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Anthony Luciano, M.D.

Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Director - Center for Fertility and Reproductive Endocrinology, New Britain General Hospital

Center for Fertility and Reproductive Endocrinology
New Britain General Hospital
100 Grand Street, New Britain CT 06050
Phone (860) 224-5467
Fax (860)224-5764

BIRTHPLACE: Moiano (BN) Italy

BIRTHDATE: June 22, 1945

CITIZENSHIP: U.S.A. by naturalization, 1965

MARITAL STATUS: Married: Mary

Children: Danielle, Michael, Joseph

EDUCATION: University of Connecticut, B.A.,(Chemistry- Cum Laude), 1969; M.D, University of Connecticut,1973

INTERNSHIP: Hartford Hospital, Hartford,Connecticut, 1973-74

RESIDENCY: University of Connecticut School ofMedicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1974-77

FELLOWSHIP: University of Connecticut School ofMedicine, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility 1977-79

HONORS:

  • Annual Chemistry Award University of Connecticut, 1967
  • National Honor Chemical Society, 1969
  • Reviewer, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1985 - present
  • Reviewer, Fertility & Sterility, 1987 - present
  • Reviewer, American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology,1990 - present
  • Reviewer, (Ad Hoc)Journal of Clinical Endocrinology andMetabolism, 1993 - present
  • Reviewer, Journal of Reproductive Medicine, 1991 -present
  • Board of Directors, The American Association of GynecologicLaparoscopists, 1990 - present
  • Member at Large, The Gynecologic Laser Society, 1991 - 1995
  • Secretary/Treasurer, The American Association ofGynecologic Laparoscopists, 1993 - 1994
  • Editor, Journal of the American Association ofGynecologic Laparoscopists, 1993 - present
  • Member of the Board of Directors, The Accreditation Councilfor Gynecologic Endoscopy 1993 - present
  • Vice President, The American Association of GynecologicLaparoscopists 1994 - 1995
  • President, The American Association of GynecologicLaparoscopists 1995 - 1996
  • Listed in Best Doctors in America: Northeast Region, 1996- 1997, Steven W. Naifeh, Editor
  • "Top Doctors in Connecticut", 1996, ConnecticutMagazine, July 1996
  • Elected Fellow of The American College of Endocrinologists,4/19/97
  • National Faculty Award for Excellence in ResidentEducation, Council on Resident Education in
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1997
  • Selected as one of the best doctors for women in thecountry, August, 1997 Issue of Good Housekeeping

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

  • American Fertility Society, 1978
  • American College of Ob/Gyn, 1981
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1981
  • The Endocrine Society, 1983
  • Society of Reproductive Endocrinologists, 1983
  • Massachusetts Medical Society, 1983
  • American Association for the Advancement of Science, 1983
  • Society of Reproductive Surgeons, 1984
  • The American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists(AAGL), 1988
  • Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology, 1988
  • The American Medical Association, 1988
  • Gynecologic Laser Society, 1988
  • Hartford County Medical Association , 1989
  • Society for Gynecologic Investigation, 1990
  • Boston Obstetrical Society, 1990
  • North American Menopause Society, 1991
  • Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics,1993
  • American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, 1995
  • American College of Endocrinology, 1997

MEDICAL LICENSURE:

  • Connecticut
  • Iowa
  • Massachusetts

CERTIFICATION:

  • National Board of Medical Examiners, 1974
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1980
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division ofReproductive Endocrinology, 1981
  • Accreditation Council for Gynecologic Endoscopy,1996

CURRENT RESEARCH PROJECTS:

Combined Estrogen and Progestin in the Treatment ofMenopause

  • The Effects of Estrogen and/or Progestin on Bone Metabolismand Plasma Lipids and Lipoprotein in the Treatment of the Menopause
  • Adrenocorticotropin, Cortisol, Prolactin and SteroidHormone Responses to Exercise in Eumenorrheic and Amenorrheic Runners
  • Effects of Estrogen and Progestin on Arterial Blood Flow
  • Effects of Micronized Testosterone on Quality of Life,Sexual Health,Bone Metabolism, Coagulation and Lipid Profiles
  • Microsurgery and Video Laser-Endoscopy in PelvicReconstructive Procedures

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

  • Instructor: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology,University of Connecticut School of Medicine 1976 - 1979
  • Clinic Consultant, State Health Department, NewBritain, Connecticut, 1977 - 1979
  • Research Fellow, Division of ReproductiveEndocrinology, University of Connecticut School of Medicine 1977 - 1979
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics andGynecology, The University of Iowa, 1979 - 1983
  • Associate Director, Division of ReproductiveEndocrinology, The University of Iowa 1980 - 1983
  • Clinical Associate Physician, Clinical ResearchCenter, The University of Iowa, 1981 - 1983
  • Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics andGynecology, The University of Iowa, 4/1983 - 7/1986
  • Director, Reproductive Endocrinology New EnglandMedical Center, July 1983 - 1986
  • Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics andGynecology Tufts-School of Medicine April 1984 - 1986
  • Director, Division of Reproductive EndocrinologyUniversity of Connecticut School of Medicine, 1986 -1993
  • Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics andGynecology University of Connecticut School of Medicine, 1986 - 1991
  • Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology,University of Connecticut School of Medicine July 1992 - present
  • Director, Center for Fertility and ReproductiveEndocrinology, New Britain General Hospital, July 1993 - present

APPOINTMENTS:

