General Surgery Resident - University of Bologna, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences
EDUCATION
MD, with honors - University of Bologna
High Formation Degree in Medical Statistics - University of Bologna
RESEARCH INTERESTS
HPB surgery, HPB oncology, liver transplantation, emergency abdominal surgery
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Scopus Publications
Flow Control and Oxygenation of Preservation Solution in Circulatory Determined Death Donors Undergoing Abdominal Normothermic Regional Perfusion Marta Velia Antonini, Alessandro Circelli, Gaetano La Manna, Antonio Siniscalchi, Erika Cordella, Davide Morri, Francesco Landi, Elia Graziani, Enrico Prosperi, Guido Fallani, Chiara Bonatti, Alberto Stocco, Giorgia Radi, Maria Cristina Morelli, Giuliana Germinario, Matteo Cescon, Matteo Ravaioli Transplantation Proceedings, 2026 • The study assesses the feasibility, safety, and effectiveness of a controlled strategy of cold preservation solution (CPS) administration in donors undergoing circulatory determination of death undergoing abdominal normothermic regional perfusion (NRP). • This strategy employs the extracorporeal circuit and cannulae to generate and control the CPS flow and optimize perfusion pressure and to provide oxygen delivery. • Ensuring a controlled CPS flow may optimize the induction of hypothermia. • During CPS administration, the delivery of a fresh gas flow through the membrane lung resulted in a significant increase of the oxygen tension in the blood-free perfusate, which might provide a metabolic substrate to the cells. • The implementation of this approach appeared safe; the advanced monitoring systems integrated onto the NRP devices allowed for precise flow monitoring and for prompt detection of possible complications. • This approach required the equipment used for NRP; this easily reproducible approach appeared cost-effective, with a potential decrease in procedure-related costs and complexity. Normothermic regional perfusion (NRP) is increasingly implemented to optimize the outcome of transplantation from donors undergoing circulatory determination of death. NRP shortens the duration of warm ischemia, allowing splanchnic reperfusion with oxygenated blood. This supports the abdominal organs throughout recovery, allowing for their thorough assessment, avoids the need for rapid recovery, and restores a near physiological environment. However, after NRP, the grafts are exposed to a period of cold ischemia preceding further evaluation and reconditioning through ex situ machine perfusion or direct transplantation. The duration of cold ischemic time may be extremely variable. During cold ischemic time, the liver and the kidneys are indirectly protected by a decrease in metabolic demands induced by deep hypothermia. To optimize protection, the hypothermic state is initiated in situ, immediately after extracorporeal blood flow interruption, via topical cooling with sterile ice and intravascular cooling. The latter is usually induced by the administration of cold preservation solution (CPS) by gravity. We performed an observational study to assess the feasibility, safety, and effectiveness of a controlled strategy of CPS administration and oxygenation employing the NRP circuit and cannulae in controlled circulatory determination of death undergoing abdominal NRP. This approach provided a controlled, fast, and consistent flow, ensuring a prompt induction of hypothermia. Moreover, during CPS administration, the delivery of a fresh gas flow through the membrane lung resulted effective in significantly increasing the oxygen tension in the CPS. The hyperoxygenation of the blood-free perfusate might provide a metabolic substrate to the cells, preconditioning the grafts before cold ischemia.
Inferior Vena Cava Resection Using Modified Veno-Venous Bypass With Renal Vein Drainage: Case Report Adapted From Liver Transplant Practice Guido Fallani, Alice Assirelli, Matteo Ravaioli, Pietro Piazza, Riccardo Schiavina ASAIO Journal, 2026 We describe an innovative application of a modified three-arm veno-venous bypass (VVB) in the management of a complex case of recurrent renal cell carcinoma (RCC) invading the inferior vena cava (IVC) and left renal vein confluence. The patient, with a solitary kidney following right nephrectomy, underwent radical tumor resection and IVC reconstruction. To preserve renal function and minimize ischemic injury, we employed an extracorporeal circuit traditionally used in liver transplantation, adapting it to include an additional cannula in the left renal vein. This configuration allowed continuous renal venous drainage during IVC clamping, limiting kidney warm ischemia to only 14 minutes. The extracorporeal circuit included jugular and femoral venous drainage limbs connected to a centrifugal pump and a third limb providing direct renal outflow, effectively maintaining hemodynamic stability and renal perfusion. Postoperative recovery was uneventful, with transient minimal creatinine elevation and no acute kidney injury. This case demonstrates the versatility of extracorporeal venous bypass circuits in complex onco-vascular surgery and highlights the potential for broader applications of organ support technologies in preserving organ function during major vascular reconstruction. The proposed configuration represents a valuable adjunct in surgeries involving solitary kidneys and prolonged caval occlusion, bridging concepts from transplant and extracorporeal support domains.
