Prof. Vincenzo Di Benedetto

Chirurgo Pediatra

Riceve per appuntamento

Grazie agli oltre 6000 interventi chirurgici eseguiti il prof. Vincenzo Di Benedetto ha maturato sul campo una considerevole esperienza nell'ambito della chirurgia pediatrica.

Tale esperienza abbraccia molteplici aspetti, come la chirurgia laparoscopica (mini invasiva) pediatrica, dedicandosi in prima persona a procedure chirurgiche da eseguire in epoca neonatale per il trattamento delle malformazioni ano-rettali alte e il megacolon congenito secondo Georghesson.

Il prof. Di Benedetto si è inoltre occupato della chirurgia del neonato con ernia diaframmatica ed atresia dell’esofago oltre alla patologia neonatale del tratto gastroenterico.

Ha acquisito inoltre competenza nella chirurgia ricostruttiva complessa dell’apparato urogenitale (Complesso Estrofico, celosomie inferiori e delle Sindromi adrenogenitali), oltre che nella Chirurgia Oncologica pediatrica lavorando attualmente nel Centro di Riferimento Siciliano per la cura dei tumori in età pediatrica.

Durante la sua carriera ha maturato una importante esperienza nella gestione dell’urgenza chirurgica pediatrica, essendosi occupato del settore pediatrico di uno dei Trauma Center Regionali della Regione Sicilia, presso l’ospedale Cannizzaro di Catania.

Ruolo attuale

Professore Ordinario settore scientifico disciplinare MED 20, Chirurgia Pediatrica ed Infantile, Universitá degli Studi di Catania (novembre 2006 ad oggi)
Direttore U.O.C. chirurgia pediatrica, Ospedale VittorioEmanuele-Policlinico di Catania (novembre 2006 ad oggi)
Direttore f.f. U.O.C. TIN, Ospedale Vittorio-Emanuele-Policlinico di Catania (novembre 2014 ad oggi)
Direttore Dipartimento Az. Osp. Universitaria VittorioEmanuele-Policlinico di Catania (2019 ad oggi)

