Treatment in Milan (Italy)

The doctor is the Head of the Operative Unit of Clinical Arithmology and the Electrophysiology Laboratory at IRCCS Policlinico San Donato in Milan. Graduated in medicine and surgery from the University Federico II of Naples in 1986 and specialized in Cardiology in 1990, followed by a PhD in Cardiovascular Diseases at the University of Tor Vergata in 1995.

The doctor is involved in all electrophysiology procedures and has developed a new epicardial ablation procedure to address Brugada syndrome. With 184 scientific articles, 30 book chapters, and 184 papers, the doctor has 16,814 citations and an H-Index of 50. A Fellow in international cardiology societies, the doctor is a prominent speaker and moderator at major congresses.

The doctor is the Head of the Bone Marrow Transplant Department at San Raffaele Scientific Institute, overseeing one of Italy's largest units with 90 allogeneic transplants annually. Specializing in lymphoma, the doctor has been a consultant in the Department of Haematology and BMT since 2004 and has extensive experience dating back to 1997.

Graduated from the University of Milan with a degree in general medicine and specialties in internal medicine and haematology. The doctor has authored over 70 studies on topics including allogeneic bone marrow transplantation, acute leukemia, and multiple myeloma. Active member of various professional societies.

The doctor has over 30 years of experience in gynecology, specializing in endoscopic and laparoscopic surgeries, treatment of endometriosis, ovarian cysts, infertility, sexually transmitted diseases, and urinary incontinence. The doctor is a specialist in maternity care and heads the Gynecology and Obstetrics Department at San Raffaele Hospital. The doctor teaches at the Faculty of Medicine & Surgery at Vita-Salute San Raffaele University and co-founded the Italian Endometriosis Association.

The doctor participated in the first European surgery for treating spina bifida in an unborn child and has authored over 200 international articles and two manuals.

The doctor is an Italian expert in breast cancer treatment with over 20 years of practice, specializing in breast and lymph node preservation. As one of the most experienced professionals at the European Institute of Oncology, the doctor heads the Breast Unit at San Raffaele Hospital. The doctor has performed over 5,000 breast cancer surgeries and is a leader in preventive procedures for women with high genetic risks of breast cancer.

Since 2016, the doctor has been the Head of the Research Unit in the Breast Cancer Surgery Department at San Raffaele Hospital and leads the SOUND study at the European Institute of Oncology. The doctor has authored over 100 papers on breast tumor treatment and focuses on breast cancer management in young women and pregnant patients.

The doctor is a renowned Italian neurosurgeon with over 30 years of experience, currently serving patients at Ospedale San Raffaele and directing the Experimental Neurosurgery Unit at San Raffaele Scientific Institute. Additionally, the doctor is a Visiting Professor at George Washington University in the USA.

Graduating from the University of Milan and the University of Verona, the doctor specializes in neuro- and radiosurgeries with a focus on minimally invasive spine and brain operations. These procedures utilize neuronavigation and neuromapping to enhance precision and recovery.

The doctor has patented a device for regenerating biological tissues and has conducted groundbreaking surgeries, including a unique spina bifida treatment in an unborn child.

The doctor is the Head of the Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit at San Raffaele Research Hospital and the Blood Transfusion Centre. The doctor is a Principal Investigator in Cell and Gene Therapy clinical trials for hematological cancers, immune-deficiencies, and neuromuscular disorders.

Since 2001, the doctor has served as a medical director at the Hematology Division of the Bone Marrow Transplantation and Transfusion Medicine in IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital. The doctor has published over 180 papers and holds a Merit Recognition Award from the University of Ferrara.

The doctor is a member of numerous prestigious organizations, including the European Hematology Association and the International Network for Cancer Research Trial.

The doctor is a gastrointestinal oncologist with over 30 years of experience, specializing in the treatment of pancreatic diseases. Practicing at Ospedale San Raffaele in Milan, the doctor has performed over 3,600 surgeries, including distal, total, and middle pancreatectomies, as well as pancreatic resections and enucleations, with a focus on organ-preserving techniques.