A journey from marginality to routine and beyond: single center experience with DCD utilization for liver transplantation in Italy Guido Fallani, Alberto Stocco, Giorgia Radi, Enrico Prosperi, Antonio Siniscalchi, Maria Cristina Morelli, Matteo Cescon, Matteo Ravaioli Updates in Surgery, 2026 Donation after cardiovascular determination of death (DCD) has expanded the liver donor pool but remains limited by concerns over prolonged donor warm ischemia and inferior outcomes, particularly in countries such as Italy where legally mandated asystolic periods increase donor risk. This study evaluates trends in DCD liver transplantation at a high-volume Italian center, to assess whether accumulated experience and advanced reconditioning strategies influenced outcomes over time. We retrospectively analyzed adult DCD liver transplants performed between 2016 and 2023. Donor characteristics, recipient risk profiles, perfusion strategies, ischemia times, and post-transplant outcomes were compared between an early (2016–2021) and a late (2022–2023) period. Temporal trends were evaluated using linear regression. Seventy-five DCD liver transplants were included. Later-period recipients had more advanced liver disease (39.1% vs. 17.2% Child-Pugh C, p = 0.045) and higher P-SOFT and LTRS risk scores. Moreover, later-period donors were older (median 72 vs. 62 years, p = 0.022), and exhibited higher DRI and ET-DRI scores. Concurrently, HOPE duration increased, and total ischemia time decreased linearly with program maturation. Despite the progressive rise in donor and recipient risk, rates of early allograft dysfunction, biliary complications, retransplantations, and graft and patient survival remained unchanged between periods. In a high-risk regulatory setting, DCD liver transplantation outcomes remained stable despite increasing donor and recipient complexity. Program maturation, ischemia minimization, and prolonged hypothermic oxygenated perfusion appear to effectively mitigate DCD-associated risk, supporting broader and safer utilization of DCD liver grafts even in challenging clinical environments.
Pushing the Limit for Marginal Grafts in the Era of Machine Perfusion: A Tale of HOPE From a Leading Italian Institution Gerti Dajti, Giuliana Germinario, Enrico Prosperi, Guido Fallani, Chiara Bonatti, Edoardo Prosperi, Antonio Siniscalchi, Maria Cristina Morelli, Antonietta D’ Errico, Matteo Serenari, Massimo Del Gaudio, Chiara Zanfi, Federica Odaldi, Lorenzo Maroni, Andrea Laurenzi, Matteo Cescon, Matteo Ravaioli Artificial Organs, 2026 Background The advent of machine perfusion (MP) has significantly improved post‐liver transplantation (post‐LT) outcomes, potentially enabling the use of increasingly marginal grafts and expanding the organ donor pool. Methods We present a retrospective cohort study of consecutive adult patients who underwent LT between 2018 and 2023 at a leading Italian institution. The objective was to evaluate outcomes following the use of hypothermic oxygenated perfusion (HOPE) in high‐risk grafts. Results A total of 507 patients were included in the final analysis, of whom 420 (83%) received extended criteria donor (ECD) grafts. Among ECD grafts, 62 (15%) were from donation after circulatory death (DCD) donors, and 64 (15%) were previously discarded by other centers. HOPE was applied in 248 (49%) cases. Recipients in the HOPE group experienced significantly lower rates of early allograft dysfunction (EAD) (20% vs. 32%, p = 0.007), primary nonfunction (2% vs. 7%, p = 0.017), and severe postoperative complications (Clavien–Dindo grade ≥ 3b) (19% vs. 28%, p = 0.026). Notably, marginal grafts treated with HOPE achieved survival outcomes comparable to those of standard risk. Conclusions HOPE is associated with improved outcomes in LT using ECD grafts and can enable the safe use of higher‐risk organs with acceptable results when performed in experienced centers.
