUR PRELIMINARY EXPERIENCE IN SIX CASES. Digestive and Liver Disease Vol. 45Supplement 2, Page S86. (2013)
12. Stefano Pontone, Laura Petrarca, Manuela Brighi, Giovanni Leonetti, Rita Angelini, Paolo Pontone. Proposal of New Parameters for a More Accurate Assessment of Bowel Preparation and Quality During Colonoscopy. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Vol. 77, Issue 5, AB533–AB534.(2013)
13. Stefano Pontone, Rita Angelini, Giovanni Leonetti, Raffaella Nenna, Laura Petrarca, Flaminia Chiesa, Paolo Pontone. POLYP DETECTION RATE POSSIBLE IMPROVEMENTS. DEVELOPMENT OF SEGMENTAL PARAMETERS FOR THE ANALYSIS OF THE BOWEL PREPARATION DURING COLONOSCOPY. 20th United European Gastroenterology Week (UEGWEEK2012), Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 2012, contribution P0720. Session ENDOSCOPY AND IMAGING II October 23, 2012,
14. Gregorio Patrizi, Stefano Pontone, Domenico Giannotti, Giorgio Di Rocco, Adriano Redler. PLAY TO BECOME A SURGEON: NINTENDO WII TRAINING ON LAPAROSCOPIC SKILLS. 20th United European Gastroenterology Week (UEGWEEK 2012), Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 2012, contribution P0787 Session SURGERY II October 23, 2012
15. Laura Petrarca, Raffaella Nenna, Maurizio Mennini, Federica Lucantoni, Gerarda Mastrogiorgio, Rita Pia Lara Luparia, Nicoletta Pietropaoli. Stefano Pontone, Claudio Tiberti, Fabio Massimo Magliocca, Margherita Bonamico. ANTI-TRANSGLUTAMINASE IMMUNOREACTIVITY AND HISTOLOGICAL LESIONS OF THE DUODENUM IN COELIAC PATIENTS. 20th United European Gastroenterology Week (UEGWEEK2012), Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 2012, contribution P1659 Session SMALL INTESTINAL III October 24, 2012.
16. L Petrarca, R Nenna, RPL Luparia, G Mastrogiorgio, M Mennini, S Pontone, N Pietropaoli, M Brighi, M Florio, FM Magliocca, M Bonamico. PO43 GASTRIC FINDINGS IN COELIAC CHILDREN AND ADULTS. Digestive and Liver Disease. 2012 Vol 44. S276-S277
17. Lamazza A, Fiori E, Antoniozzi A, Pontone S, De Masi E, Sterpetti AV. ULTRATHIN ENDOSCOPE ASSISTED GUIDEWIRE PLACEMENT IN THE BALLOON DILATION FOR POSTOPERATIVE ANASTOMOTIC STRICTURES. In: XVIII National Congress of Digestive Diseases/Digestive and Liver Disease. Napoli, 28-31 marzo 2012.
18. Lamazza A, Fiori E, Antoniozzi A, Pontone S, De Masi E, Sterpetti AV. SUPER-SLIM GASTROSCOPE SUPPORT DURING ENDOSCOPIC STENTING IN PATIENTS AFFECTED BY UNRESECTABLE COLORECTAL CANCER. In: XVIII National Congress of Digestive Diseases/Digestive and Liver Disease. Napoli, 28-31 marzo 2012.
19. Pontone S, Marianetti M, Petrarca L, Angelini R, Standoli M, Pontone P. PSYCOLOGICAL DISORDERS PREVALENCE IN UPPER GASTROINTESTINAL OUTPATIENTS BEFORE ENDOSCOPY. In: XVIII National Congress of Digestive Diseases/Digestive and Liver Disease. Napoli, 28-31 marzo 2012.
