1. Anastomosing hemangioma of the ovary : a comprehensive review of this rare ovarian entitySebastjan Merlo, Gregor Vivod, Barbara Gazić, Nina Kovačević, 2024, review article Abstract: Anastomosing hemangioma of the ovary is a rare vascular tumor that predominantly affects middle-aged women. Despite its benign nature, its histological appearance can mimic aggressive vascular lesions, posing diagnostic challenges. This review aims to provide an overview of this uncommon entity. Methods The PubMed and Scopus databases were searched for relevant articles published in English. Information on all retrieved cases was extracted and reviewed in detail. Results We found 33 cases with relevant details of anastomosing heamangioma of the ovary. Despite the small number of cases we found, our study demonstrated the importance of an accurate hystopathological evaluation. Conclusions Although the preliminary imaging and initial microscopic features may appear alarming, careful microscopic examination reveals benign behavior. There is a need to raise awareness of this unusual and rare entity to improve morphologic recognition and avoid misdiagnosis that could lead to unnecessary treatment or patient anxiety.
Keywords: anastomosing hemangioma, ovary, ovary hemangioma
Published in DiRROS: 24.06.2026; Views: 83; Downloads: 50
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3. Job satisfaction among nursing staff : a cross-sectional study in Slovenian healthcare settingsSebastjan Merlo, Iztok Podbregar, 2026, original scientific article Abstract: Background: Job satisfaction among nursing staff is a key determinant of workforce stability, quality of care, and healthcare system sustainability. Nurses are increasingly exposed to high workload, staffing shortages, and complex organizational demands, which may adversely affect satisfaction and retention. The aim of this study was to examine job satisfaction among nursing staff working across different levels of healthcare in Slovenia and to identify organisational and sociodemographic factors associated with job satisfaction. Methods: A cross-sectional quantitative study was conducted among nursing staff employed in Slovenian healthcare settings. Data were collected using an online questionnaire that included the Job Satisfaction Survey (JSS) and sociodemographic, occupational, and organizational variables. Differences in job satisfaction across professional groups were examined using non-parametric tests. Associations between job satisfaction dimensions and explanatory variables were analysed using Spearman’s correlation coefficients, and multiple linear regression analyses were performed to identify independent predictors of job satisfaction. Results: Organizational and workload-related factors emerged as the most consistent determinants of job satisfaction across all JSS dimensions and total satisfaction. Unclear job task definitions, high workload, insufficient staffing, continuous healthcare provision, unfavourable work schedules, and limited opportunities for rest were associated with lower job satisfaction. In contrast, financially compensated overtime, supportive supervision, higher perceived employer quality, longer tenure in the current position were associated with higher satisfaction in several domains. Sociodemographic variables showed weaker and less consistent effects after adjustment for organizational characteristics. Intentions to change jobs within or outside the healthcare system were strongly associated with lower satisfaction across nearly all dimensions. Conclusions: Job satisfaction among nursing staff is shaped predominantly by modifiable organizational factors rather than demographic characteristics. Interventions aimed at improving task clarity, staffing adequacy, work organization, leadership practices, and recovery opportunities may enhance job satisfaction and contribute to a more sustainable nursing workforce.
Keywords: job satisfaction, nurses, workload, organizational factors
Published in DiRROS: 20.04.2026; Views: 177; Downloads: 161
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7. Priporočila za obravnavo bolnic z rakom jajčnikov, jajcevodov in s primarnim peritonealnim seroznim rakom v SlovenijiNina Kovačević, Barbara Šegedin, Sebastjan Merlo, Sonja Bebar, Ana Blatnik, Andrej Cokan, Branko Cvjetičanin, Nina Fokter Dovnik, Barbara Gazić, Biljana Grčar-Kuzmanov, Brigita Gregorič, Matej Horvat, Vid Janša, Jure Knez, Borut Kobal, Manja Šešek, Mateja Krajc, Maja Krajec, Mateja Lasič Pecev, Srdjan Novaković, Maja Pakiž, Maja Ravnik, Špela Smrkolj, Ksenija Strojnik, Erik Škof, Iztok Takač, Gregor Vivod, Vesna Zadnik, Helena Barbara Zobec Logar, 2022, professional article Keywords: rak (medicina), ginekološki raki, ginekologija, onkologija, epidemiologija, histopatologija, preživetje, diagnostika, zdravljenje, kirurgija
Published in DiRROS: 22.01.2026; Views: 453; Downloads: 338
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10. Quality of life of women with recurrent vulvar cancer treated with electrochemotherapyGregor Vivod, Ines Cilenšek, Nina Kovačević, Gregor Serša, Maja Čemažar, Sebastjan Merlo, 2025, original scientific article Abstract: Background: The quality of life of patients undergoing oncologic treatment has become an important issue in recent years. Owing to potential mutilation following surgery for vulvar cancer, more conservative approaches have evolved with the integration of new local ablative therapies, such as electrochemotherapy. The aim of this study was to determine the quality of life of women with vulvar cancer recurrence treated with electrochemotherapy for nonpalliative purposes. Patients and methods: Eleven patients with vulvar cancer recurrence were treated with electrochemotherapy from July 2020 to December 2023. Patients completed different questionnaires: the EuroQol - 5 Dimension (EQ-5D), European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire Core 30 (EORTC QLQ-C30), European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire Vulva Cancer 34 (EORTC QLQ-VU34) and visual analog pain scale (VAS) before and one, three and six months after electrochemotherapy. As a control group, fifteen patients with vulvar cancer recurrence treated with wide local excision completed the EORTC QLQ-C30 and VAS questionnaires before surgery and three and six months after surgery. Results: No significant differences in EQ-5D scores were found between quality of life before electrochemotherapy and at each follow-up visit. A comparison of the EORTC QLQ-C30 scores between the electrochemotherapy and surgery groups showed a significant difference in physical functioning, fatigue, insomnia, and global health status three months after the procedure and in role, cognitive, social functioning and appetite loss six months after the procedure, all of which were in favor of the electrochemotherapy group. The EORTC QLQ-VU34 questionnaire showed improvements in urinary symptoms and symptoms related to scarring and mutilation of the external genitalia in the electrochemotherapy group. The VAS score did not differ significantly between the electrochemotherapy and surgical groups. Conclusions: The study showed that the quality of life after treatment with electrochemotherapy is better in some segments than after surgical treatment.
Keywords: bleomycin, electrochemotherapy, quality of life
Published in DiRROS: 16.01.2026; Views: 409; Downloads: 158
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