Logo Dott.ssa Francesca Paola Tropeano

La dottoressa Francesca Paola Tropeano nasce a Napoli il 12/03/1992.

Nel 2017 consegue la laurea in Medicina e Chirurgia presso l’Università Federico II di Napoli, col massimo dei voti 110 su 100 con lode.

Nel 2018 consegue l’abilitazione alla professione di Medico Chirurgo, e nello stesso anno, inizia la specializzazione in Chirurgia Generale presso l’Università Federico II di Napoli. Dedica interamente il suo percorso di formazione alla chirurgia colorettale e proctologica. Assiste come operatore  a più di 1500 interventi di chirurgia maggiore oncologica e benigna, sia con tecnica open, che mini-invasiva (videolaparoscopica e robotica).

Matura esperienza nel trattamento delle Malattie Infiammatorie Croniche Intestinali (malattia di Crohn e Rettocolite Ulcerosa), nell’ambito del maggiore centro IBD del Sud Italia.

Affina la sua esperienza anche nell’esecuzione di procedure diagnostiche quali la proctoscopia rigida, e l’ecografia transanale 3D.

Prende parte attiva a numerosi congressi nazionali ed internazionali inerenti al trattamento della patologia colorettale oncologica ed infiammatoria, ai tumor board per la gestione pre e post-operatoria dei pazienti oncologici, e a importanti progetti di ricerca nazionali ed internazionali.

È autrice di oltre 60 pubblicazioni scientifiche, edite su riviste internazionali indicizzate, con più di 1200 citazioni.

Vincitrice di una borsa di dottorato di ricerca presso il Dipartimento di “Scienze Biomorfologiche e Chirurgiche”, al quarto anno di specializzazione, presentando un promettente ed interessante progetto di ricerca riguardante il trattamento e la prevenzione della Rettocolite Ulcerosa.

Termina il suo percorso di formazione nell’Ottobre del 2023 col massimo dei voti e lode accademica, con una tesi riguardante una innovativa tecnica chirurgica, riconosciuta ad oggi, a livello mondiale, e che ha consentito a lei ed al suo gruppo di lavoro, importantissimi riconoscimenti e premi internazionali.

A Luglio 2024 viene assunta come Dirigente Medico presso l’Azienda AOU Policlinico Federico II di Napoli, nell’U.O.C. di Chirurgia Endoscopica, lì dove aveva iniziato e condotto il suo percorso formativo.

Vincitrice di una borsa di studio per il “Master di colonproctologia e riabilitazione del pavimento pelvico”.

