Angiology and Vascular Surgery at UPMC Salvator Mundi International Hospital

At UPMC Salvator Mundi International Hospital, we offer specialized angiology and vascular surgery services for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases affecting veins and arteries. Our team of experts adopts a multidisciplinary and personalized approach, ensuring safe and effective treatments.

Vascular diseases can affect both the arterial and venous systems and require accurate diagnosis to preserve health and quality of life.

At our Center, we treat a wide range of vascular conditions using state-of-the-art surgical and minimally invasive techniques, including: varicose veins, lymphedema, venous insufficiency, peripheral artery disease, abdominal aortic aneurysm, and arteriovenous and cardiovascular malformations.

Vascular Conditions Treated

At UPMC Salvator Mundi International Hospital, our angiology and vascular surgery team treats a wide range of vascular conditions using a personalized approach and advanced techniques. The main conditions include:

• Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA): dilation of the aorta with a risk of rupture.
• Aortic dissection: a tear in the aortic wall, a severe and urgent condition.
• Arrhythmias related to vascular diseases.
• Cardiovascular and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs): abnormalities in blood flow that increase the risk of vessel rupture.
• Lymphedema (lymphatic edema): abnormal accumulation of lymph fluid due to issues in the lymphatic system.
• Peripheral artery disease (PAD): obstruction of the arteries in the lower limbs, causing pain and reduced function.
• Varicose veins: dilation and twisting of veins, mainly in the lower limbs.
• Venous insufficiency: improper functioning of the veins, often associated with varicose veins.

Our Services: Vascular Diagnostic Tests

We offer a wide range of diagnostic tests for vascular diseases, including:

• Abdominal aorta and major abdominal vessels Doppler ultrasound.
• Angiography.
• Arterial Doppler ultrasound of the upper and lower limbs.
• Carotid Doppler ultrasound.
• CT Angiography (CTA).
• Intracranial Doppler ultrasound.
• MR Angiography (MRA).
• Venous Doppler ultrasound.

Our Services: Vascular Therapies and Surgery

We perform a wide range of procedures for the treatment of vascular diseases, including:

• Minimally invasive and robotic surgery for the treatment of lymphedema, including lymphatic–venous bypass and lymph node transfer, as well as conservative techniques such as manual lymphatic drainage and compression bandaging.
• Vascular surgery for the treatment of thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysms and peripheral artery aneurysms, correction of stenosis and occlusions of the carotid, iliac, and lower-limb arteries, procedures for removing arterial plaques (endarterectomy), and placement of vascular bypass grafts.
• Phlebological surgery for venous insufficiency and varicose veins, using techniques such as sclerotherapy, radiofrequency ablation, and vein stripping to improve venous return and relieve symptoms.
• Vascular access surgery for the creation and management of vascular access for dialysis patients, ensuring long-term safety and functionality.
• Advanced regenerative therapies for the treatment of ulcerative lesions and cardiovascular malformations.

Meet Our Specialists in Angiology and Vascular Surgery

• Dr. Cristina Belati
• Dr. Franco Conti
• Dr. Marco Franceschini
• Dr. Ciro Ferrer
• Dr. Filippo Mariotti
• Dr. Gabriele Maritati
• Dr. Filippo Napoli
• Dr. William Thomas Junior Polick
• Prof. Alessio Vona

Frequently Asked Questions About Angiology and Vascular Surgery