Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, Division of Neurosurgery
WFNS Post-Graduate Training Center, Naples, Italy
Director: Prof. Paolo Cappabianca
About the Training Center:
The Division of Neurosurgery of the University of Naples Federico II, under the leadership of Prof. Paolo Cappabianca, has a long-standing tradition as a reference center in Italy in the treatment of patients with central nervous system diseases, by virtue of a solid clinical and scientific activity, supplemented by the addition of technological innovations. Since 2005, an operating room has been fully wired, which offers the possibility of handling all the equipment even by means of a single panel, controlled directly by the surgeon from the surgical field. In addition, a "streaming" communication system allows the interaction with remote locations. The endoscopic endonasal surgery of the pituitary region and skull base, introduced in Naples and for the first time in Europe in 1997, is the clinical field that has especially distinguished itself. Moreover, the collaboration with endocrinologists, pathologists and neuroradiologists allowed the birth of a virtuous circle in order to create a multidisciplinary team able to manage patients with pituitary disorders in an all-round way. This situation represents a fertile ground for the development of multiple research topics – above all molecular and translational analysis of membrane receptors and intracellular transduction pathways in the development of pituitary tumors and pharmacological efficacy studies – whose publication has been found to be of very high impact in the scientific community.
Nowadays, the Division is a pole of national and international attraction, recruiting patients from many regions of Italy and abroad, and specialists from all over the world, to learn and improve this innovative clinical and surgical treatment methods. The service is based at the AOU FEDERICO II Hospital and offers an infrastructure that includes Outpatients, Theatres and Radiology.
Neurosurgical equipment and capabilities:
- UHD and 4K rigid endoscopic equipment
- Brainlab Curve Neuronavigation
- Angiography and Interventional Neurosurgery
- Flexible Neuroendoscopy
- Neurosurgical Operative Microscope
- Intraoperative Ultrasound scan
- Cavitronic Ultrasonic Aspirator
Besides, Napoli is a one of the most beautiful landscape cities of the world and its area also offers many opportunities for outside living.
Program Details:
The Division of Neurosurgery at Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II offers 2 international fellowships for a period of 3 months duration each, for young neurosurgeons from developing countries. Each fellow will be paid a lump sum of 1000 euros. The successful applicant will be assigned to work with one of the Skull base team consultants (prof. Luigi Maria Cavallo and Domenico Solari). They will observe in theatre, undertake a twice daily ward round and liaise with their Consultant regarding management decisions. They will attend outpatients and the clinical meetings as well as being involved in research projects. All travel related expenses, including also transportation to and from AOU Federico II Hospital, Visa costs, passport expense, housing, etc. are the responsibility of the visiting fellows.
Required documentation:
1. A copy of the passport or the ID card
2. A copy of the diploma in Medicine or a certificate issued by the Faculty of Medicine
3. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
4. The letter(s) of recommendation
5. A motivation letter
How to Apply:
Interested young neurosurgeons please fill out the Online Application Form. Only the online application will be accepted.