The doctor is the Director of the Pancreatic Surgery and the Pancreas Translational and Clinical Unit at IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele and has international experience from institutions in Japan, Spain, Germany, and Sweden. With over 330 published articles and participation in numerous conferences, the doctor is a prominent figure in the field.

She performs interventions for the establishment of distal arteriovenous fistulas in collaboration with the vascular surgeon and autonomously performs procedures of tunneled CVC placements for the execution of the dialysis treatment.

Collaborates with intensive care units and coronary arteries for continuous dialysis treatments (CRRT) in patients with acute renal failure and chronic dialysis patients.

She manages the Centre of clinical nephrology and dialysis at San Donato Hospital with particular interest in conservative therapy and pre-dialysis.

The doctor is the Head of the Gastrointestinal Surgery Department at San Raffaele Research Hospital, leading a prominent high-volume center for esophageal surgery in Italy. The department specializes in open and minimally invasive surgeries of the digestive tract, focusing on foregut and large bowel diseases, treating approximately 2,000 surgical cases annually.

With a career spanning several decades, the doctor has held significant roles, including founding and directing the University Center for Research and Care of Esophagogastric Diseases. The doctor has authored over 300 publications and holds memberships in numerous prestigious surgical societies.

The doctor has a distinguished career in vascular surgery, transitioning from cardiac surgery to focus on thoracic and thoracoabdominal aortic diseases and vascular graft infections. Notable contributions include the 'frozen elephant trunk' technique and advancements in branched and fenestrated thoracoabdominal aortic stent grafts. The doctor is actively involved in research and holds memberships in prestigious vascular surgery societies. Educational background includes a degree from Milan University and specializations in general, vascular, and cardiac surgery.

The doctor is a leading expert in urology and andrology, directing the Urological Research Institute in Italy. Specializing in minimally invasive and robotic surgeries, the doctor has performed over 8,000 urology and andrology surgeries and developed a unique method for correcting occlusive vein dysfunction.

Graduating from the University of Milan, the doctor holds a specialty in urology and an honorary fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons of England. With over 1,000 published papers, the doctor is recognized as one of the most influential researchers of the past decade.

The doctor has received numerous awards, including the Hugh Hampton Young Award and the Frans Debruyne Lifetime Achievement Award.

After receiving his Medical Degree, Board Certification in Allergy and Clinical Immunology, and PhD in Basic and Applied Immunology, Dr. Della Torre worked for 3 years in the United States at the “Ragon Institute of Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and Harvard Medical School” in Boston. Thanks to a Cariplo Foundation research grant, Dr. Della Torre returned to Italy in 2018 and established his lab within the Division of Genetic and Cell Biology of San Raffale Hospital (Milan, Italy).

Dr. Della Torre is now Assistant Professor of Rheumatology at Vita-Salute San Raffaele University and Senior Consultant at the Unit of Immunology, Rheumatology, Allergy, and Rare Disease (UnIRAR) of San Raffaele Hospital.

Dr. Della Torre authored more than 100 scientific publications on international peer-reviewed journals and achieved prestigious awards such as the Collegio Ghislieri and the Cariplo Foundation awards for young researchers, the TRIDEO award, the MyFirst AIRC research grant, and the Career Research Grant Award from the FOREUM Foundation.

With his seminal works Dr. Della Torre contributed to the characterization of a novel autoimmune disease known as “IgG4-related disease” and is currently considered “World Expert of IgG4-related disease” by the prestigious Expertscape platform.

Dr. Della Torre is the Disease Coordinator of the IgG4-related disease European working group of the European Reference Network (ERN) on Rare Connective Tissue and Musculoskeletal Diseases (ReCONNET).

Up to September 2022, his scientific publications received more than 6000 citations with an H-index of 35.

