# Italian Society of Neurosurgery national congress

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> Updated: 2026-09-28T10:57:00.000Z. Sources: 21. Developments: 2.

During the 75th national congress of the Italian Society of Neurosurgery (Sinch) in Catania, President Domenico d’Avella reported that Italy ranks fourth globally in neurosurgical scientific research. D’Avella noted that advanced medical technologies are widely available across the country, with robotic surgery being utilized in 70% of neurosurgical procedures nationwide.

At the conclusion of the congress, Giuseppe Catapano, director of the Neurosurgery Unit at Naples' Ospedale del Mare, was elected to succeed d’Avella as president of Sinch. Catapano stated his leadership would prioritize research, specialist training, and technological innovation, while maintaining a focus on patient care and equitable access to treatment.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-28: Giuseppe Catapano elected president of Italian Society of Neurosurgery

Giuseppe Catapano has been elected president of the Italian Society of Neurosurgery (Sinch) during the 75th national congress in Catania, succeeding Domenico d’Avella.

14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/giuseppe-catapano-elected-president-of-italian-society-of-neurosurgery

### 2026-09-24: Italy ranks fourth globally in neurosurgical research

Italy ranks fourth globally in neurosurgical research, according to Sinch president Domenico d’Avella during the society's 75th national congress in Catania.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-ranks-fourth-globally-in-neurosurgical-research

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