Laparoscopic Gastric Band by Surgeon with 12,000+ Laparoscopic Procedures — 10-Day Follow-Up Included
$18,745
/ Carlos Ballesta Lopez
46
years of experience
Carlos Ballesta Lopez
- Specialization: Gastrointestinal surgeon
- 46 years of experience
- accreditation:
- Speaks:English, Spanish
- Online consultations: available
- Workplace: Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
- Director of the Laparoscopic Center
The doctor is a globally recognized pioneer in laparoscopic surgery with over 45 years of clinical experience. As the founder and Medical Director of the Dr. Ballesta Laparoscopic Center in Barcelona and Granada, the doctor has performed over 12,000 laparoscopic surgeries, specializing in pancreatic cancer, metabolic and bariatric surgery, and minimally invasive techniques. The doctor serves on the medical board of Centro Médico Teknon and is involved in training programs for surgeons across Spain and Latin America.
With a degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Granada and a Doctor of Medicine and Surgery degree, the doctor is also a specialist in General Surgery and Gastroenterology. The center is accredited by IFSO as a Center of Excellence. The doctor is known for reducing postoperative pain and increasing surgical precision through advanced techniques.
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The International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
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🩺 Dr. Carlos Ballesta López
Director of the Laparoscopic Center | International Leader in Pancreatic Cancer, General and Digestive Surgery, and Minimally Invasive Techniques
Dr. Carlos Ballesta is a globally recognized pioneer in laparoscopic (minimally invasive) surgery, with more than 45 years of clinical experience. He is the founder and Medical Director of the Dr. Ballesta Laparoscopic Center (CLB) in Barcelona and Granada, and serves on the medical board of the prestigious Centro Médico Teknon.
🔬 Areas of Expertise
Pancreatic cancer surgery
Metabolic and bariatric surgery (including gastric bypass)
Colorectal surgery
Esophageal and gastric surgery
Liver, gallbladder, and pancreas surgery
Minimally invasive surgery with Da Vinci robotic assistance
Dr. Ballesta and his team have performed over 12,000 laparoscopic surgeries, helping patients with obesity, type 2 diabetes, and complex digestive diseases. His techniques reduce postoperative pain, shorten recovery time, and increase surgical precision.
🎓 Education and Qualifications
1973 – Degree in Medicine and Surgery, University of Granada
1977 – Specialist in General Surgery
1979 – Doctor of Medicine and Surgery (cum laude, unanimously awarded)
1979 – Specialist in Gastroenterology
🌍 International Recognition
Organizer of laparoscopic surgery training programs for surgeons across Spain and Latin America
2011 – CLB accredited by IFSO (International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders) as a Center of Excellence
Provides international consultations in Spanish and English
Participated in humanitarian surgical missions in Paraguay and Yemen
📚 Academic and Scientific Contributions
Author of numerous scientific publications in abdominal and metabolic surgery
Frequent speaker at international medical congresses and symposia
Actively involved in training next-generation surgeons in advanced laparoscopic techniques
Dr. Carlos Ballesta López is a name synonymous with innovation, surgical excellence, and compassionate patient care. He continues to lead the field of laparoscopic surgery with unmatched experience and global recognition.
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