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Spine Surgeon

Dr. Roberto Bassani has performed over 2,500 major spinal surgical operations in the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine.

Professor Fabio Carmignani is a specialist in andrology, urology, and prostatic biopsy under MRI guidance. He has been the Director of the Urology Department at Policlinico San Donato Research Hospital in Milan since 2007 and has over 10,000 surgeries to his credit. He has a medical degree from the University of Milan and is the President of the Foundation of the Italian Society of Urology. He has written over 100 research materials in urologic surgery and is a member of the American Urological Association and the Italian Society of Urology, Minimal Invasive Therapy.

Surgeon

Pediatric cardiac surgeon

Professor Stefano Boriani is a world-renowned orthopedic surgeon and author of unique surgical staging system of spinal tumors and tumor resection techniques. He has performed over 3,000 surgical procedures, written over 430 research articles, and invented a carbon fiber system for tumor reconstruction. He is also a professor at the Post-Graduate School of Orthopaedics at the University of Bologna, and a honorary member of several spine societies. He is also the founder of a non-profit association in Mozambique which supports medical activities and trains local surgeons.

Dr. Francesco Grecchi is a maxillofacial surgeon at the IRCCS Galeazzi Orthopedic Institute in Milan. He specializes in General Surgery and Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Grecchi is a founding member of GISOS (Italian Group for the Study of Osseointegration and Synthesis). He has co-authored over 100 publications in national and international journals. His work shows a strong commitment to scientific research.

Dr. Grecchi is the Referent in Maxillofacial Surgery for the National Ectodermal Dysplasia Association. He also works as a consultant for the Maxillofacial Surgery department at the Italian Stomatological Institute in Milan. These roles highlight his expertise and leadership in maxillofacial surgery.

Cardiologist

Dr. Carlo Meloni is a cardiologist at the San Raffaele Hospital in Milan, Italy. He specializes in cardiac rehabilitation after cardiac surgery and the treatment of heart failure, arrhythmia, heart attacks, hypertension, and coronary heart disease. Carlo Meloni performs over 1,000 echocardiograms annually.

Education

• 1986 - Graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Milan, Italy.
• 1990 - received specialization in cardiology at the University of Milan, Italy.

Professional activity

• 1991-2010 - Cardiologist in the Cardiac Rehabilitation Department at the San Raffaele Hospital in Milan, Italy.
• Since 2010 - Head of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Department at the San Raffaele Hospital in Milan, Italy.

Professor Michele Reni is an experienced medical oncologist with over 30 years of practice based in Italy. He specializes in pancreatic adenocarcinoma, gastro-esophageal cancers, and central nervous system tumors. He has published over 180 papers on cancer treatment and is the coordinator of Italian Association of Medical Oncology (AIOM) guidelines for treatment and management of pancreatic cancer. He has also chaired numerous clinical trials on treating patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer.

Head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Oncogynecologist, surgeon

Neurology

Endocrinologist

Since January 1993, Dr. Totaro holds the role of the Coordinator of the MAP (Medically Assisted Procreation) Center and of the Obstetrics-Gynecological Ultrasound Center at the Ospedale Santa Maria at the Maternal and Child Department. Under his supervision the Center, one of the leading MAR centers in Italy, performs more than 1,000 procedures a year. Ospedale Santa Maria - is in first position, for number of cycles of IUI, intrauterine insemination (586) - level I technique, while for the number of oocyte thawing procedures - level II and III technique - the hospital of Santa Maria from Bari occupies the 4th place in the national ranking.

In 1986 Dr. Totaro graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Bari, Italy with full marks, where 4 years later he specialized in Gynecology and Obstetrics. He then completed his diploma with participation at numerous professional courses, such as "Biophysical and biochemical monitoring of the fetus" (one year course, 1991, Bari) and obtaining a diploma in Clinical Sexuology from the ELEUSIS – International Center for the study, research and therapy of female, male and couple sexual dysfunctions (two years course, 1996, Bari). 

In order to broaden his knowledge in the obstetrics-gynecological scientific field, Dr. Totaro participates, both as moderator and speaker and as organizer, in numerous conferences, symposiums, congresses and courses (over 40 national and international congresses) and is the author of more than 30 scientific publications. 

Dr. Totaro is an active member of the following organizations:

ESHRE (European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology)

SIRU (Italian Society of Human Reproduction)

SIGO (Italian Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics)

AOGOI (Italian Association of Hospital Obstetricians and Gynecologists)

SIMOP (Italian Society of Private Hospital Doctors)

ESG (European Society of Gynecology).

Professor De Angelis is an expert in nutrition and physiology. His approach consists of a series of easy-to-follow rules and concepts that revolve around a fundamental principle: for millions of years, food has been a form of communication between the environment and man, according to which the organism has self-regulated, modifying its body composition, its metabolism, the amount of accumulated fat.

By relying on the De Angelis method, we will finally be able to eat well, that is, to nourish ourselves by following the simple but effective rules dictated by human physiology, which concern the composition of meals, their quantity and, above all, their daily rhythm.

Dr. Lechanoine is a highly accomplished neurosurgeon with extensive international experience, currently serving as a senior consultant at Maria Cecilia Hospital in Italy. With over 2,500 surgeries performed, including 1,600 as the lead surgeon, Dr. Lechanoine has built a distinguished career specializing in complex brain and spine surgeries. His areas of expertise include brainstem conditions, intraventricular neuroendoscopy for hydrocephalus and tumors, transsphenoidal surgery for pituitary adenomas, and minimally invasive spine procedures such as UBE (Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy).

