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Dr. Prof. Pietro Mortini

Dr. Prof. Pietro Mortini

Neurosurgeon ·
, milan, Italy

25 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English, Italian

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Specialises in:

Pituitary adenomas, including functioning and non-functioning pituitary tumoursAcromegaly associated with pituitary tumoursCushing's disease associated with pituitary tumoursProlactinomasCraniopharyngiomas

About Dr. Prof. Pietro Mortini

  • Professor Pietro Mortini is a Neurosurgeon specialising in neurosurgery, skull base surgery, stereotactic radiosurgery, brain and spinal tumours, and cerebrovascular disorders.
  • He is the Head of the Neurosurgery and Stereotactic Radiosurgery Unit at IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele in Milan, Italy.
  • He is a Full Professor of Neurosurgery at the University Vita-Salute San Raffaele and a Clinical Professor of Neurological Surgery at George Washington University in Washington, D.C., USA.
  • He has extensive experience in the surgical management of pituitary tumours, skull base lesions, brain tumours, spinal tumours, and cerebrovascular conditions.
  • His clinical expertise includes microsurgical techniques, Gamma Knife stereotactic radiosurgery, minimally invasive neurosurgery, and advanced surgical approaches for complex brain and skull base conditions.
  • He has performed thousands of neurosurgical procedures and stereotactic radiosurgery treatments, with particular experience in skull base surgery and pituitary disorders.
  • He has authored more than 200 scientific publications and has contributed to the development of neurosurgical techniques and instruments.
  • His academic and research interests include pituitary tumour treatment, neuro-oncology, skull base surgery, and innovative approaches to neurological conditions.

Conditions treated by Prof. Pietro MORTINI

  • Pituitary adenomas, including functioning and non-functioning pituitary tumours
  • Acromegaly associated with pituitary tumours
  • Cushing's disease associated with pituitary tumours
  • Prolactinomas
  • Craniopharyngiomas
  • Meningiomas
  • Skull base tumours
  • Brain tumours
  • Spinal cord and spinal column tumours
  • Cerebral aneurysms and other cerebrovascular conditions
  • Selected vascular malformations of the brain
  • Glossopharyngeal neuralgia
  • Trigeminal neuralgia

Area of Interest

  • Neurosurgery
  • Skull Base Surgery
  • Pituitary Tumour Surgery
  • Brain Tumour Surgery
  • Spinal Tumour Surgery
  • Stereotactic Radiosurgery
  • Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
  • Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery
  • Endoscopic Neurosurgery
  • Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery
  • Microsurgical Techniques
  • Neuro-Oncology

Qualification

  • Degree in Medicine and Surgery (MD equivalent) – University of Parma, Italy, 1986
  • Specialisation in Neurosurgery – University of Verona, Italy, 1991

Work Experiences

  • Head of the Neurosurgery and Stereotactic Radiosurgery Unit – IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Milan, Italy, 2008-Present
  • Full Professor of Neurosurgery – University Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
  • Clinical Professor of Neurological Surgery – George Washington University, Washington, D.C., USA
  • Chairman, Department of Neurosurgery – Spedali Civili Hospital, Brescia, Italy, 2005–2008
  • Consultant Neurosurgeon – IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Milan, Italy, 2005-2008
  • Director, Skull Base Surgery Section – Department of Neurosurgery, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Milan, Italy, 2002
  • Consultant Neurosurgeon – Lodi County Hospital, Italy, 1996-2005
  • Neurosurgery Staff Member – IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Milan, Italy, 1992-2000

Certifications (1)

  • International Fellowship in Neurosurgery at the Neurological Institute, George Washington University, USA, in 1999.

Memberships (4)

  • Congress of Neurological Surgeons (USA)
  • European Society for Skull Base Surgery
  • Italian Society for Skull Base Surgery
  • Italian Society for Neurosurgery

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Procedures Performed

Brain Cancer Treatment
Brain Tumour Treatment
Craniotomy
Deep Brain Stimulation
Epilepsy Treatment
Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
Stereotactic Radio Therapy (SRT)

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FAQ's Related to Brain Neurosurgeon

A neurosurgeon diagnoses and treats conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, spine, and nervous system. Treatment may include observation, medication-related management in coordination with other specialists, microsurgery, minimally invasive surgery, or selected radiosurgical procedures.

You may need a neurosurgical consultation if you have been diagnosed with a brain or spinal tumour, pituitary tumour, brain aneurysm, selected vascular malformation, or another condition that may require surgical or radiosurgical assessment. Persistent or progressive neurological symptoms also warrant medical evaluation.

Gamma Knife radiosurgery is a highly focused form of radiation treatment used for selected brain tumours, vascular abnormalities, and certain neuralgia conditions. Despite its name, it does not involve a conventional surgical incision. Suitability depends on the diagnosis, lesion size, location, and other clinical factors.

Stereotactic radiosurgery delivers precisely targeted radiation to a defined area, usually in the brain, while limiting exposure to surrounding tissues. It may be used for selected tumours and other neurological conditions, either as an alternative to surgery or as part of a broader treatment plan.

Neurosurgery involves an operation to treat a neurological condition, while radiosurgery uses focused radiation to target a lesion without conventional surgical removal. The most appropriate treatment depends on the diagnosis, lesion characteristics, the patient's overall health, and specialist assessment.

Minimally invasive neurosurgery uses specialised techniques and instruments to reach the treatment area through smaller openings or natural anatomical pathways when appropriate. The aim is to treat the condition while limiting disruption to surrounding tissues. Not every neurological condition is suitable for a minimally invasive approach.

No. Gamma Knife radiosurgery is suitable only for selected conditions. Tumour size, location, type, proximity to critical structures, and the need for tissue diagnosis or surgical decompression all influence treatment decisions.

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