Marco Bruno

Professor Marco Bruno leads gastroenterology research at Erasmus MC, specializing in advanced endoscopic procedures and pancreaticobiliary diseases. His clinical practice focuses on therapeutic endoscopy for gastrointestinal cancers.

Key research areas:

• Endoscopic management of malignant biliary obstruction
• Interventional approaches to pancreatic necrosis
• Diagnostic refinements in endoscopic ultrasound
• Cost-effectiveness of interventional strategies

Recent publications address mesenteric vascular complications in colorectal surgery and comparative intervention strategies for hilar cholangiocarcinoma. He coordinates multicenter trials including the TESLA RCT on biliary drainage techniques.

As NATA-accredited laboratory director, he oversees diagnostic protocols for hepatobiliary diseases. His work has influenced international guidelines on pancreatitis management.