Massimo Falconi
- Specialization: Surgical oncologist
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- Speaks:English, Italian
- Online consultations: available
- Workplace: Italy, Milan, San Raffaele
3,600+ pancreatic surgeries performed – Prof. Falconi specializes in organ-preserving techniques at Ospedale San Raffaele.
- Director of Pancreatic Surgery and Pancreas Translational and Clinical Unit
- focusing exclusively on pancreatic diseases
- Trained at Tokyo Women's Medical University and Karolinska Institute
- Author of 330+ research publications
- Member of international pancreatic societies including IHPBA and IAP
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Prof. Massimo Falconi is a surgical oncologist and an Italian expert in pancreatic diseases. He is the Director of the Pancreatic Surgery Unit at San Raffaele Hospital in Milan. Dr. Falconi has performed over 3,600 surgeries throughout his career.
Specialization in Pancreatic Surgery
Dr. Falconi focuses on complex surgical treatments for the pancreas. He treats pancreatic cancer, pancreatitis, and ulcerative colitis. The specialist prioritizes organ-preserving techniques to maintain the patient's digestive function. He performs a wide array of neuroendoscopic and advanced procedures.
- Distal, total, and middle pancreatectomies
- Pancreatic resections
- Tumor enucleations — the surgical removal of a tumor without removing the whole organ
- Complex surgical treatment for chronic pancreatitis
Professional Clinical Experience
The doctor leads the Pancreas Translational and Clinical Unit at IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele. His practice follows international training and clinical work. He has collaborated with medical institutions in Japan, Spain, Germany, and Sweden.
- Tokyo Women's Medical University, Japan
- Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Spain
- The Rostock University Medical Center, Germany
- The Karolinska Institute, Sweden
Education and Academic Background
Dr. Falconi earned his degree from the School of Medicine and Surgery at Verona University. He completed specializations in general medicine, surgery, gastroenterology, and digestive endoscopy. These qualifications allow him to connect surgical oncology with digestive medicine.
Contributions to Medical Science
Prof. Falconi is a researcher and a member of the medical community. His scientific achievements include over 330 published medical articles. He has participated in 220 or more international medical conferences. Additionally, he has presented at more than 350 Italian national congresses.
Professional Memberships
He holds memberships in organizations that set standards in oncology and surgery:
- International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (IHPBA)
- European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society (ENETS)
- International Association of Pancreatology (IAP)
- European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
- Italian Society of Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy
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