1. PERSONAL INFORMATIONS
Home address: Via del Turco 20, int. 5, 44121 Ferrara, Italy
Phone: 0532 211978
Office phone: 0533 723145
E-mail: carlo.feo@unife.it
Web page: http://docente.unife.it/carlo.feo
Nationality: Italian
Date of birth: September 6, 1966

2. EDUCATION, TRAINING, LICENSES AND EXAMINATIONS
1984: High School, Blue Earth High School, Blue Earth, MN (USA)
1985: High School, Scientific Lyceum "G. Spano", Sassari, Italy
1991: M.D. degree, Università di Sassari, Sassari, Italy
1991: Italian Medical License, Università di Sassari (II Session year 1991)
1995: United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE™) “Basic Science” & “Clinical Science”
1996: ECFMG™ Standard Certificate valid indefinitely (N. 0-534-003-9)
1996: Residency in General Surgery, Università di Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
1996: Italian Board of General Surgery (N. 4543)
1996-98: Post-doctoral Research Fellow, Center for the Study of Gastrointestinal Motility and Secretion, Department of Surgery, UCSF, San Francisco (CA), USA (June 1996 – October 1998)
1996-98: Post-doctoral Clinical Fellow, Gastrointestinal and Laparoscopic Surgery. Department of Surgery, UCSF, San Francisco (CA), USA (October 1996 – October 1998)
2005: Visiting surgeon, Department of Surgery, UCSF, San Francisco (CA), USA (March 6-20)
2013, 2018: National Academic Qualification as Full Professor of Surgery
2015: II degree Master in Health policy, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy

3. ACADEMIC AND HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS
3.1. University of Ferrara, Italy
2005-11: Assistant professor, tenured position
2011-14: Three-year associate professor appointment leading to tenure at associate level
2014-17: Associate professor, tenured position
2018-20: Three-year full professor appointment leading to tenure.
2020-Present: Full professor, tenured position
3.2. University Hospitals in Ferrara, Italy
1999-02: Consultant, S. Anna University Hospital
2002-17: Attending, S. Anna University Hospital
2017- Present: Chief, Unit of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Azienda USL Ferrara

4. STUDENT TEACHING AND INSTRUCTOR

4.1. University of California San Francisco (UCSF), USA
1996-98: Instructor in animal lab at UCSF Advanced Videoscopic Surgery Center for Basic Laparoscopic Surgery Course and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Course

4.2. University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
2004-Present: Medical School
2003-Present: Nursing School
2003-Present: Residency program in Vascular surgery, General surgery, Radiology, Orthopedics, Ob&Gyn
2020-23: PhD program “Advanced Therapies and Experimental Pharmacology”

4.3. University of Parma, Ferrara, Italy
2013-17: PhD program “Surgical and microbiological sciences”

4.4. American College of Surgeons (ACS) - A.T.L.S.® Italian Regional Faculty
2005- Present: Instructor, Advanced Trauma Life Support (A.T.L.S.®)

5. RESEARCH ACTIVITY

5.1. Main topics
- Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Esophageal achalasia
- Colorectal cancer screening
- ERAS – Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
- Prehabilitation in colorectal surgery

5.2. Participation in National and International Research Groups
2001-10: Italian Registry of Laparoscopic Surgery of the Spleen (IRLSS)
2016-Present: PREHAB Consortium
2017-18: European Society of Coloproctology (ESCP) collaborating groups
2017-Present: Leak Check Study
2018-2019: Survey CoDIG (Colon Destro Italian Group)
2019-Present: WSES (Word Society of Emergency Surgery) International Register of Emergency Surgery
2019- Present: Studio POST-1 (Polypectomy Or Surgery for T1)
2020- : Global Surg & NIHR Global Health Research Unit on Global Surgery CovidSurg
2020- : Global Surg & NIHR Global Health Research Unit on Global Surgery CovidSurg-Cancer

5.3. Grants

5.3.1. PRIN – Progetti di Ricerca di Interesse Nazionale (Ministery of Instruction, Research, and University - MIUR)
2003-04: “Evaluation of the genetic, protein, and functional expressions and role of adenosine receptors in colorectal tumors and circulating blood cells” (Protocol 2003062772_001); Co-Investigator; Award: € 54.000
2004-05: “A3 adenosine receptor as pharmacological target and biomarker in human tumorigenesis” (Protocol 2004057757_001); Co-Investigator; Award: € 46.000
2008-09 “Il recettore A3 dell’adenosina: un potenziale bersaglio per la diagnosi, prognosi e terapia del cancro colorettale ” (Protocol 2007W9NBYH_001); Co-Investigator; Award: € 61.429

5.3.2. Ricerca Finalizzata (Ministery of Health)
2012-15: The implementation of an enhanced recovery program (“fast track”) after colorectal resection for colonic cancer (code RF-2010-2322017); Principal Investigator; Award € 300.000.
2019-21: Multimodal prehabilitation in colorectal cancer patients to improve functional capacity and lower postoperative complications: A randomized clinical trial (code RF-2018-12367272); Principal Investigator; Award € 360.000

5.3.3. Bando Giovani Ricercatori (University of Ferrara)
2015: Tutor of Dr. Mattia Portinari, research project Response to post-operative fluid therapy in the surgical patient: prospective observational study. University of McGill, Montreal (Canada) May 1 maggio – July 31, 2015; Award € 6.000

5.3.4. Fondo per l’Incentivazione alla Ricerca – FIR (University of Ferrara)
2017: Multimodal Prehabilitation in Colorectal Cancer Patients to Improve Functional Capacity and Reduce Postoperative Complications; Award € 4.300

5.3.5. ERASMUS+
2020-23: EUropean PErioperative MEdical Networking (EUPEMEN), Call 2020 Round 1 KA2 - Cooperation for innovation and the exchange of good practices, KA203 - Strategic Partnerships for higher education; Local lead; Award: € 202.174

5.4. Lectures and Presentations

5.4.1. Invited Lectures
1. " Ideal length of stay after gastrointestinal surgery: The colon". International meeting Ideal length of hospital stay, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy, December 1, 2000
2. “Abdominal drainage and emergency surgery”. XVI Annual Meeting “Società Polispecialistica Italiana dei Giovani Chirurghi”. Milan, Italy, May 2, 2003
3. " Surgical treatment of Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)". Meeting "Evidence-based digestive surgery", University of Ferrara. Ferrara, Italy, May 8, 2003
4. “Anastomotic leaks in colorectal surgery”. Postgraduate Course at the University of Ferrara. Milano Marittima (Ravenna), Italy, May 22, 2004
5. “Hepatic metastasis in colorectal surgery”. Italian Society of Oncologic Surgery. Vaio (Parma), Italy, July 1, 2004
6. “Laparoscopic splenectomy in one-day surgery?” 9th Annual Meeting “Società Italiana di Chirurgia Ambulatoriale e Day Surgery” (S.I.C.A.D.S.). Piacenza, Italy, September 22, 2004
7. “Laparoscopic splenectomy”. Advanced Laparoscopic and Minimally Invasive Surgery Course, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy, October, 4 2004
8. “Esophageal achalasia with epiphrenic diverticulum”. 106th National meeting Italian Society of Surgery (S.I.C.). Rome, Italy, October 19, 2004
9. “Laparoscopic treatment of adrenal tumors”. University of Chieti and Pescara. Montesilvano (Pescara), Italy, December 11, 2004
10. “Minimally invasive treatment of esophagogastric tumors”. University of Ferrara. Ferrara, Italy, December 1, 2005
11. “Fast Track Surgery state of the art and future perspective”. National Institute for Cancer Research (IST). Genova, Italy, September 15, 2006
12. “Surgical treatment of colorectal cancer”. Società Medico Chirurgica di Ferrara. Ferrara, Italy, April 20, 2007
13. “Colonoscopy surveillance in asymptomatic subjects with increased risk for colorectal cancer: Clinical evaluation and cost analysis of an Italian experience”. University of Sassari. Sassari, Italy, October 5, 2007
14. “Failure of antireflux surgery: Causes and management”. University of Ferrara. Ferrara, Italy, March 28, 2008
15. “Malignant colorectal adenomas and flat adenoma of the right colon”. 6th National meeting of the Italian Society of University Surgeons (S.I.C.U.). Modena, Italy, October 4, 2008
16. “Fundoplication for GERD and laparoscopic esophageal miotomy”. Meeting Società Medico Chirurgica di Ferrara (SMC). Ferrara, Italy, October 18, 2008
17. “Laparoscopic splenectomy”. Meeting Società Medico Chirurgica di Ferrara (SMC). Ferrara, Italy, October 18, 2008
18. “Hemorrhagic shock”. Department of Pulmonary Medicine Grand Rounds. University of Ferrara. Ferrara, Italy, November 27, 2008
19. “Management of common bile duct stones”. 12th Annual conference European Society of Surgery (ESS). Naples, Italy, November 28, 2008
20. “Intra-abdominal infections”. 1st National course of Infectious disease emergencies. Ferrara, Italy, December 4, 2008
21. “Surgical treatment of malignant colorectal adenomas”. University of Ferrara. Ferrara, Italy, March 19, 2008
22. “Surgical treatment of dysphagia”. S. Anna University Hospital. Ferrara, Italy, March 20, 2009
23. “Laparoscopic ventral hernia repair: Critical appraisal of the evidence”. University of Ferrara. Ferrara, Italy, September 18, 2009
24. “Intra-abdominal infections”. 2nd National course of Infectious disease emergencies. Ferrara, Italy, September 30, 2009
25. “Laparoscopic adrenalectomy for adrenocortical carcinoma”, University of Ferrara. Ferrara, Italy, October 22, 2009
26. “Laparoscopic surgical anatomy”. Colorectal laparoscopic surgery course. S. Anna University Hospital. Ferrara, Italy, March 4, 2010
27. “Surgical treatment of rectal cancer”. Department of Medicine Grand Rounds, University of Ferrara. Ferrara, Italy, March 30, 2010
28. “Colorectal cancer screening”. Meeting Società Medico Chirurgica (SMC) di Ferrara. Ferrara, Italy, April 17, 2010
29. “Neoajuvant therapy in rectal cancer and postoperative morbidity”. Meeting Società Triveneta di Chirurgia. Verona, Italy, April 24, 2010
30. “Fast track colorectal surgery”. University of Ferrar. Ferrara, Italy, April 29, 2010
31. “Fast track surgery: Values, principles, and out come measures”. XVI Nationale Congress of Italian Chapter of European Society of Regional Anaesthesia (ERSA). Cremona, Italy, June 17, 2010
32. “Common bile duct injury during laparoscopic cholecystectomy”. University of Ferrara. Ferrara, Italy, September 17, 2010
33. “Esophageal achalasia”. Department of Pulmonary Medicine Grand Rounds, University of Ferrara. Ferrara, Italy, February 22, 2011
34. “Fast track colorectal surgery”. Meeting Società Medico Chirurgica (SMC) di Ferrara. Ferrara, Italy, April 16, 2011
35. “The sentinel lymph node in colorectal surgery“. University of Ferrara. Ferrara, Italy, January 20, 2012
36. “The acute abdomen”. Department of Pulmonary Medicine Grand Rounds, University of Ferrara. Ferrara, Italy, January 26, 2012
37. “Fast track colorectal surgery”. Società Emiliano-Romagnola di Chirurgia (SERC), University of Parma. Parma, Italy, January 27, 2012
38. “Surgical treatment of colorectal cancer”. Ferrara, Italy, September 8, 2012
39. “TME: Laparotomy vs. laparoscopy”. National meeting. University of Ferrara. Ferrara, Italy, October 9, 2012
40. “Surgical treatment of rectal cancer”. Department of Radiology, University of Ferrara. Ferrara, Italy, October 26, 2012
41. “Esophageal Achalasia”. Department of Internal Medicine Grand Rounds, University of Ferrara. Ferrara, Italy, November 27, 2012
42. “Colorectal surgery and Ehnanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS)”. Department of Surgery Grand Rounds, University of Ferrara. Ferrara, Italy, November 27, 2012
43. “Laparoscopic adrenalectomy”. National meeting. University of Ferrara. Ferrara, Italy, December 7, 2012
44. “Surgical procedures to prevent chronic radiation enteritis”. National meeting. S. Anna University Hospital of Ferrara. Ferrara, Italy, May 7, 2013
45. “The surgical treatment of colonic polips”. Ferrara, Italy, September 28, 2013
46. “The Experience of Ferrara University”. ERAS: Sharing the MUHC Experience with Universities of Ferrara and Yokohama. Montreal, Canada, October 24, 2013
47. “Implementation of an ERAS Colorectal Program in Ferrara”. International seminar, S. Anna University Hospital “Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS): The University Hospital of Ferrara meets the McGill University and the Manacor Hospital”, Ferrara, Italy, December 12, 2014
48. “Laparoscopic approach for abdominal wall hernias: What is the evidence?”. Società
49. “ERAS in Italy”. II Congreso Nacional de Rehabilitación Multimodal – Recuperación Intensificada. Grupo Español del Rehabilitación Multimodal (GERM). Saragozza (Spagna), March 10, 2016
50. “Fast track in colorectal surgery: advantages for patients with cancer” XI National meeting Italian Group ColoRectal Screening (GISCoR). Florence, November 11, 2016
51. “Fast track colorectal surgery in cancer patients”. Seminar “Colorectal cancer screeining epidemiological surveillance in the Region Emilia-Romagna”. Bologna, May 20, 2017
52. “Surgical treatment of colorectal cancer: Present and future perspectives”. Aziende Ospedaliero-Universitaria e Unità Sanitaria Locale di Ferrara. Ferrara, May 24, 2017
53. “Pathophisiology of biologic mesh: GERD”. XXVIII National Congress Società Italiana di Fisiopatologia Chirurgica. Parma, November 27-28 novembre, 2017
54. “Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) in colorectal surgery: the experience at the University of Ferrara”. University of Parma. Parma, April 4, 2018
55. “Perioperative care in the elderly patiet: An evidence based approach”. Società Medico Chirurgica di Ferrara. Ferrara, April 7, 2018
56. “Sarcopenia in the surgical patient”. Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Ferrara. Ferrara, May 18, 2018
57. “ERAS in rectal surgery” 2nd National Meeting PeriOperative Italian Society (POIS)-ERAS Italy. Vietri sul Mare (SA), 9-10, 2018
58. “Esophageal Surgery”. General Surgery Hub & Spoke in Emilia-Romagna. Regional Congress ACOI Emilia-Romagna. Parma, December 17, 2018
59. “Diagnosis and treatment of flat colorectal lesions”. Seminario “Epidemiologic surveillance of the colorectal cancer screening porogramme in the region Emilia-Romagna”. Bologna, April 4
60. “Antibiotic therapy”. Consensus Conference on the diagnosis and treatment of acute appendicitis in elderly patients (Società Italiana di Chirurgia Geriatrica – SICG e World Society of Emergency Surgery – WSES). Cesena, May 2, 2019
61. “Mesh for surgical repair of hiatal hernias”. “Chirurgia Insieme: Convegno Congiunto delle Società Specialistiche Chirurgiche Italiane” Genova, June 27, 2019
62. “Surgical treatment of colorectal cancer: Which approach in screnees?”. Meeting “Ferrara, city of prevention: Fourth edition”. Lega Italiana per la Lotta contro i Tumori (LILT). Ferrara, October 18, 2019
63. “Eras e taylored surgery”. Convegno S.I.C.C.R.-P.O.I.S. “Un approccio innovativo alla chirurgia colo-rettale: Il protocollo E.R.A.S”. Salsomaggiore Terme (PR), 29 aprile 2022
64. “Prehabilitation in chirurgia colorettale”. Convegno “La chirurgia che verrà: Scuola, tradizione e innovazione”. Città S. Angelo (PE), 24 settembre 2022
65. “Preabilitazione in chirurgia colorettale: La collaborazione fra Medicina dello sport e Chirurgia”, Azienda USL di Ferrara. Convegno “La prevenzione oncologica: Uno sguardo di genere”. Ferrara, 4 ottobre 2022