  • OB/GYN-Liaison, Introduction to Clinical Medicine,Sophomore Medical School Class, 1980 - 1983
  • Committee on Residents Education, 1980 - 1983
  • Director, Departmental Seminar Series, 1980 - 1983
  • Co-Chairman, The Reproductive System Curriculum Committee,1983 - 1984
  • Director, Reproductive Endocrinology Laboratories, NewEngland Medical Center, Tufts University School of Medicine,1983 - 1986
  • Chairman, The Reproductive System Curriculum Committee,Tufts University School of Medicine 1984 - 1986
  • School of Medicine Council, University of ConnecticutSchool of Medicine, 1987 - 1990
  • Ambulatory Care Committee, University of Connecticut Schoolof Medicine 1987 - 1990
  • Clinical Research Center, Scientific Advisory Committee,University of Connecticut School of Medicine 1987 - 1989
  • Breast Health Center Committee, University of ConnecticutSchool of Medicine,1988 - 1989
  • Continuing Medical Education Committee, University ofConnecticut School of Medicine, 1988 - 1993
  • Laser Credentials Subcommittee, University of ConnecticutSchool of Medicine, 1988 - 1990
  • Chairman, Laser Safety Committee, John Dempsey Hospital,1990 - 1993
  • Animal Care Committee, University of Connecticut School ofMedicine, 1989 - 1990
  • Operating Room Committee, University of Connecticut Schoolof Medicine, 1989 - 1993
  • Senior Appointment and Promotions Committee, University ofConnecticut School of Medicine, 1991 - 1994
  • Chairman, Task Force Committee for Women’s HealthCenter, University of Connecticut Health Center 1992 - 1993
  • Member Credentialing Committee, for Advanced operativeLaparoscopy and Hysteroscopy, New Britain General Hospital, 1994 - present
  • Laser Surgical Committee, New Britain General Hospital,1994 - present
  • Clinical Research Center Committee, New Britain GeneralHospital, 1994 - present
  • Women's Health and Resource Center Steering Committee, 1996- present
  • Medical Director, Bone Health & OsteoporosisCenter,1997 - present

AWARDS AND GRANTS:

  • College of Medicine, B.R.S.G. Grant , University of Iowa ,1979 - 1981
  • Clinical Associate Physician, NIH Branch, Clinical ResearchCenter, 1981 - 1983
  • Upjohn Pharmaceutical Company, Hormone Replacement inMenopause, 1984 - 1985
  • Upjohn Pharmaceutical Company, Hormone Replacement inMenopause, 1987 - 1989
  • Tambrands Incorporated, Evaluation of First Response , 1987- 1989
  • Genzyme Incorporated, Evaluation of Hyaluronic Acid inAdhesion Prevention, 1989 - 1990
  • Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories, Hormone Replacement Therapy inMenopause, 1990 - 1992
  • Upjohn Pharmaceutical Company, Comparative Evaluation ofProvera and Danazol in Endometriosis, 1990 - 1992
  • Upjohn Pharmaceutical Company, The Role of Provera inPostoperative Adhesive Prevention, 1992 - 1993
  • Solvay Incorporated, A Double-Blind, Parallel Group Studyon the Effects of Estratest H.S., Estratest and Premarin in Surgically Menopausal Women,1993 - 1995
  • Upjohn Pharmaceutical Company, Safety and Efficacy of HRTin the Postmenopausal Woman in the Prevention of Osteoporosis and Cardiovascular Disease,1993 - 1996
  • Rhone-Poulenc Rorer, A Double-Blind Progestin EfficacyStudy of ThreeDoses of RPR Estradiol/Norethisterone Acetate (NETA) Patches in a ContinuousWear HRT Regimen Compared to an Estradiol 50 Patch, 1994 - 1996
  • The R.W. Johnson Pharmaceutical Research Institute, ADouble-Blind Study to Evaluate the Safety of a CYCLOPHASIC Hormone Replacement TherapyRegimen of Estradiol and Norgestimate and its Effect on Endometrial Histology, VaginalBleeding and Metabolic Parameters in Postmenopausal Women, 1996 - ongoing
  • Ciba-Geigy Corporation, A Double-Blind, Placebo-ControlledTrial to Evaluate the Efficacy and the Dose-Response of a New Estradiol Matrix TransdermalTherapeutic System in the Prevention of Postmenopausal Bone Loss, 1996 - ongoing
  • The R.W. Johnson Pharmaceutical Research Institute, ADouble-Blind Study to Evaluate the Safety of a CYCLOPHASIC Hormone Replacement TherapyRegimen of Estradiol and Norgestimate and its Effect on Vaso- motor Symptoms, 1997 -ongoing
  • Eli Lilly - Raloxifene in Menopausal Women, 1997 - ongoing

PUBLICATIONS: Peer Review OriginalPublications:

