Marcello Deraco

Specialization: Surgical oncologist
37 years of experience
Speaks:
English, French, Italian, Portuguese
Online consultations: available
Workplace: Italy, Bologna, Maria Cecilia Hospital
Prof. Deraco has successfully treated over 1,200 patients with advanced peritoneal cancer techniques like CRS and HIPEC at Maria Cecilia Hospital.
- Director of the Peritoneal Surface Malignancies Unit since 2017
- Specializes in Cytoreductive Surgery and heated intra-peritoneal chemotherapy
- Published 250+ scientific articles on cancer treatments
- Trained at top institutions including Gustave Roussy Institute and Royal Marsden Hospital
- Professor at Milan University, mentoring future surgeons

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Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC)

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Qualifications

Prof. Marcello Deraco is a surgical oncologist at Maria Cecilia Hospital. He has treated over 1,200 patients with peritoneal cancer. This includes patients with advanced stages of the disease who require specialized techniques. He currently directs the Peritoneal Surface Malignancies Unit in Italy.

Specialization in Peritoneal Surface Malignancies

Dr. Deraco treats abdominal cancers, including stomach, bladder, uterine, and gallbladder cancer. He also treats esophageal and small intestine malignancies. The specialist uses Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS) to remove visible tumors from the abdomen. This surgical technique aims to eliminate all detectable cancerous tissue within the abdominal cavity.

The doctor combines surgery with heated chemotherapy delivered directly to the abdominal cavity. This method, known as HIPEC, helps eliminate remaining microscopic cancer cells. He also performs PIPAC — a procedure that delivers chemotherapy into the abdomen as a pressurized aerosol. This technique helps patients with advanced peritoneal surface malignancies that cannot be removed by surgery alone.

Professional Experience

2017–present — Director, Peritoneal Surface Malignancies Unit, Maria Cecilia Hospital
Lead Physician, Peritoneal Surface Malignancies Program, National Cancer Institute in Milan
Surgical Oncology Department, Fondazione IRCCS, National Cancer Institute in Milan
1989 — Surgery and Experimental Oncology Departments, Fondazione IRCCS, National Cancer Institute in Milan
Professor of Surgery, Milan University

Education and International Training

1987 — University of Messina — Medical Degree with top honors
1992 — Specialized in General Surgery, Italy
Paris Dauphine University — Oncology Specialization, France
Gustave Roussy Institute — Surgical Oncology Fellowship, France
Royal Marsden Hospital — Clinical Fellowship, United Kingdom
Washington Cancer Institute — Surgical Fellowship, USA

Research and Academic Contributions

Prof. Deraco has published over 250 scientific articles in international medical journals. He also authored 25 book chapters on surgical oncology and peritoneal treatments. Additionally, the doctor has mentored more than 30 postdoctoral fellows from international medical institutions.

Professional Memberships

Peritoneal Surface Oncology International Group (PSOGI) Board Member
Italian Society for Loco-Regional Cancer Therapy (SITILO) Board Member