5.4.2. Presentations
1. "The external valvuloplasty of the sapheno-femoral junction". Oral presentation at the 4th Mediterranean Congress of Angiology. Corfù, Greece, June 27 - July 1, 1993
2. "Effect of laparoscopic antireflux operations on esophageal motor function". Poster at the 69th Annual Session of The Pacific Cost Surgical Association, Honolulu (HA), February 16, 1998
3. "Laparoscopic approach for a case of esophageal achalasia with epiphrenic diverticulum". XII Congress of Società Polispecialistica Italiana dei Giovani Chirurghi. Madonna di Campiglio (TV), March 29, 1998
4. "Postoperative protocols and quality of life following colorectal surgery: A prospective randomized study". XIV National Congress of the “Società Polispecialistica Italiana dei Giovani Chirurghi”. Naples, Italy, May 11, 2001
5. "Laparoscopic approach for a case of esophageal achalasia with epiphrenic diverticulum". XX National Congress of Società Italiana di Patologia dell'Apparato Digerente. Alghero (SS), Italy, May 31, 2001
6. “The Impact of an ERAS Program in Elective Retroperitoneal Abdominal Aortic Aneurism Repair”. American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress. San Francisco (CA) USA, October 29, 2014
7. “Colorectal cancer screening in Ferrara: Results in early (2005-2009) and late (2009-2013) screening periods and surgical treatment of the screenees versus pre-screening (2003-2005) unselected population”. XXI National Congress delle Malattie Digestive, Federazione Italiana Società Malattie Apparato Digerente (FISMAD). Bologna, Italy, March 27, 2015
8. “Impact of an ERAS program in elective laparoscopic and open colorectal resections on clinical outcomes and institutional costs”. 117th National Congress of the Società Italiana di Chirurgia (Italian Society of Surgery). Milan (Italy), October 22, 2015

5.4.3. Poster Presentations
1. "Effect of laparoscopic antireflux operations on esophageal motor function". Poster at the 69th Annual Session of The Pacific Cost Surgical Association, Honolulu (HA), February 16, 1998
2. "Minimally invasive surgery for diffuse esophageal spasm and nutcracker esophagus". Poster at the Digestive Disease Week: Annual Meeting of The Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract. New Orleans (LU), USA, April 18, 1998
3. "The effects of previous treatment on the results of myotomy for achalasia". Poster at the Digestive Disease Week: Annual Meeting of The American Gastroenterological Association. New Orleans (LU), USA, April 20, 1998
4. "Effect of laparoscopic antireflux operations on esophageal motor function". Poster at the Esophagus '98, VII World Congress. Montreal, Canada, September 1-4, 1998
5. "Laparoscopic Heller myotomy and Dor fundoplication for the treatment of esophageal achalasia". Poster at the Esophagus '98, VII World Congress. Montreal, Canada, September 1-4, 1998
6. “Intrathoracoscopic Localization Techniques”, Poster at the XIII Congress of the European Association of Endoscopic Surgery (EAES). Venice, Italy, June 1-4, 2005
7. “Pathologic features of colorectal cancers detected by population screening in the province of Ferrara”. Poster at the XIV National Congress of the Federation Italian Societies Alimentary Apparatus Diseases (FISMAD). Rimini, Italy, March 8-12, 2008
8. “Feasibility of sentinel lymph node (SLN) biopsy in colic cancer”, Poster at the IX National Congress of the Italian Association of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging. Florence, Italy, March 20-24, 2009
9. “Cost-effectiveness analysis of colorectal screening programme in Italy” Poster at the XVII National Congress of Digestive Diseases. Turin, Italy, March 5-9, 2011
10. “The first two years of colorectal cancer screening in the Ferrara district, Italy” Poster at the XVII National Congress of Digestive Diseases. Turin, Italy, March 5-9, 2011
11. “Colorectal cancer screening in the province of Ferrara, Survey 2010: Prevalence of colorectal cancer and advanced adenoma in subjects with and without previous screening”. Poster at the XVIII National Congress of the Federation Italian Societies Alimentary Apparatus Diseases (FISMAD). Naples, Italy, March 28-31, 2012
12. “Preoperative Endoscopic Tattooing and Improved Lymph Node Retrieval in Colorectal Cancer: A Case-Control Study”. Poster at the XIX National Congress of the Federation Italian Societies Alimentary Apparatus Diseases (FISMAD). Bologna, Italy, March 20-23, 2013
13. “Third Round of Colorectal Cancer Screening in Ferrara (2009-2011): Prevalence of Colorectal Cancer and Advanced Adenoma and Comparison with a 2-year Prescreening Period (2003-2005)”. Poster at the XX National Congress of the Federation Italian Societies Alimentary Apparatus Diseases (FISMAD). Napoli, Italy, March 19-22, 2014
14. “Impact of ERAS program in elective retroperitoneal abdominal aortic aneurism repair”. Poster at the 2nd World ERAS Congress Enhanced Recovery After Surgery. Valencia (Spain) April 23-26, 2014
15. “The Regional Program of Colorectal Cancer Screening in the District of Ferrara: Surgical Treatment in the First Round (2005-2007), Fourth Round (2011-2013) and in the Pre-Screening Biennium (2003-2005)”. Poster at the National Congress of the Italian Group of Colorectal Cancer Screening Colorettale (GISCoR). Reggio Emilia, Italy, November 13-14, 2014
16. “Effects of ERAS Program implementation in major colorectal surgery”. Poster at the Euroanaesthesia 2015 Congress. Berlin (Germany) 30 May – 2 June 2015. Award Best abstract of the session.
17. “Laparoscopic versus open incisional hernia repair: Predictive factors of complications and prolonged hospital length of stay”. Poster at the 1st World Conference on Abdominal Wall Hernia Surgery. Milan (Italy), April 25-29 2015
18. “Impact of an ERAS program on clinical outcomes and institutional costs in elective laparoscopic and open colorectal resections”. Poster at the 101st Annual American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress. Chicago (USA). October 4–8 2015
19. “Impact of an enhanced recovery program (ERP) on clinical outcomes and institutional costs in elective laparoscopic colorectal resections”. Poster presentation at the SAGES 2016 Annual Meeting. Boston (MA) USA, March 16-19, 2016
20. “Impact of an ERAS program on clinical outcomes and institutional costs in elective laparoscopic and open colorectal resections”. Poster presentation at the 4th World ERAS Congress Enhanced Recovery After Surgery. Lisbon (Portugal) April 27-30, 2016
21. ASiT/British Association of Paediatric Surgeons prize: Awarded to the RIFT Study Group for poster presentation ‘National audit of the management of right iliac fossa pain in children’ at the Association of Surgeons in Training (ASiT) in Edinburgh (April 2018). I was local collaborator for this study.
22. The Right Iliac Fossa pain Treatment Audit (RIFT) group on behalf of the West Midlands Research Collaborative, Carlo Feo (collaborator). The 2012 National Appendicectomy Audit: Re-audited. Association of Surgeons in Training, Edinburgh, April 2018 (poster).
23. The Right Iliac Fossa pain Treatment Audit (RIFT) group on behalf of the West Midlands Research Collaborative, Carlo Feo (collaborator). International variation in the imaging of patients with right iliac fossa pain. Association of Surgeons in Training, Edinburgh, April 2018 (poster).
24. The Right Iliac Fossa pain Treatment Audit (RIFT) group on behalf of the West Midlands Research Collaborative, Carlo Feo (collaborator). Prospective, multicentre validation of appendicitis risk prediction models. Association of Surgeons in Training, Edinburgh, April 2018 (poster).
25. The Right Iliac Fossa pain Treatment Audit (RIFT) group on behalf of the West Midlands Research Collaborative, Carlo Feo (collaborator). National audit of the management of right iliac fossa pain in children. Association of Surgeons in Training, Edinburgh, April 2018 (poster).
26. “Enhanced Recovery After Surgery in chirurgia colorettale laparoscopica: Uno studio clinic prospettico controllato”. 3° Meeting Nazionale PeriOperative Italian Society-POIS “Attualità e Prospettive Future”. Torino, 9-10 luglio 2021 (poster).

5.5. Invited Lectures
1. "Esophageal Cancer". Department of Surgery Grand Rounds, University of California San Francisco (UCSF). San Francisco (CA), October 22, 1997
2. “Esophageal and Extraesophageal Manifestations of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease”. Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery Grand Rounds, UCSF. San Francisco (CA), December 8, 1997
3. “Surgical treatment of bleeding peptic ulcers”. Internal Medicine Grand Rounds. University of Ferrara. Ferrara, Italy, February 26, 2002
4. “Gastro-esophageal reflux disease: guidelines for diagnosis and treatment”. Pulmonology Grand Rounds, University of Ferrara. Ferrara, January 25, 2007
5. “Surgical treatment of hiatal hernias” Internal Medicine Grand Rounds. University of Ferrara. Ferrara, Italy, April 5, 2008
6. “Hemorrhagic shock”. Pulmonology Grand Rounds. University of Ferrara. Ferrara, Italy, November 27, 2008
7. “Cholelithiasis and laparoscopic cholecystectomy”. Festival Malattie dell’apparato digerente. Ferrara, October 10, 2010
8. “Esophageal achalasia”. Pulmonology Grand Rounds, University of Ferrara. Ferrara, Italy, February 22, 2011
9. “Innovations and progress in colorectal surgery”. Festival Malattie dell’apparato digerente. Ferrara, October 9, 2011
10. “Acute abdomen”. Pulmonology Grand Rounds, Università di Ferrara. Ferrara, March 26, 2012
11. “Surgical treatment of colorectal cancer”. Festival dell’apparato digerente. Ferrara, September 8 2012
12. “Esophageal achalasia”. Incontri Clinico-Scientifici 2012, Internal Medicine Grand Rounds, University of Ferrara. Ferrara, November 27, 2012
13. “Surgical treatment of colon polyps”. Festival dell’apparato digerente. Ferrara, September 28, 2013
14. “The Experience of Ferrara University”. ERAS: Sharing the MUHC Experience with Universities of Ferrara and Yokohama. Montreal, Canada, October 24, 2013
15. “Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) in colorectal surgery: The experience at the University of Ferrara”. Università of Parma. Parma, April 4, 2018

6. REVIEWER
- Annali Italiani di Chirurgia
- The Lancet
- Journal of Clinical Anesthesia
- World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery (WJGS)
- International Journal of Artificial Organs
- Annals of Surgery
- Updates in Surgery
- International Journal of Medical Sciences
- World Journal of Gastroenterology
- The Journal of Inflammation
- BMJ Case Reports
- Journal of Endocrinological Investigation (JENI)
- BMC Cancer
- World Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (WJGE)
- Surgery Research and Practice
- International Journal of Surgery
- European Journal of Surgical Oncology
- Journal of Biomedical Research

7. EDITORIAL BOARD
- World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery (WJGS)
- Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques (JLAST)

8. PUBLICATIONS

8.1. Bibliometrics
- Total number of publications with impact factor: 103
- Citations: 4,095 (mean: 33.8)
- Total impact factor: 469.66 (mean: 4.5)
- Hirsch’s index: 33

8.2. Publications
- Orcid ID: 0000-0003-0699-5689
- Total number of articles: 121
- Articles on journals with impact factor: 103
- Letters on journals with impact factor: 12
- Articles on journals without impact factor: 18
- Proceedings of international meetings: 7
- Proceedings of national meetings: 7
- Book chapters: 13
- Abstracts of international meetings: 41
- Abstracts of national meetings: 24
- Articles published as first, last or corresponding authors: 35