  1. Luciano AA, Rothfield N: Patterns of nuclearfluorescence and DNA-binding activity. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, 32:337-341,1973.
  2. Riddick DH, Luciano AA, Kusmik WF, and Maslar IA:Evidence for a non-pituitary source of amniotic fluid prolactin. Fertil Steril 31:35-39,1979.
  3. Riddick DH, Luciano AA, Kusmik WF, and Maslar IA: Denovo synthesis of prolactin by human decidua. Life Sciences 23:1913-1922, 1978.
  4. Riddick DH, Maslar IA, Luciano AA, and Roye JR:Thyroxine uptake and metabolism by fetal sheep after intra-amniotic Thyroxin injection. AmJ Obstet Gynecol 133:618-623, 1979.
  5. Luciano AA, Grubin L: Gonorrhea screening: comparison ofthree techniques. JAMA 243:680-681, 1980.
  6. Rosenberg SM, Luciano AA, Riddick DH: The luteal phasedefect-relative frequency and response to treatment with vaginal progesterone. FertilSteril 34:17-20, 1980.
  7. Luciano AA, Maslar IA, Kusmik WF, and Riddick DH:Stimulatory activity of serum on prolactin production by human decidua. Am. J. ObstetGynecol 138:665-669, 1980.
  8. Maslar IA, Kaplan BM, Luciano AA, and Riddick DH:Prolactin production by the endometrium of early human pregnancy. J Clin Endocrinol Metab51:78-83, 1980.
  9. Luciano AA, Hauser KS, Chapler FK, and Sherman BM:Danazol: endocrine consequences in healthy women. Am J Obstet Gynecol 141:723-727,1981.
  10. Luciano AA, Wallace RB, Sherman BM: Effects of Danazolon plasma lipid and lipoprotein levels in normal women. Atherosclerosis 43:133-137,1982.
  11. Luciano AA, Hauser KS, Benda J: Prevention ofintraperitoneal adhesions by Dexamethasone, Ibuprofen and 32% Dextran-70. Am J ObstetGynecol 146:88-92, 1983.
  12. Luciano AA: Hyperprolactinemia and polycystic ovariansyndrome clini-pearls, Obstet Gynecol 9464:10-11, 1982.
  13. Crain LJ and Luciano AA: Peritoneal fluid evaluation ininfertility. Obstet Gynecol 61:159-163, 1983.
  14. Luciano AA, Hauser KS, Davis WA and Chapler FK: Effectsof Danazol on plasma lipid and lipoprotein levels in healthy women and in endometriosis.Am J Obstet Gynecol 145:422-426, 1983.
  15. Luciano AA and Varner MW: Decidual, amniotic fluid,maternal and fetal prolactin in normal and abnormal pregnancies. Obstet Gynecol63:384-388, 1984.
  16. Luciano AA, Chapler FK, Sherman BM: Hyperprolactinemiaand polycystic ovarian syndrome. Fertil Steril 41:719-725, 1984.
  17. Luciano AA, Hauser KS, Sherman BM: Hyperprolactinemiaand contraception: A prospective study. Obstet Gynecol 65:506-510, 1985.
  18. Luciano AA, Whitman GF, Maier DB, Randolph JF, MaenzaRM: A comparison of thermal injury, healing patterns and postoperative adhesion formationfollowing CO2 laser and electromicrosurgery. Fertil Steril 48:1025-1029, 1987.
  19. Luciano AA, Turksoy RN, Carleo J, Hendrix JW: Clinicaland metabolic responses of menopausal women to sequential versus continuous estrogen andprogestin replacement therapy. Obstet Gynecol 71:39-43, 1988.
  20. Luciano AA, Turksoy RN, Carleo J: Evaluation of oralmedroxyprogesterone acetate in the treatment of endometriosis. Obstet Gynecol 72:323-327,1988.
  21. Whitman G, Luciano AA, Maier D, Peluso JJ: Influence ofhCG and hCG binding to granulosa cells on the rate of in vitro fertilization and embryonicdevelopment of human oocytes. Fertil Steril 50:607-611, 1988.
  22. Luciano AA, Maier DB, Nulsen JC, Whitman GF, Koch EI: Acomparative study of postoperative adhesion formation following laser surgery bylaparoscopy versus laparotomy in the rabbit model. Obstet Gynecol 74:220-224, 1989.
  23. Schlecte J, Dolan K, Sherman B, Chapler F, Luciano AA:The natural history of untreated hyperprolactinemia - a prospective study. J ClinEndocrinol Metab 68:412-418, 1989.
  24. Whitman GF, Luciano AA, Maier D, Peluso JJ: Humanchorionic gonadotropin localization and morphometric characteristics of humangranulosa-luteal cells obtained during in vitro fertilization cycles. Fertil Steril51:475-479, 1989.
  25. Damien M, Luciano AA, Peluso JJ: Propanediol-inducedalterations in membrane integrity, metabolism, and developmental potential of mousezygotes. Human Reproduction 4:969-976, 1989.
  26. 2 Luciano AA, Peluso JJ, Koch EI, Maier DB, Kuslis S,Davison E: Temporal relationship and reliability of the clinical, hormonal andultrasonographic indices of ovulation in infertile women. Obstet Gynecol 75:412-416, 1990.
  27. Damien M, Luciano AA, Peluso JJ: Propanediol altersintracellular pH and developmental potential of mouse zygote independently of volumechange. Human Reproduction 5:212-216, 1990.
  28. Nezhat C, Nezhat F, Metzger DA, Luciano AA: Adhesionformation following reproductive surgery by videolaseroscopy. Fertil Steril 53:1008-11,1990.
  29. Frishman GN, Steinhoff M, Luciano AA: Triple ectopicpregnancy treated via outpatient laparoscopy. Fertil Steril 54:5;934-935, 1990.
  30. Peluso JJ, Damien M, Nulsen JC, Luciano AA:Identification of follicles with fertilizable oocytes by sequential ultrasoundmeasurements during follicular development. J In Vitro Fertilization and Embryo Transfer7:304-309, 1990.
  31. Chong A, Luciano AA, O’Shaughnessy A: Laserlaparoscopy versus laparotomy in the treatment of infertility patients with severeendometriosis. J Gynecol Surg 6:179, 1990.
  32. Chaffkin LM, Nulsen JC, Luciano AA, Metzger DA: Acomparative analysis of the cycle fecundity rates associated with combined Pergonal (HMG)and intrauterine insemination (IUI) versus either HMG or IUI alone. Fertil Steril 55:252,1991.