Liver Transplantation for Colorectal Metastases: Impact of a Standardised Protocol for Patient Selection on Transplant Outcomes Alberto Stocco, Andrea Laurenzi, Matteo Serenari, Enrico Prosperi, Guido Fallani, Chiara Bonatti, Giorgia Radi, Margherita Prior, Federica Odaldi, Chiara Zanfi, Federica Mirici Cappa, Antonio Siniscalchi, Maria Cristina Morelli, Matteo Ravaioli, Matteo Cescon Cancers, 2025 Background: Colorectal liver metastases (CRLM) occur in up to 50% of colorectal cancer with a significant impact on patient survival, of whom only 20–30% will be considered suitable for surgical treatment. Despite the progress in systemic therapies, palliative chemotherapy alone results in a 5-year overall survival (OS) < 10%. Recently, liver transplantation (LT) has been reconsidered as an option and demonstrates improved survival in highly selected patients. This study assessed the impact of implementing a standardised patient selection protocol (LITORALE) on post-transplant outcomes for unresectable CRLM (uCRLM) at a high-volume single centre. Methods: This is a prospective observational study including all consecutive patients transplanted for uCRLM at our institution between July 2015 and September 2024. This prospective observational study evaluated the impact of the LITORALE protocol on post-transplant outcomes in uCRLM patients at a single centre. Patients who underwent LT between July 2015 and September 2024 were grouped into pre-LITORALE (2015–2021) and LITORALE (post-2021) cohorts. Recipient profiles, transplant variables, and post-transplant outcomes were compared. Results: Twenty-one patients were included (eight pre-LITORALE, thirteen LITORALE). The LITORALE group had a lower median number of lesions (4 vs. 17.5, p = 0.004), a smaller major lesion size (3 cm vs. 5.5 cm, p = 0.082), and a significantly lower tumour burden score (6.32 vs. 18.02, p = 0.002). Similar to recent major clinical trials, one- and three-years OS were 100% and 83%, respectively, after protocol introduction; recurrence patterns were significantly different, with reduced multi-site recurrences (7.7% vs. 50%, p = 0.048) and a higher incidence of lung-only recurrences in the LITORALE group (50% vs. 0%, p = 0.033). Conclusions: The introduction of the LITORALE protocol significantly influenced patient selection and recurrence patterns in LT for uCRLM. Although the limited number of patients and the short study timespan highlight the need for future validation, these preliminary results support the adoption of structured, multidisciplinary criteria to optimise oncologic outcomes.
Hypothermic Oxygenated Perfusion in Extended Criteria Donor Kidney Transplantation—A Randomized Clinical Trial Gerti Dajti, Maria Chiara Vaccaro, Giuliana Germinario, Giorgia Comai, Francesca Caputo, Federica Odaldi, Federica Maritati, Lorenzo Maroni, Vania Cuna, Chiara Zanfi, Francesca Rizzo, Enrico Prosperi, Chiara Bonatti, Guido Fallani, Giorgia Radi, Alberto Stocco, Michele Provenzano, Irene Capelli, Massimo Del Gaudio, Gaetano La Manna, Matteo Ravaioli Clinical Transplantation, 2025 BackgroundThe role of machine perfusion after kidney transplantation (KT) in extended criteria donors (ECD) is unclear, and the current evidence in the literature remains controversial.MethodsWe present an open‐label single center randomized trial where 109 patients undergoing KT with ECD grafts between January 2019 and December 2022 were randomized to receive kidneys treated with either hypothermic oxygenated perfusion (HOPE, n = 54) or static cold storage (SCS, n = 55) alone. The primary endpoint was the incidence of delayed graft function (DGF). The secondary endpoints included postoperative complications and graft function and survival in the first year after KT.ResultsThe trial failed to meet its primary endpoint. DGF developed in 31 (57%) and 37 (67%) patients in the HOPE and SCS groups, respectively (p = 0.3). Posthoc analysis showed that HOPE was associated with a lower risk for DGF for grafts from donors aged 60 years or older (OR 0.32, 95% CI 0.12–0.87, p = 0.026) and in patients undergoing dual KTs (OR 0.22, 95% CI 0.06–0.87, p = 0.031).ConclusionsHOPE does not reduce the rate of DGF after KT in ECD donors. However, HOPE appears to be associated with better outcomes in the case of older donors and dual KTs.