8.3. Scientific Papers
1. Liboni A, Donini A, Berta R, Zamboni P, Navarra G, Feo C. Chirurgia laparoscopica: metodiche di studio della VBP. Chir Oggi 1992;9:219-23
2. Zamboni P, Mura L, Serra S, Feo C, Pisano L, Murgia AP, Vasquez G. Le fistole artero-venose congenite: origine, inquadramento nosologico, diagnosi e possibilità di trattamento. Flebolinfologia 1992;2:36-42
3. Zamboni P, Gasbarro V, Marcellino MG, Murgia AP, Feo C, Liboni A, Donini I. External valvuloplasty of the saphenofemoral junction. Vasc Surg 1994;28:327-36. IF: 0.627 (Surgery)
4. Liboni A, Mari C, Feo C, Vasquez G, Pansini GC, Zamboni P, Pisano L. Splenectomia videolaparoscopica: esperienza di 3 casi. Ann Ital Chir 1994;65:707-9
5. Zamboni P, Feo C, Marcellino MG, Manfredini R, Vettorello GF, De Anna D. Angiovideo-assisted hemodynamic correction of varicose veins. Int Angiol 1995,14:202-8. IF: 0.295 (Peripheral vascular disease, Q3)
6. Zamboni P, Marcellino MG, Feo C, Berta R, Vasquez G, Pansini GC. When CHIVA treatment could be videoguided. Dermatol Surg 1995;21:621-5. IF: 1.514 (Dermatology, Q2)
7. Zamboni P, Marcellino MG, Quaglio D, Vasquez G, Murgia AP, Pisano L, Feo C. A reliable non invasive method for venous compliance measurament. Phlebology 1995,Suppl. 1:277-9. IF: 0.761 (Surgery, Q3)
8. Zamboni P, Marcellino MG, Feo CV, Pisano L, Vasquez G, Bertasi M, Liboni A. Alternative saphenous vein sparing surgery for future grafting. Panminerva Med 1995;37:190-7. IF: 0.110 (Medicine General & Internal, Q2)
9. De Lellis L, Fabris M, Cassai E, Corallini A, Giraldo G, Feo C, Monini P. Herpesvirus-like DNA sequences in non-AIDS Kaposi's sarcoma. J Infect Dis 1995;172:1605-7. IF: 5.099, (Infectious Diseases, Q1)
10. Zamboni P, Marcellino MG, Portaluppi R, Manfredini R, Feo CV, Quaglio D, Liboni A. The relationship between in vitro and in vivo venous compliance measurement. Int Angiol 1996;15:149-52. IF: 0.295 (Peripheral vascular disease, Q3)
11. Zamboni P, Feo C, Pisano L, Galeotti R, Buccoliero F, Liboni A. Deep venous thrombosis in the presence of congenital hypoplasia of the inferior vena cava. J Vasc Invest 1997;3:100-2
12. Bresadola V, Murgia AP, Zamboni P, Feo C, Liboni A, De Anna D, Patti MG. Nuovi orientamenti nel trattamento chirurgico della patologia da reflusso gastroesofageo. Revisione della letteratura. Ann Ital Chir 1997;68:213-8
13. Patti MG, Arcerito M, Tong J, De Pinto M, de Bellis M, Wang A, Feo CV, Mulvihill SJ, Way LW. Importance of pre- and postoperative pH monitoring in patients with esophageal achalasia. J Gastrointest Surg 1997;1:505-10. IF: 1.809 (Surgery, Q1)
14. Patti MG, De Pinto M, Arcerito M, Tong J, Feo CV, Gantert W, Way LW. Laparoscopic Heller myotomy avoids postoperative reflux. Gastroenterology Observer 1997;16:1-2
15. Zamboni P, Marcellino MG, Cappelli M, Feo CV, Bresadola V, Vasquez G, Liboni A. Saphenous vein sparing surgery: principles technique and results. J Cardiovasc Surg 1998;39:151-62. IF: 0.738 (Surgery, Q2)
16. Zamboni P, Portaluppi F, Marcellino MG, Quaglio D, Manfredini R, Feo CV, Stoney RJ. In vitro and in vivo assessment of vein wall properties. Ann Vasc Surg 1998;12:324-9. IF: 0.924 (Surgery, Q2)
17. Patti MG, De Pinto M, Arcerito M, Tong J, Feo CV, Gantert W, Way LW. Comparison of laparoscopic and thoracoscopic Heller myotomy for achalasia. J Gastrointest Surg 1998;2:561-6. IF: 1.809 (Surgery, Q1)
18. Gantert WA, Patti MG, Arcerito M, Feo C, Stewart L, DePinto M, Bhoyrul S, Rangel S, Tyrrell D, Fujino Y, Mulvihill SJ, Way LW. Laparoscopic repair of paraesophageal hiatal hernias. J Am Coll Surg 1998;186:428-32. IF: 1.872 (Surgery, Q1)
19. Patti MG, Arcerito M, Feo CV, De Pinto M, Tong J, Gantert W, Way LW. An analysis of operation for GERD: Identifying the important technical elements. Arch Surg 1998;113:600-7. IF: 2.526 (Surgery, Q1)
20. Patti MG, Feo CV, De Pinto M, Arcerito M, Tong J, Gantert W, Tyrrell D, Way LW. Results of laparoscopic antireflux surgery for dysphagia and gastroesophageal reflux disease. Am J Surg 1998;176:564-8. IF: 1.874 (Surgery, Q1)
21. Moonka R, Patti MG, Feo CV, Arcerito M, De Pinto M, Horgan S, Pellegrini CA. The clinical presentation of malignant pseudoachalasia. J Gastrointest Surg 1999;3:456-61. IF: 1.809 (Surgery, Q1)
22. Patti MG, Arcerito M, Feo CV, Worth S, De Pinto M, Gibbs VC, Gantert W, Tyrrell D, Ferrell LF, Way LWW. Barrett’s esophagus: A surgical disease. J Gastrointest Surg 1999;3:397:404. IF: 1.809 (Surgery, Q1)
23. Patti MG, Feo CV, Diener U, Tamburini A, Arcerito M, Safadi B, Way LW. Laparoscopic Heller myotomy relieves dysphagia in achalasia when the esophagus is dilated. Surg Endosc 1999;13:843-7. IF: 2.240 (Surgery, Q1)
24. Patti MG, Feo CV, Arcerito M, Tamburini A, Diener U, Gantert W, Way LW. The effects of previous treatment on the results of laparoscopic Heller myotomy for achalasia. Dig Dis Sci 1999;44:2270-6. IF: 1.867 (Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Q4)
25. Patti MG, Arcerito M, Tamburini A, Diener U, Feo CV, Safadi B, Fisichella P, Way LW. Effect of laparoscopic fundoplication on gastroesophageal reflux disease-induced respiratory symptoms. J Gastrointest Surg 2000;4:143-9. IF: 1.809 (Surgery, Q1)
26. Feo CV, Zamboni P, Liboni A, Patti MG. L’evoluzione del trattamento chirurgico della acalasia esofagea. Chirurgia 2000;13:247-51
27. Vasquez G, Zandi G, Ortolani M, Feo CV, Bertasi M, Zamboni P, Liboni A. La chirurgia dell’ernia inguino-crurale in regime di ricovero breve. Minerva Chirur 2000;55(10):681-686
28. Feo CV, Zamboni P, Zerbinati A, Pansini GC, Liboni A. Laparoscopic approach for a case of esophageal achalasia with epiphrenic diverticulum. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech 2001;11:112-5. IF: 0.627 (Surgery, Q4)
29. Pansini GC, Lanzara S, Feo CV, Zamboni P, Liboni A, Ambrosio MR, Marzola A, Feggi L. Malignità: trattamento e prognosi delle neoplasie endocrine gastrointestinali e del pancreas: studio retrospettivo su una serie di 16 casi. Ann Ital Chir 2001;72:413-22
30. Feo CV, Zerbinati A, Giacometti M, Romanini B, Pansini GC, Liboni A. La lunghezza ideale del ricovero per il trattamento chirurgico del cancro del colon-retto. Ann Ital Chir 2002;73:13-6
31. Ascanelli S, Navarra G, Tonini G, Feo C, Zerbinati A, Pozza A, Carcoforo P. Early and late outcome after surgery for colorectal cancer: elective versus emergency surgery. Tumori 2003;89:36-41. IF: 0.348
32. Sabbioni S, Miotto E, Veronese A, Sattin E, Gramantieri L, Bolondi L, Calin GA, Gafa R, Lanza G, Carli G, Ferrazzi E, Feo C, Liboni A, Gullini S, Negrini M. Multigene methylation analysis of gastrointestinal tumors: TPEF emerges as a frequent tumor-specific aberrantly methylated marker that can be detected in peripheral blood. Mol Diagn 2003;7:201-7. IF: 2.562 (Medicine, Research & Experimental)
33. Feo CV, Romanini B, Sortini D, Ragazzi R, Zamboni P, Pansini GC, Liboni A. Early oral feeding after colorectal resection: a randomized controlled study. ANZ J Surg 2004;74:298-301. IF: 0.742 (Surgery, Q3)
34. Matarese V, Pezzoli A, Trevisani L, Boccia S, Brancaleoni M, Simone L, Feo C, Gullini S. Sorveglianza con colonscopia e analisi costo-beneficio in soggetti asintomatici ad aumentato rischio di cancro del colon-retto: esperienza nella provincia di Ferrara. Recenti Prog Med 2004;95:352-7
35. Gessi S, Cattabriga E, Avitabile A, Gafa' R, Lanza G, Cavazzini L, Bianchi N, Gambari R, Feo C, Liboni A, Gullini S, Leung E, Mac-Lennan S, Borea PA. Elevated expression of A3 adenosine receptors in human colorectal cancer is reflected in peripheral blood cells. Clin Cancer Res 2004;10:5895-901. IF: 5.623 (Oncology, Q1)
36. Pansini GC, Zerbinati A, Giacometti M, Feo CV, Zamboni P, S. Lanzara, Liboni A. Trattamento Chirurgico del Cancro Colorettale Complicato. Studio retrospettivo (Emergency surgery for complicated colorectal cancer. Retrospective study). Ann Ital Chir 2004;75:555-8
37. Feo CV, Sortini D, Ragazzi R, De Palma M, Liboni A. Preoperative dexamethasone improves postoperative nausea and vomiting following laparoscopic cholecystectomy: A randomised controlled trial. Br J Surg 2006;93:295-9 IF: 4.092 (Surgery, Q1)
38. Feo CV, Sortini D, Liboni A. Oesophageal achalasia with epiphrenic civerticulum with laparoscopic approach: a 6-year follow-up. Dig Surg. 2006;23:27. IF: 1.397 (Surgery, Q2)
39. Sortini D, Feo C, Maravegias K, Carcoforo P, Pozza E, Liboni A, Sortini A. Intrathoracoscopic localization techniques. Review of literature. Surg Endosc 2006;20:1341-7. IF: 1.969 (Surgery, Q1)
40. Carcoforo P, Sortini D, Feggi L, Feo CV, Soliani G, Panareo S, Corcione S, Querzoli P, Maravegias K, Lanzara S, Liboni A. Clinical and therapeutic importance of sentinel node biopsy of the internal mammary chain in patients with breast cancer: a single-center study with long-term follow-up. Ann Surg Oncol 2006;13:1338-43. IF: 3.329 (Surgery, Q1)
41. Pezzoli A, Matarese V, Rubini M, Simoni M, Caravelli GC, Stockbrugger R, Cifalà V, Boccia S, Feo C, Simone L, Trevisani L, Liboni A, Gullini S. Colorectal cancer screening: Results of a 5-year program in asymptomatic subjects at increased risk. Dig Liver Dis 2007;39:33-9. IF: 1.982 (Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Q3)
42. Gessi S, Merighi S, Varani K, Cattabriga E, Benini A, Prisco M, Leung E Mac Lennan S, Feo C, Baraldi S, Borea PA. Adenosine Receptors in Colon Carcinoma Tissues and Colon Tumoral Cell Lines: Focus on the A3 Adenosine Subtype. J Cell Physiol 2007;211:826-36. IF: 3.643 (Physiology, Q2)
43. Matarese VG, Feo CV, Pezzoli A, Trevisani L, Brancaleoni M, Gullini S. Colonoscopy surveillance in asymptomatic subjects with increased risk for colorectal cancer: clinical evaluation and cost analysis of an Italian experience. Eur J Cancer Prev 2007;16:292-7. IF: 1.632 (Oncology, Q3)
44. Feo CV, Lanzara S, Sortini D, Ragazzi R, De Pinto M, Pansini GC, Liboni A. Fast track postoperative management for patients undergoing elective colorectal resections: A controlled trial. Am Surgeon 2009;75:1247-51 IF: 1.154 (Surgery, Q2)
45. Casaccia M, Torelli P, Pasa A, Sormani MP, Rossi E; IRLSS Centers (Casaccia M, Valente U, Spinoglio G, Prete F, Logrieco G, Buccoliero F, Berta R, Donini I, Donini A, Valeri A, Prosperi P, Saviano M, Gelmini R, Uggeri F, Caprotti R, Romano F, Colecchia G, Monteferrante E, Pedrazzoli C, Bigi L, Barbieri IM, Moraldi A, Dallatorre A, Basso N, Silecchia G, Rosati R, Bona S, Cavaliere P, Bresadola F, Terrosu G, Mosca F, Pietrabissa A, Memeo V, Puglisi F, Dionigi R, Benevento A, Boni L, Liboni A, Feo C, Borghi F, Geretto P, Torelli P, Moroni R, Sorrentino M, di Sebastiano P, Ambrosio A, Verdecchia GM, Cavaliere D). Putative predictive parameters for the outcome of laparoscopic splenectomy: a multicenter analysis performed on the Italian Registry of Laparoscopic Surgery of the Spleen. Ann Surg 2010;251:287-91. IF: 7.474 (Surgery, Q1)
46. Giuliani J, Marzola M, Urbini B, Indelli M, Pizzutilo P, Sala S, Pedriali M, Martinello R, Feo C, Lelli G. Benign multicystic peritoneal mesothelioma: cases reports and review of the literature. Eur J Oncol 2010;15:119-123. IF: 0.697 (Oncology, Q4)
47. Feo CV, Patti MG. Importance of a multidisciplinary approach for the treatment of Barrett’s esophagus. Updates Surg 2011;63:5-9. (Updates in Surgery è il giornale ufficiale della Società Italiana di Chirurgia)
48. Matarese VG, Feo CV, Lanza G, Fusetti N, Carpanelli MC, Cataldo S, Cifalà V, Ferretti S, Gafà R, Marzola M, Montanari E, Palmonari C, Simone L, Trevisani L, Stockbrugger R, Gullini S. The first 2 years of colorectal cancer screening in Ferrara, Italy. Eur J Cancer Prev 2011;20:166-168. IF: 2.130 (Oncology, Q3)
49. Feo CV, Villaflor V, Patti MG. Should esophageal resection for cancer be performed in high-volume centres only? Updates Surg 2011;63:147-150. (Updates in Surgery è il giornale ufficiale della Società Italiana di Chirurgia)
50. Bresadola V, Feo CV. Minimally invasive myotomy for the treatment of esophageal achalasia: The evolution of the surgical procedure and of therapeutic algorithm. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech 2012;22:83-87. IF: 0.876 (Surgery, Q3)
51. Feo CV, Caramori G, Conti V, Calia N, Guzzinati I, Ravenna F, Pasquini C, De Troia A, Liboni A, Papi A. Esophageal achalasia with recurrent aspiration pneumoniae treated by laparoscopic Heller myotomy. Am Surgeon 2012;78:168-170. IF: 0.918 (Surgery, Q3)
52. Carcoforo P, Raiji M, Langan R, Lanzara S, Portinari M, Maestroni U, Palini G, Zanzi M, Bonazza S, Pedriali M, Feo C, Stojadinovic A, Avital I. Infiltrating lobular carcinoma of the breast presenting as gastrointestinal obstruction: a mini review. J Cancer 2012;3:328-232. IF: 2.629 (Oncology, Q3)
53. Ravenna F, Feo CV, Calia N, Avoscan C, Barbetta C, Cavallesco GN. Retrograde instillation of methylene blue in the difficult diagnosis of BPF. Case Reports in Medicine 2012;2012:1-4 (article ID 714746)
54. Zulian V, Vasquez G, Feo CV. Unusual presentation and treatment of biliary Ileus with long term follow up: Case report and review of the literature. Ann Ital Chir 2013;84:99-102. IF: 0.683 (Surgery, Q4
55. Feo CV, Zuolo M, Patti MG. The surgical treatment of paraesophageal hernias. Ann Ital Chir 2013;84:257-262. IF: 0.683 (Surgery, Q4)
