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Prof. Dr. Luigi Masoni is a distinguished general surgeon, specializing in Oncology and General Surgery. With 35 years of practice, his primary area of expertise includes minimally invasive colorectal surgeries, proctological, and pelvic floor surgery. Dr. Masoni is an active researcher and a prolific author, involved in several healthcare projects related to colorectal cancer surgeries. Awards In 2000, Dr. Masoni was recognized for creating a new bilio-intestinal bypass technique through laparoscopy and awarded for performing a total proctocolectomy using a three trocars technique. Membership Dr. Masoni has served as a lecturer and a member of the Didactic and Scientific Council at the University of Rome 'La Sapienza'. Education Dr. Masoni graduated with distinction in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Rome 'La Sapienza' in 1984. He completed his specialization in General Surgery at the same university. In 1992, he specialized in Colorectal Surgery at the Division of Colorectal Surgery from the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

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.

Prof. Salvatore Badalamenti is the Nephrology and Dialysis Unit Director in Humanitas Research Hospital. He has graduated at the Università degli Studi of Milan and is specialised in Medical Nephrology, Liver Diseases and Replacement. Medical areas of interest: clinical nephrology and dialysis, chronic renal failure and its complications (anemia, osteodystrophy) preparation of vascular access for hemodialysis acid-base balance disorders. continuous renal replacement therapy in intensive care (CRRT) hepatorenal syndrome emergency medicine Previous experience: 1990-1995 Polyclinic Hospital, Milan, Italy He was a Staff grade specialist. Focused on infectious complications in dialysis treatments, particularly hepatitis C and anaemia, and nephrological and dialysis emergencies. 1986-1990 Provincial Hospital Clinic , Barcelona, Spain He completed his PhD in Renal and Hepatic pathophysiology. Especially focused on the study of renal complications in patients with liver disease. Research areas of interest:  clinical nephrology anemia and erythropoietin in renal failure and dialysis continuous renal replacement therapy in intensive care (crrt) hepatorenal syndrome.  phgosis and pentraxine in renal failure He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Italian Society of Nephrology (SIN) Teaching experience: He is Professor of Internal Medicine and Emergency medicine and Professor of Nephrology at Università degli Studi of Milan.