Biografia

Laurea in Medicina e Chirurgia Università di Palermo con tesi sperimentale su ”Trattamento chirurgico delle pericarditi uremiche” (pubblicata su AMSC 1977;4:3-10)
Specializzazione in Chirurgia Generale presso l’Ärztekammer di Münster in Westfalia, (Germania) 1984
Parla e scrive correntemente in Inglese, Tedesco e Spagnolo ed ha buona conoscenza del Francese
ESPERIENZE PRE-LAUREA
Università di Siviglia (Spagna), 1975; Università di Cracovia (Polonia), 1976; Università “La Sapienza” Roma, 1977
ESPERIENZE LAVORATIVE ALL’ESTERO
Ospedale di Warburg (Germania) 1978-1980; Ospedale Accademico dell’Università di Francoforte/Hanau (Germania); 1980– 1982; Ospedale di Halle/Westfalia (Germania) 1982 – 1985; Università di Gottinga (Germania) 1985 – 1987
ESPERIENZE LAVORATIVE IN ITALIA
Dal 1987 svolge attività clinica e di ricerca scientifica a Palermo, operando da libero professionista in casa di cura.
Università di Palermo dal 2004 al 2011 professore a contratto presso scuola di specializzazione in chirurgia generale. Attualmente professore a contratto di Chirurgia della parete addominale e delle ernie presso la scuola di specializzazione in Chirurgia Generale dell’Università di Cagliari.
Università di Palermo dal 2004 al 2011 professore a contratto presso scuola di specializzazione in chirurgia generale. Attualmente professore a contratto di Chirurgia della parete addominale e delle ernie presso la scuola di specializzazione in Chirurgia Generale dell’Università di Cagliari.
– IL PROF. AMATO OPERA A ROMA E A PALERMO: CONSULTARE LA SEZIONE CONTATTI
PRODUZIONE SCIENTIFICA RECENTE
- Sphincter-like motion following mechanical dilation of the internal ring during indirect inguinal hernia procedure. Hernia 2009;13:67-72
- Histological findings of the internal inguinal ring in patients having indirect inguinal hernia. Hernia 2009;13;259-62
- The use of a new kind of low profile retractor for arteriovenous fistula procedure simplifies and speeds up the intervention. J Vasc access 2009; 10(1):33-6
- A new kind of disposable autostatic surgical retractor in inguinal hernia repair. The International Journal of Artificial Organs 2009; 32 (7): 446-7
- Reply to the letter to editor by Prof. Desarda: inguinal hernia repair: the hypothesis postulated in the article is not true. Hernia 2009;13:455–457
- Dynamic implant for inguinal hernia repair in porcine experimental model. A feasibility study. Hernia 2009;13:S1-332
- Prosthetic stap system for simplified ventral hernia repair: results of a porcine experimental model. Hernia 2010;14:389-95
- Suture intradermiche totali. G Chir. 2010;1/2:48-54
- Reply to the letter:”Histology of the internal inguinal ring: it is really a novelty?”. Hernia 2010;14:665-7
- A new shape of mesh to simplify and standardize the implantation procedure in ventral hernia repair. Hernia 2010;14:S-43
- Dynamic autostatic implant for inguinal hernia repair. Early results in an explorative cohort of patients. Hernia 2010;14:S55-S100
- Terminal ligature of inferior thyroid artery branches during total thyroidectomy for multinodular goiter is associated with higher postoperative calcium and PTH levels. Journal of Visceral Surgery 2010;147;329—332
- Open mini-invasive cholecystectomy in high risk elderly. G Chir 2010;11/12:518-22
- Nerve degeneration in inguinal hernia specimens. Hernia 2011;15:53-58
- Pathological anatomy of hernia disease. Hernia 2011;15:S46-4765-7
- Fixation free open ventral hernia repair using anew mesh with integrated placement straps. Hernia 2011;15:S21
- New mesh shape and improved implantation procedure to simplify and standardize open ventral hernia repair. A preliminary report. Hernia 2011;5:659–665
- Damage to the vascular structures in inguinal hernia specimens. Hernia 2012;16:63–67
- A new prosthetic implant for inguinal hernia repair: its features in a porcine experimental model. Artificial Organs 2011;35(8):E181–E190
- Fixation free prosthetic repair of large umbilical hernia granting a broad defect overlap. Hernia 2012;16: Sl43-S240
- Muscle degeneration in inguinal hernia specimens. Hernia 2012;16:327–331
- Physiopathology of hernia disease. Hernia 2012;17 (Suppl 1): S159-160
- Fixation-free inguinal hernia repair, using a dynamic self-retaining implant inducing enhanced biologic response. Results of a midterm follow up Hernia 2012 (Suppl 1):S85-S87
- Fixation free incisional hernia repair with a newly designed mesh with integrated bands. Hernia 2012;16 (Suppl 1): 569-572
- Fixation-free inguinal hernia repair using a dynamic self-retaining implant. Surg Technol Int. 2012 Sep 30;XXII:22/17
