Giovanni Lughezzani

Giovanni Lughezzani is an Associate Professor of Urology at Humanitas University in Milan, Italy. He has held academic positions since 2013, progressing from Adjunct Professor to his current role as Associate Professor since May 2022. His clinical work is based at IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, where he specializes in urological cancers and minimally invasive surgical techniques.

Education:

• Medical doctor degree (07/2007): 110 cum laude
• Urologist certification (03/2013): 70/70 cum laude
• National Academic Qualification as Associate Professor (11/2016)

Dr. Lughezzani's research focuses on urological malignancies, particularly prostate cancer, renal cell carcinoma, and urinary tract cancers. His work emphasizes prognostic factors, diagnostic markers, and minimally invasive surgical approaches including robotic and laparoscopic techniques. He has made significant contributions to understanding targeted prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment of various urological conditions through endoscopic and minimally invasive methods.

His publication record demonstrates consistent research activity in urological oncology, with a focus on prostate cancer diagnostics and treatment, bladder cancer management, and robotic surgical techniques. Recent work shows a shift toward comparative effectiveness research, systematic reviews, and clinical trials evaluating diagnostic and therapeutic approaches in urology.

Dr. Lughezzani has authored over 170 peer-reviewed publications, demonstrating expertise across multiple subspecialties within urology. His collaborative research spans international institutions, reflecting the global nature of contemporary urological research.

As an academic educator, he has contributed to medical training programs at both Vita-Salute San Raffaele University and Humanitas University, mentoring future physicians in urological care and surgical techniques.