Centro Médico Teknon
Centro Médico Teknon
Spain, Barcelona
Xavier Centeno Fornies
32 years of experience
Clinic is certified :
Colectomy in Spain typically costs from $18,000 to $30,000 depending on the surgical technique and case complexity. Patients often save around 78% compared to the US, where the average price is $110,000. Major medical hubs include Barcelona and Madrid. Standard quotes generally cover preoperative testing, surgeon fees, anesthesia, approximately 5–7 days of hospitalization, and initial follow-up visits.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Spain offers elite surgical expertise, evidenced by pioneers like Dr. Antonio de Lacy Fortuny. He performed over 15,000 procedures and developed the TaTME technique at Hospital Quiron Barcelona. Patients find high value at JCI-accredited centers like Centro Médico Teknon. This clinic manages 23,500 operations annually and remains a preferred choice for high-profile international figures.
Why do patients choose Spain for colectomy (large bowel resection)?
Access advanced Colectomy (large bowel resection) solutions in trusted clinics .
| Turkey | Austria | Spain | |
| Colectomy (large bowel resection) | from $6,912 | from $22,000 | from $18,000 |
Day 1 - Arrival
Day 2 - Pre-Operation
Day 3 - Colectomy
Day 4 - Post-Operation
Week 1 - Rehabilitation
Week 2-4 - Rehabilitation
Week 4-8 - Final Recovery
Please note that this is a general guide and individual recovery times may vary.
Dr. Jaume Capdevila specializes in digestive cancers with a prestigious fellowship in endocrine oncology from Uppsala University Hospital.
Specialist in minimally invasive colorectal surgery – trained at France's IRCAD institute and certified in robotic techniques (Da Vinci X/Xi/5 Platform).
Dr. Xavier Centeno Fornies trained at the prestigious Mayo Clinic in colorectal surgery and has led the surgery department at Teknon Medical Center since 1993.
Dr. Lana Bijelic specializes in peritoneal carcinomatosis, working with Teknon Oncology Institute's Carcinomatosis Surgical Group.