Centro Médico Teknon
Centro Médico Teknon
Spain, Barcelona
Josep Torremade Barreda
18 years of experience
Clinic is certified :
From $17,700. The final price depends on the surgical method, clinic location, and case complexity. In the US, similar procedures cost around $50,000 on average. Patients save approximately 65% by choosing Spanish facilities. Typical Spanish surgical packages include pre-operative diagnostics, surgical team fees, hospital stays for 3 to 7 days, and medications.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Spain offers world-class urological expertise at a fraction of US costs. Dr. Antonio Alcaraz at Hospital Quiron Barcelona is a global pioneer in robotic surgery. His team performed the first transvaginal nephrectomy ever recorded. Choosing JCI-accredited centers like Centro Médico Teknon or Clinica Universidad de Navarra ensures high safety standards. These facilities combine celebrity-tier care with advanced technology like Da Vinci robotic systems.
Why do patients choose Spain for nephrectomy?
Access advanced Nephrectomy solutions in trusted clinics from $17,700.
| Turkey | Austria | Spain | |
| Nephrectomy | from $6,500 | ≈ $22,000 | from $17,700 |
| Nephrectomy with Da Vinci Robot | from $18,500 | ≈ $16,000 | from $25,100 |
| Kidney-sparing surgery | from $7,000 | ≈ $20,000 | from $20,500 |
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Please note that each patient"s recovery timeline might vary depending on individual health conditions and the complexity of the surgical procedure.
Dr. Antonio Alcaraz has performed over 500 successful operations for urogenital pathologies, specializing in minimally invasive techniques like laparoscopic nephrectomy.
Dr. Torremade Barreda leads the Andrology Department at Teknon Medical Centre and Hospital Clínic of Barcelona, bringing specialized expertise in urology.
Trained at Mayo Clinic's colorectal surgery department – Dr. Centeno brings advanced expertise to nephrectomy procedures at Centro Médico Teknon.
The doctor is a highly distinguished urologist and uro-oncologist specializing in complex surgical treatments for prostate, kidney, and bladder cancers. With extensive expertise in robotic and laparoscopic surgery, the doctor has been instrumental in advancing minimally invasive urological techniques, including the implementation of the Da Vinci robotic system. The doctor currently leads the Urology Department at Centro Médico Teknon and serves as the Head of the Urology and Kidney Transplant Department at Hospital Clínic de Barcelona.
Recognized as one of the 100 best doctors in Spain by Forbes, the doctor combines academic excellence from the University of Barcelona and the Mayo Clinic with a focus on high-precision oncological care and kidney transplantation.
When considering Nephrectomy, it’s important to understand the different techniques and which is best suited for you. Here’s a concise comparison of popular options:
Renal resection involves removing part of the kidney to treat conditions like tumors while preserving kidney function.
This procedure involves the robotic-assisted removal of a kidney using the Da Vinci surgical system for precision and minimally invasive operation.
Surgical packages in Spain for procedures like nephrectomy typically include surgical fees, anesthesia, pre-operative diagnostics, and hospital stays in private rooms. Most centers bundle multilingual coordination and airport transfers, providing costs up to 65% lower than the $50,000 average seen in the United States.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Spain leads in surgical innovation, specifically for complex urology. Centro Médico Teknon pioneered the NOTES transvaginal nephrectomy. This technique allows for kidney removal through natural orifices. It leaves no external scars and significantly speeds up physical recovery for many patients.
Patient Consensus: Expect to be walking well within 2 weeks after surgery. Many patients appreciate that while follow-up immunotherapy is optional, it is easily coordinated with 3-week travel intervals.
Patients should plan to stay in Spain for 14 to 21 days for a nephrectomy. This timeframe includes 5 to 7 days of clinical hospitalization and an additional week of local recovery to ensure safety before your flight home.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Spain is a global leader in urological innovation, with surgeons like Dr. Antonio Alcaraz performing pioneering transvaginal and robotic nephrectomies. Choosing a center with Da Vinci Xi technology, such as Hospital Ruber Internacional, often leads to shorter hospitalizations compared to traditional open surgery.
Patient Consensus: Many patients find day 2 the most challenging due to cough-related pain and recommend bringing a companion. Arranging wheelchair assistance at the airport is essential as heavy lifting is prohibited for 6 weeks.