56. Bianchini C, Pelucchi S, Ciorba A, Feo CV, Pastore A. Enhaced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) strategies: possible advantrages also for Head and Neck surgery patients? Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2014;271:439-43. IF: 1.608 (Otorhinolaryngology, Q2)
57. Portinari M, Liboni A, Feo CV. Strangulated adenoma of the liver. Ann Ital Chir 2014 March 20;85(ePub). S2239253X14022439 IF: 0.598 (Surgery, Q4)
58. Carcoforo P, Portinari M, Feggi L, Panareo S, De Troia A, Zatelli C, Trasorini G, Degli Uberti E, Forini E, Feo CV..Radioguided Selective Compartment Neck Dissection improves staging in papillary thyroid carcinoma: A prospective study on 374 patients with a 3-year follow up. Surgery 2014;156:147-57 IF: 3.380 (Surgery, Q1)
59. Gagliano T, Gentilin E, Benfini K, Di Pasquale C, Tassinari M, Falletta S, Feo C, Tagliati F, Uberti ED, Zatelli MC. Mitotane enhances doxorubicin cytotoxic activity by inhibiting P-gp in human adrenocortical carcinoma cells. Endocrine 2014;47:943-51 IF: 3.878 (Endocrinology & Metabolism, Q3)
60. Conti V, Mascetti S, Avoscan C, Gatti I, Marchi I, Pauletti A, Barbetta C, Feo C, Coccurullo A, Ravenna F. Valsalva Prolungato. Un caso di Pneumomediastino Spontaneo (Hamman’s Syndrome). Rassegna di Patologia dell'Apparato Respiratorio 2014; 29:269-272. (Rivista ufficiale della AIPO – Associazione Italiana Pneumologi Ospedalieri)
61. Ciorba A, Bianchini C, Zuolo M, Feo CV. Upper aerodigestive tract disorders and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. World J Clin Cases 2015 February 16;3:102-11. IF: 1.915 (Medicine, General & Internal)
62. Feo CV, Portinari M, Zuolo M, Targa S, Matarese VG, Gafà R, Forini E, Lanza G. Preoperative endoscopic tattooing to mark the tumour site does not improve lymph node retrieval in colorectal cancer: a retrospective cohort study. J Negat Results Biomed 2015;14(1):9
63. Gagliano T, Gentilin E, Tagliati F, Benfini K, Di Pasquale C, Feo C, Falletta S, Riva E, Degli Uberti E, Zatelli MC. Inhibition of Epithelial Growth Factor Receptor can play an important role in reducing cell growth and survival in adrenocortical tumors. Biochem Pharmacol 2015;98:639-648. IF 5.091 (Pharmacology & Pharmacy, Q1)
64. Feo CV, Portinari M, Maestroni U, Del Rio P, Severi S, Viani L, Pravisani R, Zattelli MC, Ambrosio MR, Tong J Terrosu G, Bresadola V. Applicability of laparoscopic approach to the resection of large adrenal tumours: A retrospective cohort study on 200 patients. Surg Endosc 2016;30:3532-40 IF: 3.747 (Surgery, Q1)
65. Feo CV, Portinari M, Tsolaki E, Romagnoni G, Verri M, Camerani S, Volta CA, Mascoli F. The effect of an Enhanced Recovery Program in elective retroperitoneal abdominal aortic aneurism repair: A retrospective cohort study on 221 patients. J Vasc Surg 2016;63:888-894 IF: 3.536 (Surgery, Q1)
66. Soliani G, De Troia A, Targa S, Portinari M, Carcoforo P, Fisichella PM, Feo CV. Laparoscopic versus open incisional hernia repair: A retrospective cohort study with costs analysis on 269 patients. DOI: 10.1007/s10029-017-1601-3. Hernia 2017;21(4):609-18. IF: 2.417 (Surgery, Q2)
67. Feo CV, Marcello M, Feo CF. Laparoscopic treatment of colo-colic intussusception secondary to a lipomatous polyp. Ann Ital Chir 2017 Jun 12;6. pii: S2239253X17027189. IF: 0.708 (Surgery, Q4)
68. Portinari M, Ascanelli S, Targa S, Dos Santos Valgode EM, Bonvento B, Vagnoni E, Camerani S, Verri M, Volta CA, Feo CV. Impact of a colorectal enhanced recovery program implementation on clinical outcomes and institutional costs: a prospective cohort study with retrospective conrol. Int J Surg 2018;53:206-213. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2018.03.005 IF: 3.158 (Surgery, Q2)
69. Zonta G, Anania G, Feo C, Gaiardo A, Gherardi S, Giberti A, Guidi V, Landini N, Palmonari C, Ricci L, de Togni A, Malagù C. Use of gas sensors and FOBT for the early detection of colorectal cancer. Sensors & Actuators: B. Chemical 2018; 262:884-91 IF: 6.393 (Instruments & Instrumentation, Q1)
70. EuroSurg Collaborative. Body mass index and complications following major gastrointestinal surgery: a prospective, international cohort study and meta-analysis. Colorectal Dis 2018 Aug;20(8):O215-O225. IF: 2.997 (Surgery, Q2)
71. 2017 European Society of Coloproctology (ESCP) collaborating group. Evaluating the incidence of pathological complete response in current international rectal cancer practice: the barriers to widespread safe deferral of surgery. Colorectal Dis 2018 Sep;20 Suppl 6:58-68. IF: 2.997 (Surgery, Q2)
72. 2017 European Society of Coloproctology (ESCP) collaborating group. An international multicentre prospective audit of elective rectal cancer surgery; operative approach versus outcome, including transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME). Colorectal Dis 2018 Sep;20 Suppl 6:33-46. IF: 2.997 (Surgery, Q2)
73. 2017 and 2015 European Society of Coloproctology (ESCP) collaborating groups. The impact of conversion on the risk of major complication following laparoscopic colonic surgery: an international, multicentre prospective audit. Colorectal Dis 2018 Sep;20 Suppl 6:69-89. IF: 2.997 (Surgery, Q2)
74. 2017 European Society of Coloproctology (ESCP) collaborating group. Association of mechanical bowel preparation with oral antibiotics and anastomotic leak following left sided colorectal resection: an international, multi-centre, prospective audit. Colorectal Dis 2018 Sep;20 Suppl 6:15-32. IF: 2. 997 (Surgery, Q2)
75. 2017 European Society of Coloproctology (ESCP) collaborating group. Safety of primary anastomosis following emergency left sided colorectal resection: an international, multi-centre prospective audit. Colorectal Dis 2018 Sep;20 Suppl 6:47-57. IF: 2.997 (Surgery, Q2)
76. Gallo S, Arcidiacono MV, Tisato V, Piva R, Penolazzi L, Bosi C, Feo CV, Gafà R, Secchiero P. Upregulation of the alternative splicing factor NOVA2 in colorectal cancer vasculature. OncoTargets Ther 2018;11:6049-56. IF: 3.046 (Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology, Q2; Oncology, Q3)
77. Feo CV, De Troia A, Pedriali M, Sala S, Zatelli MC, Carcoforo P, Feo CF. Adrenal Cavernous Hemangioma: A Case Report. BMC Surgery 2018 Nov 2018(1):103. doi: 10.1186/s12893-018-0429-9. PMID: 30458815. IF: 1.775 (Surgery, Q3)
78. van Rooijen SJ, Carli F, Dalton S, Thomas G, Bojesen RD, Le Guen M, Barizien N, Awasthi R, Minella E, Beijer S, Martínez-Palli G, van Lieshout R, Gögenur I, Feo C, Johansen C, Scheede-Bergdahl C, Roumen R, Schep G, Slooter GD. Multimodal prehabilitation versus regular care in colorectal cancer patients to improve functional capacity and reduce postoperative complications (PREHAB): The first international randomized controlled trial on multimodal prehabilitation. BMC Cancer 2019 Jan 22;19(1):98. doi: 10.1186/s12885-018-5232-6. IF: 3.288 (Oncology, Q2)
79. Torreggiani E, Rossini M, Bononi I, Pietrobon S, Mazzoni E, Iaquinta MR, Feo C, Rotondo JC, Rizzo P, Tognon M, Martini F. Protocol for the long-term culture of human primary keratinocytes from the normal colorectal mucosa. J Cell Physiol 2019;234:9895–9905. doi: 10.1002/jcp.28300. IF: 3.933 (Cell Biology, Q2)
80. Feo CF, Feo CV (co-primo), Fancellu F, Ginesu GC, Cherchi G, Zese M, Targa S, Porcu A. Laparoscopic versus open transverse-incision right hemicolectomy: a retrospective comparison study. ANZ J Surg 2019;89:292–296. doi: 10.1111/ans.15166. IF: 1.605 (Surgery, Q3)
81. Feo CV, Zese M, Tralli G, Targa S, Galeotti R, Rizzati R. A rare case of ileo-ileal intussusception due to a bleeding lipomatous mass treated by laparoscopic ileal resection. Ann Ital Chir 2019 May 2;8:S2239253X19030391. IF: 0.588 (Surgery, Q4)
82. Zonta G, Anania G, Astolfi M, Feo C, Gaiardo A, Gherardi S, Giberti A, Guidi V, Landini N, Palmonari C, de Togni A, Malagù C. Chemoresistive sensors for colorectal cancer preventive screening through fecal odor: double-blind approach. Sensors & Actuators: B. Chemical 2019;301,127061. IF: 6.393 (Instruments & Instrumentation, Q1)
83. Anania G, Agresta F, Artioli E, Rubino S, Resta G, Vettoretto N, Petz WL, Bergamini C, Arezzo A, Valpiani G, Morotti C, Silecchia G and SICE CoDIG (Colon Dx Italian Group including Feo C). Correction to: Laparoscopic Right Hemicolectomy: the SICE (Società Italiana di Chirurgia Endoscopica e Nuove Tecnologie) network prospective trial on 1225 cases comparing intra corporeal versus extra corporeal ileo-colic side-to-side anastomosis. Surg Endosc 2019 Dec 12. doi: 10.1007/s00464-019-07322-8. [Epub ahead of print]. IF: 3.747 (Surgery, Q1)
84. Bhangu A; RIFT Study Group on behalf of the West Midlands Research Collaborative [Feo C, local collaborator]. Evaluation of appendicitis risk prediction models in adults with suspected appendicitis. Br J Surg 2020 Jan;107(1):73-86. doi: 10.1002/bjs.11440. IF: 6.939 (Surgery, Q1)
85. Fugazzola P, Ceresoli M, Agnoletti V, Agresta F, Amato B, Carcoforo P, Catena F, Chiara O, Chiarugi M, Cobianchi L, Coccolini F, De Troia A, Di Saverio S, Fabbri A, Feo C, Gabrielli F, Gurrado A, Guttadauro A, Leone L, Marrelli D, Petruzzelli L, Portolani N, Prete FP, Puzziello A, Sartelli M, Soliani G, Testini M, Tolone S, Tomasoni M, Tugnoli G, Viale P, Zese M, Ishay OB, Kluger Y, Kirkpatrick A, Ansaloni L. The SIFIPAC/WSES/SICG/SIMEU Guidelines for Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Appendicitis in the Elderly (2019 edition). WJES 2020 Mar 10;15(1):19. doi: 10.1186/s13017-020-00298-0. IF: 3.798 (Surgery, Q1)
86. Huisman DE, Reudink M, van Rooijen SJ, Bootsma BT, van de Brug T, Stens J, Bleeker W, Stassen LPS, Jongen A , Feo CV, Targa S, Komen N, Kroon HM, Sammour T, Lagae EAGL, Talsma AK, Wegdam JA, de Vries Reilingh TS, van Wely B, van Hoogstraten MJ, Sonneveld DJA, Veltkamp SC, Verdaasdonk EGG , Roumen RMH, Slooter GD 2 , Daams F. “LekCheck: A prospective study to identify perioperative modifiable risk factors for anastomotic leakage in colorectal surgery”. Ann Surg 2020 Jun 4. doi: 10.1097/SLA.0000000000003853. IF: 12.969 (Surgery, Q1)
87. COVIDSurg Collaborative Collaborative [Feo C, local lead]. Mortality and pulmonary complications in patients undergoing surgery with perioperative SARS-CoV-2 infection: an international cohort study. Lancet 2020 Jul 4;396:27-38. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(20)31182-X. IF: 79.321 (General and internal medicine, Q1)
88. COVIDSurg Collaborative [Feo CV local lead]. Global guidance for surgical care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Br J Surg 2020 Aug;107:1097-103. IF: 6.939 (Surgery, Q1)
89. Glasbey JC et al., COVIDSurg Collaborative [Feo CV local lead]. Elective Cancer Surgery in COVID-19-Free Surgical Pathways During the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic: An International, Multicenter, Comparative Cohort Study. J Clin Oncol 2021;39:66-78. doi: 10.1200/JCO.20.01933. Epub 2020 Oct 6. IF: 32.956 (Oncology, Q1)
90. Bellato V, Konishi T, Pellino G, An Y, Piciocchi A, Sensi B, Siragusa L, Khanna K, Pirozzi BM, Franceschilli M, Campanelli M, Efetov S, Sica GS, on behalf of S-COVID Collaborative Group [Feo CV local lead]. Screening policies, preventive measures and in-hospital infection of COVID-19 in global surgical practices. Journal of Global Health 2020 Dec;10:020507. doi: 10.7189/jogh.10.020507. IF: 4.151
91. Fabbri N, Righini E, Cardarelli L, Di Marco L, Feo CV. Risks of COVID-19 transmission in blood and serum during surgery A prospective cross-sectional study from a single dedicated COVID-19 center. Ann Ital Chir 2020;91:235-8. PMID: 32877383. IF: 0.766 (Surgery, Q4)
92. Feo CF, Paliogiannis P, Fancellu A, Zinellu A, Ginesu GC, Feo CV, Porcu A. Laparoscopic versus Open Transverse-Incision Approach for Right Hemicolectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Medicina (Kaunas) 2021;57:1-9,80. doi: 10.3390/medicina57010080. Published: January 19. IF: 2.430 (General Medicine, Q3)
93. Bracale U, Podda M, Castiglioni S, Peltrini R, Sartori A, Arezzo A, Corcione F, Agresta F; CLOUD-19 Collaborative Group [Feo CV local lead]. Changes in surgicaL behaviOrs dUring the CoviD-19 pandemic. The SICE CLOUD19 Study. Updates Surg 2021;73:731-744. doi: 10.1007/s13304-021-01010-w. Epub 2021 Mar 3. IF: 2.797 (Surgery, Q2)
94. Bhangu A, on behalf of the COVIDSurg Collaborative [Feo CV local lead]. Timing of surgery following SARS-CoV-2 infection: an international prospective cohort study. Anaesthesia 2021;76:748-758. doi: 10.1111/anae.15458. Epub 2021 Mar 9. IF: 6.955 (Anesthesiology, Q1)
95. COVIDSurg Collaborative, GlobalSurg Collaborative [Feo CV local lead]. SARS-CoV-2 vaccination modelling for safe surgery to save lives: data from an international prospective cohort study. Br J Surg 2021 Mar 24:znab101. doi: 10.1093/bjs/znab101. Online ahead of print. IF: 6.939 (Surgery, Q1)
96. Targa S, Portinari M, Ascanelli S, Camerani S, Verri M, Volta CA, Anania G, Feo CV. Enhanced Recovery Program in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery: An Observational Controlled Trial. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Techn 2021 Apr;31(4):363-370. doi: 10.1089/lap.2020.0716. Epub 2020 Nov 9. PMID: 33164667. IF: 1.332 (Surgery, Q3)
97. Reudink M, Huisman DE, van Rooijen SJ, Lieverse AG, Kroon HM, Roumen RMH, Daams F, Slooter GD; Torreggiani E, Bononi I, Pietrobon S, Mazzoni E, Guerra G, Feo C, Martini F, Tognon M. Colorectal carcinoma affected patients are significantly poor responders against the oncogenic JC Polyomavirus. Front Immunol 2021 May 25;12:6321-29. doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2021.632129. eCollection 2021. IF: 6.429 (Immunology, Q1)