His medical journey has taken him across Europe and beyond, with positions at prestigious institutions such as CHU de Grenoble Alpes and CHRU de Tours in France, and Ospedale Santobono in Naples, Italy. In addition, his dedication to pediatric neurosurgery has led to international collaborations, including at the General Peltier Hospital in Djibouti and the Meyer Children’s Hospital in Florence.

Dr. Lechanoine’s education is equally impressive. He graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Caen, France, in 2012 and specialized in neurosurgery at the University of Tours under the guidance of renowned professors Stéphane Velut and Patrick François. His specialization focused on innovative endoscopic treatments for intracranial arachnoid cysts in children. Throughout his career, Dr. Lechanoine has pursued numerous advanced training courses, earning prestigious certifications, including the Diploma of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) and the European Diploma of Spine Surgery (Eurospine).

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Lechanoine has contributed significantly to the field of neurosurgery through research and education. He has authored numerous scientific publications in leading international journals, with a total impact factor of 71.46. He is also a dedicated educator, serving as a tutor at international workshops on brain and spine endoscopy, and he recently founded a UBE surgical training center at Maria Cecilia Hospital.

Dr. Daniele Caviglia is an experienced orthopedic specialist with 8 years in clinical practice. He focuses on fracture care and orthopedic surgeries. He also provides diagnostic services such as x-rays and MRI scans.

Dr. Caviglia is dedicated to patient-centered care. He offers both in-person and telemedicine consultations. He has a strong record of successful treatments for various orthopedic conditions. He ensures careful follow-up and rehabilitation for every patient.

Vice- President of the International Society of Neuropelveology of Zurich

Prof. Vito Chiantera is a renowned expert in gynecology and oncologic surgery, recognized for his multidisciplinary expertise and unwavering commitment to therapeutic innovation.

Prof. Chiantera excels in critical and highly specialized areas, including:

Minimally Invasive Surgery: A leader in adopting laparoscopic and robotic techniques, he minimizes surgical trauma and accelerates patient recovery.

Deep Endometriosis Treatment: With a focus on severe cases, he provides advanced solutions combining surgery and pain management.

Surgical Neuromodulation: A pioneer in pelvic pain treatment, he employs neuromodulation technologies to enhance patients' quality of life.

Benign Gynecological Surgery: Advanced laparoscopic procedures and treatments for complex cases of endometriosis.

Multivisceral Oncologic Surgery: Ultra-radical procedures for ovarian, cervical, and endometrial cancer.

Urogynecology and Pelvic Neurosurgery: Innovative interventions for vaginal reconstruction and treatment of pelvic nerve disorders.

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• With a degree in Medicine and Surgery and a specialization in Obstetrics and Gynecology from the Second University of Naples (both with honors), Prof. Chiantera quickly ascended to the top of his profession. He is currently a Full Professor at the University of Palermo and Director of the School of Specialization in Obstetrics and Gynecology. He has held prestigious international positions, including senior roles at Charité in Berlin and as a visiting professor at Cornell University in New York.

Research and Innovation

Prof. Chiantera's scientific contributions extend to internationally significant research projects, ranging from the development of new surgical techniques to the training of specialists. His collaborations with world-renowned institutions, such as Charité in Berlin, have enriched the fields of oncologic gynecology and endometriosis therapy.

Dr. Lolli is a highly accomplished orthopedic surgeon specializing in spine surgery, with over two decades of expertise in treating complex spinal conditions. Graduating with top honors in Medicine and Surgery from the prestigious University of Bologna in 2004, he further honed his skills by specializing in Orthopedics and Traumatology.

Currently, Dr. Lolli is a key member of the Neurosurgery and Spine Surgery Department at the renowned Maria Cecilia Hospital, where he focuses on advanced treatments for spinal deformities in both teenagers and adults. His extensive background includes over a decade of work at the world-renowned Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute, one of Europe’s top orthopedic centers, where he was a spine surgery specialist from 2003 to 2015.

Dr. Lolli’s surgical expertise is reflected in the more than 3.000 spine surgeries he has performed, particularly in correcting vertebral deformities such as scoliosis and kyphosis. His proficiency spans treating both congenital and neuromuscular scoliosis in children and adolescents, using state-of-the-art techniques like growing rods and VEPTR for early onset scoliosis. He is also highly skilled in advanced vertebral resection techniques, including Smith Petersen, Ponte, and pedicle subtraction osteotomies.

In addition to pediatric spine deformities, Dr. Lolli has vast experience addressing degenerative spine conditions, such as herniated discs, spondylolisthesis, and spinal stenosis, using both traditional and cutting-edge non-fusion techniques.

An active member of the AO Spine association, Dr. Lolli contributes to global education and research in spine care. His academic contributions are extensive, with over 30 publications in leading medical journals (Spine, European Spine Journal, The Spine Journal) and more than 100 reports presented at national and international conferences. He has also been a keynote speaker at numerous prestigious events, including the Global Spine Congress and the Bologna Spine Meeting.

Dr. Lolli’s dedication to advancing spine surgery and improving patient outcomes has made him a respected figure in the field, both in Italy and internationally.