- Histological findings in direct inguinal hernia. Hernia 2013;17(6):757-63
- Enhanced biologic response using a fixation-free, dynamic implant for inguinal hernia repair. Results of a midterm
follow up. Hernia 2013;17 (Suppl 2): S31-S70 - Defect obliteration vs. coverage: new concepts in the surgical treatment of inguinal hernia. Hernia 2013;17 (Suppl 2): S31-S70
- Fixation free prosthetic repair of large umbilical hernia Hernia (2013) 17 (Suppl 2): S1-S26
- Modified fixation free plug technique using a new 3D multilamellar implant for inguinal hernia repair. Hernia 2014; 18(2):243-50
- Dynamic Inguinal Hernia Repair with a 3D Fixation-free and Motion-compliant Implant: A Clinical Study. Surg. Techol. Intl. 2014 Feb 14;XXIV
- Fixation free prosthetic repair of large umbilical hernia Hernia (2013) 17 (Suppl 2): S1-S26
- Modified fixation free plug technique using a new 3D multilamellar implant for inguinal hernia repair. Hernia 2014; 18(2):243-50
- Multiple ipsilateral inguinal hernias. If undetected source of complications and re-interventions. Hemia 2014; 18 (Suppl 2):26
- Addressing hernia genesis. It’s impact in the surgical management of inguinal protrusions. Hemia 2014; 18 (Suppl 2):87
- Biologic Response of Inguinal Hernia Prosthetics: A Comparative Study of Conventional Static Meshes Versus 3D Dynamic Implants Artificial Organs. 2015 Jan;39(1):E10-23
- Vacuum inversion and securing of distal colonic pseudodiverticula with novel spiked O-rings. Gastrointest Endosc. 2015 Mar;81(3):749-55
- Comparing the biological response of conventional static meshes and dynamic responsive implants Hemia (2015) (SuppI2):S3-SI94
- Combined inguinal hernia, a progressive protrusion disease. Hernia (2015) (Suppl 2):SI95-S340
- Combined inguinal hernia in the elderly. Portraying the progression of hernia disease. Int J Surg. 2016 Sep;33 Suppl 1:S20-9.
- External hernia of the supravesicalis fossa: a misidentified protrusion. More frequent than imagined, riskier than perceived. Hernia (2016) 20 (Suppl2):S198
- The septum inguinalis: a neglected feature of the inguinal backwall showing significant implications in hernia genesis. Hernia (2016) 20 (Suppl 2):S175
- External hernia of the supravesical fossa. A misidentified protrusion with high risk of incarceration. Hernia (2017) 21 (Suppl 2):S173
- Physiopathology of inguinal region & hernia genesis. Highlighting the visceral impact theory. Hernia (2017) 21 (Suppl 2):S208
- External hernia of the supravesicalis fossa: a misidentified protrusion. More frequent than imagined, riskier than perceived. Int J Surg. 2017 May;41:119-126
- Fixation free incisional hernia repair in the elderly: our experience with a tentacle-shaped implant. Aging clinical experimental research. Aging Clin. Exp. Res.2017 Feb;29(Suppl 1):173-177
- Long-term results of fixation free incisional hernia repair using a tentacle shaped implant. Surg. Technol. Int. 2017 Jul 25;30:175-181.
- Fixation free dynamic femoral hernia repair using a 3D multilamellar implant Hernia (2018) 22 (Suppl 1):S115
- 10 years inguinal hernia repair with a 3D dynamic responsive implant: indications, procedural steps and long term results Hernia (2018) 22 (Suppl 1):S114
- Long-term results of fixation-free incisional hernia repair with a tentacle-shaped implant. Hernia (2018) 22 (Suppl 1):S115
- Fixation free femoral hernia repair with a 3D dynamic responsive implant. A case series report. Int J Surg. Published online April 2018
- Lipoma of the fossa femoralis mimicking a femoral hernia. Report of 2 cases Int J Surg Case Rep. 2018; 49: 223–227
- Neomyogenesis in 3D dynamic responsive prosthesis for inguinal hernia repair. Artif Organs. 2018 Dec;42(12):1216-1223
- Tentacle‑shaped mesh for fixation‑free repair of umbilical hernias. Hernia. 2019 Aug;23(4):801-807
- Fixation-free incisional hernia repair with tentacle-shaped implant: The results of a long-term follow up. Hernia (2019) 23 (Suppl 2):S240
- The ProFlor Technique: An innovative concept change in inguinal hernia repair. Hernia (2019) 23 (Suppl 2):S216
- Fixation free laparoscopic inguinal hernia defect obliteration with ProFlor. Simple, quick and effective. Hernia (2019) 23 (Suppl 2):S126
- Fixation free inguinal hernia repair with the 3D dynamic responsive prosthesis ProFlor: Features, procedural steps and long-term results. International Journal of Surgery Open 2019; 21:34-4
- Inguinal Hernia: The Destiny of the Inferior Epigastric Vessels and the Pathogenesis of the Disease. Surg Technol Int. 2020 Mar 18;36.