    • SARS-CoV-2 infection and venous thromboembolism after surgery: an international prospective cohort study.
      COVIDSurg Collaborative; GlobalSurg Collaborative. Anaesthesia. 2022 Jan;77(1):28-39.
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    • Effects of hospital facilities on patient outcomes after cancer surgery: an international, prospective, observational study.
      GlobalSurg Collaborative; NIHR Global Health Research Unit on Global Surgery. Lancet Glob Health. 2022 Jul;10(7):e1003-e1011.
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    • Timing of surgery following SARS-CoV-2 infection: an international prospective cohort study.
      COVIDSurg Collaborative. Anaesthesia. 2021 Nov;76(11):1454-1464.
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    • Surgical treatment of rectal cancer: updates and perspectives.
      Luglio G, Tropeano FP, Pagano G, Cricrì M. Front Surg. 2022 Jun 28;9:952874.
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    • Delaying surgery for patients with a previous SARS-CoV-2 infection.
      COVIDSurg Collaborative. Br J Surg. 2020 Nov;107(12):e601-e602.
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    • SARS-CoV-2 vaccination modelling for safe surgery to save lives: data from an international prospective cohort study.
      COVIDSurg Collaborative; GlobalSurg Collaborative. Br J Surg. 2021 Sep;108(9):1056-1063.
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    • Effect of COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns on planned cancer surgery for 15 tumour types in 61 countries: an international, prospective, cohort study.
      COVIDSurg Collaborative. Lancet Oncol. 2021 Nov;22(11):1507-1517.
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    • Outcomes from elective colorectal cancer surgery during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic.
      COVIDSurg Collaborative. Colorectal Dis. 2020 Nov 15.
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    • Elective Cancer Surgery in COVID-19-Free Surgical Pathways During the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic.
      Glasbey JC, Nepogodiev D, Simoes JFF, et al; COVIDSurg Collaborative. J Clin Oncol. 2021 Jan;39(1):66-78.
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    • Global variation in postoperative mortality and complications after cancer surgery: a multicentre, prospective cohort study in 82 countries.
      GlobalSurg Collaborative; NIHR Global Health Research Unit on Global Surgery. Lancet. 2021 Jan;397(10272):387-397.
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    • Death following pulmonary complications of surgery before and during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic.
      STARSurg Collaborative; COVIDSurg Collaborative. Br J Surg. 2021 Dec;108(12):1448-1464.
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    • Preoperative nasopharyngeal swab testing and postoperative pulmonary complications in patients undergoing elective surgery during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic.
      COVIDSurg Collaborative. Br J Surg. 2021 Jan;108(1):88-96.
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    • Surgical Prevention of Anastomotic Recurrence by Excluding Mesentery in Crohn's Disease: The SuPREMe-CD Study – A Randomized Clinical Trial.
      Luglio G, Rispo A, Imperatore N, Giglio MC, Amendola A, Tropeano FP, Peltrini R, Castiglione F, De Palma GD, Bucci L. Ann Surg. 2020 Aug;272(2):210-217.
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    • Diagnosis and Management of Rectal Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs).
      Maione F, Chini A, Milone M, Gennarelli N, Manigrasso M, Maione R, Cassese G, Pagano G, Tropeano FP, Luglio G, De Palma GD. Diagnostics. 2021 Apr;11(5):771.
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    • Transanal minimally invasive approach for early giant rectal tumour – a video-vignette.
      Luglio G, Tropeano FP, Errico C, Esposito E, De Palma GD. Colorectal Dis. 2021 Jun;23(6):1603-1604.
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    • Laparoscopic completion proctectomy and pouch with lengthening techniques – a video vignette.
      Luglio G, Tropeano FP, De Simone G, De Palma GD. Colorectal Dis. 2021 Aug;23(8):1990-1991.
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    • Surgical treatment of colonic Crohn’s disease: a national snapshot study.
      SICCR Current status of Crohn’s disease surgery collaborative. Langenbecks Arch Surg. 2021 Jun;406(4):1165-1172.
