Antonio de Lacy Fortuny
- Speaks:English, Spanish
- Workplace: Spain, Barcelona, Hospital Quiron Barcelona
- President of the Association of Surgeons-Endoscopists in Europe
Dr. Antonio de Lacy Fortuny is a surgical pioneer at Hospital Quiron Barcelona. He has performed 15,000+ surgeries and conducts over 1,000 minimally invasive procedures every year. He famously performed the world’s first gallbladder removal through the mouth. Dr. de Lacy also developed the TaTME technique for rectal cancer treatment.
- Serves as President of the Association of Surgeons-Endoscopists in Europe.
- First surgeon in the world to perform a transanal large intestine removal.
- Pioneered the NOTES method using natural openings to access the abdominal cavity.
- Specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgery for colon, rectal, and esophageal cancer.
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Doctor's services
- Stomach cancer surgery
- Whipple surgery
- Distal Pancreatectomy
- Colectomy (large bowel resection)
- Rectal resection
- PET/CT
- MRI of one area
- Ultrasound
- Biopsy
- CT (computer tomography)
- Consultation with an oncologist
- Consultation with a surgeon
- Kidney biopsy
- CT of the paranasal sinuses
- Breast biopsy
- Liver biopsy
- Lung biopsy
- Pancreas biopsy
- Thyroid biopsy
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Qualifications
Dr. Antonio de Lacy Fortuny is a surgeon at Hospital Quiron Barcelona. He has completed over 15,000 surgical procedures. He is the President of the Association of Surgeons-Endoscopists in Europe.
Surgical Specialization and Innovation
Dr. de Lacy Fortuny treats gastrointestinal cancer and uses minimally invasive techniques. He performs over 1,000 surgeries per year. These include laparoscopic and robotic interventions for gastrointestinal conditions.
- Colon and rectal cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Stomach and liver cancer
- Bariatric surgery
- Pancreatic cancer
The doctor pioneered the TaTME technique — transanal total mesorectal excision. This method allows for rectal extraction with high precision. He also developed the NOTES method, which uses natural openings to reach the abdominal cavity.
Groundbreaking Achievements
Dr. de Lacy Fortuny achieved several world-first procedures during his career. In 2009, he performed the first rectal extraction using TaTME. One year later, he became the first specialist to remove a large intestine. He also performed the first gallbladder removal through the patient's mouth. These innovations allow for faster recovery times, so one patient was discharged three days after the procedure.
Academic and Professional Leadership
Dr. de Lacy Fortuny leads the European surgical community. He also training surgeons in advanced techniques to share his knowledge. He holds a Hirsch index of 45. This index reflects his impact on medical research. The specialist delivers lectures globally on laparoscopy and robotic surgery and remains a member of numerous international medical societies.
Professional Memberships
- Association of Surgeons-Endoscopists in Europe (President)
- Medical International Communities
- International Society of Surgeons
- European Association for Endoscopic Surgery
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