Pedro Bretcha Boix
- Specialization: Gastrointestinal surgeon
- 32 years of experience
- Speaks:English, Spanish
- Online consultations: available
- Workplace: Spain, Alicante, Quironsalud Torrevieja
- Authored over 48 publications in surgical oncology with more than 1,100 citations; recognized in Spain and internationally for expertise in HIPEC and advanced laparoscopic surgery.
Dr. Pedro Bretcha Boix is a senior surgical oncologist at Hospital Quironsalud Torrevieja in Spain. He is a primary international reference for HIPEC and laparoscopic cancer surgery. Dr. Bretcha Boix serves as Associate Professor at Saint Anthony Catholic University. He works at a JCI-accredited facility equipped with the Da Vinci robotic system.
- Authored over 48 publications with more than 1,100 citations in surgical oncology.
- Specializes in cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC for peritoneal carcinomatosis.
- Expert in minimally invasive robotic and laparoscopic techniques for gastrointestinal cancers.
- Treats complex colorectal, gastric, and pancreatic malignancies using multidisciplinary planning.
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Qualifications
Dr. Pedro Bretcha Boix is a surgeon in HIPEC and advanced laparoscopic surgical oncology. He has authored over 48 scientific publications with more than 1,100 citations. Dr. Bretcha Boix is a senior surgeon at Quironsalud Torrevieja in Spain.
Clinical Focus and Expertise
The specialist treats complex gastrointestinal malignancies using minimally invasive methods. He uses laparoscopic and robotic techniques to perform cancer surgeries. These specific approaches help patients recover faster after major abdominal procedures.
Dr. Bretcha Boix treats several specific conditions:
- Colorectal and gastric cancer
- Peritoneal carcinomatosis — a type of advanced cancer that spreads to the lining of the abdominal cavity
- General digestive tract diseases
- Pancreatic and hepatobiliary tumors
He specializes in cytoreductive surgery combined with HIPEC (Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy). This method delivers heated drugs directly to the abdominal cavity during surgery. The doctor uses this technique to treat advanced cancers that have spread to the peritoneum.
Work Experience
- Senior Surgeon – Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Quironsalud Torrevieja, Spain
- Associate Professor – Department of Health Sciences, Saint Anthony Catholic University (UCAM), Murcia, Spain (since 2014)
Academic Contributions and Research
The doctor contributes to the medical community through scholarly work and peer-reviewed papers. He researches cancer treatments and hepatobiliary surgery — which involves the liver, bile ducts, and gallbladder. Dr. Bretcha Boix also speaks at international congresses. Additionally, he trains other surgeons in minimally invasive oncology.
Professional Memberships
Dr. Bretcha Boix is a reference specialist for advanced surgical oncology in Spain. He is a member of several professional bodies. He also participates in multidisciplinary treatment planning groups. His citations reflect his influence on surgical techniques for abdominal cancers.
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