Rocco Cerra

Dr. Rocco Cerra is a specialist in plastic, reconstructive, and oncological surgery. He has performed 17,795 surgical procedures. He is the Scientific Director of SGBG Suisse General Biomedical Group SA. Dr. Cerra specializes in breast reconstruction, microvascular surgery, and tissue regeneration.

Specialization and Surgical Expertise

Dr. Cerra treats complex reconstructive cases and performs oncological surgery. He performs microvascular surgery and tissue regeneration using stem cell therapy. He performs breast reconstructions after mastectomies and treats facial neoplasms on the nose and eyelids. Additionally, he helps patients with reconstructions of the ears, lips, and the cervico-facial district.

The doctor also provides aesthetic surgeries and treatments, including:

• Mastoplasty and rhinoplasty
• Liposuction and facelifts
• Arm and thigh lifts
• Basic aesthetics like fillers, chemical peels, and laser therapy

Achievements and Research Leadership

Dr. Cerra leads international research projects on stem cell lipofilling and regenerative medicine. He coordinates tissue regeneration programs for hair and anti-aging treatments. Furthermore, he developed medical devices for body contouring and post-traumatic reconstructions. These developments help improve outcomes in aesthetic and reparative procedures.

He has authored over 60 scientific publications since 1981. Dr. Cerra has presented his research at 84 national and international congresses. He won the A. Schweitzer National Young Researchers Award for his work on head-neck tumors. He also received the Sabetia Prize in 1987.

Work Experience

• 2014–Present — Scientific Director — SGBG Suisse General Biomedical Group SA, Lugano
• 1993–2019 — Dirigente Primo Livello — Istituto Nazionale Tumori "Fondazione G. Pascale", Naples
• 2003–2019 — High Specialization Lead in Reconstructive Surgery — U.O.C. Oncologia Chirurgica B
• 2009–2019 — Head of Reconstructive Surgery Follow-up — U.O.C. Chirurgia Senologica
• 1988–1991 — Staff Surgeon — Villa Albina Clinic, Naples
• 1988–1991 — Lecturer in Anatomy and Physiology — School of Radiology Technicians, Naples
• 1987 — Expert Consultant — Calabria Region Oncology Project Technical Scientific Committee
• 1984–1986 — Intern — Federico II University Hospital, Naples

Education and Advanced Training

• 1980–1987 — University of Naples — Degree in Medicine and General Surgery with honors
• 1988–1992 — University of Naples — Specialization in General Surgery with honors
• 2005 — M.D. Anderson Cancer Institute, USA — Training in plastic surgery
• 2006 — INCA National Cancer Institute, Brazil — Stage in breast reconstruction
• 2014 — INCA, Brazil — Training in oncological reconstructive surgery
• 1990–1991 — National Cancer Institute of Milan — Training in plastic reconstructive-oncological surgery
• 2002 — Breast Cancer: Oncologic and Reconstructive Surgery Course — Dusseldorf

Professional Memberships

The specialist is a member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS). He also serves as the R&D Manager for medicinal preparations at the MA.CE Pharmacy Group in Spain. Additionally, he coordinates clinical meetings for patients in Shanghai, Beijing, and four other Chinese cities.

Selected Scientific Publications

• "Composite reconstruction with cryopreserved fascia lata after redo surgery for recurrent chest wall liposarcoma"
• "A Giant Phillodes Tumor of the Breast: A Case Report in Pregnancy"
• "Merkel cell carcinoma: experience of 14 cases and literature review"
• "Laparoscopic cholecystectomy for melanoma metastatic to the gallbladder"
• "Dissociation of cells from solid tumors"