Evaluating Post-Transplant Outcomes in Elderly Liver Recipients Over 70: A Propensity-Score Matching Analysis Edoardo Prosperi, Enrico Prosperi, Matteo Serenari, Chiara Bonatti, Guido Fallani, Alberto Stocco, Giorgia Radi, Federica Mirici Cappa, Cristiana Laici, Antonio Siniscalchi, Maria Cristina Morelli, Matteo Ravaioli, Matteo Cescon Transplant International, 2025 The rising prevalence of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) and Hepatocellular Carcinoma in the elderly population has increased the demand for liver transplantation (LT) in patients over 70 years. Advanced age, however, is still considered an independent risk factor. This study aims to evaluate post-transplant oucomes in patients aged over 70 years, traditionally viewed as an age limit for transplant. We retrospectively analyzed 584 LT recipients (36 aged ≥70, 548 aged &lt;70). Viral cirrhosis was more frequent in the younger group (36.1% vs. 13.1%), while MASLD was more common in those over 70 (25% vs. 13.1%) (p = 0.013). Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD) scores were lower in patients over 70 (13, IQR 9–17) compared to the younger group (15, IQR 10–23) (p = 0.032). Propensity score matching (3:1 ratio, without replacement) was performed based on MELD and cirrhosis etiology. After matching, no significant differences were found in postoperative outcomes, overall survival, or graft survival. Our findings demonstrate that carefully selected patients over 70 can achieve post-transplant outcomes comparable to younger patients. Advanced age alone should not be considered an absolute contraindication; instead, a comprehensive, multidimensional assessment is essential to identify suitable candidates.
VA-ECMO Cardiac Support During Liver Transplant: A Case Report Antonio Siniscalchi, Cristiana Laici, Lucia Facciotto, Giovanni Vitale, Guido Fallani, Matteo Ravaioli, Amedeo Bianchini ASAIO Journal, 2023 Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a rescue therapy for cardiovascular collapse during and after liver transplantation (LT). According to the most recent guidelines, patients with severe cardiomyopathy are excluded from LT because of high-mortality risk during surgery. Intraoperative ECMO support could give these patients the opportunity to undergo LT by reducing the risk of heart failure and reperfusion syndrome. In this case report, we present a case of veno-arterial ECMO (VA-ECMO) support started before LT surgery in a patient with severe pulmonary hypertension, mitral valve steno-insufficiency, and right heart dysfunction. The presence of severe heart disease would have contraindicated LT, but simultaneous liver cirrhosis contraindicated mitral valve surgery, leaving the patient locked in a “Catch-22” state. The best solution was to perform LT with VA-ECMO support before, during, and after the surgery to reduce cardiac load and possible heart failure. LT was performed with good hemodynamic stability and the patient was successfully weaned from ECMO a few hours after surgery. At the 6 month follow-up, normal liver and kidney functions were recorded as well as an overall improvement of heart function; the patient successfully underwent mitral valve replacement and tricuspid annuloplasty 10 months after transplant and is now in good condition.
Renal Vessel Extension With Cryopreserved Vascular Grafts: Overcoming Surgical Pitfalls in Living Donor Kidney Transplant Guido Fallani, Lorenzo Maroni, Chiara Bonatti, Giorgia Comai, Marina Buzzi, Vania Cuna, Francesco Vasuri, Francesca Caputo, Enrico Prosperi, Federico Pisani, Beatrice Pisillo, Ludovica Maurino, Federica Odaldi, Valentina Rosa Bertuzzo, Francesco Tondolo, Marco Busutti, Chiara Zanfi, Massimo Del Gaudio, Gaetano La Manna, Matteo Ravaioli Transplant International, 2023
Impact of MELD 30-allocation policy on liver transplant outcomes in Italy Matteo Ravaioli, Quirino Lai, Maurizio Sessa, Davide Ghinolfi, Guido Fallani, Damiano Patrono, Stefano Di Sandro, Alfonso Avolio, Federica Odaldi, Jessica Bronzoni, Francesco Tandoi, Riccardo De Carlis, Marco Maria Pascale, Gianluca Mennini, Giuliana Germinario, Massimo Rossi, Salvatore Agnes, Luciano De Carlis, Matteo Cescon, Renato Romagnoli, Paolo De Simone Journal of Hepatology, 2022