20. PONTONE S, ANGELINI R, STANDOLI M, PONTONE P. 2-L polyethylene glycol plus ascorbic acid versus 4-L polyethylene glycol plus simethicone lavage solution for colonoscopy. Digestive Disease Week - Chicago, 7-10 May 2011. GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY Volume 73, No. 4S:2011. Oral presentation
21. PONTONE S, MARIANETTI M, MINA C, PONTONE P. Personality of patients with upper gastrointestinal symptoms: alexythymia, anxiety, depression and coping style investigation in a preliminary study. Digestive Disease Week - Chicago, 7-10 May 2011. Gastroenterology Vol. 140, Issue 5, Supplement 1, Page S-468. Poster presentation.
22. QUONDAMCARLO C, PONTONE S, PANARESE A AND PONTONE P (2011). HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE AS A SAFE LIFTING AGENT IN A LARGE DUODENAL ADENOMA EMR. In: Abstracts of the XVII National Congress of Digestive Diseases/Torino, 5-9 marzo 2011, Digestive and Liver Disease, Volume 43, Supplement 3, March 2011, Page S146. Oral Presentation.
23. Nenna R, Pontone S, Petrarca L, Mennini M, Mastrogiorgio G, Thanasi E, Standoli M, Montuori M, Pontone P, Magliocca FM, Bonamico M (2010). DUODENAL BULB BIOPSIES IN ADULTS WITH COELIAC DISEASE. In: Gut. Barcellona, 23-27 Ottobre, vol. 59 (Suppl III)
24. Marianetti M, Pontone S., Standoli M, Angelini R, Magliocca FM, Pontone P, Mina C (2010). ALEXITHYMIA AND COPING STYLE IN PATIENTS WITH UPPER GASTROINTESTINAL SYMPTOMS: A PRELIMINARY STUDY. In: Neurological Sciences. Catania, 23-27 Ottobre, vol. 31.
25. G. La Gioia, M. Mazzi, Pontone S., V. La Torre, D. Crocetti, N. Kapetanopoulos, F. La Torre (2007). Injectable Bulking Agents For Treating Mild And Moderate Faecal Incontinence. In: Techniques In Coloproctology. Roma, 23-24 Aprile 2007, Vol. 11, P. 168-169.
26. M. Mazzi, G La Gioia, Pontone S, N Kapetanopoulos, D Crocetti, V La Torre, F La Torre (2007). Management Of Faecal Incontinence By Electrostimulation And Biofeedback. In: Techniques In Coloproctology. Roma, 23-24 Aprile 2007, Vol. 11, P. 176
27. Pontone S, N. Kapetanoulos, M. Mazzi, G. La Gioia, V. La Torre, D. Crocetti, M. La Torre, F. La Torre (2007). Complications After Circular Stapled Hemorrhoidopexy: An Original Technique To Correct Anal Stenosis And Substenosis. In: Techniques In Coloproctology. Roma, 23-24 Aprile 2007, Vol. 11, P. 182
28. Pontone S, Bonamico M, Nenna R, De Stefano M, Perricone C, Magliocca Fm, Pontone P (2007). Duodenal bulb biopsies in coeliac disease. In: XIII National Congress of Digestive Diseases, Italian Federation of Digestive Diseases – FIMAD Palermo, 29 September – 3 October 2007. Palermo, 29/09-03/10/2007, vol. 39S, p. S205
29. Pontone S., Mazzi M., La Torre V., La Torre M., La Gioia G., Montori J. La riabilitazione funzionale del pavimento pelvico: elettrostimolazione e biofeedback combinati nel trattamento dell’incontinenza urinaria da sforzo (IUS) in 50 casi consecutivi. Atti del II Corso teorico-pratico di chirurgia e riabilitazione del pavimento pelvico. Salerno 23-24 Aprile 2004. Pelvi-Perineologia, Vol 23, n.1, Marzo 2004.
30. F. La Torre, S. Pontone, M. Mazzi. M. La Torre. Ricostruzione ano-perineale con sfintere anale artificiale, dopo interventi demolitivi. XI Giornata Regionale SICO. 6 Dicembre 2003.