98. Winter Beatty J, Clarke JM, Sounderajah V, Acharya A, Rabinowicz S, Martin G, Warren LR, Yalamanchili S, Scott AJ, Burgnon E, Purkayastha S, Markar S, Kinross JM, on behalf of the PANSURG-PREDICT Collaborative [Feo CV local lead]. Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on emergency adult surgical patients and surgical services: an international multi-center cohort study and department survey. Ann Surg 2021;274(6):904-912. doi: 10.1097/SLA.0000000000005152. IF: 12.969 (Surgery, Q1)
99. Sartori A, Podda M, Botteri E, Passera R, Agresta F, Arezzo A; CRAC Study Collaboration Group [Feo CV local lead]. Appendectomy during the COVID-19 pandemic in Italy: a multicenter ambispective cohort study by the Italian Society of Endoscopic Surgery and new technologies (the CRAC study). Updates Surg 2021 Jul 4:1-9. doi: 10.1007/s13304-021-01126-z. Online ahead of print. IF: 2.797 (Surgery, Q2)
100. COVIDSurg Collaborative Co-authors [Feo CV local lead]. Machine learning risk prediction of mortality for patients undergoing surgery with perioperative SARS-CoV-2: the COVIDSurg mortality score. Br J Surg 2021 Jul 6:znab183. doi: 10.1093/bjs/znab183. Online ahead of print. IF: 6.939 (Surgery, Q1)
101. Greco S, Fabbri N, Bella A, Bonsi B, Parini S, Rocchi C, Giaccari S, Gavioli M, Passaro A, Feo CV. COVID-19 inpatients with gastrointestinal onset: gender and need care differences in the district of Ferrara, Italy. BMC Infect Dis 2021;21(1):739. Published 2021 Aug 3. doi:10.1186/s12879-021-06476-y. IF: 3.010 (Infectious diseases Q2)
102. ESCP Enhanced Recovery Collaborating Group [Feo CV local lead]. An international assessment of the adoption of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS®) principles across colorectal units in 2019–2020. Colorectal Dis 2021;23:2980–2987. First published: 08 August 2021. doi.org/10.1111/codi.15863. IF: 3.788 (Surgery, Q2)
103. COVIDSurg Collaborative and GlobalSurg Collaborative [Feo CV local lead]. Effects of pre-operative isolation on postoperative pulmonary complications after elective surgery: an international prospective cohort study. Anaesthesia 2021;76(11):1454-64. doi: 10.1111/anae.15560. Epub 2021 Aug 9. IF: 6.955 (Anesthesiology, Q1)
104. COVIDSurg Collaborative and GlobalSurg Collaborative [Feo CV local lead]. SARS-CoV-2 infection and venous thromboembolism after surgery: an international prospective cohort study. Anaesthesia 2022 Jan;77(1):28-39. doi: 10.1111/anae.15563. Epub 2021 Aug 24. IF: 6.955 (Anesthesiology, Q1)
105. Reudink M, Huisman DE, van Rooijen SJ, Lieverse AG, Kroon HM, Roumen RMH, Daams F, Slooter GD; LekCheck study group [Feo CV local lead]. Association Between Intraoperative Blood Glucose and Anastomotic Leakage in Colorectal Surgery. J Gastrointest Surg 2021;25(10), 2619-27. doi: 10.1007/s11605-021-04933-2. Epub 2021 Mar 12. IF: 2.582 (Surgery, Q2)
106. Glasbey J et al. COVIDSurg Collaborative [Feo CV local lead]. Effect of COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns on planned cancer surgery for 15 tumour types in 61 countries: an international, prospective, cohort study. Lancet Oncol 2021;22(11):1507-17. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S1470-2045(21)00493-9. IF: 41.316 (Oncology, Q1)
107. COVIDSurg Collaborative, GlobalSurg Collaborative [Feo CV local lead]. Outcomes from elective colorectal cancer surgery during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Colorectal Dis 2020 Nov 15;23(3):732-749. doi: 10.1111/codi.15431. Online ahead of print. IF: 2. 997 (Surgery, Q2)
108. STARSurg Collaborative and COVIDSurg Collaborative [Feo CV local lead]. Death following pulmonary complications of surgery before and during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Br J Surg 2021 Dec 1;108(12):1448-1464. doi: 10.1093/bjs/znab336. IF: 6.939 (Surgery, Q1)
109. Ozmen I, Grupa VEM, Bedrikovetski S, Dudi-Venkata NN, Huisman DE, Reudink M, Slooter GD, Sammour T, Kroon HM, Daams F; LekCheck Study Group [Feo CV local lead]. Risk Nomogram Does Not Predict Anastomotic Leakage After Colon Surgery Accurately: Results of the Multi-center LekCheck Study. J Gastrointest Surg 2022. Jan 8. doi: 10.1007/s11605-021-05119-6. Online ahead of print. PMID: 34997466 IF: 2.582 (Surgery, Q2)
110. Pesce A, Fagone P, Nicoletti F, Feo CV. The role of KCNMA1 expression in digestive cancers: a potential prognostic biomarker. Recent Pat Anticancer Drug Discov 2022 Jan 4. doi: 10.2174/1574892817666220104094425. Epub ahead of print. IF 4.169
111. Bhangu A, on behalf of the COVIDSurg Collaborative [Feo CV local lead]. Benefits of preoperative vaccinations: Br J Surg 2021. IF: 6.939 (Surgery, Q1) In corso di stampa
112. Pesce A, Piccolo G, Lecchi F, Fabbri N, Diana M, Feo CV. ICG fluorescencent cholangiography: an up-to-date overview 12 years since the first clinical application. World J Gastroenterol 2021 Sep 28;27(36):5989-6003. doi:10.3748/wjg.v27.i36.5989 IF: 5.742 (Gastroenterology Q1)
113. Rubbini M, Greco P, Manservigi M, Martinello R, Gasbarro V, Piccolo E, Occhionorelli S, Lacavalla D, Massari L, Caruso G, Caldaria A, Perri P, Salgari N, Cavallesco GN, Anania G, Chiozza M, Carcoforo P, Maruca AM, Cavallo MA, Scerrati A, Capone G, Feo CV, Fabbri N, Fazzin M, Forini ME. Impact of Covid-19 on surgical activities and personnel: lessons for the future. Minerva Surg 2021. Aug 2. doi: 10.23736/S2724-5691.21.08919-X. Online ahead of print. IF: 1.000 (Surgery, Q4).
114. Fabbri N, Pesce A, Feo CV. Swab test in biological fluids as predictor of COVID-19 transmission risk during surgery: A prospective cross-sectional study from an Italian COVID center. BMC Surg 2022;22:119. doi.org/10.1186/s12893-022-01571-6. IF: 2.102 (Surgery, Q2).
115. Tebala GD, Milani MS, Cirocchi R, Bignell M, Bond‑Smith G, Lewis C, Agnoletti V, Catarci M, Di Saverio S, Luridiana G, Catena F, Scatizzi M, Marini P and the CovidICE-International Collaborative [Feo CV local lead]. The weekend effect on the provision of Emergency Surgery before and during the COVID‑19 pandemic: case–control analysis of a retrospective multicentre database. World J Emerg Surg 2022;17:22. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13017-022-00425-z. IF: 5.469 (Surgery, Q1)
116. Milone M, Elmore U, Manigrasso M, Ortenzi M, Botteri E, Arezzo A, Silecchia G, Guerrieri M, De Palma GD, Agresta F; ERCOLE Study Group [Feo CV local lead]. ERas and COLorectal endoscopic surgery: an Italian society for endoscopicsurgery and new technologies (SICE) national report. Surg Endosc 2022 May 2. doi: 10.1007/s00464-022-09212-y. Online ahead of print. PMID: 35501602. IF: 4.584 (Surgery, Q1)
117. COVIDSurg Collaborative [Feo CV local lead]. The impact of surgical delay on resectability of colorectal cancer: An international prospective cohort study. Colorectal Dis 2022 Mar 14;24(6):708-726. doi: 10.1111/codi.16117. Online ahead of print. IF: 3.788 (Surgery, Q1)
118. Ajith K Siriwardena, CHOLECOVID Collaborative [Feo CV local lead]. Global overview of the management of acute cholecystitis during the COVID-19 pandemic (CHOLECOVID study) BJS Open 2022 May 2;6(3):zrac052. doi: 10.1093/bjsopen/zrac052. F: 3.396 (Surgery, Q2)
119. Fabbri N, Pesce A, Uccellatori L, Greco S, Urgo MS, Oppici D, Marchetti F, Bianchera A, Petrarulo F, Rubbini M, Feo CV. Long term Implication in Surgical reAssisting (L.I.S.A. study) during the Covid-19 outbreak: A retrospective observational cohort study on a ryural population. Ann Ital Chir 2022 IF: 0.793 (Surgery, Q4). In corso di stampa
120. Pesce A, Fabbri N, Tilli M, Bertasi M, Feo CV. The Berne-Donovan technique for diverticulization of a severe lateral non-traumatic duodenal fistula. Ann Ital Chir 2022;93(3):344-8. IF: 0.793 (Surgery, Q4)
121. Pesce A, Fabbri N, Labriola R, Barbara S, Feo CV. Moynihan’s hump of the right hepatic artery: the surgeon’s eye cannot recognize what mind doesn’t know. ANZ J Surg 2022 IF: 2.025 (Surgery, Q4)
122. Soverini R, D'Urbano F, Fabbri N, Pesce A, Rossin E, Bisi G, Feo CV. Short bowel disease after emergency surgery for massive intestinal infarction. A case report and review of the literature. Ann Ital Chir 2022 Sep 26;11:S2239253X22037100. PMID: 36200278. IF: 0.793 (Surgery, Q4)
123. Rottoli M, Gori A, Pellino G, Flacco ME, Martellucci L, Spinelli C, Poggioli G for the COVID-Colorectal Cancer (CRC) Study Group [Feo CV local lead]. Colorectal cancer stage at diagnosis before vs during the COVID-19 pandemic in Italy. JAMA Network Open 2022;5(11):e2243119. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.43119. IF: 13.353 (Medicine, General & Internal, Q1)
124. Podda M, Pacella D, Pellino G, Coccolini F, Giordano A, di Saverio S, Pata F, Ielpo B, Virdis F, Damaskos D, De Simone B, Agresta F, Sartelli M, Leppaniemi A, Riboni C, Agnoletti V, Mole D, Kluger Y, Catena F, Pisanu A. MANCTRA-1 Local collaborators Italy [Feo CV local lead]. coMpliAnce with evideNce-based cliniCal guidelines in the managemenT of acute biliaRy pancreAtitis): The MANCTRA-1 international audit. Pancreatology 2022 Nov;22(7):902-916. doi: 10.1016/j.pan.2022.07.007. Epub 2022 Jul 16.
125. Soliani G, De Troia A, Pesce A, Portinari M, Fabbri N, Leonardi L, Neri S, Carcoforo P, Feo CV. Predictive factors of recurrence after laparoscopic incisional hernia repair: A retrospective multicentre cohort study. Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech 2023 Jan 20. doi: 10.1089/lap.2022.0465.2022 IF: 1.766 (Surgery, Q3)
126. The Italian ColoRectal Anastomotic Leakage (iCral3) study group [Feo CV local lead]. Patient-reported outcomes and return to intended oncologic therapy after colorectal enhanced recovery pathway: the iCral3 prospective study. Annals of Surgery Open 2023 1:e267. Published online 8 March 2023. DOI: 10.1097/AS9.0000000000000267IF: (Surgery, ° Quartile)
127. Greco S, Giovine A, Rocchi C, Resca R, Bigoni R, Formigaro L, Angeletti AG, Fabbri N, Bonazza A, Feo CV. Acute Esophageal Necrosis as a Rare Complication of Diabetic Acidosis: a Case Report. American Journal of Case Reports 2023. IF: NA (Medincine, ° Quartile) In press
128. Molenaar CJL, Minnella EM, Coca-Martinez M, Wouter Gerard ten Cate D, Regis M, Awasthi R, Martínez-Palli G, López-Baamonde M, Sebio-Garcia R, Feo CV, Johannes van Rooijen S, Marijke J, Schreinemakers J, Bojesen DR, Gögenur I, van den Heuvel ER, Carli F, Slooter GD, PREHAB Study Group. Multimodal prehabilitation 1 to reduce postoperative complications and enhance functional capacity following colorectal cancer surgery: the international randomized clinical PREHAB trial. JAMA Surg 2023. Published online March 29, 2023. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2023.0198. IF: 16.7 (Surgery, Q1)
129. Pesce A, Fabbri, Feo CV. Vascular injury during laparoscopic cholecystectomy: An often-overlooked complication. World J Gastrointest Surg 2023 IF: 2.505 (Surgery, Q2) In press
130. Catarci M, Ruffo G, Viola MG, Pirozzi F, Delrio P, Borghi F, Garulli G, Marini P, Baldazzi G, Scatizzi M, on behalf of the Italian ColoRectal Anastomotic Leakage (iCral) study group [Feo CV local lead]. High adherence to enhanced recovery pathway independently reduces major morbidity and mortality rates after colorectal surgery: reappraisal of the iCral2 and iCral3 multicenter prospective studies. Il Giornale di Chirurgia 2023. Published online 26 April 2023. DOI: 10.1097/IA9.0000000000000024 (Surgery, Q4)
131. Ioannidis O, Ramirez JM, Ubieto JM, Feo CV, Arroyo A, Kocian P, Sánchez-Guillén L, Pascual Bellosta A, Whitley A, Bona Enguita A, Fernandez MT, Anestiadou E. The EUPEMEN (EUropean PErioperative MEdical Networking) Protocol for Bowel Obstruction: Recommendations for perioperative care. Journal of Clinical Medicine 2023 IF: 4.964 (Medicine, General & Internal Q1) In press
132. Ozmen I, Grupa VEM, Bedrikovetski S, Dudi-Venkata NN, Huisman DE, Reudink M, van Rooijen SJ, Bootsma BT, van de Brug T, Stens J, Bleeker W, Stassen LPS, Jongen A, Feo CV, Targa S; Komen N, Lagae EALG, Talsma AK, Wegdam JA, de Vries Reilingh TS, van Wely B, van Hoogstraten MJ, Sonneveld DJA, Veltkamp SC, Verdaasdonk EGG, Roumen RMH, Slooter GD, Sammour T, Kroon HM, Daams F. Anastomotic leakage risk nomogram does not predict leakage accurately in all populations: Results of the international multi-center prospective LekCheck study. Tech in Coloproctol 2023 IF: 2.721 (Surgery, Q2) Inviato
133. "The ChoCO-W prospective observational global study: does COVID-19 increase gangrenous cholecystitis?". World Journal of Emergency Surgery 2023 Inviato
134. Pesce A, Portinari M, Fabbri N, Sciascia V, Uccellatori L, Vozza M, Righini E, Feo CV. Impact of enhanced recovery program on clinical outcomes after elective colorectal surgery in a rural hospital. A single center experience. Heliyon 2023. IF: 3.81? (, Q1) Inviato
Catarci M, Guadagni S, Masedu F, Montemurro LA, Ciano P, Benedetti M, Delrio P, Garulli G, Pirozzi F, Scatizzi M, on behalf of the Italian ColoRectal Anastomotic Leakage (iCral) study group [Feo CV local lead]. Blood transfusions and adverse events after colorectal surgery: 2 a propensity score-matched analysis of a hen-egg issue. Diagnostics 2023. IF: 3.992 Inviato

