Arteriovenous malformation treatment in Bologna: Best Hospitals and Costs 2026

4,500+ complex surgeries performed – Dr. Borghesi leads the Neurosurgery Unit at Maria Cecilia Hospital, specializing in advanced cranial and spinal procedures.

• Expert in minimally invasive brain surgery using 4K 3D imaging
• Successfully treated over 400 cases of trigeminal neuralgia
• Trained at top-tier international hospitals like Schulthess Klinik and University of Florida
• Specializes in both posterior and anterior spinal techniques

Dr. Motti coordinates the Gamma Knife Operating Unit at Maria Cecilia Hospital – one of Italy's few centers specializing in Gamma Knife treatments.

• Pioneered the first brain implantation of dopaminergic cells in Parkinson's disease in Italy
• Active member of Gamma Knife societies in Italy, Sweden, and Spain
• Organized the First European Meeting of Gamma Knife Users in 1996
• Author of about 100 publications in neurosurgery

Dr. François Lechanoine is a neurosurgeon at Maria Cecilia Hospital in Italy. He has performed over 2,500 surgeries. This includes 1,600 procedures as the lead surgeon. He specializes in complex brain and spine conditions. Dr. Lechanoine founded the UBE surgical training center at his hospital.

• Holds diplomas from the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies and Eurospine.
• Expert in minimally invasive spine procedures like Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy.
• Treats complex cases including brainstem conditions and pituitary adenomas.
• Works at Maria Cecilia Hospital, a JCI-accredited facility in Italy.