Dr. Della Torre presented his studies in different national and international immune-rheumatologic congresses, organized a number of scientific meetings, and co-authored 10 medical books. He presently serves as reviewer for more than 50 peer-reviewed journals and as associated editor for three international scientific journals. Dr. Della Torre is a Head of the:

• IgG4-Related Disease Clinic
• Autoimmune pancreatitis Clinic
• Retroperitoneal Fibrosis Clinic at San Raffaele Hospital (Milan, Italy)

The doctor holds a Doctor of Medicine degree from the Catholic University of Rome and has specialized in Urology, Paediatric Surgery, and Cardiac Surgery. As a prominent cardiac surgeon, the doctor has performed over 15,000 heart operations and is the author of a technique for surgical reconstruction of the left ventricle. The doctor is a member of multiple medical associations and has contributed significantly to the field with over 160 scientific papers that have a high citation rate.

The doctor is an Associate Professor of Vascular Surgery at the University of Milan, with a distinguished career in vascular surgery, focusing on cardiovascular diseases and angiology. Graduating with a degree in Medicine and Surgery in 1990 and specializing in Vascular Surgery in 1995, the doctor has been a pivotal figure in the field.

As Head of the Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Unit, the doctor has contributed significantly to the discipline, authoring over 150 publications in renowned journals. The doctor is also a member of the Italian Society of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery and the Italian Society of Phlebology.

Additionally, the doctor has organized and coordinated advanced courses in endovascular therapy and surgery at several prestigious universities.

The doctor is a hepatobiliary surgeon with over 25 years of experience and is a pioneer in minimally invasive liver surgery. They initiated and developed the San Raffaele laparoscopic liver resection program and currently serve as the Head of the Hepatobiliary and General Surgery Division at the San Raffaele Research Hospital in Milan. As the Scientific Director of the Italian Group of Minimally Invasive Liver Surgery, their clinical and research focus includes surgical oncology for colorectal liver metastases, cholangiocarcinoma, and hepatocellular carcinoma. The doctor has performed over 3,000 liver resections, with more than 900 laparoscopic procedures.

The doctor is an Associate Professor of Thoracic Surgery and a member of the European Board in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. As the Head of the Responsible Functional Unit of Mini-Invasive Thoracic Surgery at the Cardio-Toracic-Vascular Department of San Raffaele Institute, the doctor specializes in treating lung and pleural diseases, as well as mediastinal disorders.

The doctor is affiliated with the Italian Society of Thoracic Surgery and the Italian Society of Thoracic Endoscopy. With a robust academic contribution, the doctor has authored a monograph and over 200 scientific publications in both national and international journals.

The doctor is an acclaimed heart surgeon with over 15 years of experience in cardiac surgery, specializing in mitral valve repair. Known for developing the "Alfieri Mitral Repair" technique, which is the most widely used method for correcting mitral regurgitation. The doctor has performed over 15,000 cardiac procedures and authored more than 600 peer-reviewed articles and several books on cardiac surgery.

Currently serving as a Senior Consultant at the Cardiac Surgery Unit of San Raffaele Hospital, the doctor has previously directed the Cardiac Surgery Unit at the same institution and headed the Cardiac Surgery Department at the Civil Hospitals of Brescia. The doctor holds numerous patents for heart valve treatment devices and has received prestigious awards, including the 'Ambrogino d'Oro' and a gold medal from the European Cardiology Society.

The doctor is the Head of the Breast Cancer Group in the department of Medical Oncology with over 15 years of experience in treating breast cancer patients. He has co-investigated more than 100 clinical trials and leads the clinical translational and immunotherapy research group, focusing on the immune system's role in cancer and the potential of immunotherapies.

He has a specialization in medical oncology from the University of Milan-Bicocca and has published over 45 papers on breast cancer. His scientific contributions include co-inventing a patent for identifying patients who benefit from specific drug combinations.

The doctor leads the Pediatric Immunohaematology Unit at San Raffaele Research Hospital in Milan and serves as a University Professor. Specializing in haematology, immunology, and pediatrics, the doctor focuses on primary immunodeficiencies and gene therapy, particularly for ADA-SCID and Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome.

With a career spanning over two decades, the doctor has held key positions in pediatric clinical research and gene therapy. The doctor has authored over 180 publications and collaborates on research projects with various prestigious organizations.