8.3. Letters and Comments

1. Liboni A, Feo CV. Ann Ital Chir 2000; 81(4):488-489. Commento a: Galia G, Lieto E, Pelosio L, Imperatore V, Castellano P, Pignatelli C, Ileo biliare: revisione della letteratura e presentazione di un caso clinico. Ann Ital Chir 2000;71:483-8
2. Feo CV, Liboni A. Ann Ital Chir 2000; 81(5):606-607. Commento a: Adani GL, Marcello D, Mazzetti J, Carrella G, Jorizzo E, Donini A, Malignant lymphoma complicating ulcerative colitis. Ann Ital Chir 2000; 81:603-6
3. Carcoforo P, Feo C, Sortini D, Pozza E, Carrella G, Sortini A. Localization of pulmonary nodules. Chest 2004;125:796; author reply 796-7. IF: 4.143 (Respiratory system, Q1)
4. Sortini D, Feo CV, Carrella G, Carcoforo P, Pozza E, Sortini A. Drawbacks to videothoracoscopic management of solitary pulmonary nodules. Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:752; author reply 752-3. IF: 2.052 (Surgery, Q1)
5. Sortini D, Carcoforo P, Feo CV, Carrella G, Pozza E, Sortini A. Radiological examination for peripheral lung cancers and benign nodules less than 10 mm. Lung Cancer 2004;45:393-4; author reply 395-6. IF: 2.451 (Respiratory system, Q1)
6. Sortini D, Feo CV, Carcoforo P, Carrella G, Pozza E, Sortini A. Should lobectomy ever be the first choice for patients with small pulmonary lesions? Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1887-8; Comment. IF: 2.052 (Surgery, Q1)
7. Sortini D, Feo CV, Carcoforo P, Maravegias K, Carrella G, Pozza E, Sortini A. Present and future application of radio-guided technique. Ann Thorac Surg 2005;79:2197; author reply 2197. IF: 2.052 (Surgery, Q1)
8. Sortini D, Maravegias K, Feo CV, Sortini A. Repeat needle biopsies combined with clinical observation are safe and accurate in the management of a solitary pulmonary nodule. Cancer 2005;104:664-665; author reply 665-6. IF: 4.017 (Oncology, Q1)
9. Feo C, Portinari M, Tsolaki E, Mascoli F. "Technical Pitfalls The impact of an Enhanced Recovery Program in elective retroperitoneal abdominal aortic aneurism repair: A retrospective cohort study on 221 patients”. In reply to Bosanquet DC, Twine CP, Williams IM. J Vasc Surg 2016;64:1191-1192.
10. Ascanelli S, Morganti L, Martinello R, Borghi C, Forini E, Greco P, Occhionorelli S, Feo CV. Combined rectal and gynecologic surgery in complex pelvic floor dysfunction: clinical outcomes and quality of life of patients treated by a multidisciplinary group. Minerva Chir 2018;73:345-7 IF: 0.554 (Surgery, Q4)
11. Bellato V, Konishi T, Pellino G, An Y, Piciocchi A, Sensi B, Siragusa L, Khanna K, Pirozzi BM, Franceschilli M, Campanelli M, Efetov S, Sica GS and on behalf of S-COVID Collaborative Group [Feo CV local lead]. Impact of asymptomatic COVID-19 patients in global surgical practice during the COVID-19 pandemic. Br J Surg 2020;107: e364-5. doi: 10.1002/bjs.11800. Epub 2020 Aug 6. IF: 5.676 (Surgery, Q1)
12. An Y, Bellato V, Konishi T, Pellino G, Sensi B, Siragusa L, Piciocchi A, Franceschilli M, Sica GS and on behalf of S-COVID Collaborative Group [Feo CV local lead]. Surgeon's fear of getting infected during the COVID-19 pandemic, a global survey. Br J Surg 2020;107:e543-4. doi: 10.1002/bjs.11833. Epub 2020 Aug 18. IF: 5.676 (Surgery, Q1)
13. COVIDSurg Collaborative [Feo CV local lead]. Delaying surgery for patients with a previous SARS-CoV-2 infection. Br J Surg 2020 107(12):e601-e602. doi: 10.1002/bjs.12050. Epub 2020 Sep 25. . IF: 5.676 (Surgery, Q1)
14. Pesce A, Feo CV. Letter to the Editor: Use of Direct Liver Stiffness Measurement in Evaluating the Severity of Liver Cirrhosis in Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma. World J Surg 2020 Oct 11. doi: 10.1007/s00268-020-05818-2. IF: 2.754 (Surgery, Q2)
15. Fabbri N, Pesce A, Feo CV, Pizzicotti S. Peritoneal swab test for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) patients in abdominal surgery: Is it a reliable practice? Surgery 2021;169:1558-9. doi: 10.1016/j.surg.2021.01.044. Epub 2021 Feb 2. IF: 3.982 (Surgery, Q1)
16. Ascanelli S, Feo CV Carcoforo P. Intraoperative Laparoscopic Fixation Sutures to Prevent Neorectal Prolapse after Transanal Total Mesorectal Excision. A video vignette. Dis Col Rectum 2022 IF: 4,657 (Surgery, Q1) In press

8.4. Proceedings of National and International Meetings
1. Zamboni P, Sanna, Pisano I, Sanna-Passino E, Feo C, Leoni A, Trignano M, Pollinzi V, Liboni A. La crioperfusione del rene destinato al trapianto. Nota 1: Valutazioni istopatologiche, istochimiche ed ultrastrutturali di alcune soluzioni perfusive. Proceedings del XII Congresso Nazionale della Società Italiana di Ricerche in Chirurgia. Brescia: Società Italiana di Ricerche in Chirurgia, 1992:599-601
2. De Anna D, Zamboni P, Gasbarro V, Feo C, Bresadola V, Pansini GC, Berta R, Fiorentini G, Liboni A. Warren's shunt preventing oesophageal bleeding recurrences. In: Phlébologie 92 P. Raymond-Martinbeau, R. Prescott, M. Zummo, editors. Proceedings of the XI World Congress of the Union International de Phlébologie. Montreal: Union International de Phlébologie, 1992:1111-1113
3. De Anna D, Pozza E, Gasbarro V, Zamboni P, Mascoli F, Fiorentini G, Feo C, Vettorello GF, Liboni A. Surgical hemodynamic treatment and plastic repair, using mesh graft, of the venous ulcer. In: Phlébologie 92 P. Raymond-Martinbeau, R. Prescott, M. Zummo, editors. Proceedings of the XI World Congress of the Union International de Phlébologie. Montreal: Union International de Phlébologie, 1992:1137-1138
4. Pansini GC, Feo C, Mari C, Berta R, Murgia AP, Liboni A. La surrenectomia per via laparoscopica. In: E. Procaccini, R. Ruggiero, editori. Atti delle Giornate di Chirurgia Endo-Laparoscopica e Mini-Invasiva. Napoli: Giornate di Chirurgia Endo-Laparoscopica e Mini-Invasiva, 1993:281-283
5. Mari C, Feo C, Vasquez G, Fabi P, Marcellino MG, Zamboni P, Liboni A. La splenectomia per via laparoscopica: Esperienza di un caso. In: E. Procaccini, R. Ruggiero, editori. Atti delle Giornate di Chirurgia Endo-Laparoscopica e Mini-Invasiva. Napoli: Giornate di Chirurgia Endo-Laparoscopica e Mini-Invasiva, 1993:288-290
6. Pansini GC, Bertasi M, Berta R, Pisano L, Murgia AP, Feo C, Marcellino MG, Zandi G, Caberletti I, Liboni A. L' addome acuto chirurgico nel paziente oncologico. Atti del XV Congresso Nazionale della Società Italiana Medico-Chirurgica di Patologia dell' Apparato Digerente. Firenze: Società Italiana Medico-Chirurgica di Patologia dell'Apparato Digerente, 1995:B98-B99
7. Zamboni P, Bertasi M, Feo CV, Murgia AP. La nutrizione perioperatoria standardizzata in un reparto di chirurgia. In: Liboni A, Zamboni P, Bertasi M, editori. Atti del Convegno della Società Medico-Chirurgica di Ferrara. Ferrara: Società Medico-Chirurgica di Ferrara, 1996:15-17
8. Liboni A., Barbara R., Feo CV. Condotta postoperatoria e qualità di vita dopo resezione colorettale: Studio prospettico e randomizzato. In: Carlo Delfino Editore. Atti del XX Congresso Nazionale della Società Italiana di Patologia dell'Apparato Digerente (SIPAD). Sassari: SIPAD, 2001:134-136
9. Feo CV, Liboni A. Reflusso gastro-esofageo: quale trattamento? Atti CD-Rom del convegno "La chirurgia digestive basata sull’evidenza", Università di Ferrara. Ferrara, 8-9 maggio 2003
10. Liboni A., Feo CV, Sortini A. Teaching General Surgery in Italian Medical School. Atti CD-Rom della Conferenza Internazionale “Uniti dal Mare”, Universita' degli Studi G. d'Annunzio - Chieti e Pescara. Montesilvano (Pescara) 19-21 maggio 2005
11. Gessi S, Cattabriga E, Avitabile A, Gafa' R, Lanza G, Cavazzini L, Bianchi N, Gambari R, Feo C, Liboni A, Gullini S, Borea PA. Differential expression of A3 adenosine receptors in colorectal cancer and related mucosa: a mirror in blood cells. Atti del Congresso Nazionale della Società Italiana di Farmacologia. Napoli: Società Italiana di Farmacologia, 1-4 giugno 2005
12. Gessi S, Merighi, Varani K, Cattabriga E, Benini A, Feo C, Leung E, MacLennan S, Borea PA. Adenosine receptors in colon carcinoma tissues and colon tumoral cell lines: focus on the A3 adenosine receptors. In: Purinergic Signalling. Ferrara: 8th International Symposium on adenosine and adenine nucletides, 2006
13. Gessi S, Merighi S, Varani K, Fogli E, Sacchetto V, Benini A, Mirandola P, Leung E, MacLennan S, Feo C, Borea PA. Recettori dell'adenosina in tessuti tumorali e in linee cellulari di colon:"focus" sul recettore A3. Atti del 33° Congresso Nazionale della Società Italiana di Farmacologia. Cagliari: Società Italiana di Farmacologia, 2007:61
14. Feo CV, Liboni A. La visione del chirurgo per la fast track: Valori, strumenti e dati di out come chirurgico. Perimed 2010

