Successful Heart Transplant at Monaldi Hospital in Naples
Naples, April 7, 2026, 14:19 – A new heart transplant was successfully performed during the Easter holidays at Monaldi Hospital, a reference center of the Azienda Ospedaliera dei Colli in Naples. The recipient of the new organ was a man suffering from terminal dilated cardiomyopathy. His clinical conditions are reported to be good, and he is expected to be discharged soon to return home.
The operation was carried out by the team led by cardiac surgeon Claudio Marra, who once again, according to a note, “successfully tackled a highly complex case, giving a new life to a patient in very serious condition. The achieved result takes on an even stronger meaning because it matured during a delicate period like the Easter holidays, when the assistance machine demonstrated its ability to maintain high standards of efficiency, timeliness, and coordination.”
Monaldi Hospital’s Continued Success in Transplants
“In the first months of 2026, 5 successful heart transplants in adult patients and 7 left ventricular assist device (VAD) implantations have already been performed,” the note continues. In 2025, 24 heart transplants were carried out, “a figure that reflects intense and constant activity and consolidates Monaldi’s role as a reference center in the field of advanced cardiac surgery and transplant medicine.”
This latest successful procedure further solidifies Monaldi Hospital’s reputation as a leading institution in complex cardiac surgeries and transplantology, providing hope and new life to patients with severe heart conditions.