Pubblicazioni

Severe disease in Cystic Fibrosis and fecal calprotectin levels. Parisi GF, Papale M, Rotolo N, Aloisio D, Tardino L, Scuderi MG, Di Benedetto V, Nenna R, Midulla F, Leonardi S Immunobiology. 2017 Mar;222(3):582-586
Bilateral adrenal neuroblastoma in the infant: Is it an image-defined risk factor? Marino S, La Spina M, Scuderi MG, Di Benedetto V, Magro G, Belfiore G, Coronella M, D'Amico S, Lo Nigro L, Russo G, Di Cataldo A Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 2016 May;33(4):259-63
A difficult diagnosis of Hodgkin lymphoma due to immune thrombocytopenia. Marino S, Di Cataldo A, Magro G, D'Amico S, La Spina M, Di Benedetto V, Meli M, Moscheo C, Russo G. Clin Case Rep. 2015 Mar;3(3):179-82.
Neuroblastoma: Diagnostic and Clinical Aspects Silvia Marino, Federica Puglisi, Gaetano Magro, Giuseppe Belfiore, Vincenzo Di Benedetto, Maria Grazia Scuderi, Anna Portale, Salvatore D’Amico, Vito Miraglia, Maria Licciardello, Luca Lo Nigro, Milena La Spina, Giovanna Russo, Andrea Di Cataldo. J Pediatr Biochem 2015, DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0036-1572525.ISSN 1879-5390
European Society of Pediatric Endoscopic Surgeons (ESPES) guidelines for training program in pediatric minimally invasive surgery. Esposito C, Escolino M, Saxena A, Montupet P, Chiarenza F, De Agustin J, Draghici IM, Cerulo M, Sagaon MM, Di Benedetto V, Gamba P, Settimi A, Najmaldin A. Pediatr Surg Int. 2015 Apr;31(4):367-73.
A cross-sectional nationwide survey on esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula. Pini Prato A , Di Benedetto V. et all. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, vol 50, issue 9, september 2015, 1441-1456
Evaluation of neoadjuvant chemotherapy effects on liver parenchyma in resected pediatric malignancies Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 2013 Aug;30(5):392-9
Blu rubber nevus: an uncommon cause of intestinal intussusceptions. Europian J OF Pediatrics 2012, vol. 171, p. 1139-1140
An unusual case of severe microcytic anemia. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 2012, May; 34(4):322.
Unclassified pediatric renal stromal tumor overlapping with metanephric stromal tumor and solitary fibrous tumor with diffuse S-100 protein expression. Pathol Res Pract. 2011, Nov 15;207(11):707-11
One-trocar-assisted pyeloplasty. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A. 2011, Sep;21(7):651-4 Altered cytoskeletal structure of smooth muscle cells in ureteropelvic junction obstruction. J Urol. 2011, Jun;185(6):2314-9.
Activation of adenosine A2A receptors by polydeoxyribonucleotide increases vascular endothelial growth factor and protects against testicular damage induced by experimental varicocele in rats. Fertil Steril. 2011, Mar 15;95(4):1510-3
Molecular events involved in the morphogenesis of multicystic dysplastic kidney. Urol Int. 2010;85(1):106-11
Abnormal distribution of sarcoglycan subcomplex in colonic smooth muscle cells of aganglionic bowel. Int J Mol Med. 2010, Mar;25(3):353-9.
Anterior urethral valves in children: an uncommon multipathogenic cause of obstructive uropathy. Pediatr Surg Int. 2009, Jul;25(7):613-6
Dextranomer/hyaluronic Acid copolymer implant for vesicoureteral reflux: role of myofibroblast differentiation. J Urol. 2009, Jun;181(6):2695-701
Sarcoglycan subcomplex expression in refluxing ureteral endings. J Urol. 2008, May;179(5):1980-6; discussion 1986. doi: 10.1016/j.juro.2008.01.059. Epub 2008 Mar 19.
Urethral duplication in males: our experience in ten cases. Pediatr Surg Int. 2007, Aug;23(8):789-94.
Altered 'active' antireflux mechanism in primary vesico-ureteric reflux: a morphological and manometric study. BJU Int. 2007, Aug;100(2):407-12.
Spinal anesthesia for inguinal hernia repair in an infant with Williams syndrome: case report. Paediatr Anaesth. 2007, Feb;17(2):193-5.
Substitution of thoracic oesophagus by interposition of a pedicled gastric tube, preserving LES function: clinical and histological follow-up. Pediatr Surg Int. 2005, Sep;21(9):705-10.
Pyloric atresia: a new operation to reconstruct tue pyloric sphincter J ped Surg 2004, mar,39(3):297-301
Vesico-ureteral reflux: diagnosis and staging with voiding color Doppler US. Preliminary experience European Journal of Radiology 2000, 35: 49-53
Intraluminal hamartoma of the ileum in a child: a rare cause of intestinal occlusion Pediatric Surg Int 1998, 13: 431-432
Prenatal Diagnosis of Cloacal Anomaly Scand J Urol Nephrol 1998, 32: 77-80
Experimental Tecnique of Esophageal Substitution: Intrathoracic Interposition of a Pedunculated Gastric Tube (PGT) Preserving Cardiac Function. Preliminary Results Hepato-Gastroenterology 1998, 45: 2202-2205
How prenatal Ultrasound Can Change the Trearment of Ectopic Ureterocele in Neonates? Eur J Pediatr Surg 1997, 7: 338-340 Ectopic Thyroid Gland in the Submandibular Region Simulating a Thyroglossal Duct Cyst: A case Report Journal of Pediatric Surgery 1997, vol. 32, 12, 1745-1746
Transurethral puncture (TUP) of ureterocele associated with single collecting system in neonates neonates: management and results. Journal of Pediatric Surgery 1997, vol 32,9, 1325-1327
Transvesical approach to mullerian duct remnants. Pediatric Surgery Internationa l1997, 12,vol 2-3, 151-154
The anterior sagittal transanorectal approach (ASTRA). A modified approach to 1-stage clitorovaginoplasty in severely masculinized female pseudohermaphrodites: Preliminary results. Journal of Urology 1997, vol 157, 330-332
Stomach v/s sigmoid colon in children underwent major reconstruction of the lower urinary tract. Pediatric Surgery International 1997, 12,vol 5-6, 393-396
Vescicostomy in childhood: indication and result. Pediatric Surgery International 1996, 11, vol 5-6, 348-350
The use of gastrocystoplasty in patients with bladder extrophy. Pediatric Surgery International 1996, 11: 4, 252 -255
Metabolic consequences of sigmoidocystoplasty in children. Pediatric Surgery International 1996, 11:150-152
Management of duplex ureteroceles detected by prenatal ultrasound Pediatr Surg Int 1995, 10: 485-487
Posterior Hypospadias: The French Operation Eur J Pediatr Surg 1995, 5: 352-354
Gastrocystoplasty in the Treatment of Bladder Extrophy Eur J Pediatr Surg 1995, 5: 342-347
Sténoses urétrales chez l’enfant: traitment par urétroplastie avec griffon de muqueuse vésicale ou buccale Ann Urol 1993, 27, 4, 237-242
Posterior Hypospadias Repair: A New Technical Approach Eur Urol 1992, 22:137-141
Correction of hypospadias Current Opinion in Urology 1992, 2:414-419
Urethral stricture in children: treatment by uretrhoplasty with bladder mucosal graf. Journal of Urology 1992, 148,5:1504-1506