8.6. Book Chapters
1. Liboni A, Mari C, Zamboni P, Feo C. Terapia chirurgica e soppressione della secrezione acida. In: S. Gullini, P. Pazzi, editors. L'ulcera peptica: dall'epidemiologia alla terapia. Milano: Mosby Doyma Italia, 1996:213-216
2. Liboni A, Murgia AP, Zamboni P, Pansini GC, Feo CV, Castaldini C. GERD: Terapia chirurgica. In: S. Gullini, P. Pazzi, editors. L’esofago e la sua patologia. Milano: GPA, 1999:133-144.
3. Liboni A, Pansini GC, Feo C. Suture meccaniche. In: F. Bresadola editor. Pericoli in chirurgia. Napoli: EdiSES, 2000: 26-40.
4. Liboni A, Pansini GC, Feo C, Berta R. Anastomosi biliodigestive. In: F. Bresadola editor. Pericoli in chirurgia. Napoli: EdiSES, 2000: 735-756.
5. Pansini GC, Fiorentini GM, Feo CV, Liboni A. Repeat hepatic surgery for recurrent colorectal metastases. In: N. A. Habib editor. Multi-treatment modalities of liver tumours. New York: Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers, 2001: 57-68.
6. Feo CV, Lanzara S. Patologie dei surreni. In: V. Bresadola editor. Chirurgia. Napoli: EDISEF, 2005: 289-296.
7. Feo CV, Lanzara S. Patologie della tiroide e paratiroidi. In: V. Bresadola editor. Chirurgia. Napoli: EDISEF, 2005: 297-310.
8. Feo CV, Lanzara S. Ernie della parete addominale. In: V. Bresadola editor. Chirurgia. Napoli: EDISEF, 2005: 203-210.
9. Feo C, Liboni A. Il trattamento chirurgico del cancro colorettale. In: S. Gullini editor. Manuale di aggiornamento sul colon. Milano: S&I Editrice Srl, 2007: 223-229.
10. Liboni A, Feo CV, Lanzara S. Gestione del rischio nelle attività chirurgiche e nelle procedure invasive. In: M. Martini, C. Pelati editors. La gestione del rischio clinico. Milano: McGraw-Hill 2011: 263-273.
11. Feo CV, Portinari M, Liboni A. La chirurgia laparoscopica nel trattamento delle malattie del tubo digerente. In: A. Pezzoli, N. Fusetti, A. Zelante, S. Gullini editors. Patologie intestinali: Dalla diagnosi alla terapia. Firenze: Immagine Editore: 2014: 273-281.
12. Feo CV, Portinari M, Ascanelli S, De Troia A, Matarese GC. La diagnosi e il trattamento del cancro colo-rettale. In: Commissione donne medico OMCeO editor. Lo screening e iltratamento del carcinoma del colon*retto a Ferrara: Differenze di genere. Ferrara: Bollettino Ordine dei Medici e degli Odontoiatri della Provincia di Ferrara, 2014: 5-22.
13. Dos Santo Valgode EM, Feo C, Camerani S. Il protocollo ERAS a Ferrara. Infermiere e Collegio, Periodico del Collegio IPASVI di Ferrara, Anno XXVI(2):23-24, Ottobre 2015
14. Sandini AM, Pesce A, Gianotti L, Feo CV. Digiuno preoperatorio , carboidrati e preparazione intestinale. In: Romagnoli, Ricci, Baldini, Villa editors. Medicina Perioperaotira. Torino: Edizioni Minerva Medica S.p.a., 2021: In corso di stampa

8.6. Abstracts of National and International Meetings
1. Zamboni P, Mura L, Serra S, Feo C, Pisano L, Murgia AP, Vasquez G. Le fistole artero-venose congenite: origine, inquadramento nosologico, diagnosi e possibilità di trattamento. Flebolinfologia 1992;2:36-42
2. Feo C, Pansini GC, Ortolani M, Liboni A. Diagnosi e terapia della litiasi della via biliare principale in chirurgia laparoscopica. XII Congresso Nazionale della Associazione dei Chirurghi Ospedalieri Italiani. Rimini: Associazione dei Chirurghi Ospedalieri Italiani, 1993;(2):908
3. Zamboni P, Marcellino MG, Fabi P, Feo C, Pansini GC, Castaldini C, Liboni A. Criteri ultrasonografici di esclusione del paziente candidato ad interventi di correzione emodinamica. In: Mancini S, Botta G, editori. V Congresso Nazionale e IV Congresso Internazionale della Società Italiana di Flebolinfologia. Siena: Società Italiana di Flebolinfologia, 1993:87
4. Pansini GC, Berta R, Vasquez G, Ortolani M, Pisano L, Murgia AP, Mari C, Feo C, Liboni A. Laparoscopic management of common bile duct stones. Abstract Book of the Inaugural Congress of the International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association. Boston: International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association, 1994:73
5. Pansini GC, Buccoliero F, Feo C, Berta R, Zandi G, Zamboni P, Murgia AP, Benea G, Nielsen I, Boccia S, Gullini S, Liboni A. Pancreatectomy for chronic pancreatitis mimicking a malignancy of the pancreas. In: Forni E, Meriggi F, guest editors. Hepato-Gastroenterology. Abstracts of the 2nd Alps-Adria Congress on Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery and Medicine. Pavia: 1995;42:12
6. Tong J, Arcerito M, De Pinto M, Feo CV, Patti MG. Antroduodenal manometry in patients with connective tissue disorders. Gastroenterlology 1997;112(4):A839
7. Patti MG, De Pinto M, Arcerito M, Tong J, Feo CV, Gantert W, Way LWW. Comparison of thoracoscopic and laparoscopic Heller Myotomy for achalasia. Gastroenterology 1997;112(4):A1464
8. Patti MG, Feo CV, De Pinto M, Arcerito M, Tong J, Gantert W, Way LWW. Effect of laparoscopic antireflux operations on esophageal motor function. Abstracts of the 69th Annual Session of the Pacific Coast Surgical Association. Honolulu (USA), 1998:33
9. Patti MG, Feo CV, Arcerito M, De Pinto M, Ahmadi M, Tong J, Gantert W, Tyrrell D, Way LWW. The effects of previous treatment on the results of myotomy for achalasia. Gastroenterology 1998;114(4):G1046
10. Patti MG, Feo CV, Arcerito M, Worth S, De Pinto M, Tong J, Gibbs VC, Ahmadi M, Gantert W, Tyrrell D, Ferrell LD, Way LWW. Barrett’s esophagus: A surgical disease. Gastroenterology 1998;114(4):S0189
11. Tyrrell D, Patti MG, Arcerito M, Feo C, Tong J, Gantert W, Way LWW. Minimally invasive surgery for diffuse esophageal spasm and nutcracker esophagus. Gastroenterology 1998;114(4):SO258
12. Patti MG, Feo CV, De Pinto M, Arcerito M, Tong J, Gantert W, Zamboni P, Liboni A, Way LW. Effect of laparoscopic antireflux operations on esophageal motor function. European Surgical Research 1998;30 (Suppl.):84-85
13. Patti MG, Feo CV, De Pinto M, Arcerito M, Tong J, Gantert W, Tyrrell D, Way LW. Dysphagia and gastroesophageal reflux desease: Results of laparoscopic antireflux surgery. Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology 1998;12 (Suppl. B) 53:25B
14. Patti MG, Feo CV, De Pinto M, Arcerito M, Tong J, Gantert W, Way LW. Laparoscopic Heller myotomy and Dor fundoplication for the treatment of esophageal achalasia. Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology 1998;12 (Suppl. B) 54:25B
15. Patti MG, Feo CV, De Pinto M, Arcerito M, Tong J, Gantert W, Way LW. Effect of laparoscopic antireflux operations on esophageal motor function. Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology 1998;12 (Suppl. B) 55:25B
16. Patti MG, Feo CV, Diener U, Tamburini A, Arcerito M, Safadi B, Way LW. Laparoscopic Heller myotomy relieves dysphagia when the esophagus is dilated. Surgical Endoscopy 1999;13 (Suppl. 1):S5
17. Safadi YB, Tyrrell DR, Shelly AM, Fujino Y, Feo CV, Mulvihill SJ. Laparoscopic resection of pancreatic islet cell tumors: the early experience at the University of California, San Francisco. Surgical Endoscopy 1999;13:S74
18. Patti MG, Davila M, Arcerito M, Feo CV, Tamburini A, Vierra M, Diener U, Triadafilopoulos G, Corley D, Gibbs VC, Way LW. Esophagectomy in patients with Barrett’s high grade dysplasia. Gastroenterology 1999;116(4):G1217
19. Patti MG, Arcerito M, Tamburini A, Diener U, Triadafilopoulos G, Davila M, Vierra M, Feo CV, Corley D, Gibbs VC, Way LW. Barrett’s metaplasia is associated with worsening of the gastroesophageal reflux profile. Gastroenterology 1999;116(4):G1218
20. Patti MG, Arcerito M, Tamburini A, Feo CV, Safadi YB, Diener U, Way LW. Effects of laparoscopic fundoplication on GERD-induced respiratory symptoms. Gastroenterology 1999;116(4):S0195
21. Vasquez G, Zandi G, Bertasi M, Giacometti M, Feo CV, Zamboni P. Short stay surgery for hernia repair. Ambulatory Surgery 1999;7 (Suppl. 2):S44
22. Vasquez G, Zandi G, Bertasi M, Giacometti M, Feo CV, Zamboni P. Impact on postoperative pain and discharge criteria of different techniques of anesthesia in day-surgery inguinal hernia repair. Ambulatory Surgery 1999;7 (Suppl. 2):S44
23. Vasquez G, Zandi G, Bertasi M, Giacometti M, Feo CV, Zamboni P. Learning curve for ambulatory repair of inguinal hernia. Ambulatory Surgery 1999;7 (Suppl. 2):S44
24. Zamboni P, Giacometti M, Feo CV, Cisno C, Marcellino MG, Liboni A. Saphenous vein sparing surgery: principles, techniques and results. Ambulatory Surgery 1999;7 (Suppl. 2), S5
25. Zamboni P, Marchetti F, Cisno C, Giacometti M, Feo CV. New perspectives in CVI pathogenesis. International Symposium "Chronic venous insufficiency of the lower limbs". Florence, Italy, November 18th-20th 1999. Special issue of Phlebolymphology 1999, pgg. 14-15
26. Zamboni P, Quaglio D, Quaglio N, Cisno C, Marchetti F, Cisno L, Feo CV, Liboni A. Venometer: software for noninvasive assessment of ambulatory venous pressure. International Symposium "Chronic venous insufficiency of the lower limbs". Florence, Italy, November 18th-20th 1999. Special issue of Phlebolymphology 1999, pgg. 119-120
27. Feo CV, Giacometti M, Zerbinati A, Pansini GC, Liboni A. Laparoscopic approach for a case of esophageal achalasia with epiphrenic diverticulum. Hepato-Gastroenterology 2000;47 (Suppl. 1):XLIX
28. Feo CV, Zerbinati A, Giacometti M, Pansini GC, Liboni A. Laparoscopic approach for a case of esophageal achalasia with epiphrenic diverticulum. Gastroenterology, 2000;118(4), Part 2:A1512
29. Giacometti M, Cisno C, Marchetti F, Feo CV, Mazza P, Pansini GC, Zamboni P. Hemodynamic consequences of reflux suppression simply by acting on the re-entry point. Hepato-Gastroenterology 2000;47 (Suppl. 1):CXLII
30. Cisno C, Marchetti F, Mazza P, Feo CV, Quaglio D, Zamboni P. Esiste la safena interna varicosa? Abstract CD-Rom del IV Congresso Nazionale del Collegio Italiano di Flebologia. Ferrara, 12-14 ottobre 2000
31. Pezzoli A, Matarese V, Buldrini P, Rubini M, Gamberini S, Tangerini A, Rizzo C, Feo C, Pazzi P, Gullini S. Screening colonoscopy in asymptomatic increased risk subjects: Preliminary results. Gastroenterology 2001;120 (Suppl. 1):A602.
32. Feo CV, Romanini B, Giacometti M, Cisno C, Mazza P, Liboni A. Condotta postoperatoria e qualità di vita dopo resezione colorettale: Studio prospettico e randomizzato. Annali Italiani di Chirurgia 2001;LXXII (Suppl. 1):160-161.
33. Feo CV, Liboni A. Trattamento laparoscopico di un caso di acalasia esofagea con diverticolo epifrenico. In: Carlo Delfino Editore. Atti del XX Congresso Nazionale della Società Italiana di Patologia dell'Apparato Digerente (SIPAD). Sassari: SIPAD, 2001:511.
34. Pezzoli A, Matarese V, Brancaleoni M, Buldrini P, Rizzo, Feo C, Gullini. Cost-effectiveness of colorectal cancer (CRC) screening with colonoscopy in asymptomatic increased risk subjects. Digestive and Liver Disease 2002;34 (Suppl. 1):A65.
35. Gessi S, Cattabriga E, Avitabile A, Gafa' R, Lanza G, Cavazzini L, Bianchi N, Gambari R, Feo C, Liboni A, Gullini S, Leung E, Mac-Lennan S, Borea PA. Elevated expression of A3 adenosine receptors in human colorectal cancer is reflected in peripheral blood cells. Abstract of Purines 2004. Rome, September 23-24, 2004
36. Sortini D, Feo CV, De Palma M, and Liboni A. Preoperative dexamethasone to improve comfort following laparoscopic cholecystectomy: A randomised controlled study. Abstract of the XIII Congress of the European Association of Endoscopic Surgery (EAES). Venice (Italy). June 1-4,2005
37. Feo CV. La splenectomia laparoscopia. Abstract CD-Rom 3° Congresso Nazionale S.I.C.U.. Milano 10-12 novembre 2005
38. Gessi S, Cattabriga E, Avitabile A, Gafa' R, Lanza G, Cavazzini L, Bianchi N, Gambari R, Feo C, Liboni A, Gullini S, Borea PA. Differential expression of A3 adenosine receptors in colorectal cancer and related mucosa: a mirror in blood cells. Abstract of Congresso nazionale della Società Italiana di Farmacologia. Naples, June 1-4, 2005
39. Gessi S, Merighi S, Varani K, Cattabriga E., Benini A, Feo C, Leung E, MacLennan S, Borea PA. Adenosine receptors in colon carcinoma tissues and colon tumoral cell lines: focus on the A3 adenosine receptors. Abstract of 8th International Symposium on adenosine and adenine nucletides. Ferrara, May 24-28, 2006, vol. 2, p. 110, ISSN: 1573-9538
40. Gessi S, Merighi S, Varani K, Fogli E, Sacchetto V, Benini A, Mirandola P, Leung E, MacLennan S, Feo C, Borea PA. Recettori dell'adenosina in tessuti tumorali e in linee cellulari di colon: "focus" sul recettore A3. Abstract of 33° Congresso Nazionale della Società Italiana di Farmacologia. Cagliari, June 6-9, 2007, p. 61
41. Gafà R, Lanza G, Matarese VG, Anania G, Feo C, Liboni A, Gullini S. Pathologic features of colorectal cancers detected by population screening in the province of Ferrara. Digestive and Liver Disease 2008;40 (Suppl. 1):S121
42. Panareo S, Carcoforo P, Cittanti C, Giganti M, Pandini N, Feo C, Lanza G, Liboni A, Feggi L. Feasibility of sentinel lymph node (sln) biopsy in colic cancer. The Quarterly Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 2009;53 (Suppl. 1):190.
43. Matarese VG, Bracci E, Pizzo E, Vagnoni E, Feo C, Stockbrugger R, Gullini S. Cost-effectiveness analysis of colorectal screening programme in Italy. Digestive and Liver Disease 2011;43 (Suppl. 3):S180
44. Matarese VG, Feo C, Lanza G, Fusetti N, Simone L, Zelante A, Stockbrugger R, Cifalà V, Trevisani L, Gullini S. The first two years of colorectal cancer screening in the Ferrara district, Italy. Digestive and Liver Disease 2011;43 (Suppl. 3):S231-S232.
45. Matarese V, Palmonari C, Cifalà V, Trevisani L, Gullini S, Feo CV. Coloretcal cancer screening in the province of Ferrara, survey 2010: Prevalence of colorectal cancer and advanced adenoma in subjects with and without previous screening. Digestive and Liver Disease 2012;44 (Suppl. 2):S198
46. Gennari S, De Troia A, Liboni A, Feo CV. Acalasia esofagea con polmoniti ab ingestis recidivanti trattata con miotomia esofagea sec Heller laparoscopica. Abstract CD-Rom del IX Seminario Nazionale delle Scuole di Specializzazione e dei Dottorati di Ricerca in Chirurgia Generale e Specialistica. Paestum (SA), 10-12 maggio 2012
47. Matarese VG, Zuolo M, Portinari M, Targa S, Trevisani L, Gafà R, Lanza G, Feo C. Preoperative endoscopic tattooing ando improved lymph node retrieval in colorectal cancer: A case-control study. Digestive and Liver Disease 2013;45 (Suppl. 2):S179
48. Matarese VG, De Troia A, Portinari M, Palmonari C, Trevisani L, Cifalà V, Gafà R, Lanza G, Feo CV. Third Round of Colorectal Cancer Screening in Ferrara (2009-2011): Prevalence of Colorectal Cancer and Advanced Adenoma and Comparison with a 2-year Prescreening Period (2003-2005). Digestive and Liver Disease 2014;46 (Suppl. 2):S100
49. Severi S, Ascanelli S, Marcello D, Feo C, Marzola M, Fiorica F, Liboni A. Impatto della LARS sulla qualità di vita dopo chirurgia per carcinoma del retto. Abstract del XI Seminario Nazionale delle Scuole di Specializzazione e dei Dottorati di Ricerca in Chirurgia Generale e Specialistica. Sestri Levante (GE), 29-31 maggio 2014, pag 56
50. Feo C, Portinari M, Tsolaki E, Romagnoni G, Targa S, Braccini L, Verri M, Camerani S, Volta CA, Mascoli F. The impact of an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) program in elective retroperitoneal abdominal aortic aneurism repair. J Am Coll Surg 2014:e58. IF 5.122
51. Matarese VG, De Troia A, Portinari M, Khamaisi N, Anania G, Palmonari C, Trevisani L, Gafà R, Lanza G, Feo CV. Il Programma di Screening Regionale del Cancro Colorettale nel Distretto di Ferrara: Trattamento Chirurgico nel Primo Round (2005-2007), Quarto Round (2011-2013) e nel Biennio Pre-Screening (2003-2005). Convegno Nazionale GISCoR. Reggio Emilia, 13-14 novembre 2014
52. Matarese VG, De Troia A, Portinari M, Palmonari C, De Togni A, Trevisani L, Cifalà V, Gafà R, Anania G, Lanza G, Feo CV. Colorectal cancer screening in Ferrara: Results in early (2005-2009) and late (2009-2013) screening periods and surgical treatment of the screenees versus pre-screening (2003-2005) unselected population. Digestive and Liver Disease 2015;47 (Suppl. 2):e73-e106
53. Cicala S, Camerani S, Castelli M, Volta CA, Feo C, Portinari M. Effects of ERAS Program implementation in major colorectal surgery. European Journal of Anaesthesiology 2015;32, (e-Supplement 53) IF 2.942
54. Soliani G, De Troia A, Carcoforo P, Portinari M, Vasquez G, Targa S, Feo CV. Laparoscopic versus open incisionale hernia repair: Predictive factors of complications and length of hospital stay. Hernia 2015;19 (Suppl 1):S238-S239. IF 2.05
55. Feo C, Portinari M, Ascanelli S, Targa S, Marcello D, Dos Santos EM, B Bonvento, E Vagnoni, Camerani S, Verri M, Volta CA, Liboni A. L’impatto di un programma ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) in chirurgia colo-rettale aperta e laparoscopica su outcome clinici e costi istituzionali. Abstract CD-Rom 117° Congresso Nazionale della Società Italiana di Chirurgia (SIC). Milano, 22 ottobre 2015
56. Feo CV, Portinari M, Ascanelli S, Targa S, Dos Santos Valgode EM, Bonvento B, Vagnoni E, Camerani S, Verri M, Volta CA. Impact of an Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS) program on clinical outcomes and institutional costs in elective laparoscopic and open colorectal resections. Journal of the American College of Surgeons 10/2015; 221(4):e61. IF 5.122
57. Feo CV, Portinari M, Ascanelli S, Targa S, Dos Santos Valgode EM, Bonvento B, Vagnoni E, Camerani S, Verri M, Volta CA. Impact of an Enhanced Recovery Program (ERP) on clinical outcomes and institutional costs in elective laparoscopic colorectal resections. Surgical Endoscopy 2016;30:S485. IF 3.256
58. Feo CV, Portinari M, Ascanelli S, Targa S, Dos Santos EM, Camerani S, Castelli M, Verri M, Volta CA, Bonvento B, Vagnoni E. Impact of an ERAS programme on clinical outcomes and institutional costs in elective laparoscopic and open colorectal resections. Clin Nutr ESPEN 2016;12:e47-e48.
59. Fiorica F, Anania G, Ascanelli S, Bassi M, Carandina I, Feo C, Galli G, Marcello D, Resta G, Rizzati R, Stefanelli A, Marzola M (Gastrointestinal Cancer Multidisciplinary Team Ferrara). Approccio conservativo nel tumore rettale localmente avanzato: meta-analisi della letteratura. XXVVII congresso nazionale AIRO. Rimini, 11-13 novembre 2017
60. Fiorica F, Anania G, Ascanelli S, Bassi M, Carandina I, Feo C, Galli G, Marcello D, Resta G, Rizzati R, Stefanelli A, Marzola M (Gastrointestinal Cancer Multidisciplinary Team Ferrara). Si possono migliorare i risultati oncologici del ca gastrico con la radioterapia postoperatoria: una meta-analisi. XXVVII congresso nazionale AIRO. Rimini, 11-13 novembre 2017
61. Ozmen I, Grupa V, Bedrikovetski S, Dudi-Venkata NN, Huisman DE, Reudink M, van Rooijen SJ, Bootsma BT, van de Brug T, Stens J, Bleeker W, Stassen LPS, Jongen A, Feo CV, Targa S, Komen N, Lagae EAGL, Talsma AK, Wegdam JA, de Vries Reilingh TS, van Wely B, van Hoogstraten MJ, Sonneveld DJA, Veltkamp SC, Verdaasdonk EGG, Roumen RMH, Slooter GD, Daams F, Kroon HM, Sammour T. Peri-operative predictors of anastomotic leak after colonic resections – both pre-operative and intra-operative variables matter. ANZ J Surg 2020 In press
62. Pesce A, Poertinari M, Sciascia V, Uccellatori L, Sattin L, Vozza M, Righini E, Feo CV. Impact Of Enhanced Recovery Program (ERP) On Clinical Outcomes After Elective Colorectal Surgery In A Rural Hospital. J Am Coll Surg 2021 In press
63. Pesce A, Poertinari M, Sciascia V, Uccellatori L, Sattin L, Vozza M, Righini E, Feo CV. Impact of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) program on clinical outcomes after elective colorectal surgery in a rural hospital. Surg Endosc 2021 In press
64. COVIDSurg Collaborative [Feo CV local lead]. Resilience of elective cancer surgery systems during COVID-19 lockdowns: an international, multicentre, prospective cohort study. Lancet 2021 Published Online November 26.

