Best Hospitals for Endometriosis treatment in Italy 2024

Professor Massimo Candiani is a famous gynecologist with over 30 years of experience. Prof. Massimo Candiani heads the Gynecology and Obstetrics Department in San Raffaele Hospital, teaches at the Faculty of Medicine&Surgery at the Vita-Salute San Raffaele University. He is a co-founder and vice president of Italian Endometriosis Association. Professor Candiani graduated from University of Pavia and University of Milan in Italy, and had a training at University Clermont Auvergne in France. Specialty of Professor Massimo Candiani Massimo Candiani MD specializes in endoscopic and laparoscopic surgeries, treatment of endometriosis, ovarian cysts, in, sexually transmitted diseases and urinary incontinence. He is a specialist in maternity care. In 2019, together with Professor Pietro Mortini he took part in an exclusive surgery for treatment spina bifida in unborn child. This surgery was the first one in Europe! Scientific research Prof. Candiani has provided a range of clinical trials in laparoscopy in gynecology. He is an author of over 200 international articles and 2 manuals. Membership in organizations American Fertility Society American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists European Society of Gynaecological Endoscopy Italian Society of Endoscopy and Gynecological Laser Therapy.

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).

Vice- President of the International Society of Neuropelveology of ZurichProf. 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. 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 InnovationProf. 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.