Laparoscopic cholecystectomy at Centro PAD in Madrid, Spain, is a minimally invasive surgery to remove the gallbladder. The procedure is performed by a specialized digestive surgery team at the HLA Moncloa University Hospital. This facility is recognized by Newsweek as one of the World's Best Smart Hospitals 2023 and holds ISO 45001 certification.
Surgeons at Centro PAD use 3 or 4 small incisions between 5 mm and 12 mm to perform the surgery. They use a high-definition camera and carbon dioxide to see inside the abdomen clearly. This method typically takes between 30 and 60 minutes. Because the incisions are small, patients experience less pain and smaller scars compared to open surgery. For complex cases, the team offers robotic surgery using the Da Vinci system for millimetric precision.
The surgery is led by highly qualified specialists with academic distinctions. The team includes:
Most patients spend only 24 hours in the hospital after the procedure. Some selected cases may even go home the same day. The medical team provides dietary guidance and simple pain relief for the first few days at home. Most people return to office work within 7 to 14 days. Physical activities or heavy lifting usually begin after about 4 weeks. Patients receive a follow-up consultation to track their healing progress.
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Centro PAD is a private center in Madrid, Spain, dedicated to digestive, colorectal and abdominal wall surgery. Its team of two specialists treats around 600 patients a year using minimally invasive and robotic techniques designed for rapid recovery.
Centro PAD was founded in 2024 by Dr. Carlos Garcia Vasquez, PhD, a colorectal and robotic surgeon and Associate Head of General and Digestive Surgery at Infanta Elena University Hospital.
All procedures are performed at HLA Moncloa University Hospital, a hospital recognized among the World's Best Smart Hospitals 2023 by Newsweek and certified to ISO 45001. Patients benefit from a specialized surgical team and the infrastructure of a full-service hospital.
The team uses Da Vinci robotic surgery (X, Xi and 5 systems) and advanced laparoscopy to treat:
Each case is reviewed personally by the surgeon. International patients can start with an online consultation and receive a personalized treatment plan before travelling to Madrid. Minimally invasive techniques mean less pain, smaller scars and a faster return home.
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