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Dr. Calogero Porrello
Thoracic and Plastic Surgeon
Highlights:
Dr. Calogero Porrello is a renowned specialist in Thoracic Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery with extensive experience in oncologic thoracic surgery, chest wall and sternum reconstruction, malformations, oncologic and aesthetic breast surgery, as well as the treatment of idiopathic palmar and axillary hyperhidrosis. He has particular expertise in minimally invasive and robotic surgery, which has earned him recognition both nationally and internationally. Currently, Dr. Porrello is a member of the following scientific societies: French Society of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Italian Society of Thoracic Surgery, Italian Association for Cancer Research, and the International Chest Wall Group.
Degrees:
- Degree in Medicine and Surgery with honors, University of Palermo.
- Specialization in Thoracic Surgery and Plastic Reconstruction in congenital thoracic malformations, Molinette Hospital, University of Turin.
- Experience in Video-Assisted Thoracoscopy, European Surgical Institute of Hamburg.
- Assistant Surgeon at the Marie Lannelongue Thoracic Surgery Center, Paris.
- Experience in Vascular Surgery applied to Thoracic Surgery, Ecole de Chirurgie des Hopitaux de Paris, Assistance Publique.
Professional Activity:
- Head of Thoracic Surgery, Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, and Breast Surgery at the Noto-Pasqualino Clinic in Palermo.
- Head of Thoracic Surgery at the University of Palermo with teaching responsibilities from 2015 to 2020.
- Level 1 Medical Director of the Thoracic Surgery Unit at Maggiore Bellaria Hospital in Bologna from 1996 to 2015.
- Assistant Surgeon at the Marie Lannelongue Thoracic Surgery Center in Paris and the European Surgical Institute in Hamburg-NorderStedt, Germany, from 1994 to 1996.
- Work at the Lung Transplant Center of Molinette Hospital, University of Turin, from 1991 to 1994.
Hospitals:
- Noto-Pasqualino Clinic, Palermo (Current).
- University of Palermo, Palermo (2015–2020).
- Maggiore Bellaria Hospital, Bologna (1996–2015).
- Marie Lannelongue Thoracic Surgery Center, Paris (1994–1996).
- European Surgical Institute, Hamburg-NorderStedt, Germany (1994–1996).
- Molinette Hospital, University of Turin (1991–1994).
Publications:
Dr. Calogero Porrello has authored more than 50 publications in various scientific and specialized journals in the fields of thoracic surgery, reconstructive plastic surgery, and breast surgery. His significant contributions to medical research have enriched knowledge in these areas and have been recognized by the scientific community.
With a career spanning more than 27 years in public hospital service and authorization to teach at the University of Palermo, Dr. Calogero Porrello is an expert in his field and has performed more than 4,000 surgeries as the lead surgeon. His focus on thoracic reconstructive plastic surgery and his skills in pulmonary laser therapy make him a benchmark in the medical community.
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Dr. Calogero Porrello
Thoracic and Plastic Surgeon
Highlights:
Dr. Calogero Porrello is a renowned specialist in Thoracic Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery with extensive experience in oncologic thoracic surgery, chest wall and sternum reconstruction, malformations, oncologic and aesthetic breast surgery, as well as the treatment of idiopathic palmar and axillary hyperhidrosis. He has particular expertise in minimally invasive and robotic surgery, which has earned him recognition both nationally and internationally. Currently, Dr. Porrello is a member of the following scientific societies: French Society of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Italian Society of Thoracic Surgery, Italian Association for Cancer Research, and the International Chest Wall Group.
Degrees:
- Degree in Medicine and Surgery with honors, University of Palermo.
- Specialization in Thoracic Surgery and Plastic Reconstruction in congenital thoracic malformations, Molinette Hospital, University of Turin.
- Experience in Video-Assisted Thoracoscopy, European Surgical Institute of Hamburg.
- Assistant Surgeon at the Marie Lannelongue Thoracic Surgery Center, Paris.
- Experience in Vascular Surgery applied to Thoracic Surgery, Ecole de Chirurgie des Hopitaux de Paris, Assistance Publique.
Professional Activity:
- Head of Thoracic Surgery, Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, and Breast Surgery at the Noto-Pasqualino Clinic in Palermo.
- Head of Thoracic Surgery at the University of Palermo with teaching responsibilities from 2015 to 2020.
- Level 1 Medical Director of the Thoracic Surgery Unit at Maggiore Bellaria Hospital in Bologna from 1996 to 2015.
- Assistant Surgeon at the Marie Lannelongue Thoracic Surgery Center in Paris and the European Surgical Institute in Hamburg-NorderStedt, Germany, from 1994 to 1996.
- Work at the Lung Transplant Center of Molinette Hospital, University of Turin, from 1991 to 1994.
Hospitals:
- Noto-Pasqualino Clinic, Palermo (Current).
- University of Palermo, Palermo (2015–2020).
- Maggiore Bellaria Hospital, Bologna (1996–2015).
- Marie Lannelongue Thoracic Surgery Center, Paris (1994–1996).
- European Surgical Institute, Hamburg-NorderStedt, Germany (1994–1996).
- Molinette Hospital, University of Turin (1991–1994).
Publications:
Dr. Calogero Porrello has authored more than 50 publications in various scientific and specialized journals in the fields of thoracic surgery, reconstructive plastic surgery, and breast surgery. His significant contributions to medical research have enriched knowledge in these areas and have been recognized by the scientific community.
With a career spanning more than 27 years in public hospital service and authorization to teach at the University of Palermo, Dr. Calogero Porrello is an expert in his field and has performed more than 4,000 surgeries as the lead surgeon. His focus on thoracic reconstructive plastic surgery and his skills in pulmonary laser therapy make him a benchmark in the medical community.
