General Surgery in Italy

Prof. Dr. Luigi Masoni is a famous general surgeon in Italy with over 40 years of extensive surgical experience. He leads the General Surgery Operating Unit at Ospedale San Carlo di Nancy in Rome, part of the GVM Health Group. Renowned for his expertise in minimally invasive and robotic abdominal surgery, he performs over 600 elective and emergency procedures annually, making him one of the top general surgeons in Italy. His work spans complex surgeries involving the colon, small intestine, liver, gallbladder, and adrenal glands, as well as coelioscopic gynecological and proctologic interventions. Prof. Masoni is especially noted for his contributions to colorectal cancer surgery, pelvic floor surgery, and for developing a pioneering bilio-intestinal bypass technique via laparoscopy in 2000—a world first.

Prof. Dr. Giovanni Nano is a leading vascular and endovascular surgeon in Italy, currently serving as Head of the Vascular Surgery Unit at IRCCS Policlinico San Donato and Full Professor of Vascular Surgery at the University of Milan. With over 30 years of clinical and academic experience, he is recognized as one of the top vascular surgeons in Europe. Prof. Nano is renowned for his contributions to the evolution of endovascular aneurysm repair in Italy, having trained with pioneers like Prof. Parodi and Dr. Dietrich. His extensive background in academic teaching, surgical leadership, and research has made him a famous name in vascular and phlebological care.

Prof. Dr. Renata Caudarella is a leading specialist in internal medicine, nephrology, and osteoporosis in Italy, currently serving at the Department of Osteoporosis at Maria Cecilia Hospital in Cotignola. With over three decades of clinical and academic experience, she is widely respected for her expertise in bone mineral density disorders, renal stone formation, and postmenopausal metabolic health. In addition to her clinical work, she serves as an Associate Professor of Metabolic Diseases and is an active member of the Ettore Sansavini Foundation for Scientific Research. Dr. Caudarella has authored over 110 scientific publications, with research spanning topics such as urinary calculi, calcium lithiasis, and bone health. Her extensive academic contributions, coupled with her clinical excellence, make her one of the top internal medicine and nephrology experts in Italy.

Prof. Dr. Giorgio Zoli is a leading gastroenterologist and internal medicine specialist in Italy, known for his pioneering work in chronic inflammatory bowel diseases and clinical nutrition. With a medical career spanning over four decades, Prof. Zoli has held key academic and clinical leadership roles, including Associate Professor at the University of Bologna and Director of the Department of Medicine at AUSL Ferrara. Renowned for his clinical excellence, innovative research, and teaching contributions, Prof. Zoli has played a pivotal role in shaping gastroenterology practices both nationally and internationally.

Prof. Paolo Gentileschi is a top bariatric and metabolic surgeon in Italy with over two decades of experience in minimally invasive and laparoscopic procedures. He serves as the Director of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery at San Carlo di Nancy Hospital and Co-Head of the same department at San Pier Damiano Hospital. He also contributes to the General Surgery Unit at Tiberia Hospital. Prof. Gentileschi has personally performed more than 3,000 laparoscopic bariatric surgeries and leads a specialized multidisciplinary obesity treatment team that handles approximately 900 cases annually, using advanced techniques like sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass. His expertise and leadership have made him one of the most respected and famous surgeons for obesity treatment in Italy.

Prof. Luigi Bonavina is one of the most respected gastrointestinal and general surgeons in Italy, currently serving as Head of the University General Surgery Unit and the Esophagus Center at IRCCS Policlinico San Donato in Milan. He is also a Full Professor of Surgery at the University of Milan and collaborates with Casa di Cura La Madonnina. With over 45 years of experience, Prof. Bonavina is a top expert in esophageal surgery, particularly in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Barrett’s esophagus, esophageal motility disorders, and esophageal cancer. Internationally acclaimed for his pioneering use of minimally invasive surgical techniques—including thoracoscopic, laparoscopic, and transoral approaches—he is considered one of the leading gastrointestinal surgeons in Europe.