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    • Correction to: Surgical treatment of colonic Crohn’s disease: a national snapshot study.
      SICCR Current status of Crohn’s disease surgery collaborative. Langenbecks Arch Surg. 2021 Mar 2.
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    • Anastomosis configuration and technique following ileocaecal resection for Crohn’s disease: a multicentre study.
      Celentano V, Pellino G, Spinelli A, Selvaggi F; SICCR Collaborative. Updates Surg. 2021 Feb;73(1):149-156.
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    • Serrated lesions of the colon and rectum: Emergent epidemiological data and molecular pathways.
      Sacco M, De Palma FDE, Guadagno E, Giglio MC, Peltrini R, Marra E, Manfreda A, Amendola A, Cassese G, Dinuzzi VP, Pegoraro F, Tropeano FP, Luglio G, De Palma GD. Open Med (Wars). 2020;15(1):1087-1095.
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    • Preventing recurrence in Crohn’s disease: the Kono-S anastomosis with two-layer technique.
      Luglio G, Tropeano FP, Amendola A, Rispo A, Castiglione F, Bucci L, De Palma GD. Tech Coloproctol. 2020 Nov;24(11):1213-1214.
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    • Endorectal Ultrasonography and Pelvic MRI Show Similar Diagnostic Accuracy in Local Staging of Rectal Cancer: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
      Luglio G, Pagano G, Tropeano FP, Spina E, Maione R, Chini A, Maione F, Galloro G, Giglio MC, De Palma GD. Diagnostics. 2021 Dec;12(1):5.
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    • Response to the Comment on "Surgical Prevention of Anastomotic Recurrence by Excluding Mesentery in Crohn's Disease: The SuPREMe-CD Study."
      Luglio G, Imperatore N, Tropeano FP, Rispo A. Ann Surg. 2021 Dec;274(6):e738-e739.
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    • Global attitudes in the management of acute appendicitis during COVID-19 pandemic: ACIE Appy Study.
      Ielpo B, Podda M, Pellino G, Pata F, Caruso R, Gravante G, Di Saverio S; ACIE Appy Study Collaborative. Br J Surg. 2021 Jun;108(6):717-726.
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    • National variations in perioperative assessment and surgical management of Crohn’s disease: a multicentre study.
      SICCR Collaborative. Colorectal Dis. 2021 Jan;23(1):94-104.
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    • The Role of Micro-RNAs and Circulating Tumor Markers as Predictors of Response to Neoadjuvant Therapy in Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer.
      De Palma FDE, Luglio G, Tropeano FP, Pagano G, D'Armiento M, Kroemer G, Maiuri MC, De Palma GD. Int J Mol Sci. 2020 Sep;21(19):7040.
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    • Single-incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) for the treatment of ileocolonic Crohn's disease: a propensity score-matched analysis.
      Celentano V, Pellino G, Rottoli M, Colombo F, Sampietro G, Spinelli A, Selvaggi F; SICCR Collaborative. Int J Colorectal Dis. 2021 Mar;36(3):605-608.
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    • Inequalities in screening policies and perioperative protection for patients with acute appendicitis during the pandemic: Subanalysis of the ACIE Appy study.
      Pellino G, Podda M, Pata F, Di Saverio S, Ielpo B; ACIE Appy Collaborative. Br J Surg. 2021 Oct;108(10):e332-e335.
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    • Ultrasonographic diagnosis of ileo-ileal intussusception secondary to Vanek's tumor.
      Rispo A, De Sire R, D'Armiento M, De Bonis L, Tropeano FP, Ricciolino S, Nardone G, Luglio G. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci. 2022 Jan;26(2):350-353.
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    • Combined surgical and negative pressure therapy to treat multiple enterocutaneous fistulas and abdominal abscesses: A case report.
      Luglio G, Amendola A, Pagano G, Tropeano FP, Errico C, Esposito E, Palomba G, Dinuzzi P, De Simone G, De Palma GD. Ann Med Surg (Lond). 2020 Jul;57:123-126.
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    • Post-operative morbidity in Crohn's disease: what is the impact of patient-, disease- and surgery-related factors?
      Luglio G, Pellegrini L, Rispo A, Tropeano FP, Imperatore N, Pagano G, Amendola A, Testa A, De Palma GD, Castiglione F. Int J Colorectal Dis. 2022 Feb;37(2):411-419.
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    • High complication rate in Crohn's disease surgery following percutaneous drainage of intra-abdominal abscess: a multicentre study.