  33. Luciano AA, Marana R, Kratka A, Peluso JJ: Ovarianfunction after incision of the ovary by scalpel, CO2 laser and microelectrode. FertilSteril 56:349, 1991.
  34. Frishman GN, Kratka S, Luciano AA: Preoperative versuspostoperative Dextran 70 in the prevention of adhesion formation. J Reprod Med36:10;707-10, 1991.
  35. Marana R, Luciano AA, Muzii L, Marendino VE, PaielliFV, Catalano GF, Mancuso S: Reproductive Outcome After Ovarian Surgery: Suturing VersusNonsuturing of the Ovarian Cortex. J Gynecol Surg 7:155-158, 1991.
  36. Marana R, Luciano AA, Marendino VE, Paielli FV, MuziiL, Muscatello P, Mancuso S: Reproductive Outcome After Ovarian Surgery: MicrosurgeryVersus CO2 Laser. J Gynecol Surg 7:159-162, 1991.
  37. Luciano AA, Lowney J, Jacobs SL: Endoscopic treatmentof endometriosis-associated infertility: therapeutic, economic and social benefits. JReprod Med 37:573-76, 1992.
  38. Frishman GN, Luciano AA, Peluso JJ: Effect of the ratioof follicle-stimulating hormone to luteinizing hormone on rat granulosa cell proliferationand oestradiol-17ß secretion. Human Reproduction 7:8;1073-1078, 1992.
  39. Frishman GN, Luciano AA, Maier DB: Evaluation ofAstroglide, a new vaginal lubricant: effects of length of exposure and concentration onsperm motility. Fertil Steril 58:630-632, 1992.
  40. Maier DB, Nulsen JC, Klock A, Luciano AA: Laserlaparosopy versus laparotomy in lysis of pelvic adhesions. J Reprod Med 37:965-968,1992.
  41. Chaffkin LM, Luciano AA, Peluso J: Progesterone as anautocrine/panacrine regulator of human granulosa cell proliferation. J Clin EndocrinolMetab 75:1404-1408, 1992.
  42. Luciano AA, Frishman GN, Kratka SA, Maier DB: Acomparative analysis of adhesion reduction, tissue effects, and incising characteristicsof electrosurgery, CO2 laser, and Nd-Yag laser at operative laparoscopy. Journal ofLaparoendoscopy 2:305-310, 1993.
  43. Chaffkin LM, Luciano AA, Peluso J: The role ofprogesterone in the regulation of human granulosa cell proliferation and differentiationin vitro. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 76:696-700, 1993.
  44. Luciano AA, De Souza MJ, Roy MP, Schoenfeld, MJ, NulsenJC, Halvorson CV: Evaluation of low-dose estrogen and progestin therapy in postmenopausalwomen. J Reprod Med Vol 38 (3):207-14,1993.
  45. Arce JC, De Souza MJ, Pescatello LS, Luciano AA:Subclinical alterations in hormone and semen profile in athletes. Fertil Steril: Vol 59(2):398-404,1993.
  46. Frishman GN, Klock SC, Luciano AA, Nulsen J. Efficacyof oral micronized progesterone in the treatment of luteal phase defects. J Reprod Med:Vol 40,pp. 521, 1995.
  47. Albini MS, Benadiva C, Haverly K, Luciano AA Managementof benign ovarian cystic teratomas: laparoscopy compared with laparotomy. J Am Assoc ofGyn Lap: Vol 1, No 3, 219-222, 1994
  48. Zupi E, Luciano AA, Marconi D, Valli E, Patrizi G,Romanini C The use of topical anesthesia in diagnostic hysteroscopy and endometrialbiopsy. J Am Assoc of Gyn Lap: Vol 1, No 3, 24-252, 1994
  49. De Souza MJ, Luciano AA, Arce JC, Demers L, Loucks AClincial tests explain blunted cortisol responsiveness but not mild hypercortisolism inamenorrheic runners. J Appl Physiol 76 (3): 1302-1309, 1994.
  50. Maier DB, Kuslis SS, Luciano AA. Pregnancy rates in adonor sperm program using cryopreservation: Effects of total numbe of motile sperminseminated and of a procedure to concentrate sperm. Int J Fertil 39(3):145-49,1994.
  51. Marana R, Luciano AA, Muzii L, Marendino V, Mancuso S.Laparoscopy versus laparotomy for ovarian conservative surgery: A randomized trial in therabbit model. Am J Obstet and Gynecol vol 171 (3):861-864, 1994
  52. DeSouza MJ, Luciano AA, Arce AC, Demers lm, Loucks AB.Clinical tests explain blunted cortisol responsivenessbut not mild hypercortisolism inamenorrheic runners. J Appl Physiol 76(3):1302-9,1994.
  53. Zupi, E, Lucano AA, Valli E, Marconi D, Maneschi F,Romanini C. The Use of Topical Anesthesia in Diagnostic Hysteroscopy and EndometrialBiopsy. Fert and Steril vol 63 (2): 414-416, 1995
  54. Matonis L, Luciano, AA. A Case of SplenosisMasquerading as Endometriosis. Am J Obstet Gynecol 1995; 173:971-973.
  55. Kozlowski D, Luciano, AA. Bilateral Atresia of theProximal Ampullary Segment of the Fallopian Tubes. J of the Amer Assoc of Gyn Lap 1995,3:99-101.
  56. Montanino-Oliva M, Metzger D, Luciano AA. Use ofMedroxyprogesterone Acetate in the Prevention of Postoperative Adhesions. Fert Ster 1996,3:650-654.
  57. DeSouza MJ, Nulsen J, Sequenzia L, Bona R, Walker F,Luciano AA. The Effect of medroxyprogesterone Acetate on Conjugated EquineEstrogen-Induced Changes in Coagulation Parameters in Postmenopausal Women. J ofWomen’s Health 1996, 5:1-8.
  58. DeSouza MJ, Prestwood K, Luciano AA, Miller BE, NulsenJ. A Comparison of the Effect of Synthetic and Micronized Hormone Replacement Therapy onBone Mineral Density and Biochemical Markers of Bone Metabolism. J of the North Amer MenoSociety 1996, 3:140-148.
  59. DeSouza MJ, Miller BE, Sequenzia LC, Luciano AA,Ulreich S, Stier S, Prestwood K, Lesley BL Bone Health not Affected by Luteal PhaseAbnormalities and Decreased Ovarian Progesterone Production in Female Runners. JCEM 1997;82:2867-2876.
  60. Devy AS, Metzger DA, Luciano AA, Olive J, Benn P45x/46xx Mosaicism in Patients with Ideopathic Premature Ovarian Failure. Fertil Steril -submitted for publication.

