Maria Cecilia Hospital specializes in metabolic surgery with Dr. Luca Dalla Paola, who has performed over 12,000 limb-saving operations with a 90-95% success rate. He focuses on diabetic foot reconstruction and bioengineering technologies, trained at San Bortolo University Hospital and holding prestigious awards like the Ilizarov Award of Excellence. The hospital is a leader in multidisciplinary care for metabolic disorders.
Maria Cecilia Hospital is the founding hospital of the GVM Care Research network in Italy. It handles over 15% of the country’s cardiac surgeries and treats 9,000 patients a year. Its main specialties are cardiac surgery, electrophysiology, neurosurgery, diabetic foot care, and weight loss surgery.
500+ successful Nissen and Toupet Fundoplication procedures – Dr. Braun specializes in minimally invasive techniques for GERD at Maria Cecilia Hospital.
Dr. Antonio Braun has performed over 12,000 gastrointestinal interventions at Maria Cecilia Hospital. He is a board-certified general surgeon specializing in bariatric and digestive surgery. He completed a two-year training internship at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Braun uses laparoscopic techniques to improve patient recovery and safety.
Maria Cecilia Hospital is the founding hospital of the GVM Care Research network in Italy. It handles over 15% of the country’s cardiac surgeries and treats 9,000 patients a year. Its main specialties are cardiac surgery, electrophysiology, neurosurgery, diabetic foot care, and weight loss surgery.
Dr. Ayman specializes in minimally invasive metabolic surgery at Maria Cecilia Hospital, focusing on tailored obesity treatments.
Dr. Ismail Ayman is a specialist in bariatric and general surgery at Maria Cecilia Hospital. He focuses on obesity management through minimally invasive procedures. Dr. Ayman performs sleeve gastrectomies and various gastric bypass techniques. He practices at a JCI-accredited facility designated as a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence.
Maria Cecilia Hospital is the founding hospital of the GVM Care Research network in Italy. It handles over 15% of the country’s cardiac surgeries and treats 9,000 patients a year. Its main specialties are cardiac surgery, electrophysiology, neurosurgery, diabetic foot care, and weight loss surgery.
Dr. Luca Dalla Paola has performed 12,000+ diabetic foot operations at Maria Cecilia Hospital. He achieves a 90–95% success rate in limb-saving interventions. He specializes in limb salvage and Charcot foot reconstruction. Dr. Dalla Paola treats complex bone infections and severe diabetic injuries.
Maria Cecilia Hospital is the founding hospital of the GVM Care Research network in Italy. It handles over 15% of the country’s cardiac surgeries and treats 9,000 patients a year. Its main specialties are cardiac surgery, electrophysiology, neurosurgery, diabetic foot care, and weight loss surgery.
Day 1 - Arrival
\nDay 2 - Pre-operation
\nDay 3 - Pre-operation
\nDay 4 - Metabolic Surgery
\nDay 5 - Post-operation
\nDay 6 to Day 10 - Hospitalization
\nWeek 2 to Week 6 - Rehabilitation
\nPlease note that each patient\"s experience and recovery can be different. Always consult with your healthcare provider for any concerns or questions.
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