Vignali Andrea

Andrea Vignali is an Associate Professor of General Surgery at Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, affiliated with the Scientific Institute S. Raffaele. He leads the IBD Disease Unit and specializes in colorectal surgery, minimally invasive techniques, and postoperative recovery protocols. Trained at Milan University (MD 1989, specialization 1994), he held fellowships at the Cleveland Clinic and Barcelona’s Hospital Arnau de Vilanova. His roles include National Coordinator for the Italian Society of Colorectal Surgery’s minimally invasive section and membership in international study groups like the International Rectal Cancer Study Group.

Research focuses on inflammatory bowel disease, colorectal cancer, and surgical outcomes. He has authored 68 peer-reviewed papers and 11 book chapters, with an H-index of 41. Awards include the Karl Storz Award (2009) and multiple best paper recognitions. He teaches at the University’s surgical training programs and is a reviewer for top colorectal journals.

Key grants include projects on blood transfusion impacts (1992) and immunological sequelae in IBD (1993). His work emphasizes laparoscopic surgery benefits, cost-benefit analyses, and anastomotic leak prevention. He collaborates in multidisciplinary teams for rectal cancer treatment guidelines and clinical trials.