Invited Manuscripts:

  1. Luciano AA: Guide to Managing Endometriosis.Contemporary Ob/Gyn 19:211,1982.
  2. Sherman BM, Wallace R, Chapler FK, Luciano AA and BeanJ: Prolactin Secreting Tumors: An Epidemiologic Approach. Pituitary Hyperfunction:Physiopathology and Clinical Aspects, Edited by G.M. Molinotti, F. Camaroni of E.E.Muller, Raven Press, New York 13:176, 1984.
  3. Luciano AA and Pitkin RM: Endometriosis, Approaches toDiagnosis and Treatment. Surgery Annual 1984 (Lloyd M. Nyhus, Editor),Appleton-Century-Crofts, Norwalk, Connecticut pp. 197-312, 1984.
  4. Metzger DA and Luciano AA: Steroid Therapy forEndometriosis. Obstet Gynecol Clinics of N Amer 16:105-122, 1989.
  5. Luciano AA: Ectopic Pregnancy - A Disease in Which Deathand Life are Strangely Blended. In Current Therapy in Obstetrics and Gynecology. W.B.Saunders of Philadelphia, PA 1989.
  6. Nulsen J and Luciano AA: Oocyte and Embryo Donation. InCurrent Opinion in Obstetrics & Gynecology 1:55-59, 1989.
  7. Luciano AA and Marana R: The Role of Diagnostic andOperative Gynecological Endoscopy Today. In Contri Gynecol Obstet, ed S. Karger AG, Basel,Switzerland, 18:4, 1989.
  8. Luciano AA: Ectopic Pregnancy. In Current Therapy inObstetrics & Gynecology of North America, ed Drs. Quilligan & Zuspan, 1989.
  9. Luciano AA: Laparoscopy versus Laparotomy - Treatment ofPost Surgical Adhesions. Alan R. Liss, Inc. New York, NY, (ed) John Wiley & Sons, Inc.Progress in Clinical & Biological Research 358:35-44, 1990.
  10. Luciano AA: Laser Surgery - Pitfalls of Endoscopy,Symposia I. In Contemporary Ob/Gyn, May 1990.
  11. Luciano AA: Laser Surgery - Techniques of LaserSurgery, Symposia II. In Contemporary Ob/Gyn, June 1990.
  12. Luciano AA: Laser Surgery - Endoscopy: Today andTomorrow, Symposia III. In Contemporary Ob/Gyn, July 1990.
  13. Luciano AA: Temporal Relationship and Reliability ofClinical, Hormonal, and Ultrasonographic Indices of Ovulation in Infertile Women. InOb/Gyn Digest 1:28-29, 1991.
  14. Luciano AA, Metzger DA: Endometriosis-What Can MedicalTherapy Offer? International Workshop on Endometriosis. Royal College of Physicians,London. British Journal of Clinical Practice Supplement 72 Vol 45 No 3 pg 14-23, May30-31,1991.
  15. Luciano AA: Comparing Tools for Gynecologic Surgery:Facts and Fiction. Guest editorial. Today’s Woman August pg 8, 9 & 14,1991.
  16. Frishman GN, Luciano AA: Oral Contraceptives. InFertility and Reproductive Medicine. Clinics of North America-Sex Steroids. Guestcoeditors Luciano AA and Metzger DA. Consulting editors Diamond PM and DeCherney AH. Vol3:1; 91-108, January 1992.
  17. Luciano AA: Hormone Replacement Therapy inPostmenopausal Women. In Fertility and Reproductive Medicine. Clinics of North America.Guest coeditors Luciano AA and Metzger DA. Consulting editors Diamond PM and DeCherney AH.Vol 3:1;109-127, January 1992.
  18. Luciano AA, Manzi D: Treatment Options forEndometriosis-Surgical Therapies. In Fertility and Reproductive Medicine Clinics of NorthAmerica. Editor David L. Olive. Vol 3:3;1-26 July 1992.
  19. Frishman GN, Luciano AA: Midcycle spotting. In SchlaffWD, Rock JA editors. Decision making in Reproductive Endocrinology. Boston: Blackwell,1993:88-92
  20. Maier DB and Luciano AA: Special Instrumentation. InGershenson DM, DeCherney AH and Curry Sl editors. Operative Gynecology. Philadelphia:Saunders, 1993:107-126.
  21. Chaffkin LM and Luciano AA: Endometriosis: ureteralinjuries. In Corfman RS, Diamond MP, and Alan DeCherney editors. Complications oflaparoscopy and Hysteroscopy. Boston: Blackwell, 1993:134-140.
  22. Luciano AA: Evaluation of the Female Infertile Patient.In Serono Symposia Newsletter. Summer 1993:6-11.
  23. Luciano AA: Endometriosis. 1994 Conn’s CurrentTherapy. Edited R E Rakel, W B Saunders Co. Philadelphia; pp 1038-1041, 1994
  24. Luciano AA: Management of Adhesions via Laparoscopy.In: Operative Laparoscopy - The Masters’ Technique. Edited by Richard Soderstrom,Aspen Publishers, Inc., Maryland pp121-126,1993
  25. Frishman GN, Luciano AA: Midcycle Spotting. In:Decision Making in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Edited by William D.Schlaff and John A. Rock. Blackwell Scientific Publications; pp 88-91, 1993.
  26. Luciano AA: Laparoscopy versus Laparotomy. In Manual ofEndoscopy. Edited by Dan C. Martin, M.D., American Association of GynecologicLaparoscopist, Sante Fe Springs, California. 1993.
  27. Luciano AA, Metzger DA: Diagnostic laparoscopy. In:Endoscopic Surgery. Adamson B and Martin D, editors. 1996.
  28. Luciano AA, Metzger DA: Laparoscopic Assisted VaginalHysterectomy. In: Thoraco-laparoscopic and Minimally Invasive Surgery. Lezochce, Paganimi,AM, Berci, G, editors. DE srl, Milano; pp 155-162, 1995.
  29. Luciano AA, Maier DB: Electrosurgery and Lasers inEndoscopic Pelvic Surgery. Infertility and Repproductive Medicine Clinics of NorthAmerican. Editor Alan Johns. Vol 4:2;255-274, April 1993.
  30. Luciano AA: Use of laser and electrosurgery inlaparoscopy. In: Operative Laparoscopy for Gynecologists. Garcia Padial J and Osborne N,editors. IDI publications, Omaha Nebraska. pp 65-94.
  31. Luciano AA: Laparoscopic Diagnosis and Management ofEctopic Pregnancy. In: Operative Laparoscopy for Gynecologists. Garcia Padial J andOsborne N, editors. IDI publications, Omaha Nebraska. pp 108-124.
  32. Luciano AA, Soderstrom R, Martin D. Essentialprinciples of electrosurgery in Operative Laparoscopy. JAAGL May 1994, vol 1 No 3,189-195.
  33. Luciano AA, Metzger DA, Zupi E: Clinical andExperimental Studies of Adhesion Formation after Laparoscopic Ovarian Surgery. In: TheManagement of Adnexal Cysts, Proceedings of the First Raoul Palmer European Club ofGynecologic Endoscopy. Editors Bruhat M, Blackwell Scientific Publications page 229-236.1994
  34. Luciano AA, Montanino-Oliva M: Comparison ofPostoperative Adhesion Formation. Infertil. and Reprod. Medicine Clinics of N. AmericaJuly 1994 Vol 5 No 3. pg 437-444
  35. Arason G, Luciano AA: Laparoscopy versus Laparotomy inthe Treatment of Endometriosis. Endometriosis. Editors Nezhat CR, Berger GS, Nezhat FR,Bottram JC, Nezhat C; Springer-Verlag, Inc. 1995.
  36. Luciano, AA: Prevention of Postoperative Adhesions.Endometriosis. Editors Nezhat CR, Berger GS, Nezhat FR, Bottram JC, Nezhat C;Springer-Verlag, Inc.1995.
  37. DeSouza, MJ; Arce, JC; Pescatello, LS; Scherzer, HS;Luciano, AA: Gonadal Hormones and Semen Quality in Male Runners. Int. J. Sports Medicine15, pp. 383-391, 1994.
  38. Luciano AA: Chronic Pelvic pain: Editorial of TheJournal of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists. 3: 193-195, February1996.
  39. Jain A, Solima E, Luciano A. Ectopic Pregnancy. J ofthe Amer Assoc of Gynecologic Laparoscopists 1997, Vol 4, 4:513-53
  40. Luciano AA. Power Sources. In Atlas of FemaleInfertility Surgery Third Edition, Robert B. Hunt, Editor. Mosby Year Book in press.

