Francesco Lolli
- Specialization: Orthopedic spine surgeon
- 23 years of experience
- Speaks:English, Italian
- Online consultations: available
- Workplace: Italy, Bologna, Maria Cecilia Hospital
- Performed over 3,000 spine surgeries, specializing in complex spinal deformities; active member of AO Spine and speaker at major international spine congresses.
Dr. Francesco Lolli is an orthopedic spine surgeon at Maria Cecilia Hospital in Italy. He has performed over 3,000 spine surgeries, focusing on complex vertebral deformities. Dr. Lolli previously served as a spine specialist at the Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute. He treats congenital, neuromuscular, and degenerative conditions in children and adults.
- Corrects scoliosis and kyphosis using techniques like growing rods and VEPTR.
- Expert in vertebral resection methods, including Smith Petersen and pedicle subtraction osteotomies.
- Active member of AO Spine and speaker at the Global Spine Congress.
- Published 30+ papers in journals such as Spine and the European Spine Journal.
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Qualifications
Dr. Francesco Lolli is an orthopedic surgeon who has performed over 3,000 spine surgeries throughout his career. He specializes in correcting complex spinal deformities in both adults and teenagers. Additionally, he is an active member of AO Spine and a regular speaker at major international congresses.
Specialization and Surgical Approach
Dr. Lolli treats vertebral deformities such as scoliosis and kyphosis. He works with children and adolescents with congenital or neuromuscular scoliosis. To address early-onset cases, the doctor uses techniques such as growing rods and VEPTR — a vertical expandable prosthetic titanium round. His expertise includes complex vertebral resection methods like pedicle subtraction osteotomies.
The surgeon also treats degenerative conditions of the spine. He performs laminectomy and kyphoplasty for patients with herniated discs or spinal stenosis. Dr. Lolli uses both traditional fusion and non-fusion techniques. This choice depends on the specific clinical needs of the patient.
Conditions Treated
- Congenital and neuromuscular scoliosis
- Kyphosis and vertebral deformities
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spinal stenosis
- Herniated discs
Work Experience
- Current – Orthopedic Surgeon at Maria Cecilia Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery and Spine Surgery
- 2003–2015 – Spine Surgery Specialist at Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute, Italy
Education and Training
- 2004 – University of Bologna – Degree in Medicine and Surgery
- Specialization in Orthopedics and Traumatology, Italy
- Advanced training in Smith Petersen and Ponte osteotomies
Research and Recognition
Dr. Lolli contributes to global medical education through research and speaking engagements. He has authored over 30 publications in journals like Spine and the European Spine Journal. Furthermore, the doctor has delivered more than 100 reports at medical conferences worldwide.
- Keynote speaker at the Global Spine Congress
- Keynote speaker at the Bologna Spine Meeting
- Author in The Spine Journal
Professional Memberships
- AO Spine
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