Transplant performed with Heart-in-a-box technology The heart that enabled a Sicilian man to regain a normal life comes from Prague. The surgery was performed thanks to the seamless management of...Leggi altro

For the first time ever in a Southern Italy hospital, a cardiac surgery procedure was performed using the da Vinci System that provides surgeons the ability to perform robotic-assisted minimally...Leggi altro

Enhancing the expertise of healthcare professionals in Calabria’s regional health system in managing patients requiring a transplant is the primary goal of the agreement signed today by Gandolfo Miserendino, Director...Leggi altro

Six transplants in less than 36 hours to give new hope to six patients: this is the latest milestone achieved by IRCCS ISMETT-UPMC, thanks to an effective and increasingly efficient...Leggi altro

ISMETT has completed all pediatric surgical cases referred by ARNAS Civico.  The procedures fall under the scope of an agreement between the Region of Sicily, the Sicilian Regional Health Department, ARNAS...Leggi altro

A successful partnership between Sicilian Region and UPMC. Palermo, 4 March 2024 The center established in Palermo with an international partnership between the Sicilian Region and UPMC (University of Pittsburgh...Leggi altro

Palermo, 25 January 2024 – For the first time in Italy, augmented reality is used in a cardiac surgery operating room to support a minimally-invasive procedure. This technology provides a...Leggi altro

Palermo, 19 January 2024. ISMETT and UPMC are pleased to announce the appointment of Massimo Pinzani, MD, PhD, FRCP, FAASLD, MAE, as the new Scientific Director of IRCCS ISMETT. Massimo...Leggi altro

ISMETT once again ranks high with the top centers in Italy for the treatment of malignant liver and pancreatic tumors. The level of care achieved by ISMETT in Palermo, an...Leggi altro

Francesco Faletra is one of the most world-renowned experts in echocardiography. ISMETT enhances its cardiac imaging service with to the arrival of Dr. Faletra, a leading specialist in the field....Leggi altro