BOOKS

  1. Luciano, AA; Metzger, DA (guest editors): SexSteroids - Infertility and Reproductive Medicine Clinics of North America. January 1992,Vol 3, No. 1
  2. Nezhat, CR; Nezhat, FR; Luciano, AA; Siegler, AM;Metzger, DA; Nezhat, CH: Operative Gynecologic Laparoscopy; Principles and Techniques.McGraw-Hill, Inc., 1995.
  3. Chirurgia Laparoscopica in Ginecologia

SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATIONS

  1. Patterns of Nuclear Fluorescence and DNA-BindingActivity. 17th Interim Scientific Session of The American Rheumatis Association, SanDiego, December 11, 1971.
  2. Stimulatory Activity of Serum on Prolactin Production byHuman Decidua. 27th Annual Meeting of the Society of Gynecologic Investigation, Denver,Colorado, March 21, 1980.
  3. Danazol: Endocrine Consequences in Healthy Women. 28thAnnual Meeting of the Society for Gynecologic Investigation, St. Louis, Missouri, March20, 1981.
  4. Effects of Danazol on Plasma Lipids and LipoproteinLevels in Healthy Women and in Endometriosis. 29th Annual Meeting of the Society ofGynecologic Investigation, Dallas, Texas, March 27, 1982.
  5. Decidual, Amniotic Fluid, Maternal and Fetal Prolactinin Normal and Abnormal Pregnancies. The Endocrine Society Meeting, San Francisco,California, 1982.
  6. Evaluation of Commonly Used Adjuvants in the Preventionof Postoperative Adhesions. 1982 District IV, A.C.O.G., Chicago, Illinois, September 24,1982.
  7. Hyperprolactinemia and Contraception: A ProspectiveStudy. American Fertility Society, 39th Annual Meeting, San Francisco, California, April19, 1983.
  8. Hyperprolactinemia in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome(PCOS). 30th Annual Meeting of the Society of Gynecologic Investigation, Washington, D.C.,March 19, 1983.
  9. Hyperprolactinemia and Contraception: A ProspectiveStudy II. 30th Annual Meeting of the Society of Gynecologic Investigation, Washington,D.C., March 19,1983.
  10. Adult-Onset Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia inPolycystic Ovarian Syndrome. 7th International Congress of Endocrinology, Quebec City,Canada, July 1-7, 1984.
  11. Clinical and Endocrine Evaluation or OralMedroxyprogesterone Acetate (MPA) in the Treatment of Endometriosis. 41st Annual Meetingof The American Fertility Society, Chicago, Illinois, September 28-October 1, 1985.
  12. A Comparison of Thermal Injury, Healing Patterns andPostoperative Adhesion Formation Following CO2 Laser and Electromicrosurgery. Society forGyn Investigation 34th Annual Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia, March 18-21, 1987.
  13. Clinical and Metabolic Responses of Menopausal Women toSequential Versus Continuous Estrogen and Progestin Replacement Therapy. The AmericanFertility Society, 43rd Annual Meeting, Reno, Nevada, September 27-October 1, 1987.
  14. A Comparative Study of Postoperative Adhesion FormationFollowing Laser Surgery by Laparoscopy versus Laparotomy in the Rabbit Model. The Societyfor Gynecologic Investigation. 35th Annual Meeting in Baltimore, Maryland, March 17-20,1988.
  15. Oral Medroxyprogesterone Acetate SuppressesTestosterone-Estradiol Binding Globulin but not Corticosteroid Binding Globulin in theTreatment of Endometriosis. Endocrine Society, 44th Annual Meeting, New Orleans,Louisiana, June 1988.
  16. Temporal Relationship and Reliability ofClinical, Hormonal and Ultrasonic Indices of Ovulation. The Society for GynecologicInvestigation. 36th Annual Meeting in San Diego, California, March 1989.
  17. Identification of Follicles with Fertilizable Oocytes bySequential Ultrasound Measurements of Follicular Development. VI World Congress IVF andAlternate Assisted Reproduction, Jerusalem, Israel, April 4, 1989.
  18. A Comparative Study of Postoperative AdhesionsFollowing Laser Surgery by Laparoscopy Versus Laparotomy in Rabbit Model. The AmericanAssociation of Gynecologic Laparoscopists. 17th Annual Meeting in Dallas, Texas, November1989.
  19. Ovarian Function Following Incision with Scalpel, CO2Laser and Microelectrode in the Rabbit Model. American Fertility Society 45th AnnualMeeting, San Francisco, California, November 15, 1989.
  20. Responses to Sequential Versus Continuous Low DoseEstrogen and Progestin Therapy in Menopausal Women. The Society for GynecologicInvestigations 37th Annual Meeting, St. Louis, Missouri, March 23, 1990.
  21. Preoperative versus postoperative Dextran 70 in theprevention of adhesion formation. Presented at the International Congress of GynecologicEndoscopy AAGL 19th Annual Meeting, Orlando, Florida, November 14-18, 1990.
  22. Selective induction of follicular growth orestradiol-17ß (E2) secretion in vitro by altering LH and FSH doses and ratios. Presentedat the Society for Gynecologic Investigations 38th Annual Meeting, San Antonio, Texas,March 1991.
  23. Efficacy of oral progesterone in the treatment ofluteal phase defects. Presented at the Society for Gynecologic Investigations 38th AnnualMeeting, San Antonio, Texas, March 1991.
  24. A comparative analysis of adhesion reduction, tissue effects, and incisingcharacteristics of electrosurgery, CO2 laser and ND-YAG laser at operative laparoscopy.Presented at the American Fertility Society 47th Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida,October 1991.
  25. Endoscopic treatment of endometriosis-associatedinfertility: therapeutic, economic and social benefits. Presented at the World Congress ofGynecologic Endoscopy, AAGL 20th Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada, November 1991.
  26. Effects of estrogen and progestin therapy on lipidprofile in postmenopausal women. Presented at the Society for Gynecologic InvestigationFortieth Annual Scientific Meeting in Toronto, Canada April 1993.
  27. Long term effects of hormone replacement therapy onbone density, lipids, bleeding patterns and endometrial histology. Presented at theAmerican Fertility Society 49th Annual Meeting in Montreal Canada, October10-15;1993

