Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale Ovest Milanese

The research portfolio at Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale Ovest Milanese includes a strong focus on neoplasms and blood cancers, especially multiple myeloma, lung cancer, breast cancer, colorectal cancer, urothelial carcinoma, and follicular lymphoma. These studies are designed to evaluate new treatment options, compare them with current standards, and improve outcomes for people with advanced or relapsed disease.

• Testing new therapies and combinations for relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma
• Evaluating treatment effectiveness in non-small cell lung cancer and small cell lung cancer
• Comparing newer approaches for breast cancer, colorectal cancer, and urothelial carcinoma
• Refining care strategies for follicular lymphoma and other hematologic malignancies

Overall, this site is active in studies that aim to improve survival, disease control, and treatment choice across several major cancer types.

Another major area of research covers digestive system diseases and immune system diseases, with trials in ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. These studies are focused on understanding how well new therapies work in inflammatory bowel disease and whether they can help patients achieve and maintain remission.

• Assessing new treatment options for moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis
• Studying induction and maintenance strategies in Crohn's disease
• Evaluating whether emerging therapies can improve symptom control and long-term disease management
• Supporting better care for patients with chronic inflammatory conditions of the bowel

These trials reflect a clear interest in improving both short-term response and ongoing disease control in immune-driven gastrointestinal disorders.

The site also contributes to research in cardiovascular diseases and surgical procedures, including studies related to aortic stenosis, mitral valve surgery, and postoperative low-cardiac output syndrome. This work aims to improve procedural safety, support recovery, and optimize outcomes around major heart interventions.

• Evaluating supportive approaches during transcatheter aortic valve replacement
• Studying ways to reduce complications after mitral valve surgery
• Testing strategies to lower the risk of low-cardiac output syndrome
• Improving perioperative care in complex cardiovascular procedures

At this hospital and clinic setting, these trials are centered on making advanced cardiac and surgical care safer and more effective.

Research at the site also spans hemic and lymphatic diseases, anesthesia and analgesia, and broader health care quality topics, with additional attention to non-diabetic chronic kidney disease and diagnostic refinement in cancer care. These studies explore whether new approaches can slow kidney disease progression, improve treatment selection, and support better patient management.

• Testing therapies aimed at slowing progression in non-diabetic chronic kidney disease
• Exploring diagnostic tools and biomarkers to guide cancer treatment decisions
• Assessing supportive and perioperative care approaches that may improve patient comfort and safety
• Strengthening the quality and effectiveness of care delivered in a general surgery environment

This broad research activity shows the site’s interest in both treatment innovation and practical improvements in everyday clinical care.

Within general surgery, the site is involved in studies on complex hernia repair and abdominal wall reconstruction. The focus is on patients with challenging hernia anatomy, where researchers are evaluating methods that may improve surgical planning, tissue mobility, and overall repair outcomes.

• Studying new approaches for large and complex abdominal hernias
• Evaluating ways to improve abdominal wall reconstruction
• Assessing whether pre-surgical interventions can support better operative results
• Advancing practical techniques for difficult surgical cases

These trials highlight the site’s role in developing more effective solutions for patients with technically demanding surgical problems.