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Best spinal surgeons in Italy: TOP 4 doctors

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Francesco Lolli

  • New
  • 23 years of experience
  • Italy, Bologna, Maria Cecilia Hospital

  • 3,000+ spine surgeries performed – Dr. Lolli specializes in complex spinal deformities at Maria Cecilia Hospital.

    • 20+ years of experience in spine surgery
    • Expert in scoliosis and kyphosis corrections
    • Trained at Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute – Europe's top orthopedic center
    • Active member of AO Spine association
    • Published 30+ papers in leading medical journals
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Discectomy
$13,045.54 - $29,648.96
Laminectomy
$13,045.54 - $20,161.3
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François Lechanoine

  • New
  • 14 years of experience
  • Italy, Bologna, Maria Cecilia Hospital

  • Performed 2,500+ surgeries, including 1,600 as lead surgeon – Dr. Lechanoine specializes in complex brain and spine procedures at Maria Cecilia Hospital.

    • Expert in minimally invasive spine techniques like UBE (Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy)
    • Trained at top European institutions including CHU de Grenoble Alpes
    • Holder of European Diploma of Spine Surgery (Eurospine)
    • Founded a UBE surgical training center at Maria Cecilia Hospital
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Discectomy
$13,045.54 - $29,648.96
Laminectomy
$13,045.54 - $20,161.3
Info

Ignazio Borghesi

  • New
  • 31 years of experience
  • Italy, Bologna, Maria Cecilia Hospital

  • Dr. Borghesi has performed 4,500+ complex spinal surgeries at Maria Cecilia Hospital – one of Italy's leading neurosurgical centers.

    • Specializes in cervical, thoracic, and lumbar procedures
    • Uses advanced 4K 3D imaging for precision
    • Trained at top international spinal surgery units
    • Focuses on minimally invasive techniques
    • Published author in neurosurgical journals
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Discectomy
$13,045.54 - $29,648.96
Laminectomy
$13,045.54 - $20,161.3
Info

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Francesco Lolli
23 years of experienceSpinal deformities and scoliosisSpecializes in complex spinal deformities with 3,000+ surgeries. Trained at Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute and active in AO Spine research.
Maria Cecilia Hospital
Italy
Price on request
François Lechanoine
14 years of experienceMinimally invasive spine proceduresPioneer in UBE techniques – one of few surgeons with European Diploma of Spine Surgery. Founded a dedicated training center for advanced spine endoscopy.
Maria Cecilia Hospital
Italy
Price on request
Ignazio Borghesi
31 years of experienceComplex spinal conditionsLeads neurosurgery unit performing 1,000+ procedures annually. Trained at Schulthess Klinik Zurich and École de Chirurgie Paris. Uses 4K 3D imaging for precision.
Maria Cecilia Hospital
Italy
Price on request