OLMI STEFANO PAOLO

Stefano Paolo Olmi is an Associate Professor of General Surgery at Vita e Salute San Raffaele University in Milan, Italy. He has held leadership roles as Director of the General and Oncological Surgery Unit at San Marco Polyclinic in Zingonia (BG) since 2011 and obtained national scientific qualifications as a First Level Professor in General Surgery (2022). His clinical and research expertise spans laparoscopic and robotic surgery with a focus on oncology (esophagus, stomach, colorectal, pancreas, liver, adrenal gland), emergency surgery, functional esophageal diseases (GERD, achalasia), abdominal wall surgery (hernias, diastasis), and bariatric/metabolic surgery.

• Education: M.D. from University of Milan (1995, full marks and honors); specialized in Emergency Surgery and Emergency Room (2000, full marks and honors).
• Professional Roles: Director at San Marco Polyclinic (2011–present); Senior Researcher (2021–2023); Adjunct Professor roles since 2017.

Research interests include tumor immunology, translational studies in oncological surgery, neoadjuvant/adjuvant immunotherapy, and innovations in laparoscopic techniques and materials. He has pioneered surgical approaches for colorectal resections, obesity surgery, and abdominal wall defects. His work emphasizes biomaterials and biotechnologies, particularly in prosthetic fixation systems for hernia repair.

Scientific Awards:

• Invention of 12 patented surgical instruments (Karl Storz, Braun-Aesculap, Angiologica) for laparoscopic surgery, including knot pushers, grasping forceps, needle holders, and composite mesh for hernia repair.

He has authored over 200 publications, co-authored guidelines for morbid obesity (2023) and laparoscopic abdominal wall surgery (2023), and contributed to international multicenter studies (e.g., ROL for rectal cancer, ITA.LI.CA for hepatocellular carcinoma). His recent articles (2025–2024) explore machine learning in acute pancreatitis, sutureless hernia repair, and revisional bariatric procedures.