Centro Médico Teknon
Centro Médico Teknon
Spain, Barcelona
Carlos Ballesta Lopez
46 years of experience
accreditations :
Clinic is certified :
| Turkey | Austria | Spain | |
| Pancreatic cancer surgery | from $9,000 | from $40,000 | from $35,000 |
| Whipple surgery | from $18,000 | from $45,000 | from $25,000 |
| Enucleation of tumor on pancreas | from $10,000 | - | - |
| Distal Pancreatectomy | from $13,000 | - | - |
Day 1 - Arrival
Day 2 - Pre-Operation
Day 3 - Pancreatic Cancer Surgery
Day 4 to 7 - Post-Operation
Week 1 to 3 - Rehabilitation
Week 4 to 6 - Return to Normal Activities
Please note that each patient"s experience with pancreatic cancer surgery may vary based on their individual health condition and the complexity of the surgery. Always follow the advice of your healthcare provider.
Dr. Jaume Capdevila is a leading specialist in pancreatic cancer treatment, recognized for his expertise in digestive cancers. He practices at Centro Médico Teknon.
Dr. Xavier Centeno Fornies brings expertise from the Mayo Clinic and leads pancreatic cancer surgery at Centro Médico Teknon.
Dr. Carlos Ballesta López is a top specialist in pancreatic cancer treatment, general and digestive surgery with 30+ years of experience. He is a pioneer in laparoscopic surgery, which reduces pain and recovery time for patients. He has performed over 12,000 operations of abdominal and digestive surgery by laparoscopy, and has organized courses of laparoscopic surgery for Spanish and foreign surgeons. He has a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Granada (1973), Medical specialist in General Surgery (1977) and Gastroenterology (1979), and is currently the Director of the Dr. Ballesta Laparoscopic Center.
One of the world-renowned pioneers in gastrointestinal surgery. Has developed new techniques for the colon and rectum cancer treatment TaTMEТ and NOTES — applied now around the world.
Has performed over 15,000 surgeries.
Performs over 1,000 interventions a year using minimally invasive techniques.
President of the Association of Surgeons-Endoscopists in Europe.