New oncological dermatosurgery unit at San Luigi Gonzaga in Orbassano
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San Luigi Gonzaga Hospital in Orbassano has opened a new oncological dermatosurgery unit, headed by Massimo Rizzo, which combines diagnosis and surgical treatment of skin cancers in a single visit. [1][2] The unit has a cross-hospital remit and aims to become a reference point for patients from across Piedmont; from January a consultant from San Lazzaro hospital is expected to join, with a schedule dedicated to oncological dermatosurgery consultations for both inpatients and outpatients. [4] It also offers skin biopsies for patients followed by the Rheumatology department and includes a wound-care branch, dedicated to difficult wounds and chronic lesions, headed by Giuliana Bruno; the team also includes Cristiano Parise, who holds a master's degree in dermatosurgery. [4] The new unit deals in particular with the oncological surgery of melanomas, epitheliomas and other suspected or confirmed skin lesions, including sentinel lymph node biopsy for melanoma staging. [4] "Investing in dermatosurgery means addressing one of the most critical points in the dermatological pathway, the passage from diagnosis to treatment," says San Luigi Gonzaga's general director, Davide Minniti. [3] The unit, operating since 6 November 2026, is due to open a second outpatient clinic in December dedicated to cases with urgent (U) and short (B) priority, referred by a family doctor or already assessed by a dermatologist. [3]
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- Al San Luigi Gonzaga di Orbassano nasce la Dermatochirurgia Oncologica — TorinoOggi, 6 November 2026
- Malattie della pelle, all'ospedale San Luigi di Orbassano arriva la struttura di dermochirurgia oncologica — TorinoToday, 6 November 2026
- Dermatochirurgia Oncologica all’Ospedale San Luigi di Orbassano: nasce il reparto — L'Agenda News, 6 November 2026
- CronacaQui Torino — 6 November 2026