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Professor Fabio Carmignani is the Head of the Urology Department at Policlinico San Donato Research Hospital in Milan. President of the Foundation of the Italian Society of Urology. Specialist in andrology, urology, prostatic biopsy under MRI guidance. Has provided over 10,000 surgeries to treat conditions of the urinary system incl. kidney, prostate and bladder oncologic surgery, endoscopic laser surgery at Tullio and robotic laparoscopy. Work experience Since 2007 — Director of the Urology Department in Policlinico San Donato Research Hospital 2004-2007 — Senior urologist of the Urological Clinic at the University of Milan Fondazione Policlinico Mangiagalli 1999-2004 — Senior urologist of the Second Urological Clinic at the Department of Medicine and Surgery at the University of Milan 1990-1999 — Urologist in the Division of Urology at the San Gerardo Hospital University of Milan 1988-1989 — Doctor at the San Gerardo Hospital of Monza. Education 1987 — Medical School at the University of Milan — Degree in general medicine 1992 — Medical School at the University of Milan — Specialty in urology. Teaching activity Associate Professor in Medicine and Surgery and for the Urology Specialization School of the University of Milan. Scientific activity Has written over 100 experimental and clinical research materials in urologic surgery. Membership The Foundation of the Italian Society of Urology — President The American Urological Association The Italian Society of Urology, Minimal Invasive Therapy.

Prof. Filippini began his career in 1980 and has been teaching at the University of Chieti since the 1990s in the fields of General Surgery, Microsurgery, Reconstructive Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Orthopedics, and Gynecology. His primary focus is oncological surgery, particularly specializing in "The surgical treatment of locally advanced tumors and multi-organ resections." He has enriched his expertise by visiting prominent reference centers in the United States, including the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in Manhattan, New York City. There, he delved into minimally invasive, laparoscopic, and microsurgical techniques under the guidance of esteemed mentors such as John Daly, Michele Gagner, and Murray Brennan. Additionally, in 2005, he further expanded his skills at the City of Hope Oncology Center in Los Angeles, focusing on robotic surgery in oncology.In 1980, Prof. Filippini graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the G. D'Annunzio University of Chieti in Italy with honors, presenting an experimental thesis on lympho-venous anastomosis using microsurgical techniques. He completed his specialization in general surgery at the University of Pisa with distinction after five years. In 1990, he obtained another specialization in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery from the University of Padua in Italy, where he maintained a stellar academic record.Prof. Filippini has presented at numerous national and international conferences and authored over 100 scientific publications. Additionally, he has co-authored two monographs. 

Dr Calarco is proficient in procedures such as percutaneous lithotripsy, ureterorenoscopy with stone fragmentation and tumor ablation, endoscopic prostate and bladder resection, penile prosthesis placement, female incontinence surgery, and various reconstructive and endoscopic techniques.Deeply engaged in clinical research and patient care, managing complex cases with precision. He has earned international recognition for his contributions to urology and has participated in fellowships and advanced training at renowned institutions in Sweden and the UK. Beyond his surgical practice, Dr. Calarco is dedicated to training the next generation of urologists. He leads hands-on workshops and educational programs on laparoscopic and endourological techniques at national conferences and plays an active role in urology residency programs.Dr. Alessandro Calarco graduated in Medicine and Surgery from Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Rome with top honors in July 2007. He then pursued a Urology specialization at the same institution, completing it with full mark in April 2013; his thesis focused on the “Expression of SOCS3 protein as a malignancy marker in prostate cancer.” Additionally, Dr. Calarco obtained a PhD in Oncological Urology from Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, where his research project investigated the “Study of the role of exosomes in prostate cancer and therapeutic prognostic implication.Research & Publications:Dr. Calarco's scientific interests include minimally invasive techniques in urological surgery and oncological urology. He has contributed as a clinical investigator in various research protocols, focusing on hormone-refractory prostate cancer and innovative electronic questionnaires for benign prostatic hyperplasia. His work has been published in reputable journals, demonstrating his dedication to advancing the field of urology.Dr. Calarco has served as the National Head of Urology for SPIGC (Italian Multidisciplinary Society of Young Surgeons) since 2015 and as a Member of the Scientific Committee of UROP (Italian Society of Private Hospital Urology) since 2015. He has been a Member of the European Board of Urology since 2013, a Reviewer for the scientific journal BMC since 2013, and a Board Member of the Patients Committee of the Italian Society of Urology since 2022.Awards and PatentsThe creator of an international patent to improve the execution of percutaneous kidney surgery for large stones “Flow Reducer for Percutaneous Nephrolithotripsy” (2020)Awards: Winner of multiple awards for best video presentations at urological congresses.