Two surgical techniques are better than one: RAVAS and RAPID are answers for the same issue Matteo Ravaioli, Guido Fallani, Matteo Cerri, Enrico Prosperi, Carla Serra, Antonia D’Errico, Matteo Serenari, Giuliana Germinario, Matteo Renzulli, Federico Contedini, Federica Odaldi, Lorenzo Maroni, Antonio Siniscalchi, Matteo Cescon, Daniel Azoulay American Journal of Transplantation, 2021
Hypothermic Oxygenated New Machine Perfusion System in Liver and Kidney Transplantation of Extended Criteria Donors:First Italian Clinical Trial Matteo Ravaioli, Vanessa De Pace, Andrea Angeletti, Giorgia Comai, Francesco Vasuri, Maurizio Baldassarre, Lorenzo Maroni, Federica Odaldi, Guido Fallani, Paolo Caraceni, Giuliana Germinario, Chiara Donadei, Deborah Malvi, Massimo Del Gaudio, Valentina Rosa Bertuzzo, Antonio Siniscalchi, Vito Marco Ranieri, Antonietta D’Errico, Gianandrea Pasquinelli, Maria Cristina Morelli, Antonio Daniele Pinna, Matteo Cescon, Gaetano La Manna Scientific Reports, 2020
Long term results of down-staging and liver transplantation for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma beyond the conventional criteria Matteo Ravaioli, Federica Odaldi, Alessandro Cucchetti, Franco Trevisani, Fabio Piscaglia, Vanessa De Pace, Valentina Rosa Bertuzzo, Flavia Neri, Rita Golfieri, Alberta Cappelli, Antonietta D’Errico, Matteo Cescon, Massimo Del Gaudio, Guido Fallani, Antonio Siniscalchi, Maria Cristina Morelli, Francesca Ciccarese, Maria Di Marco, Fabio Farinati, Edoardo Giovanni Giannini, Antonio Daniele Pinna Scientific Reports, 2019
Pushing the Limit for Marginal Grafts in the Era of Machine Perfusion: A Tale of HOPE From a Leading Italian Institution G Dajti, G Germinario, E Prosperi, G Fallani, C Bonatti, E Prosperi, ... Artificial Organs , 2026 2026
Flow Control and Oxygenation of Preservation Solution in Circulatory Determined Death Donors Undergoing Abdominal Normothermic Regional Perfusion MV Antonini, A Circelli, G La Manna, A Siniscalchi, E Cordella, D Morri, ... Transplantation Proceedings , 2026 2026
A journey from marginality to routine and beyond: single center experience with DCD utilization for liver transplantation in Italy G Fallani, A Stocco, G Radi, E Prosperi, A Siniscalchi, MC Morelli, ... Updates in Surgery, 1-10 , 2026 2026
ERGO (ERGonomics in the Operating room) study: A cross-sectional international online survey S Restaino, N Crivellaro, F Paparcura, G Pellino, M Podda, A Poli, ... Surgery, 110049 , 2026 2026 Citations: 1
Evaluating Post-Transplant Outcomes in Elderly Liver Recipients Over 70: A Propensity-Score Matching Analysis E Prosperi, E Prosperi, M Serenari, C Bonatti, G Fallani, A Stocco, G Radi, ... Transplant International 38, 15429 , 2025 2025
Liver transplantation for colorectal metastases: impact of a standardized protocol on transplant outcomes A Stocco, L Andrea, M Serenari, E Prosperi, G Fallani, C Bonatti, G Radi, ... Digestive and Liver Disease 57, S343-S344 , 2025 2025
Radiological–Histological Discrepancy in Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Post-Transplant Outcomes: A 23-Year Single-Centre Study from the University of Bologna E Prosperi, M Serenari, L Vinella, C Bonatti, G Fallani, A Stocco, ... Digestive and Liver Disease 57, S325-S326 , 2025 2025
How the use of loco-regional endovascular treatment before Liver Transplantation impacts on post-transplant arterial complications G Radi, A Laurenzi, A Stocco, C Bonatti, E Prosperi, G Fallani, M Serenari, ... Digestive and Liver Disease 57, S340 , 2025 2025
Evaluating Post-Transplant Outcomes in Elderly Liver Recipients: A Comparative Study of Patients Aged Over 70 E Prosperi, C Bonatti, F Odaldi, G Fallani, A Stocco, G Radi, M Serenari, ... Digestive and Liver Disease 57, S335-S336 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Liver Transplantation for Colorectal Metastases: Impact of a Standardised Protocol for Patient Selection on Transplant Outcomes A Stocco, A Laurenzi, M Serenari, E Prosperi, G Fallani, C Bonatti, G Radi, ... Cancers 17 (12), 2046 , 2025 2025 Citations: 3
