Prof Luigi Boni is the Chief of the Department of Surgery at the IRCCS - Ca' Granda - Policlinico Hospital and full professor of surgery at the University of Milan.
After completing his training in surgical oncology at the Department of Surgery of the University of Insubria in Varese (Italy), he focused his interest in minimally invasive surgery, moving to Dundee (Scotland) where he worked with Sir Alfred Cuschieri for more than 3 years.
Back in Italy, he became Associate Professor of Surgery and he founded and led for more than 10 years the Minimally Invasive Surgery Research Center in Varese.
He has been a visiting professor at the University of Pisa (Italy), Dundee (UK), Imperial College of London (UK).
He has published more than 280 scientific papers on various topics in peer-reviewed, indexed journals and more than 20 chapters in surgical books.
He is an active member of several surgical societies, including the European Association of Endoscopic Surgery (EAES) where he was a member of the Journal and Publications Committee andis currently member of the Technology Committee. He is also on the board of the International Society of Fluorescence Guided Surgery, an Honorary Member of the Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland (ALSGBI) a member of the European Surgical Association (ESA), the American College of Surgeons, the Italian Society of Surgery, and a former board member of the Italian Society of Endoscopic Surgery (SICE).
He is a member of several editorial boards and for several years served as subject editor for Surgical Endoscopy.
He has won several awards and prizes, including the best video award at the world congress of endoscopic surgery and at the national congress of the Italian Society of Surgery.
He is on the faculty of several well-known centers such as the IRCAD in Strasburg, the Cuschieri Skill Center in Dundee, the European Surgical Institute in Hamburg and many more.
He serves as consultant for several medical device manufacturers including Johnson & Johnson, Olympus, Storz, BBraun Aesculap, and Human Extension.
Prof Boni is also a pioneer in specific fields within laparoscopic surgery such as single port, fluorescence-guided surgery, minilaparoscopy, handheld robotic instruments, and TaTME.
Selected publications from PubMed
Correction: Colorectal anastomotic safety assessment using ICG fluorescence and flexible endoscopy (COLOSSEUM): a global survey of 1367 surgeons.
Belvedere A, Licardie E, Sochorova D, Boni L, Chand M, Perretta S, Wexner S, Arulampalam THA, Morales-Conde S, Hardon SF, COLOrectal Surgical Safety Enhanced Using Mixed Methods (COLOSSEUM) Collaborative group
Surg Endosc. 2026 Sep;40(9):8228 doi: 10.1007/s00464-026-13282-7.
Colorectal anastomotic safety assessment using ICG fluorescence and flexible endoscopy (COLOSSEUM): a global survey of 1367 surgeons.
Belvedere A, Licardie E, Sochorova D, Boni L, Chand M, Perretta S, Wexner S, Arulampalam THA, Morales-Conde S, Hardon SF, COLOrectal Surgical Safety Enhanced Using Mixed Methods (COLOSSEUM) Collaborative group
Surg Endosc. 2026 Sep;40(9):7885-7901 doi: 10.1007/s00464-026-12974-4.
Systematic review, meta-analysis, and trial sequential analysis of randomized controlled trials on the impact of indocyanine green fluorescence angiography for anastomotic leakage in colorectal surgery.
Brucchi F, Boni L, Lauricella S, Sassun R, Dionigi G, Taffurelli G, Montroni I, Cassinotti E, Baldari L
Surgery. 2026 Oct;198:110406 doi: 10.1016/j.surg.2026.110406.
Video-based assessment tool for workflow analysis in minimally invasive colorectal surgery: expert consensus-based development and multicentre validation of ColoWorkflow.
Jain PP, Mascagni P, Massimiani G, Banik N, Goglia M, Arboit L, Baby B, Balla A, Baldari L, Silecchia G, Fiorillo C, CompSurg Colorectal Experts Group, Alfieri S, Morales-Conde S, Keller DS, Boni L, Padoy N
BJS Open. 2026 May 12;10(3) doi: 10.1093/bjsopen/zrag038.
Association Between Colorectal Cancer Screening and Survival in Patients Older Than 70 Years: Results of A National Multicenter Retrospective Study.
Rottoli M, Calini G, Castagna G, Gori A, Cardelli S, Spinelli A, Pellino G, Bianconi A, Fiore M, Rosati R, Morino M, de Manzini N, Pietrabissa A, Boni L, Poggioli G, COVID‐CRC Study Group
J Surg Oncol. 2026 Apr;133(5):572-579 doi: 10.1002/jso.70206.
This intimate one-on-one conversation goes beyond theory to explore the real-world impact of robotic surgery. We sit down with a leading expert to discuss how this technology is fundamentally enhancing patient safety and creating more efficient, intelligent, and sustainable operating rooms. It's a candid look at the evidence, the experience, and the undeniable advantages shaping the future of surgical care.
With Rob Surgical
Published
Dec 2025
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Anastomotic leak remains one of the most feared complications following bowel anastomosis. Although anastomotic techniques have changed from suturing to stapling, and both staplers and stapling techniques have evolved and improved, leak rates for pelvic anastomoses remain high. Although compression anastomosis has been intermittently used for almost 100 years, it was only about 10 years ago that its superiority over circular stapled anastomoses was demonstrated. This program will show the newest method of compression anastomosis and offer compelling evidence for its value.
With CarpoNovum
Published
Jul 2024
Welcome to the AIS Awards 2023! The event acknowledges the collective efforts of residents, surgeons, healthcare professionals, and the AIS Team in democratizing medical training through online content. With 11 awards across four categories and 45 nominees, the ceremony reflects the remarkable achievements of the AIS Community. Awards are based on real AIS Channel metrics, with two categories determined by audience votes. While celebrating winners, we also recognize the dedication of outstanding surgeons not nominated today. The prizes to be distributed will be as follows: Emerging KOLs Category Most Listened Podcast Most Viewed SOC Most Viewed ACW More Events Held KOL Category More Events Held Most Viewed OOO Live Webinar Category Most Viewed Live Surgery Greatest Social Impact Special Awards Category Best Academic Initiative Congress of the year Surgical Event of the year The virtual gathering provides a unique opportunity for professionals to connect, making the ceremony unforgettable. Join us in honoring the AIS Community's achievements this 2023!
Published
Dec 2023
Fluorescence-guided surgery has swiftly transitioned from theoretical groundwork to seamless clinical implementation. This revolutionary approach employs fluorescent agents, particularly Near-Infrared (NIR) and Indocyanine Green (ICG), to illuminate target tissues, granting surgeons real-time, high-precision visuals. By bridging theory and practice, this technique enhances surgical accuracy, promising a future of minimally invasive, maximally effective interventions. In this event, featured by experts in the field, we will dive into the intricacies of NIR/ICG fluorescence-guided surgery and its profound impact on advancing colorectal and HPB procedures, unraveling the latest innovations and insights that are shaping the future of surgical excellence.
With International Society for Fluorescence Guided Surgery
Published
Nov 2023
The use of Near Infrared Imaging (ICG) has become state of art for colon resection and it is proven that it can reduce the incidence of anastomotic leakages by 5%. In this Live Surgery, Prof. Boni and his team at the Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico (Italy) will perform a laparoscopic sigmoid resection with fluorescent identification of the left ureter and fluorescent angiography for perfusion control of the anastomosis and highlight the importance of NIR in colorectal surgery and illustrate how and when to use it.
With Olympus
Published
Mar 2023
Dr. Luigi Boni (Italy) and his team at Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico di Milano (Italy) will perform a Lap Right Colectomy with CME + Cholecystectomy with Fluorescence and answer all your questions.
With Arthrex
Published
Jul 2022
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