Dr. Giulia Brisighelli

Giulia Brisighelli is a pediatric surgeon affiliated with Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa. Her academic work centers on pediatric colorectal and neonatal surgery within resource-limited settings, with a strong focus on improving surgical outcomes and training in high-volume tertiary environments.

Her publications highlight expertise in anorectal malformations, Hirschsprung’s disease, rectovaginal fistulae associated with HIV, and pediatric anogenital conditions. She has contributed to systematic reviews and meta-analyses evaluating single-stage versus staged procedures, as well as cost-effective diagnostic strategies, reflecting strengths in evidence synthesis and context-sensitive clinical research.

Brisighelli’s research also addresses neonatal surgical outcomes, infection control, and the burden of pediatric surgical disease, alongside global surgical training initiatives. Her work demonstrates a commitment to advancing pediatric surgical care in low- and middle-income settings while shaping international collaboration and capacity building.