Prof. Luigi Marano, MD, PhD, MSc, is a distinguished Italian surgeon and academic leader specializing in oncologic and minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgery. He currently serves as the Rector’s Plenipotentiary for the Development of International Cooperation in the Field of Medical Sciences at the Academy of Applied Medical and Social Sciences – AMiSNS (Akademia Medycznych i Społecznych Nauk Stosowanych) in Elbląg, Poland, where he also holds a professorship in the Department of Medicine.
Born in Maddaloni (Caserta), Italy, in 1983, Prof. Marano earned his MD with honors from the Second University of Naples in 2007. He completed his specialization in General Surgery in 2014, followed by a PhD in Biotechnologies Applied to Medical and Surgical Sciences. He further pursued advanced postgraduate training in digestive oncologic surgery and robotic/hybrid surgery, refining his expertise in complex minimally invasive procedures.
Before joining AMiSNS, Prof. Marano held academic and clinical positions at prestigious Italian institutions, including the University of Siena and the University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli.” His clinical focus includes esophageal and gastric cancer surgery, hiatal hernia repair, and advanced laparoscopic and robotic procedures.
Prof. Marano has authored over 200 peer-reviewed scientific publications in international journals, covering topics such as gastrointestinal oncologic surgery, robotic and laparoscopic innovation, and surgical education. He is an active member of several surgical societies and participates in numerous international collaborations and academic exchange initiatives.
At AMiSNS, he plays a key role in strengthening global academic and scientific cooperation, promoting modern educational approaches such as problem-based and case-based learning, and fostering interdisciplinary medical education.
Through his career, Prof. Luigi Marano has become a leading figure in international surgery and medical education, combining clinical excellence, academic leadership, and a strong commitment to global collaboration.
Selected publications from PubMed
Baseline Physiological Reserve Provides Greater Explanatory Value Than Discharge-Attained Strength Change for Early Postoperative Outcomes After Elective Abdominal Surgery.
Girnyi S, Boccardi V, Montanari E, Semeraro E, Marano A, Santarelli M, Duka R, Molchanov R, Malerba S, Prete FP, Testini M, Pizza F, Marano L
J Invest Surg. 2026 Dec;39(1):2719065 doi: 10.1080/08941939.2026.2719065.
Understanding Textbook outcome failure after robotic colorectal cancer surgery: a multicenter domain-specific analysis.
Cwaliński T, Bigus Z, Lesiak P, Kaczor P, Nowiński D, Kurek P, Girnyi S, Piątkowski J, Januszkiewicz M, Kapturkiewicz B, Kazanowski M, Ciesielski M, Jackowski M, Bębenek M, Jagielski M, Marano L
J Robot Surg. 2026 Aug 8;20(1) pii: 809. doi: 10.1007/s11701-026-03778-8.
Perioperative arginine supplementation in mastectomy patients undergoing immediate breast reconstruction.
Kabata P, Marano L, Cop N, Sokołowski D, Kycler W, Połom K
Clin Nutr ESPEN. 2026 Oct;75:103632 doi: 10.1016/j.clnesp.2026.103632.
From age to physiological reserve: Frailty and muscle strength in early postoperative outcomes after abdominal surgery.
Montanari E, Boccardi V, Semeraro E, Marano A, Santarelli M, Malerba S, Prete FP, Testini M, Girnyi S, Skokowski J, Schlögl M, Kristensen MT, Marano L
Am J Surg. 2026 Aug;258:117014 doi: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2026.117014.
Frailty, physiological reserve, and surgical resilience: toward a dynamic stress-recovery model.
Cudnik R, Barone M, Marano L, Gargarella S, Duka R, Molchanov R, Girnyi S, Cwalinski T, Al-Balas M, Vashist Y, Cobianchi L, Malerba S, Prete FP, Testini M, Calu V, Aladashvili A, Mahawar K, Isik A, Boccardi V
Aging Clin Exp Res. 2026 Jul 20 doi: 10.1007/s40520-026-03461-w.
As the global surgical community prepares for the highly anticipated TROGSS Luxembourg Congress, AIS Medical Network presents an exclusive pre-event panel: "Robotic Surgery: Technology and Education." This session serves as the definitive scientific prelude to the main congress, bringing together a distinguished faculty of global pioneers to provide a strategic roadmap of the key themes that will define the meeting in Luxembourg. Our panel of experts will engage in a high-level discussion, bridging the gap between cutting-edge clinical practice and the educational pillars essential for the modern surgeon. In alliance with The Robotic Global Surgical Society (TROGSS)
Published
Jul 2026
Welcome & Introduction: A Global Vision for Surgical Equity – Dr. Romina Pena (Spain) The Global Footprint: Mapping the Robotic Revolution and Regional Leadership - Dr. Ramon Vilallonga Puy (Spain) Addressing the Divide: Strategies for Expanding Robotic Access in Emerging Economies - Dr. Andre Teixeira (USA) The Cutting Edge: How Emerging Technologies Are Redefining Robotic Surgical Capabilities - Dr. Domenico D’Ugo (Italy) What Surgeons Need: Perspectives from the Front Lines - Dr. Luigi Marano (Poland) Panel Discussion and Closing Remarks - All faculty moderated by Dr. Romina Pena (Spain)
With Rob Surgical
Published
Nov 2025
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