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Professor Riccardo Rosati is the Head of the Gastrointestinal Surgery (GI) Department in the San Raffaele Research Hospital. Leads one of the most recognized “High Volume Centers” for esophageal surgery in Italy. His department has extensive experience in open and minimally invasive surgery of the digestive tract, especially in the field of foregut and large bowel diseases. The hospital department headed by Professor Rosati treats approximately 2,000 surgical cases per year. Work experience Since 2014 — Head of the Head Department of GI Surgery at Ospedale San Raffaele in Milan 2009-2014 — Founder and Director of University Center for Research and Care of Esophagogastric Diseases (CURE) in the International Medical School, University of Milan 1996-2014 — Head of the General and Minimally Invasive Surgery Division in Humanitas Research Hospital 1985-1996 — Surgeon at the General and Oncologic Surgery Department at the Medical Faculty at the University of Milan. Education 1980 — Medical Faculty at the University of Milan — Degree in general medicine 1985 — Medical Faculty at the University of Milan — Specialty in general surgery 1988 — Medical Faculty at the University of Turin — Specialty in thoracic surgery 1990 — National board certification to chair the General Surgery Department. Scientific activity Has written over 300 publications. Membership The American College of Surgeons The Italian Association of Hospital Surgeons The European Association for Endoscopic Surgery The International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus The European Society for Diseases of the Esophagus The Italian Society of Oncological Surgery The Italian Society of Endoscopic Surgery and New Technologies The Society for Surgery of the Gastrointestinal Tract The European Surgical Association The Italian Group for Research on Gastric Cancer.

Prof Spiezia works for our private clinic in Naples, Clinica Ruesch. He is also the Head of the Endocrine Surgery Operative Unit at Ospedale del Mare Hospital, specializing in surgical procedures related to endocrine disorders, particularly thyroid and adrenal surgeries. He is also the Head of the Endocrine Surgery Regional Network, and consultant in the field of diagnostics and ultrasound-interventional therapy. Professor specializes in all endocrine pathologies with minimally invasive thyroid-saving interventions, on the parathyroids and lymph nodes, through video-assisted techniques, thermoablation with radio frequency for thyroid nodules, microwave thermoablation, and with laser.He diagnoses the thyroid and lymph nodes by means of ultrasound-guided needle aspiration. Qualified as a robotic surgeon, coordinates training schools in endocrine ultrasound and has promoted various scientific meetings and training courses, emphasizing the care pathways for patients with thyroid pathologies.  EDUCATIONProf Stefano Spiezia holds a degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Naples, graduating cum laude in 1981. He specialized in Emergency Surgery at the same university, obtaining his diploma in 1986. In 1993, he completed a six-month specialization course in Minimally Invasive Surgery, followed by a managerial course in 1996 focused on healthcare organization management. He received accreditation for ultrasound units in 1997 and achieved a II level University Master’s Degree in Endocrine Surgery from the Seconda Università degli studi di Naples in 2007. This extensive educational background underscores his expertise in surgical practice and healthcare management. PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITYStefano Spiezia has held several significant roles both in Italy and internationally, including:Head of the Endocrine Surgery Operative Unit, Naples, ItalyAdjunct Professor at the University of Turin, Italy (2011-2025)Professor at Second University of Naples for Endocrine surgery, and Interventional diagnostics of the neck (1998-2014)Coordinator of the Training School at the Italian Society of Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology (SIUMB).Director and founder of the "Save Your Thyroid" International School of SIUMB, operating in Naples, Italy, and Cairo, EgyptConsultant in the Visiting Professor program at the Saudi German Hospital in Cairo, Egypt.Speaker and Organizer at various international congresses, including the ACTA Congress in Taipei, and the American Thyroid Association Congress in Chicago RESEARCH, PUBLICATIONS, MEMBERSHIPProf. Stefano Spiezia's research primarily focuses on endocrine disorders, particularly in the context of thyroid and adrenal surgeries: the development and application of minimally invasive surgical techniques, particularly for thyroid and adrenal surgeries, and is recognized as an expert in thermal ablation of the thyroid. In Clinical Trials, he is the Principal Investigator (PI) of the first in-human clinical trial (NP-TF-024) aimed at treating benign thyroid nodules, which highlights his commitment to advancing treatment options in endocrine surgery.Stefano Spiezia is a member of several professional societies, including:Founder member of the EUROMIT in Minimally Invasive Thyroid TreatmentsAmerican Thyroid Association: A leading organization focused on thyroid health and research.North American Society for Interventional Thyroidology: This society is dedicated to advancing the field of interventional thyroidology.Italian Society of Endocrine Surgery (SIUEC): He is a member and serves as a regional delegate in this society, which focuses on endocrine surgical practices in Italy.Italian Society of Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology (SIUMB): He is a member and currently serves as the General Secretary of this society, which promotes the use of ultrasound in medical practiceHis  Editorial Roles:  Review Editor on the Editorial Board of Thyroid Endocrinology and a member of the Video Endocrinology editorial board in the ATA. Author of 7 books and 68 scientific publications.His work has been cited 3,466 times across 2,256 documents, indicating a significant impact in his field.