INVITED LECTURES, 1996

  1. January 23, 1996 "Principles ofElectrosurgery". New York Medical College Grand Rounds, Bronx, New York.
  2. February 1, 1996 "New modalities in the treatmentof osteoporosis". Presented at Morristown Memorial Hospital. Morristown, NewJersey.
  3. February 13, 1996 "Current concepts on HormoneReplacement Therapy". Dinner lecture, Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories. Syracuse, NewYork.
  4. February 14, 1996 "Current concepts on theprevention and management of osteoporosis". St. Joseph's Hospital Grand Rounds.Syracuse New York.
  5. February 24-25, 1996 Workshop on Microendoscopy inGynecology Including Fertility Promoting Surgery. Lectures on: 1) "Principles ofElectrosurgery", 2) "Endometriosis Update", 3) "AdhesionPrevention". Sponsored by the Faculty of The American Association of GynecologicLaparoscopists, San Antonio, Texas.
  6. March 18, 1996 "What's New in HRT?". Sponsoredby PRIME PLUS/Red Hot Mammas. The Women's Center at Bradley Memorial Hospital,Southington, Connecticut.
  7. March 22, 1996 "Controversies in Prevention:Postmenopausal Estrogen Replacement Therapy". Sponsored by the University ofConnecticut Primary Care Internal Medicine Residency Program. Farmington, Connecticut
  8. March 30, 1996 "Electrosurgery Safety (endoscopic)and Clinical Applications". Laser Educational Seminar. New Britain General Hospital,New Britain, Connecticut.
  9. March 24 - 25, 1996 "The marketplace and menopause:why should we be interested?" Pharmacia & Upjohn, Inc. Sales RepresenativeTraining Program. Orlando, Florida.
  10. April 26, 1996 "The Effects of Estrogen andProgestin on Bone Metabolism and Plasma Lipids in the Treatment of Menopause".Presented to St. Lukes Hospital, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology. Newburgh, NewYork.
  11. May 1 - 3, 1996 "New Advances in GynecologicEndoscopy. ACOG Annual Meeting, Denver, Colorado.
  12. May 10, 1996 "Contraception and Pharmacology ofSex Steroids". Presented to the second year class at the University of ConnecticutSchool of Medicine, Farmington, Connecticut
  13. May 22 - 26, 1996 "Endometriosis in the year2,000". Endoscopy Congress, Sardinia, Italy.
  14. June 1, 1996 "Insights into Infertility: The HighTech Road to Pregnancy". Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART's) Symposium. SeronoSymposia, USA., Berlin, Connecticut.
  15. June 9, 1996 "Endometriosis Update". IcelandOb/Gyn Society monthly seminars. Reykjavik, Iceland.
  16. June 11, 1996 "Endometriosis Update". RomeItaly
  17. June 20, 1996 "The role of Endoscopy inGynecologic Surgery". Maratga, Italy.
  18. June 26, 1996 "The Reality & Celebration ofMenopause". Sponsored by Prime Plus, Red Hot Mammas, Simsbury, Connecticut
  19. July 19 -21, 1996 Lectures: 1) "Principles ofElectrosurgery", 2) "Adhesion Prevention", 3) "EndometriosisUpdate". Energy Sources for Mciroendsocpy. Chairman: Dr. Luciano. SecondInternational Symposium & Hands-On Office Microendoscopy & Endoscopic Microsurgeryin Gynecology. San Francisco, California.
  20. August 2 - 4, 1996 Lectures: 1) "Advances andControversies in Gyn Surgery", 2)" Myomectomy: Laparoscopy or Laparotomy?".Energy Sources for Endoscopic Surgery. Santa Barbara, California.
  21. August 7, 1996 "Ectopic Pregnancy - Diagnosis andTherapeutic Options'. Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology Grand Rounds. StanfordUniversity, Stanford, California.
  22. August 8 - 10, 1996 Lectures: 1) "Physics ofLasers & Electricity", 2) "Laparoscopic Treatment of Adhesions".Advances Operative Endoscopy Course and Hysteroscopy Workshop. Stanford Endoscopy Centerfor Training and Technology. Stanford, California.
  23. September 3, 1996 "Pause and Effect: Transitioninto Menopause". Prime Plus, Red Hot Mammas, Avon, Connecticut
  24. September 25, 1996 AAGL 25th Annual Meeting - PostGraduate Course #2. Reproductive Surgery - Chairman: Dr. Anthony Luciano. Lectures: 1)"Energy Sources for Microendoscopy", 2) "Management of EctopicPregnancy", 3) Hysterosonography - Hysterosalpingography". Chicago, Illinois.
  25. September 26, 1996 Presidential Address: "TheOceanic Effect". American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists 25th AnnualMeeting, Chicago, Illinois.
  26. September 28, 1996 Panel: "Chronic PelvicPain". American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists 25th Annual Meeting.Chairman: Dr. A. Luciano. Chicago, Illinois.
  27. October 11 - 12, 1996. Lectures: 1) "CurrentSurgical Management of Endometriosis", 2) Is There a Role for Lasers in laparoscopicSurgery?". Gynecology: Surgical Controversies. The Cleveland Clinic Foundation,Cleveland, Ohio.
  28. October 14, 1996 "Ectopic Pregnancies". TheThird International Conference on the Uterus: Endometrium and Myometrium. NYU School ofMedicine, New York.
  29. October 16, 1996 "What's New in AdhesionPrevention". Symposium on Operative Gynecologic Endoscopy and Assisted Reproduction.Hartford Hospital, Hartford, Connecticut.
  30. November 8 - 10, 1996 Lectures: 1)"EctopicPregnancy", 2) "Laparoscopic Myomectomy". Frontiers of GYN Endsocopy, 1996.Staten Island University Hospital, New York, New York.
  31. November 11 - 14, 1996 "Estrogen ReplacementTherapy". American College of Physicians - Update in Clinical Medicine. Scottsdale,Arizona.
  32. December 4 - 6, 1996 Lectures: 1)"PresacralNeurectomy and Laparoscopic Uterosacral Nerve Ablation", 2)" Myomectomy andMyolysis, Hysteroscopic Myomectomy", 3) "Lysis of Adhesions andMetroplasty", 4) "Hysteroscopic Tubal Cannulation". The American College ofObstetricians and Gynecologists Postgraduate Course: Advanced Operative Laparoscopy andHysteroscopy. The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama.

