Neurosurgeon, Specialist in Minimally Invasive and Endoscopic Brain and Spine Surgery

Dr François Lechanoine is a French neurosurgeon with extensive international experience in brain and spine surgery.

After completing his university and specialist training in France, he developed his professional career at leading neurosurgical centers in Europe and abroad, specializing in the latest minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques.

He currently practices as a Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon at Nova Clinic (Republic of San Marino) and Humanitas San Pio X in Milan, where he treats the main conditions affecting the spine and central nervous system.

Alongside his clinical practice, he is the founder and Scientific Director of the NeuroNEC project, created with the aim of providing a multidisciplinary pathway that integrates advanced surgery, modern anesthesia, early rehabilitation and functional preparation of the patient.

Care Philosophy

For Dr Lechanoine, surgery represents only one part of the treatment pathway.

Each patient is supported through a personalized approach aimed at reducing surgical trauma, promoting a faster recovery and enabling an early return to normal daily activities through the use of minimally invasive techniques, ERAS protocols and dedicated rehabilitation programs.

Areas of Specialization

  • Minimally invasive spine surgery
  • Endoscopic spine surgery (UBE and Uniportal)
  • Disc herniation and lumbar spinal stenosis
  • Cervical spine conditions
  • Spinal fusion
  • Brain neuroendoscopy
  • Brain tumors
  • Pituitary adenomas
  • Hydrocephalus
  • Skull base conditions
  • Pediatric neurosurgery

Research, Innovation and Education

Dr Lechanoine combines his surgical practice with an ongoing commitment to scientific research and education.

He is the author of numerous international publications, a speaker at neurosurgical conferences and a faculty member in courses dedicated to endoscopic brain and spine surgery.

He is also involved in the development of surgical simulators and innovative tools for the training of young neurosurgeons.

An International Career

Throughout his career, he has trained and collaborated with leading centers in France, Italy, South Korea, the United States and Turkey, contributing to the international advancement of the latest endoscopic surgical techniques.

Scientific Societies

  • Co-founder of the European Society of Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy (ESUBE)
  • Co-founder of the World Federation of Spine Endoscopy (WFSE)
  • Member of the International Federation of NeuroEndoscopy (IFNE)
  • Member of the Spine Research Community (SRC)
  • Member of the Italian Society of Spine Surgery (SICV-GIS)

Awards

  • MioDottore Award 2025
    Recognition in the field of neurosurgery in Italy, awarded based on evaluations from patients and healthcare professionals.
  • Le Fonti Award 2023
    "Professional of the Year – Innovation and Leadership", for his work in minimally invasive brain and spine surgery.
  • Prix des Chirurgiens de l’Avenir 2017
    Award from the Fondation de l’Avenir and the Académie Nationale de Chirurgie for research on the microstructure and anatomical connectivity of the brainstem.

NeuroNEC Approach

Through NeuroNEC, Dr Lechanoine has developed an innovative care model that integrates neurosurgery, anesthesia, physiotherapy and nutrition into a single personalized pathway, with the aim of improving the patient experience and promoting a faster and safer recovery.

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