Francesco Tomasello, renowned neurosurgeon, dies at 80

Francesco Tomasello neurosurgery Italian Society of Neurosurgery University of Messina Kore University of Enna

Professor Francesco Tomasello, an internationally recognized neurosurgeon and academic leader, has passed away at the age of 80.

Tomasello held several prestigious positions, including serving as the president of the Italian Society of Neurosurgery (Sinch) from 2004 to 2006 and as the honorary president of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS). He served as a professor of neurosurgery starting in 1986 and directed the neurosurgical clinic at the University of Messina Policlinico from 1986 to 2013. During his career, he performed over 8,000 surgical interventions involving brain, spinal, and nerve pathologies, and was noted for introducing minimally invasive techniques.

In addition to his clinical work, Tomasello was a significant figure in academia, having served as the rector of both the University of Messina and Kore University of Enna. He authored more than 250 scientific publications. Medical and academic organizations, including the Order of Physicians of Enna and Sinch, have expressed deep condolences, praising his dedication to building a cohesive community for Italian neurosurgeons and his global contributions to the field.

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Francesco Tomasello · Italian Society of Neurosurgery · Kore University of Enna · University of Messina · World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies

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[● 4 SOURCES] Tomasello directed the neurosurgical clinic of the University of Messina Policlinico from 1986 to 2013. www.ilfattonisseno.it · www.radioluce.it · lamilano.it · www.lsdmagazine.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Tomasello served as president of the Italian Society of Neurosurgery (Sinch) from 2004 to 2006. www.ilfattonisseno.it · lamilano.it · www.lsdmagazine.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] He was the rector of the University of Messina. www.radioluce.it
[● 4 SOURCES] Francesco Tomasello died at the age of 80. www.ilfattonisseno.it · www.radioluce.it · lamilano.it · www.lsdmagazine.com
[● 4 SOURCES] He was the honorary president of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS). www.ilfattonisseno.it · www.radioluce.it · lamilano.it · www.lsdmagazine.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] He authored over 250 scientific publications. www.radioluce.it
[● 4 SOURCES] He performed more than 8,000 surgical operations as a primary operator. www.ilfattonisseno.it · www.radioluce.it · lamilano.it · www.lsdmagazine.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Tomasello served as the rector of Kore University of Enna. www.radioluce.it