Piotr Czauderna

Professor Piotr Czauderna is the Head of the Department of Surgery and Urology for Children and Adolescents at the Medical University of Gdańsk, Poland. He holds a prominent role in pediatric surgical oncology, specializing in hepatoblastoma, liver tumors, and clinical oncology. His work emphasizes international collaboration through initiatives like the Children’s Hepatic tumors International Collaboration (CHIC) database, which drives research into pediatric liver malignancies.

Research interests include risk stratification in hepatoblastoma, molecular characterization of pediatric liver cancers, and optimizing surgical techniques for pediatric patients. His contributions extend to humanitarian efforts, including establishing systems to evacuate Ukrainian war-affected children for specialized medical care.

Key achievements include over 582 publications, 6 promoted theses, and leadership in teams focusing on AI in healthcare and cancer management optimization. His work bridges clinical practice, research, and global health crises response, with a focus on improving outcomes for children with rare and complex malignancies.

He actively participates in European research networks (ERN eUROGEN) and has pioneered protocols for pediatric surgical training and crisis-driven healthcare coordination.