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An integrated care pathway for the treatment of esophageal cancer
23/01/2023

A minimally invasive esophagectomy (i.e., removal of the esophagus) combined with oncology care to treat esophageal cancer. Thanks to its newly-opened UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, IRCCS ISMETT is offering integrated...Leggi altro

Virtual reality in endoscopy: new technologies for patient care
17/11/2021

Two patients underwent a biliopancreatic endoscopy procedure at ISMETT on the same day using frontier technologies. In the first case, using augmented reality allowed to create a 3D reproduction of...Leggi altro

IRCCS ISMETT among health technology global leaders
14/10/2021

IRCCS ISMETT in Palermo is among the most technologically advanced hospital in Europe and one of the first worldwide. The technology level achieved was certified by the College of Healthcare...Leggi altro

The President of the Region of Sicily, Nello Musumeci, meets Leslie Davis, President and CEO of UPMC
30/09/2021

This morning in Palazzo Orleans, the President of the Region of Sicily, Nello Musumeci, met Leslie Davis, new President and CEO of UPMC, the U.S. healthcare group with which Sicily...Leggi altro

ISMETT, first center in Italy for use of surplus liver donors from other regions in 2018-2020
14/09/2021

ISMETT is the first center in Italy for liver transplants performed using organs reported as surplus by other [Italian] regions and therefore rejected, also known as "marginal organs". Data from...Leggi altro

Heart: tricuspid valve repaired without a scalpel. Innovative procedure performed at ISMETT.
25/08/2021

Tricuspid valve repair with no scalpel, using a minimally invasive technique. The procedure took place at ISMETT and is one of the few of its kind ever performed in Italy....Leggi altro

Health care, Region of Sicily, and ISMETT together for another ten years
2/01/2019

Another ten years together, and the chance to extend the contract for another 9 years if the established goals are achieved Today, at Palazzo Orléans (Palermo), the Region of Sicily...Leggi altro