INVITED LECTURES 1997

  1. January 24, 1997 "Puberty: Normal andAbnormal". Presented to the third year class at the University of Connecticut Schoolof Medicine, Farmington, Connecticut.
  2. February 12, 1997 "Menopause and HormoneReplacement". The University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Department ofObstetrics & Gynecology Grand Rounds. Farmington, Connecticut.
  3. February 13, 1997 "Menopause and Adropause".Presented to Farmington Adult Education Group, Farmington, Connecticut.
  4. February 21-23 Postgraduate Course: Current Issues inGynecologic Endoscopy. Lectures on: 1) Energy Sources for Endoscopic Surgery, 2)Myomectomy, 3) Endoscopic Treatment of Endometriosis. Sponsored by The AmericanAssociation of Gynecologic Laparoscopists. Squaw Valley, California.
  5. February 24, 1997 "Menopause Management".Presented at the Groton Public Library, Groton, Connecticut.
  6. March 1, 1997 "Operative Endoscopy for the SurgicalTreatment of Infertility". A seminar sponsored by the Connecticut Society of PostAnesthesia Nurses. Rocky Hill, Connecticut.
  7. March 4, 1997 "Testosterone and Sexual Health forWomen and Men" A seminar sponsored by Prime Plus/Red Hot Mamas. Avon,Connecticut.
  8. March 12, 1997 "New Developments in HormoneReplacement Therapy". A dinner lecture, sponsored by Pharmacia & Upjohn Company,Farmington, Connecticut.
  9. March 17, 1997 "Estrogen, Progesterone,Testosterone, and Menopause". Sponsored by Prime Plus/Red Hot Mamas, Bradley MemorialHospital, Southington, Connecticut.
  10. April 1, 1997 "Hormone Replacement Therapy Update:Cardiovascular and Osteoporosis Benefits". A dinner lecture, sponsored byWyeth-Ayerst Company, Milton, New York.
  11. April 9, 1997 "Osteoporosis Prevention andManagement Program in Primary Care Practice". Danbury Hospital, Department ofMedicine Grand Rounds, Danbury, Connecticut.
  12. April 11, 1997 "Puberty: Normal andAbnormal". Presented to the third year medical students at the University ofConnecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, Connecticut.
  13. April 29 & 30, 1997 "Estrogen, Progestin, andAndrogens in Post Menopausal Women". A round table discussion (lead by Dr. Luciano)at the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology meeting. Las Vegas, Nevada.
  14. May 1, 1997 "Contraception and Sterilization"Presented to the second year medical school class, the University of Connecticut School ofMedicine, Farmington, Connecticut.
  15. May 8, 1997 "HRT. Cardiovascular and SkeletalBenefits. University of Pennsylvania, Department of OB/GYN Grand Rounds.
  16. May 14, 1997 "Osteoporosis Prevention andManagement Program in Primary Care Practice" University of Connecticut Department ofObstetrics & Gynecology Grand Rounds. Farmington, Connecticut
  17. May 20, 1997 "The physics and clinical applicationof electrosurgery". Presented to the Grove Hill Medical Center Ear, Nose, Throat& Cosmetic Facial Surgery Group. New Britain, Connecticut.
  18. May 23-24,1997 Scientific Program Chair of 3rdInternational Symposium & Hands-on Workshop on Office Microendoscopy & EndoscopicMicrosurgery in Gynecology, Vancouver, BC, Canada
  19. May 26, 1997 "Relative Role of ReproductiveSurgery and Arts in the management of the Infertile Woman with Tubal Disease"presented at the 10th World Congress on In Vitro Fertilization and Assisted Reproduction,Vancouver, BC, Canada.
  20. June 5, 1997 "Osteoporosis: Emerging Techniques inDetection and Management". 1997 Metra Biosystems Telerounds. New Britain,Connecticut
  21. June 10, 1997 "Benefit and Risks of HormoneReplacement Therapy" Lecture to the medical staff of Manchester Memorial Hospital,Manchester, Connecticut.
  22. June 13, 1997 "Puberty: Normal and Abnormal"presented to 3rd year medical students at the University of Connecticut School ofMedicine, Farmington, Connecticut.
  23. June 18-22, 1997 1) Chairman/Speaker of PostGraduateCourse "Reproductive surgery for promotion of fertility and pain relief" 2)Keynote speaker on "Progress in reproductive surgery" 3) Chairman/Speaker ofTakeda Satellite Symposium on "Adhesion prevention" 4) Speaker Panel 18"Teaching and accreditation: How can we teach the busy practitioner advancedendoscopy?" 5) Chairman of PostCongress on "Abnormal uterine bleeding" .World Congress of Gynecologic Endoscopy, Rome, Italy.
  24. August 2, 1997 "Modern Evaluation and Managementof the Menopause and the Andropause". Presented at the Annual Seminar of theConnecticut Association of Philippine Physicians. Ledyard, Connecticut.
  25. August 27-29, 1997 1)"Energy Sources forLaparoscopy" 2)Laparoscopic Complications" 3)"Endometriosis and PelvicPain" 4)Live Surgery - Adhesiolysis-Biolateral Salpingectomy5)"Endometriosis" Presented at the Third International Course on EndoscopicSurgery in Gynecology, Santiago, Chile.
  26. September 16 - 17, 1997 "Osteoporosis Preventionand management Program in Primary Care Practice" Presented at Grand Rounds,University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, Baylor College of Medicine,Houston, Texas and Southwest memorial Hospital, Houston, Texas.

(Revised sept, 1997)