Hypothermic oxygenated perfusion in extended criteria donor kidney transplantation—a randomized clinical trial G Dajti, MC Vaccaro, G Germinario, G Comai, F Caputo, F Odaldi, ... Clinical Transplantation 39 (5), e70166 , 2025 2025 Citations: 6
A Journey from Marginality to Routine and Beyond: Single Center Prospective Experience with DCD Utilization for Liver Transplantation G Fallani, A Stocco, G Radi, B Berti, E Cordella, A Siniscalchi, MC Morelli, ... HPB 27, S285 , 2025 2025
Machine perfusion, an ace up your sleeve: unlocking liver graft potential from donation after circulatory death and previously rejected extended criteria donors M Ravaioli, E Prosperi, C Bonatti, E Prosperi, A Stocco, G Fallani, ... LIVER TRANSPLANTATION 30, 180-180 , 2024 2024
Single center evolution of DCD donor utilization for liver transplantation: from perceived marginality to routine and beyond M Ravaioli, G Fallani, A Stocco, G Radi, L Maroni, E Prosperi, E Cordella, ... LIVER TRANSPLANTATION 30, 182-182 , 2024 2024
Achievement of textbook outcome after hepatectomy combined with thermal ablation for colorectal liver metastases M Serenari, F Ratti, A Stocco, F De Cobelli, C Serra, D Santangelo, ... Surgical Endoscopy 38 (5), 2611-2621 , 2024 2024 Citations: 7
The importance of multiorgan procurement in the improvement of residents’ open surgical skills M Serenari, J Lenzi, C Ricci, F Odaldi, L Maroni, A Laurenzi, E Prosperi, ... Journal of Surgical Research 296, 441-446 , 2024 2024 Citations: 1
Oltre i concetti di marginale e anziano nel trapianto di fegato da donazione dopo accertamento cardiologico del decesso. Uno studio osservazionale prospettico di coorte nello … G Fallani, A Stocco, A Siniscalchi, MV Antonini, AP Stella, A Amato, ... Trapianti 27 (4), 104 , 2023 2023
Beyond the concepts of elder and marginal in DCD liver transplantation: a prospective observational matched-cohort study in the Italian clinical setting G Fallani, A Stocco, A Siniscalchi, MV Antonini, AP Stella, A Amato, ... Transplant International 36, 11697 , 2023 2023 Citations: 14
VA-ECMO cardiac support during liver transplant: A case report A Siniscalchi, C Laici, L Facciotto, G Vitale, G Fallani, M Ravaioli, ... ASAIO Journal 69 (9), e411-e414 , 2023 2023 Citations: 5
Hypothermic perfusion of the kidney: from research to clinical practice G Radi, G Fallani, G Germinario, M Busutti, G La Manna, M Ravaioli European Journal of Transplantation, 79-91 , 2023 2023 Citations: 6
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Hypothermic oxygenated new machine perfusion system in liver and kidney transplantation of extended criteria donors: first Italian clinical trial M Ravaioli, V De Pace, A Angeletti, G Comai, F Vasuri, M Baldassarre, ... Scientific reports 10 (1), 6063 , 2020 2020 Citations: 107
Burnout and psychological distress between surgical and non-surgical residents M Serenari, A Cucchetti, PM Russo, G Fallani, K Mattarozzi, AD Pinna, ... Updates in Surgery 71 (2), 323-330 , 2019 2019 Citations: 46
Minimally invasive treatment of colorectal liver metastases: does robotic surgery provide any technical advantages over laparoscopy? A multicenter analysis from the IGoMILS … M Masetti, G Fallani, F Ratti, A Ferrero, F Giuliante, U Cillo, A Guglielmi, ... Updates in surgery 74 (2), 535-545 , 2022 2022 Citations: 44
Long term results of down-staging and liver transplantation for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma beyond the conventional criteria M Ravaioli, F Odaldi, A Cucchetti, F Trevisani, F Piscaglia, V De Pace, ... Scientific reports 9 (1), 3781 , 2019 2019 Citations: 36
Hypothermic oxygenated perfusion versus static cold storage for expanded criteria donors in liver and kidney transplantation: protocol for a single-center randomized controlled … M Ravaioli, L Maroni, A Angeletti, G Fallani, V De Pace, G Germinario, ... JMIR Research Protocols 9 (3), e13922 , 2020 2020 Citations: 26
