Dr. Piercarlo Meinero, M.D., is a distinguished figure in Colorectal and Proctology Surgery. Currently serving as the Director of the Minimally Invasive Colorectal and Proctology Centers at the Montallegro Clinic in Genova and the San Camillo Clinic in Milan, he is renowned for his contributions to the field. Dr. Meinero is also the Director of Advanced Courses in Proctology Surgery at IRCAD Strasbourg. His career highlights include roles as a surgeon at several esteemed institutions and as a Contract Professor at Sapienza University in Rome. Since 2015, he has been a Consultant Colorectal Surgeon at various prestigious hospitals, including the Ticino Cantonal Hospital in Mendrisio, Switzerland. Dr. Meinero is recognized for pioneering innovative techniques such as VAAFT (Video Assisted Anal Fistula Treatment) and EPSIT (Endoscopic Pilonidal Sinus Treatment). He has also invented essential medical devices, including the Meinero’s Fistuloscope, MFA (Multi-Functional Anoscope), and DILAGENT. As a dedicated educator, Dr. Meinero founded and directs International Advanced Courses in Proctology Surgery in Italy and Switzerland. He has trained numerous surgeons worldwide, specializing in VAAFT and EPSIT techniques. He played key roles in organizing international medical meetings and has received five prestigious international awards for his outstanding contributions. Dr. Meinero's extensive publication record, including 29 manuscripts and involvement as a reviewer in respected medical journals, underscores his commitment to advancing the field. Additionally, he has delivered over 300 scientific lectures globally, solidifying his reputation as a leader in Colorectal and Proctology Surgery.
Selected publications from PubMed
The application of EPSiT in pilonidal sinus disease: an international Delphi consensus study endorsed by the Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland (ALSGBI).
Sekhon Inderjit Singh HK, Meinero P, Campanile FC, Quddus A, Rajaganeshan R, Warusavitarne J, Dotlacil V, Bhargava A, Giordano P, Pini Prato A, Shatkar V, Jalali P, Halahakoon VC, Gallo G, Milone M, Mantoo S, Leo CA, Esposito C, Farghaly M, Arulampalam T, Pawa N
Tech Coloproctol. 2025 Jul 30;29(1):155 doi: 10.1007/s10151-025-03191-7.
Endoscopic pilonidal sinus treatment (EPSiT) in recurrent pilonidal disease: a prospective international multicenter study.
Meinero P, La Torre M, Lisi G, Stazi A, Carbone A, Regusci L, Fasolini F
Int J Colorectal Dis. 2019 Apr;34(4):741-746 doi: 10.1007/s00384-019-03256-8.
Endoscopic pilonidal sinus treatment: a prospective multicentre trial.
Meinero P, Stazi A, Carbone A, Fasolini F, Regusci L, La Torre M
Colorectal Dis. 2016 May;18(5):O164-70 doi: 10.1111/codi.13322.
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The number of procedures to treat any problem is often an indication of the efficacy and success of those procedures. The continually increasing already relatively large number of procedures designed to treat anal fistulas is a clear attestation to the lack of any one panacea therapy. In this second episode of our four-part series on anal fistulas in patients with Crohn’s disease, we review a variety of medical and surgical options. Our renowned expert faculty describe the indications, techniques, and results of many surgical and non-surgical modalities ranging from traditional established interventions such as setons to emerging methods. A robust panel discussion with active interaction with our global audience will ensure a thorough discussion of all of these topics.
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