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Best pediatric neurosurgeons in Italy: TOP 2 doctors

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Pietro Mortini

  • 4.6 Excellent • 64 reviews
  • Italy, Milan, San Raffaele

  • 1,100+ neuro- and radiosurgeries performed – Prof. Mortini is a leading expert in minimally invasive brain and spine treatments at San Raffaele Scientific Institute.

    • Director of the Experimental Neurosurgery Unit at San Raffaele
    • Pioneered fetal spina bifida surgery at 22 weeks gestation
    • Holds a patent for tissue regeneration technology
    • Visiting Professor at George Washington University
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François Lechanoine

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

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

    • Expert in brainstem conditions and minimally invasive spine procedures like UBE
    • Trained under renowned professors at University of Tours
    • Holds European Diplomas in Neurosurgery and Spine Surgery
    • Founded a UBE surgical training center
    • Published research in international journals with high impact
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Pietro Mortini
Minimally invasive neurosurgeryLeads San Raffaele's Experimental Neurosurgery Unit – specializes in precision techniques with neuronavigation. Patented tissue regeneration method and performed groundbreaking fetal surgery.
San Raffaele
Italy
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François Lechanoine
14 years of experienceBrainstem and minimally invasive spine conditionsSpecializes in complex pediatric neurosurgery with innovative endoscopic techniques. Holds European Diplomas, founded a UBE training center, and published extensively.
Maria Cecilia Hospital
Italy
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