Heterotopic auxiliary segment 2–3 liver transplantation with delayed total hepatectomy: new strategies for nonresectable colorectal liver metastases M Ravaioli, G Fallani, M Cescon, E Prosperi, V De Pace, A Siniscalchi, ... Surgery 164 (3), 601-603 , 2018 2018 Citations: 25
Heterotopic segmental liver transplantation on splenic vessels after splenectomy with delayed native hepatectomy after graft regeneration: a new technique to enhance liver … M Ravaioli, G Brandi, A Siniscalchi, M Renzulli, C Bonatti, G Fallani, ... American Journal of Transplantation 21 (2), 870-875 , 2021 2021 Citations: 23
Impact of MELD 30-allocation policy on liver transplant outcomes in Italy M Ravaioli, Q Lai, M Sessa, D Ghinolfi, G Fallani, D Patrono, S Di Sandro, ... Journal of Hepatology 76 (3), 619-627 , 2022 2022 Citations: 22
Urgent and emergency surgery for secondary peritonitis during the COVID-19 outbreak: an unseen burden of a healthcare crisis G Fallani, R Lombardi, M Masetti, M Chisari, N Zanini, GM Cattaneo, ... Updates in Surgery 73 (2), 753-762 , 2021 2021 Citations: 21
The impact of extent of pancreatic and venous resection on survival for patients with pancreatic cancer M Serenari, G Ercolani, A Cucchetti, M Zanello, E Prosperi, G Fallani, ... Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Diseases International 18 (4), 389-394 , 2019 2019 Citations: 19
Beyond the concepts of elder and marginal in DCD liver transplantation: a prospective observational matched-cohort study in the Italian clinical setting G Fallani, A Stocco, A Siniscalchi, MV Antonini, AP Stella, A Amato, ... Transplant International 36, 11697 , 2023 2023 Citations: 14
Planned extracorporeal life support employment during liver transplantation: the potential of ECMO and CRRT as preventive therapies—case reports and literature review C Laici, A Bianchini, N Miglionico, N Bambagiotti, G Vitale, G Fallani, ... Journal of Clinical Medicine 12 (3), 1239 , 2023 2023 Citations: 9
Renal vessel extension with cryopreserved vascular grafts: overcoming surgical pitfalls in living donor kidney transplant G Fallani, L Maroni, C Bonatti, G Comai, M Buzzi, V Cuna, F Vasuri, ... Transplant International 36, 11060 , 2023 2023 Citations: 8
Normothermic and hypothermic oxygenated perfusion for donation after circulatory death in kidney transplantation: do we pay higher risk of severe infection after … M Ravaioli, V Corradetti, M Renzulli, G Germinario, L Maroni, F Odaldi, ... BMC Infectious Diseases 20 (1), 115 , 2020 2020 Citations: 8
Achievement of textbook outcome after hepatectomy combined with thermal ablation for colorectal liver metastases M Serenari, F Ratti, A Stocco, F De Cobelli, C Serra, D Santangelo, ... Surgical Endoscopy 38 (5), 2611-2621 , 2024 2024 Citations: 7
Hypothermic oxygenated perfusion in extended criteria donor kidney transplantation—a randomized clinical trial G Dajti, MC Vaccaro, G Germinario, G Comai, F Caputo, F Odaldi, ... Clinical Transplantation 39 (5), e70166 , 2025 2025 Citations: 6
Hypothermic perfusion of the kidney: from research to clinical practice G Radi, G Fallani, G Germinario, M Busutti, G La Manna, M Ravaioli European Journal of Transplantation, 79-91 , 2023 2023 Citations: 6
VA-ECMO cardiac support during liver transplant: A case report A Siniscalchi, C Laici, L Facciotto, G Vitale, G Fallani, M Ravaioli, ... ASAIO Journal 69 (9), e411-e414 , 2023 2023 Citations: 5
Restoration of portal flow with varix in liver transplantation for patients with total portal vein thrombosis: An effective strategy in the largest center experience M Ravaioli, E Prosperi, A Pinna, A Siniscalchi, G Fallani, G Frascaroli, ... Clinical Transplantation 35 (6), e14303 , 2021 2021 Citations: 5
Liver Transplantation for Colorectal Metastases: Impact of a Standardised Protocol for Patient Selection on Transplant Outcomes A Stocco, A Laurenzi, M Serenari, E Prosperi, G Fallani, C Bonatti, G Radi, ... Cancers 17 (12), 2046 , 2025 2025 Citations: 3
