Dr. Éric Voiglio

Dr. Éric Voiglio is one of the most distinguished general and trauma surgeons operating across Monaco and France, maintaining a prestigious split appointment between the Princess Grace Hospital Centre (CHPG) in Monaco and the Hospices Civils de Lyon (CHU de Lyon) in France. With over 25 years of experience in emergency surgery, abdominal trauma, and laparoscopic techniques, he brings a uniquely dual perspective — combining the high-acuity, internationally connected environment of Monaco's CHPG with the large-volume trauma and academic surgical context of Lyon's major teaching hospitals.

Dr. Voiglio completed his medical training at the Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 before undertaking his surgical residency within the Lyon public hospital system. He obtained the FRCS(Ed) from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh through competitive examination, reflecting his commitment to international surgical standards. He subsequently completed a trauma surgery fellowship at the Johannesburg General Hospital in South Africa, one of the world's busiest trauma centres, gaining exceptional experience in high-volume abdominal and thoracic trauma management.

At the CHPG Monaco, Dr. Voiglio provides general and emergency surgical services to Monaco's resident population of approximately 38,000 people, supplemented by a large international community and the significant influx of visitors associated with Monaco's calendar of international events. The CHPG serves as Monaco's principal hospital and is equipped with modern operating theatres, an intensive care unit, and emergency services capable of managing the full range of surgical emergencies.

Dr. Voiglio is also a prolific academic surgeon, with over 80 peer-reviewed publications, and holds academic responsibilities at the Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1. His dual role reflects the close professional relationships between Monaco's medical community and neighbouring French academic medical centres.

Dr. Voiglio earned his medical degree from the Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 Faculty of Medicine, one of France's most distinguished medical schools. He undertook his surgical residency within the Hospices Civils de Lyon, gaining broad training in general surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, and surgical emergencies across Lyon's network of teaching hospitals. He obtained his PhD in surgical sciences from the Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, with his doctoral research focusing on biomechanics of abdominal trauma injuries. He was awarded the Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (FRCS[Ed]) through competitive examination — a distinction recognising excellence in general surgical practice and knowledge meeting international standards. He completed a trauma surgery fellowship at the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital in South Africa, acquiring exceptional experience in the management of penetrating and blunt abdominal trauma in a high-volume setting. He has also completed advanced laparoscopic surgery courses through the EAES educational programme and holds certification in advanced trauma life support (ATLS).

Dr. Voiglio's surgical expertise spans both elective and emergency general surgery, with a subspecialty focus on trauma surgery and minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques. His elective surgical practice includes laparoscopic cholecystectomy for symptomatic gallstone disease, laparoscopic appendectomy, laparoscopic and open hernia repair (inguinal, femoral, umbilical, and incisional), and laparoscopic colorectal surgery for diverticular disease and selected malignancies.

In emergency surgery — his primary area of distinction — Dr. Voiglio manages the full range of acute abdominal surgical emergencies including perforated peptic ulcers, strangulated hernias, acute bowel obstruction, and appendiceal emergencies. His trauma surgery expertise encompasses blunt and penetrating abdominal trauma, splenic and hepatic injuries, damage control surgery, and multi-trauma surgical coordination with orthopaedic and thoracic surgical colleagues.

At the CHPG Monaco, he collaborates closely with the emergency medicine department and intensive care unit to ensure seamless management of surgical emergencies, including those arising from Monaco's Formula One Grand Prix, international sporting events, and the medical needs of the yacht harbour community. His ability to perform definitive trauma surgery in Monaco's compact but fully equipped hospital reduces the need for emergency transfer to Nice or Marseille in many cases.

Dr. Voiglio has an extensive publication record of over 80 peer-reviewed articles in leading surgical journals including the British Journal of Surgery, Injury, the Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, and the European Journal of Surgery. His research spans trauma biomechanics, abdominal trauma management, laparoscopic surgical outcomes, and emergency surgery quality metrics. He has published a widely cited series on trauma management in the Monaco and French Riviera trauma network and has contributed chapters to French and international surgical textbooks on trauma surgery and emergency abdominal surgery. He serves as a reviewer for multiple surgical journals and has presented his research at the Association Française de Chirurgie annual congress, the EAES Annual Scientific Meeting, and the World Trauma Congress. His academic position at the Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 allows him to supervise surgical residents and mentor the next generation of emergency surgeons.

The CHPG Monaco is highly experienced in treating international patients given Monaco's cosmopolitan population and status as a global destination. Dr. Voiglio consults and operates on patients of diverse nationalities requiring both emergency and elective surgical care. He conducts consultations in French, English, and Italian. For EU residents, the CHPG participates in cross-border healthcare arrangements allowing access under EHIC or S2 authorisations from home country health insurers. Non-EU international patients are supported by CHPG's international patient services team. Patients requiring emergency surgery are accommodated immediately regardless of nationality or insurance status, with administrative coordination managed in the post-operative period. For elective procedures, Dr. Voiglio can also be consulted at the CHU de Lyon for patients who prefer a large French teaching hospital environment.

Dr. Voiglio has received the Association Française de Chirurgie (AFC) Research Award for his contributions to trauma surgery science and emergency abdominal surgery outcomes research. The Princess Grace Hospital Centre awarded him its Clinical Excellence Recognition for outstanding surgical care and leadership in Monaco's emergency surgical service. He holds the FRCS(Ed) from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and is a Fellow of the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES). He has served as a member of the AFC's scientific committee and has been invited to chair sessions at international trauma surgery congresses. His dual appointment in Monaco and Lyon is itself an honour, reflecting the confidence of both institutions in his surgical abilities and academic standing.