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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.

Professor Santoro is heavily involved in research, with interest in many topics, such as the development of new cancer drugs and new biological therapies, interests for solid and haematological tumours, and not only he treats cancer survivors but also patients with comorbidities. He has worked in Humanitas Research Hospital for 22 years. Professor Santoro’s post-graduate research was carried out at the Unité de Development Therapeutique (Institut de Cancerologie et d’Immunogenetique, Villejuif of Paris) from 1974 to 1975, and in the Division of Medical Oncology of the National Cancer Institute of Milan from 1976 to 1977.  In 1977, he specialized in Clinical and Laboratory Haematology at University of Rome. In 1979, he completed his fellowship post-graduate work in the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center of New York and later, at Stanford University. In 1980, he specialized in oncology at the University of Genoa.  Current Teaching Activity: Professor Santoro worked as Contract Professor at the Specialization School in Clinical Pathology ad Pavia University from 1992 to 1997. Also, from 1993 to 2002 he has been President of the Rare Tumour Group. Now he is full professor at Humanitas University.  Current Positions:  .Since 1997, he is the Director of the Department of Medical Oncology and Haematology, at Istituto Clinico Humanitas, Milan. Also, he is Member of the Ethics Committee of Istituto Clinico Humanitas and Director of Clinical Research in the same Institute since 2007. - Since 2008, he is Member of the Planning Committee, Ministry of Work and of Health and Social Politics, Rome, Italy. - Since October 2008, Professor Santoro is Counsellor of the Board of Directors of the Fondazione Humanitas for Research of Rozzano, Italy. - Since November 2008, he is Expert Member of the National Centre for the Prevention and Control of Disease, Ministry of Work and of Health and Social Politics (Rome, Italy). - Since February 2009, he is National Representative preparatory actions for the "European Partnership for Action against Cancer" Ministry of Work and of Health and Social Politics (Rome, Italy). - Since February 2009, Professor Santoro is member of National Italian Committee on the Research Network in Oncology, Ministry of Work and of Health and Social Politics (Rome, Italy). - Since May 2009, he is Coordinator of the Oesophageal-Stomach Cancer Group Coordinator of the Liver and Biliary Tree Cancer Group, Regional Oncology Commission – Lombardy Oncology Network.   In addition, Professor Santoro’s unique expertise was recognized through numerous awards, such as the Managing Doctor of the Year award (2013), the City of Siena S. Caterina d’Oro Award (2013, Serra Association Award for scientific research) and social and healthcare commitment (Salerno, 2009).      Publications: santoro%a - Search Results - PubMed (nih.gov)