- Neo-nervegenesis in 3D dynamic responsive implant for inguinal hernia repair. Qualitative study. International Journal of Surgery Volume 76, April 2020, Pages 114-119
PARTECIPAZIONE A CONGRESSI (relatore, moderatore, guest speaker)
European Hernia Society 2008 – Siviglia (Spagna)
European Hernia Society 2009 Berlino (Germania)
Asia Pacific Hernia Society 2009 – Bali (Indonesia)
Società Italiana Ricerche in Chirurgia 2009 – Palermo (Italia)
European Hernia Society 2010 – Istanbul (Turchia)
Società Italiana di Chirurgia 2010 – Roma (Italia)
Australasia Hernia Society 2011 – Gold Coast (Australia)
12th International Workshop on Inguinal Hernia Repair 2011 -Singapore
European Hernia Society 2011 – Gent (Belgio)
Asia Pacific Hernia Society 2011 – Bangkok (Tailandia)
5th International Hernia Congress Joint Meeting AHS/EHS 2012 – New York (USA)
1° Congresso Nazionale Chirurgia Unita 2012 – Roma (Italia)
Asia Pacific Hernia Society 2012 – Cebu (Filippine)
European Hernia Society 2013 – Danzica (Polonia)
Asia Pacific Hernia Society 2013 – Hong Kong (Cina)
Congresso Nazionale SIPAD 2013 – Palermo (Italia)
European Hernia Society 2014 – Edimburgo (Scozia – UK)
Deutsche Hernien Gesellschaft Kongress 2014 – Wiesbaden (Germania)
Asia Pacific Hernia Society 2014 – Jaipur (India)
1st World Conference on Abdominal Wall Hernia Surgery – 2015 Milano (Italia)
Congresso Nazionale SICU 2015 – Palermo (Italia)
Congresso Nazionale SIFIPAC 2015 – Palermo (Italia)
European Hernia Society 2016 – Rotterdam (Olanda) Asia Pacific Hernia Society 2016 – Tokyo (Giappone)
European Hernia Society 2017 – Vienna (Austria)
Asia Pacific Hernia Society 2017 – Kaohsiung (Taiwan)
International Hernia Congress AHS & EHS 2018 – Miami (USA)
Congresso Congiunto Società Scientifiche Italiane 2018 – Roma (Italia)
Asia Pacific Hernia Society 2018 – Dubai (EAU)
American Hernia Society 2019 Las Vegas (USA)
ACS Italian Chapter 2019 Pisa (Italy)
European Hernia Society 2019 – Amburgo (Germania)
Asia Pacific Hernia Society 2019 – Bali (Indonesia)
ATTIVITA’ DI CHIRURGIA SPERIMENTALE
- Direttore della sperimentazione su modello animale di protesi dinamica per ernia inguinale
- Direttore della sperimentazione su modello animale di protesi tentacolare per laparoceli
- Direttore della sperimentazione su modello animale di materiale protesico per trattamento laparoscopico dei laparoceli
- Direttore della sperimentazione su modello animale di dispositivi per trattamento endoscopico dei diverticoli del colon
- Direttore della sperimentazione su modello animale di nuovi materiali protesici per la riparazione di ernie della parete addominale.
- Direttore della sperimentazione su modello animale di protesi dinamica per la riparazione laparoscopica dell’ernia inguinale
COLLABORAZIONI SCIENTIFICHE
Istituito di Anatomia Patologica Università di Trieste (Italia)
Ketteler Krankenhaus di Francoforte/Offenbach (Germania)
Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale Siciliano A. Mirri – Palermo (Italia)
Clinica Medica Università di Vienna (Austria)
COLLABORAZIONI INDUSTRIALI
Insightra Medical Inc. Irvine-Los Angeles, California – USA
Minos Inc. Irvine-Los Angeles, California – USA
Assut Europe SpA. Roma – Italia
Dipromed S.r.l. Torino – Italia
PROPRIETÀ’ INTELLETTUALI
A tutt’oggi il prof. Amato ha depositato 15 brevetti di invenzione su dispositivi innovativi inerenti specifiche tecniche chirurgiche