Stefano Boriani
- Specialization: Orthopedic oncologist
- 48 years of experience
- Speaks:English, French, Italian
- Online consultations: available
- Workplace: Italy, Milan, IRCCS OSPEDALE GALEAZZI - SANT'AMBROGIO
Over 3,000 spine tumor surgeries performed – Prof. Boriani developed the WBB system, now used worldwide for spinal tumor staging.
- Director of Spine Tumor Surgery at IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi
- Invented the Carbon Fiber System for post-tumor reconstruction
- Author of 430+ research articles on spine oncology
- Honorary member of multiple international spine societies
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Stefano Boriani is an orthopedic surgeon who developed the WBB surgical staging system for spinal tumors. He has performed over 3,000 surgeries focusing on spine oncology, trauma, and degenerative pathologies. Dr. Boriani currently leads spine tumor surgery at the GSpine4 unit within IRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi – Sant'Ambrogio.
Specialization and Surgical Innovation
Dr. Boriani treats bone cancer, spinal cord tumors, and complex spinal infections. He created the Weinstein-Boriani-Biagini (WBB) system, which is a method for staging spinal tumors. This method is now a standard for staging spinal tumors. The doctor also pioneered specific resection techniques:
- En bloc resection of primary thoracic spine tumors — a surgical procedure to remove the tumor in one piece
- Subtotal and total vertebrectomy for tumors — the removal of part or all of a vertebra
- Post-surgical reconstruction using his patented Carbon Fiber System
Professional Experience
- Since 2017 – Head of Spine Tumor Surgery and Director of Spinal Teaching Program, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, Milan
- 2009–2017 – Head of Oncologic and Degenerative Spine Surgery, Rizzoli Institute, Bologna
- 1996–2009 – Head of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Ospedale Maggiore, Bologna
- 1996 – Head of Spine Surgery, Istituto Santa Corona di Pietra Ligure
- 1988–1996 – Senior Surgeon, Oncologic Spine Surgery Unit, Rizzoli Institute, Bologna
- 1978–1988 – Attending Surgeon, Rizzoli Institute, Bologna
Education and Academic Roles
- 1976 – Degree in General Medicine, University of Bologna Medical School
- 1979 – Specialty in Orthopaedics, University of Bologna Medical School
Dr. Boriani serves as a Professor at the University of Bologna. He teaches at the Post-Graduate School of Orthopaedics. He also directs the Spinal Teaching Program at his current clinic in Milan.
Research and Recognition
Dr. Boriani has published over 430 research articles on bone oncology. His work focuses on improving outcomes in spinal reconstruction. He also holds honorary memberships in several international societies. These include the spine societies of Israel, Hungary, Columbia, and Venezuela.
Additionally, he founded a non-profit association in Mozambique. This organization supports medical activities and trains local surgeons.
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