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Insights: training, congresses and experiences

Minimally invasive surgery evolves through clinical experience, continuing education, scientific exchange and the sharing of results.

Patients share their experience

Testimonial from a patient after her surgical pathway for rectus diastasis.

The testimonial describes a personal experience and does not represent a guarantee of outcome: indications, clinical course and recovery times may differ from patient to patient.

Patient reviews

“I had surgery 10 days ago for abdominal diastasis and hernias using the miSAR technique, performed by Dr Gabriele Manetti and Dr Lolli, and the experience was excellent i…”
G. D.
“I had surgery in December 2025 performed by Dr Manetti following a diagnosis of an umbilical hernia, rectus diastasis and a right inguinal hernia. The operation involved…”
F. G.
“The doctor and his team operated on me and cured me on 17 January 2026. They were professionally impeccable and, on a personal level, always present and available. Thank…”
E. C.

Teaching in abdominal wall surgery

Abdominal wall surgery has progressively become an increasingly specialised discipline.

The variety of techniques available today requires in-depth knowledge of anatomy, of the different surgical planes and of the specific indications for each patient.

Over the years, Dr Manetti's activity has included teaching, live surgery, tutoring and theoretical-practical courses, with particular focus on minimally invasive techniques and midline reconstruction.

  1. 2023 – 2024

    2023–2024 · IRCAD, Strasbourg

    Training course on the miSAR® technique

    In January 2023 and 2024, Dr Manetti took part as faculty in training activities at IRCAD Strasbourg, an international centre dedicated to training in minimally invasive surgery.

  2. March 2025

    MARCH 2025 · miSAR® Live Surgery, Rome

  3. April 2026

    April 2026 · Faculty, SIC-ISHAWS School

    The SIC–ISHAWS National School of Hernia and Abdominal Wall Surgery is dedicated to specialist training in the treatment of hernias and abdominal wall defects.

    SICISHAWS
  4. September 2026

    September 2026 · Faculty, Wall Board Academy

    As part of the training programme of the Wall Board Academy of Abdominal Wall Surgery, Dr Manetti took part in the day dedicated to diastasis and open and minimally invasive surgery, presenting a Relive miSAR® session.

    The programme of the day included a comparison of different abdominal wall reconstruction techniques.

    Wall Board Academy

Since 2023: teaching in Italian abdominal wall surgery schools

Teaching and professional exchange include participation in training programmes promoted by some of the leading Italian surgical societies and schools.

Associazione Chirurghi Ospedalieri Italiani

Associazione Chirurghi Ospedalieri Italiani

Training and congress activity dedicated to abdominal wall surgery and minimally invasive techniques.

ACOI promotes surgical training through its National Hospital School and continuing professional development programmes.

Società Italiana di Chirurgia (Italian Society of Surgery)

Società Italiana di Chirurgia (Italian Society of Surgery)

Participation in training and congress activities in general and abdominal wall surgery.

Italian Society of Hernia and Abdominal Wall Surgery

Italian Society of Hernia and Abdominal Wall Surgery

A society dedicated specifically to hernia and abdominal wall surgery.

ISHAWS has established a structured training pathway for surgeons with an interest in the abdominal wall.

Wall Board Academy

Wall Board Academy

An advanced training programme dedicated to the different abdominal wall reconstruction strategies, comparing open, laparoscopic and robotic techniques.

The team as speakers at national and international congresses

AWR Deep Impact 2025 · Chennai

6–9 March 2025 · Chennai, India

Participation in AWR Deep Impact / AWR Surge 2025, an international congress dedicated to abdominal wall surgery.

In the session dedicated to less common abdominal wall reconstruction techniques, Gabriele Manetti presented the miSAR® technique.

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