      Celentano V, Giglio MC, Pellino G, Rottoli M, Sampietro G, Spinelli A, Selvaggi F; SICCR Collaborative. Int J Colorectal Dis. 2022 Jun;37(6):1421-1428.
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    • Preoperative Localization in Colonic Surgery (PLoCoS Study): a multicentric experience.
      Manigrasso M, Milone M, Musella M, Venetucci P, Maione F, Elmore U, Gallo G, Perinotti R, De Palma GD; PLoCoS Study Group. Updates Surg. 2022 Feb;74(1):137-144.
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    • The impact of surgical delay on resectability of colorectal cancer: An international prospective cohort study.
      COVIDSurg Collaborative. Colorectal Dis. 2022 Mar 14.
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    • Evaluation of a quality improvement intervention to reduce anastomotic leak following right colectomy (EAGLE): pragmatic, stepped-wedge, cluster-randomized trial in 64 countries.
      ESCP EAGLE Safe Anastomosis Collaborative; NIHR Global Health Research Unit in Surgery. Br J Surg. 2024 Jan;111(1):znad370.
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    • Colorectal Cancer Stage at Diagnosis Before vs During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Italy.
      Rottoli M, Gori A, Pellino G, Flacco ME, Martellucci C, Spinelli A, Poggioli G; COVID–CRC Study Group. JAMA Netw Open. 2022 Nov;5(11):e2243119.
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    • Burnout among surgeons before and during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic: an international survey.
      Shalaby M, ElSheikh AM, Hamed H; SURG-SAT-19 Collaborative Group. BMC Psychol. 2024 Jan;12(1):48.
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    • Practice of proctology among general surgery residents and young specialists in Italy: a snapshot survey.
      Manzo CA, Annicchiarico A, Valiyeva S, Picciariello A; ProctoSurvey Group; Gallo G, Bislenghi G. Updates Surg. 2023 Sep;75(6):1597-1605.
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    • Cyclic Neutropenia Mimicking Crohn's Disease: Two Case Reports and a Narrative Review.
      Guarino AD, Luglio G, Imperatore N, Cerciello G, Pugliese N, Castiglione F, Tropeano FP, Testa A, Olmo O, Rispo A. J Clin Med. 2023 Sep;12(19):6323.
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    • Is the significant risk of perioperative complications associated with radical surgery following non-curative ESD for early colorectal cancer still acceptable?
      Rottoli M, Gori A, Pellino G, Flacco ME, Spinelli A, Poggioli G; COVID-CRC Study Group. Gut. 2024 Jan;73(2):385-388.
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    • Global disparities in surgeons' workloads, academic engagement and rest periods: the on-calL shIft fOr geNEral SurgeonS (LIONESS) study.
      Podda M, Di Martino M, Pata F, Nigri G, Pisanu A, Di Saverio S, Pellino G, Ielpo B; LIONESS Study Group. Updates Surg. 2024 Apr.
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    • Effect of centre volume on pathological outcomes and postoperative complications after surgery for colorectal cancer: results of a multicentre national study.
      Rottoli M, Spinelli A, Pellino G, Gori A, Calini G, Flacco ME, Manzoli L, Poggioli G; COVID-CRC Study Group. Br J Surg. 2024 Jan;111(1):znad373.
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    • Access to and quality of elective care: a prospective cohort study using hernia surgery as a tracer condition in 83 countries.
      NIHR Global Health Research Unit on Global Surgery. Lancet Glob Health. 2024 May.
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    • Intrarectal Administration of Adelmidrol plus Hyaluronic Acid Gel Ameliorates Experimental Colitis in Mice and Inhibits Pro-Inflammatory Response in Ex Vivo Cultured Biopsies.
      Palenca I, Seguella L, Zilli A, Basili Franzin S, Del Re A, Pepi F, Troiani A, Pesce M, Rurgo S, De Palma FDE, Luglio G, Tropeano FP, Sarnelli G, Esposito G. Int J Mol Sci. 2023 Dec;25(1):165.
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    • Correction: Evolving Trends in the Management of Acute Appendicitis During COVID-19 Waves: The ACIE Appy II Study.
      Pata F, Di Martino M, Podda M, Di Saverio S, Ielpo B, Pellino G; ACIE Appy Study Collaborative. World J Surg. 2023 Jan;47(1):285.
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    • Impact of postoperative cardiovascular complications on 30-day mortality after major abdominal surgery: an international prospective cohort study.
      STARSurg Collaborative; EuroSurg Collaborative. Anaesthesia. 2024 Feb.
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