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Prof. Montorsi is one of the top Italian experts in urology and andrology. Holds numerous scientific awards. Directs the Urological Research Institute (URI) in Italy. Recognized among the most influential researchers of the past decade. Specialty Professor Montorsi provides treatments of bladder, prostate, kidney cancer with the help of minimally invasive surgery and robotic techniques. Has provided over 8,000 urology & andrology surgeries. Has developed his method of vein patching to correct the occlusive vein dysfunction. Work experience Since 2013 — Scientific Director of the San Raffaele Scientific Institute (Italy) Director of the Urological Research Institute (URI) at the Urology Department of the Vita-Salute San Raffaele University of Milan Education   1987 — The Medical Faculty at the University of Milan — Degree in medicine and surgery 1992 — The Medical Faculty at the University of Milan — Specialty in urology 2017 — The Royal College of Surgeons of England — Honorary fellowship. Awards 1998 — The Crystal Matula Award from the European Association of Urology as the Best European Urologist Under 40 2016 — The Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic 2018 — The Hugh Hampton Young Award from the American Urological Association for outstanding contributions to the science of urology & urologic oncology (Dr. Montorsi is the first non-American who has received this award) 2019 — The Frans Debruyne Lifetime Achievement Award from the European Association of Urology for outstanding contribution to the Association development. Scientific activity Professor Montorsi has written over 1,000 papers. The Web Science Group has included the doctor in the list of the most influential researchers of the past decade. Teaching activity Since 2012 — Director of the Urology School — The Vita-Salute San Raffaele University (Italy) 2008-2012 — Professor of Urology — The Vita-Salute San Raffaele University (Italy) 2002-2008 — Associate Professor of Urology — The Vita-Salute San Raffaele University (Italy). Membership in organizations The Association of Academic European Urologists (AAEU) The American Association of Genito-Urinary Surgeons The American Urological Association The Endourological Society The European Association of Urology The European Society for Sexual Medicine (ESSM) The Italian Society of Andrology (SIA) The Italian Society of Urology.

Prof. Deraco has dedicated his career to helping patients with complex cancers, particularly those affecting the peritoneum, a membrane in the abdomen. He began his medical career in 1989 at the Surgery and Experimental Oncology Departments of the Fondazione IRCCS, National Cancer Institute in Milan, Italy. Over the years, he has played a key role in advancing treatments for peritoneal surface malignancies (PSM). For more than a decade, he was the lead physician for the Peritoneal Surface Malignancies Program. Since 2017, he has served as the director of the Peritoneal Surface Malignancies Unit, where he continues to focus on providing cutting-edge care for his patients.Prof. Deraco’s expertise is in specialized cancer treatments like Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS), Hyperthermic Intra-Peritoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC), and Pressurized Intra-Peritoneal Aerosolized Chemotherapy (PIPAC). These techniques aim to remove cancer and deliver heated chemotherapy directly to the abdomen, giving patients with PSM new hope. He has successfully treated over 1,200 patients using these advanced methods.In addition to his clinical work, Prof. Deraco is a professor at Milan University, where he teaches future surgeons about peritoneal surface malignancies. His teaching extends internationally, as he has mentored over 30 postdoctoral fellows from prestigious institutions worldwide.Prof. Deraco’s educational background is extensive. He earned his medical degree from the University of Messina in 1987 with top honors, followed by a specialization in general surgery five years later. His training continued in Paris, where he specialized in oncology at the prestigious Paris Dauphine University. He further honed his skills through fellowships in world-renowned institutions such as the Gustave Roussy Institute in France, the Royal Marsden Hospital in the UK, and the Washington Cancer Institute in the USA.Throughout his career, Prof. Deraco has remained actively involved in research and professional organizations. He has published over 250 scientific articles and 25 book chapters, contributing to the advancement of cancer treatment globally. He serves on the board of multiple scientific societies dedicated to cancer research, including the Peritoneal Surface Oncology International Group (PSOGI) and the Italian Society for Loco-Regional Cancer Therapy (SITILO).

Member of SICOB - Italian Society of Obesity Surgery and ACOI - Association of Italian Hospital Surgeons                                               Dr Braun is a board-certified general surgeon with over 25 years of experience specializing in gastrointestinal surgery, particularly in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) through Fundoplication surgery. He has performed over 500 successful Nissen and Toupet Fundoplication procedures, with a focus on minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques. His expertise extends to diagnosing complex cases of GERD and offering comprehensive treatment plans to improve patient outcomes.He has carried out his main training experiences in various international institutions and specialization courses in general and digestive system surgery, including a two-year training internship at Johns Hopkins University, Division of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Surgery and numerous courses in Madrid, with Prof. E. Moreno Gonzales (Curso Internacional de Actualizaciòn en chirurgia General y del Aparato Digestivo) or in New Orleans (Medical Education at the 90th Annual Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons).Dr. Braun has extensive expertise in the field of digestive surgery. He has focused on implementing advanced protocols and optimizing surgical techniques, while maintaining high standards of safety and patient care. He has collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to provide an integrated and personalized approach in the management of obese or digestive disorder patients, improving quality of life and reducing post-operative complications.