Modern exterior of Maria Cecilia Hospital with white facade and landscaped entrance

CT scan room with Siemens equipment at Maria Cecilia Hospital, Italy

Radiotherapy room with advanced linear accelerator at Maria Cecilia Hospital

Patient room at Maria Cecilia Hospital with modern furnishings and natural light

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Italy, Bologna

Radiofrequency ablation in Maria Cecilia Hospital

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About the clinic

Radiofrequency ablation is a minimally invasive procedure for treating heart rhythm disorders at Maria Cecilia Hospital in Cotignola, Italy. The hospital specializes in atrial fibrillation treatment and offers both radiofrequency and cryoablation techniques. Patients typically stay 1-2 nights in Suite Rooms with 24/7 medical care.

Procedure Details

Dr. Saverio Iacopino leads the Arrhythmology and Electrophysiology department with 20 years of experience. He pioneered Italy's first Micra TPS leadless pacemaker program. The hospital uses advanced mapping systems for precise treatment of arrhythmias.

The procedure involves inserting catheters through blood vessels to reach the heart. Two main approaches are available:

Radiofrequency ablation uses heat to correct abnormal electrical signals
Cryoablation freezes problematic heart tissue

Hospital Features

Maria Cecilia Hospital belongs to the GVM Care & Research group. It ranks first in Italy for Micra TPS implantation. Patients receive:

Initial check-up before treatment
1-2 days hospitalization in Suite Rooms
Continuous medical monitoring

The transcatheter approach means faster recovery than open-heart surgery. Patients can discuss treatment options with Dr. Iacopino's team to choose the best method for their condition.

Highlights

1973 Year of foundation

200 doctors

9000 patients per year

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Treatments prices in the clinic

Last price update — 29.03.2025. Prices can be changed depending on the medical case and doctor's recommendations.

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Licences

Operating authorization for Maria Cecilia Hospital, Cotignola, issued by Comune di Cotignola, 2015

hospital accreditations of quality

Joint Commission International

US, Joint Commission International certificate for Maria Cecilia Hospital

Patient choice in Orthopaedics

UA, Patient choice in Orthopaedics certificate for Maria Cecilia Hospital

Patient choice for Check-up

UA, Patient choice for Check-up certificate for Maria Cecilia Hospital

Patient choice in Neurosurgery

UA, Patient choice in Neurosurgery certificate for Maria Cecilia Hospital

Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence

US, Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence certificate for Maria Cecilia Hospital

Maria Cecilia Hospital: more details about the clinic

Italy, Bologna

Maria Cecilia Hospital: Medical Excellence and Key Features

Arrhythmology Department: A world leader in treating atrial fibrillation, utilizing cutting-edge non-fluoroscopic electroanatomic mapping systems. It is also a reference center for cryo-balloon technology and pacemaker implants to prevent sudden death.
Weight Loss Surgery: Maria Cecilia Hospital is among the very few centers in Italy to participate in a clinical trial aimed at introducing a minimally invasive technique of bariatric surgery with a magnetic anastomosis system, conceived in 2021 by Prof. Michel Gagner for weight loss in obese patients and the treatment of type 2 diabetes.
Innovative Cardiac Treatments: One of the first centers in Europe to offer electroporation (Pulse Field Ablation - PFA), a groundbreaking ablation technique for atrial fibrillation treatment.
Advanced Neurosurgery: One of the few European centers performing Targeted Muscle Reinnervation (TMR), enabling patients to control bionic limbs. This complex neurosurgical technique restores control of artificial limbs.
Minimally Invasive Surgery: The hospital offers advanced robot-assisted, laparoscopic, and endoscopic surgeries in general surgery, urology, and gynecology, prioritizing less invasive approaches.
Gamma Knife Technology: Used for treating brain lesions smaller than 3 cm, this method eliminates the need for a scalpel by precisely delivering Gamma rays.
ORBEYE TM Microsurgery: For larger brain tumors, surgeons use an advanced 4K 3D digital microscope with endoscopic access, enhancing precision and visualization.
Diabetic Foot Treatment: Directed by Prof. Dalla Paola, the hospital’s center has a 95% success rate in preventing amputations.
State-of-the-Art Radiation Therapy: Equipped with advanced linear accelerators for precise and effective cancer treatment.

Additional services

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Accommodation

Hotel (apartments) near the clinic, billed daily

Patient reviews

Google 4.2

5 Google reviews

Rac 121

Nov 26, 2019

We had a small emergency while on holiday and went to Maria Cecilia and despite rather unpleasant experiences in other countries as tourists on hospitals, here the process through checks examination and treatment was very smooth. The staff are very helpful, nice and caring. Thank you so much

Nicola Montingelli

Dec 7, 2018

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Diego Capomagi

Aug 20, 2025

I went for a heart MRI, state-of-the-art equipment and a brand-new facility. The staff was knowledgeable. My only negative: a nurse managed to make me more nervous before the exam than I already was... but thanks to the intervention of the technician Filippo (who quickly noticed the situation), I calmed down. Thanks to him, I felt at ease throughout the entire scan and was able to finish the exam. He is truly a very patient, calm, and helpful person. I'm not exaggerating when I say that I was able to finish the MRI (despite suffering from panic attacks) thanks to him. A cutting-edge hospital; based on my experience, I recommend it.

elena magnaschi

Oct 10, 2025

Unfortunately, I'm forced to give it only one star. Certainly not for the medical aspect, where true professionals are present, but for the nursing and patient care aspects, the facility is truly lacking. Suffice it to say that my sister had to personally take care of my 92-year-old disabled mother's pre-surgery shower! Not to mention the administration of medication, which was left almost entirely up to the relative! I'd say it's a truly disheartening situation. One positive note is that my mother was able to use a single room with a companion. It's a shame...as always, places are made by the people who work there.

Andrea Frassineti

Sep 27, 2025

Through Uni Salute (the facility they recommended), I called to book a cardiovascular prevention package that includes a stress test, various visits, and blood tests. They told me that the stress test is currently unavailable and that I should call back every week and try my luck if a space becomes available, or send the request via their website by email, which will then give me a date. So I proceeded in this way. The next day, they called me saying they don't offer the stress test and to contact another facility! Uni Salute told me they have agreements for these services and that they should give me an appointment! In short, this facility was renowned for its efficiency, even though lately I haven't heard such good things about it. After my experience, I'm unlikely to recommend it either.