Removal of meningioma in Neuroclínica Quirúrgica Barcelona

Neuroclínica Quirúrgica Barcelona is a specialized neurosurgery and spine center in Barcelona, Spain. The clinic operates across four departments with a focus on advanced surgical care. Surgeons perform procedures at several partner facilities in the city:

• Teknon Medical Center
• Clínica Sagrada Família
• Clínica Nostra Senyora del Remei
• Clínica Corachan

These affiliated centers provide multidisciplinary teams and advanced facilities for complex operations. The medical team includes four specialized doctors led by Medical Director Dr. Roberto Lastra García.

Accreditations and Specialist Background

Neuroclínica Quirúrgica Barcelona is recognized by Top Doctors, a certification signaling high professional standards. Dr. Fabián Enrique Romero Chala trained at Hospital Universitario Vall d'Hebron in Barcelona and completed an international stay at UCSF Medical Center in the United States. Dr. José Manuel Aguirre Soler brings expertise from the Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery of Cuba.

Advanced Spine Surgery

The clinic focuses on small-incision techniques to treat complex vertebral conditions. Specialists perform endoscopic and minimally invasive spine surgery. These methods typically cause less postoperative pain and allow a faster return to daily activities.

Commonly treated spine conditions include:

• Herniated discs treated via flexible endoscopes
• Spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal)
• Spondylolisthesis (slipped vertebrae)
• Vertebral fractures

A flagship procedure is Vertebral Body Tethering (VBT) for scoliosis. This technique corrects spinal curvature in younger patients without fusing the spine. Surgeons use a lateral incision to place anchors on each vertebra, connected by an elastic rope. This preserves natural movement while guiding spinal growth.

Cranial Neurosurgery and Microsurgery

The neurosurgical team manages brain and vascular conditions using high-precision instruments. Surgeons perform cranial endoscopic surgery with cameras and small incisions for direct visualization. This technique treats hydrocephalus and certain brain tumors. The clinic also provides specialized care for cerebral vascular malformations.

Surgical services for cranial conditions include:

• Brain tumor removal and shrinking
• Arteriovenous malformation (AVM) surgery
• Cavernous angioma treatment
• Trigeminal neuralgia surgery
• Brain glioma surgery using intraoperative fluorescence

For complex cases, the team uses robotic arms and microsurgical equipment. These tools allow millimetric precision during delicate operations on the nervous system.

Intraoperative Technology and Safety

The clinic uses advanced navigation and monitoring systems to improve surgical accuracy. Neuronavigation acts as a GPS for the brain and spine. It uses MRI or CT scans to create a 3D map for millimetric planning, so surgeons follow a precise path during the operation.

To protect the patient further, the team uses Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring (NIM). Electrodes record electrical activity in real time. Specialists interpret this data to check nervous system integrity during surgery. These safety protocols are standard for selected brain and spine operations.

International Patient Services

Neuroclínica Quirúrgica Barcelona provides coordinated care for patients traveling from abroad. The medical team offers thorough assessments to determine the best treatment option. Hospital admission typically occurs on the same day as the scheduled surgery. Families receive support and regular updates throughout recovery. During hospitalization, doctors visit daily to monitor progress and encourage early movement.