Melissano Germano

Melissano Germano is a Full Professor of Vascular Surgery at Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy. He holds leadership roles including Director of the School of Specialization in Vascular Surgery and the II Level Master in Aortic Surgery. His career spans over 30 years in vascular surgery, including roles as Deputy Chief and Senior Staff Surgeon at San Raffaele Hospital.

Education includes a B.A. in Humanities (1977–1982), followed by a Medical Degree (1982–1988) and surgical specializations in General Surgery (1988–1993) and Vascular Surgery (1993–1999). He has extensive international collaborations and guest professorships at institutions like Stanford University and Baylor College of Medicine.

Research focuses on endovascular techniques, aortic surgery, and surgical outcomes. He has organized over 20 international courses and congresses, including the annual 'Aortic Surgery: How to do it.' Awards include the 'Distinguished Visiting Professor' title at Stanford and the 'Young Vascular Surgeons’ Award.'

He has authored over 700 publications and serves on editorial boards of journals like the European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery. His surgical experience exceeds 12,000 cases, specializing in complex aortic interventions.