Best Clinics and Costs for Pediatric Neurosurgery in Italy 2025

Professor Pietro Mortini is a famous Italian neurosurgeon with over 30 years of experience. Currently he works at serves patients at Ospedale San Raffaele and the Director of the Experimental Neurosurgery Unit at San Raffaele Scientific Institute. Pietro Mortini MD is also a Visiting Professor at the George Washington University (USA) as well. Prof. Mortini graduated from University of Milan and University of Verona (both Italy) where he obtained a degree in Otorhinolaryngology and Neurosurgery. Specialty of Professor Pietro Mortini Professor Mortini specializes in neuro- and radiosurgeries. His main approach is minimally invasive spine and brain operations. They help to treat diseases with small surgical interventions and minimal injury of patient's tissues. He provides all operations under control of neuronavigation and neuromapping. This innovative approach helps a doctor to perform neurological surgeries more precise and speeds up a patient's recovery. In 2019, the Professor together with Professor Massimo Candiani provided a unique surgery for spina bifida treatment in unborn child at the 22nd week of woman’s pregnancy. Scientific activity Professor Mortini provides research in microsurgical therapy of pituitary adenomas and radiosurgery for uveal melanoma. Within his scientific work, he collaborates with the Institute of Medical Genetics (Italy) and Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry (Germany). The doctor has patented the method of manufacturing a device for regenerating biological tissues (Patent No. CA 2778238 A1). Membership in organizations Italian Society of the Cranial Base

Dr. Lechanoine is a highly accomplished neurosurgeon with extensive international experience, currently serving as a senior consultant at Maria Cecilia Hospital in Italy. With over 2,500 surgeries performed, including 1,600 as the lead surgeon, Dr. Lechanoine has built a distinguished career specializing in complex brain and spine surgeries. His areas of expertise include brainstem conditions, intraventricular neuroendoscopy for hydrocephalus and tumors, transsphenoidal surgery for pituitary adenomas, and minimally invasive spine procedures such as UBE (Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy).His medical journey has taken him across Europe and beyond, with positions at prestigious institutions such as CHU de Grenoble Alpes and CHRU de Tours in France, and Ospedale Santobono in Naples, Italy. In addition, his dedication to pediatric neurosurgery has led to international collaborations, including at the General Peltier Hospital in Djibouti and the Meyer Children’s Hospital in Florence.Dr. Lechanoine’s education is equally impressive. He graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Caen, France, in 2012 and specialized in neurosurgery at the University of Tours under the guidance of renowned professors Stéphane Velut and Patrick François. His specialization focused on innovative endoscopic treatments for intracranial arachnoid cysts in children. Throughout his career, Dr. Lechanoine has pursued numerous advanced training courses, earning prestigious certifications, including the Diploma of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) and the European Diploma of Spine Surgery (Eurospine).In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Lechanoine has contributed significantly to the field of neurosurgery through research and education. He has authored numerous scientific publications in leading international journals, with a total impact factor of 71.46. He is also a dedicated educator, serving as a tutor at international workshops on brain and spine endoscopy, and he recently founded a UBE surgical training center at Maria Cecilia Hospital.