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8 September 2025
Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025)
Innovation in surgery: appropriateness and economic/green sustainability
Proceedings of SIFIPAC SICG consensus meeting
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The “Innovation in surgery: appropriateness and economic/green sustainability” congress, held in Cesena, Italy, on December 13th, 2024, brought together leading researchers, clinicians, and professionals in the field of healthcare and surgery to share the latest developments, research findings, and clinical practices. Organized by Società Italiana di Fisiopatologia Chirurgica (SIFIPAC) and Società Italiana di Chirurgia Geriatrica (SICG), this conference served as a platform for interdisciplinary collaboration, innovative discussion, and the dissemination of critical advancements in medical science and healthcare delivery.
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