31. La Torre F, Pontone S, Ruggeri E, Mazzi M, Masoni L, La Torre V, La Torre M. Ernia peristomale: proposta di un approccio chirurgico originale. 105° Congresso della Società Italiana di Chirurgia. Ottobre 2003, Napoli.
32. La Torre F, Lucchese S, Pontone S, Mazzi M, La Torre V, La Torre M. Trattamento combinato, riabilitativo e chirurgico, della stipsi da ostruita evacuazione. 105° Congresso della Società Italiana di Chirurgia. Ottobre 2003, Napoli.
33. La Torre F, Pontone S, Ruggeri E, Mazzi M, Masoni L, La Torre V, La Torre M. Trattamento del condiloma gigante acuminato dell’ano-retto: 4 casi consecutive. 105° Congresso della Società Italiana di Chirurgia. Ottobre 2003, Napoli.
34. La Torre F, Pontone S, Mazzi M, La Torre V, Lucchese S, La Torre M. Il dolore anale in un caso originale di ingestione di corpo estraneo. 105° Congresso della Società Italiana di Chirurgia. Ottobre 2003, Napoli.
35. La Torre F, Mazzi M, La Torre M, Pontone S, La Torre V, Montori A. La prevenzione del carcinoma del colon-retto. 5° Convegno nazionale geriatrico. Aprile 2003, Aquino.
36. La Torre F, Pontone S, La Torre M, Montori A. Limiti della conservazione sfinteriale. “Le neoplasie del retto: linee guida di diagnosi, terapia e riabilitazione”. Marzo 2003, Verona.
37. La Torre F, Pontone S, Mazzi M, La Torre V, La Torre M. Trattamento delle patologie stomali. 104° Congresso della Società Italiana di Chirurgia. Ottobre 2002, Roma.
38. La Torre F, Ivarone C, Pontone S, Mazzi M, La Torre V, La Torre M. Trattamento conservative del rettocele sintomatico: nostra esperienza su 45 casi consecutivi. 104° Congresso della Società Italiana di Chirurgia. Ottobre 2002, Roma.
39. La Torre F, Ivarone C, Pontone S, Mazzi M, La Torre V, La Torre M. Risultati del trattamento rieducativo del pavimento pelvico nell’incontinenza fecale: esperienza personale su 30 casi consecutive. 104° Congresso della Società Italiana di Chirurgia. Ottobre 2002, Roma.
40. La Torre F, Masoni L, Ruggeri E, Pontone S, La Torre V, Montori J. Artificial anal sphincter. III Congresso Internazionale “The aging society”, Ottobre 2001, Salsomaggiore terme.
41. Pontone S, La Torre V, Nicastro A, La Torre F. Conservative treatment of faecal incontinence. III Internetional congress on pelvic floor disorders, March 2001, Egypt.
42. La Torre V, Pontone S, Nicolai A, La Torre F. Anorectal manometry in faecal incontinence. III Internetional congress on pelvic floor disorders, March 2001, Egypt.
43. Brini C, Ierfone N, Pontone S, Stragapede RA, Pontone P. Confronto tra colonscopia virtuale e convenzionale: nostra esperenza in 20 pazienti. 102° congresso della Società Italiana di Chirurgia, ottobre 2000, Roma.
44. Pontone P, Angelini R, Ierfone N, Di Fulvio A, Pontone S, Stragapede RA. Studio comparative sull’uso dei diversi tipi di endoprotesi esofagee nella terapia palliative del cancro dell’esofago. 5° Congresso nazionale SICADS, ottobre 2000, Chieti.
45. La Torre F, Nicolai AP, Pontone S, La Torre V. Risultati del trattamento chirurgico della ragade anale in 100 casi consecutive. 5° Congresso nazionale SICADS, ottobre 2000, Chieti.