9. ORGANIZATIONAL ACTIVITY
1. “Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Session XVII National Meeting of Società Polispecialistica Italiana dei Giovani Chirurghi (SPIGC), Siena (Italy). Siena, May 7, 2004
2. “Advanced Laparoscopic and Minimally Invasive Surgery Course”, University of Ferrara. Ferrara, October 4, 2004
3. “Gastroesophageal reflux disease: A clinical update”, International meeting, University of di Ferrara. Ferrara, March 28 2008
4. “Crohn disease: Present and future perspectives”, National meeting, University of Ferrara. Ferrara, March 29, 2008
5. “Fifteen years of laparoscopic surgery: A multidisciplinary approach”. Ferrrara, October 18, 2008
6. “Colorectal cancer in Ferrara”, National meeting, University of Ferrara, Ferrara (Italy). Ferrara, March 20, 2009
7. “The treatment of ulcerative colitis”, National meeting, University of Ferrara, Ferrara (Italy). Ferrara, March 21, 2009
8. “Laparoscopic ventral hernia repair”, Advanced course for general surgery residents, 1st edition, University of Ferrara, Ferrara (Italy). Ferrara, September 18, 2009
9. “Fast track colorectal surgery: A multidisciplinary approach”, International meeting, University of Ferrara, Ferrara (Italy). Ferrara, April 29-30 2010
10. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy Advanced course for general surgery residents, 1st edition, University of Ferrara, Ferrara (Italy). Ferrara, September 17, 2010
11. “Festival Malattie dell’apparato digerente”, Popular event Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Ferrara. Ferrara, October 9-10, 2010
12. “Diseases of the esophagus: Updates and controversies”, International meeting, University of Ferrara, Ferrara (Italy). Ferrara, November 5, 2010
13. “Festival Malattie dell’apparato digerente”, Popular event Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Ferrara. Ferrara, October 8-9, 2011
14. “Pancreatic and bile ducts tumours”, National meeting, University of Ferrara, Ferrara (Italy). Ferrara, November 10-11 2011
15. “Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy: Present and future Perspective”. National meeting, University of Ferrara, Ferrara (Italy). Ferrara, January 20 2012
16. ”Seminars of Surgical Sciences”, University of Ferrara. Ferrara, July 17 2012
17. “Festival Malattie dell’apparato digerente”, Popular event Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Ferrara. Ferrara, September 8 2012
18. The multidisciplinary treatment of rectal cancer, National meeting, University of Ferrara, Ferrara (Italy). Ferrara, October 9, 2012
19. “Innovation and minimally invasive treatments in proctology”, Società Medico Chirurgica di Ferrara. Ferrara, September 22, 2012
20. “Laparoscopic repair of ventral hernias“, Advanced course for General Surgery residents, 2nd edition, University of Ferrara. Ferrara, November 9, 2012
21. Endocrine diseases and surgery: Thyroid, Parathyroids, Pancreas, and Adrenals, National meeting, University of Ferrara, Ferrara (Italy). Ferrara, December 7, 2012
22. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy Advanced course for general surgery residents, 2nd edition, University of Ferrara, Ferrara (Italy). Ferrara, November 15, 2013
23. “ERAS program in colorectal surgery”, Interprofessional seminar, Department of Surgery, S. Anna University Hospital of Ferrara, Ferrara (Italy). Ferrara, May 7 and 21 2014
24. “Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS): The University Hospital of Ferrara meets the McGill University and the Manacor Hospital”, S. Anna University Hospital of Ferrara, Ferrara (Italy). Ferrara, December 11, 2014
25. “ERAS program in colorectal surgery”, Interprofessional seminar, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, S. Anna University Hospital of Ferrara, Ferrara (Italy). Ferrara, April 22, 2015
26. “The patient with inguinal, incisional, and ventral hernias: New surgical techniques”. Società Medico Chirurgica di Ferrara, Ferrara (Italy). Ferrara, May 8, 2015
27. “Nursing management of the traumatized patient in the emergency room”, Course at the S. Anna University Hospital of Ferrara. Ferrara, December 1, 2015 – March 3, 2016

10. SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS
1993: Italian Association of Hospital Surgeons (ACOI)
1997-05: The Surgical Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract (SSAT)
1997-05: The Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)
1998: The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)
2000, 2001, 2004: Italian Society of Young Surgeons (SPIGC)
2004: The American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS)
2005-Present: Italian Society of Endoscopic Surgery (SICE)
2005-Present: Italian Society of University Surgeons (SICU)
2006-Present: European Association of Endoscopic Surgery (EAES)
2007-Present: Società Medico Chirurgica di Ferrara (SMC)
2010-Present: American College of Surgeons (ACS) – N. 03169845
2018-Present: ERAS Italia – PeriOperative Italian Society (POIS)

11. DEPARTAMENTAL RESPONSABILITIES

11.1 University
2013-14, 2015-16, 2018-19: Director, Postgraduate course in “OR Surgical Nursing”, University of Ferrara
2016-18: Coordinator Nursing School Program, University of Ferrara
2017-Present: Member Advisory Committee del Bachelor of Nursing and Midwifery Science, Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST)
2022-23: Director, Master in “Stomatherapy, incontinence, and difficult wound treatment”, University of Ferrara

11.2 Hospital
2012-16: Component Board of research, S. Anna University Hospital of Ferrara
2014-Present: Multidisciplinary board of colorectal cancer of the Province of Ferrara
2017-21: Deputy head Department of Surgery, S. Anna University Hospital of Ferrara and Azienda USL of Ferrara
2020-Present: Member of the Ethics Committee of the Area Vasta Emilia Centro of the Emilia-Romagna Region (CE-AVEC)
2023-26: Head Department of Surgery, S. Anna University Hospital of Ferrara and Azienda USL of Ferrara

11.3 Others
2005-07: Secretary of Regional Committee of Emilia Romagna – Umbria, Italian Society of Young Surgeons (SPIGC)
2008, 2011: Component of Regional Commission for “Diagnostic-therapeutic protocol of screening for early diagnosis of colorectal cancer in the Emilia-Romagna region”
2008-Oggi: Board Società Medico Chirurgica di Ferrara (SMC)
2011-13, 2018-21: Vice-President Società Medico Chirurgica di Ferrara (SMC)
2014-17: Secretar Società Medico Chirurgica di Ferrara (SMC)
2018-21: Emilia-Romagna Delegate PeriOperative Italian Society (POIS) – ERAS Italian Chapter
2023-25: Board ERAS Italia – PeriOperative Italian Society (POIS)

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