Claudio Vicini

Professor Claudio Vicini specializes in robotic-assisted sleep surgery and head and neck oncology. He treats obstructive sleep apnea and Eagle syndrome — a condition where an elongated bone in the neck causes pain. He serves as a consultant and medical coordinator at Maria Cecilia Hospital.

Specialization and Surgical Focus

The specialist treats obstructive sleep apnea and head and neck cancers. He treats Eagle syndrome and performs surgical styloidectomy using both open and transoral methods. Claudio Vicini also uses robotic systems for tongue base resections.

The doctor leads the Kalypnos Project at Lucia Magnani Health Clinic. This program addresses insomnia, snoring, and sleep apnea. He also helped develop the Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy (DISE) technique. This method allows for precise diagnosis by observing the airway during induced sleep.

Professional Experience

• Consultant, Surgeon, and Medical Coordinator – Maria Cecilia Hospital – GVM Care & Research
• Director of the Department of Head and Neck Surgery – Regional health authorities
• Head of the Kalypnos Project – Lucia Magnani Health Clinic
• Consultant – GVM Hospitals

Education and Advanced Training

• 1978 – University of Pisa – Medical Degree, Italy
• 1981 – University of Pisa – Residency in Otolaryngology, with honors
• 1985 – University of Ferrara – Residency in Neurology, with honors
• 1989 – University of Florence – Residency in Audiology, with honors

Claudio Vicini completed advanced surgical training at Stanford University, Johns Hopkins University, and the University of Pennsylvania. He also conducted research at the University of Toronto. Furthermore, he studied advanced surgical dissection at the Anatomy Institute of the LHB in Brussels. His residency at the University of Pisa focused on acute supraglottic laryngitis.

His neurology residency at the University of Ferrara explored vestibular rehabilitation. During his residency in Audiology, he conducted an experimental study on vestibular reflexes. These diverse specialties allow him to treat systemic conditions related to sleep.

Research and Awards

The specialist received the National Scientific Qualification in 2012 and 2018. This qualification allows him to work as an Associate Professor in Otorhinolaryngology. He earned this status due to his scientific work in robotic surgery.

• 2011 – Top Cited Paper Impact Factor Award
• "Transoral Robotic Tongue Base Resection in Obstructive Sleep" – Awarded publication
• "Apnoea-Hypopnoea Syndrome: a Preliminary Report" – Awarded publication

Professional Memberships

• Italian Association of Sleep Medicine (AIMS)
• Italian Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery