Xavier Centeno Fornies
- Specialization: Colorectal surgeon
- 32 years of experience
- Speaks:English, Spanish
- Online consultations: available
- Workplace: Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
- Member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons and accredited by the ERAS-Society (Sweden) in 2016.
Dr. Xavier Centeno Fornies is a colorectal and gastrointestinal surgeon at Teknon Medical Center. He completed specialized training at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, USA. Dr. Centeno focuses on treating hemorrhoids, hernias, and gastrointestinal tumors. His practice at Teknon is supported by the clinic's JCI and EFQM quality accreditations.
- Member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.
- Accredited by the ERAS-Society in Sweden for enhanced recovery after surgery.
- Former associate professor at the University of Blanquerna.
- Performs rectal resection, laparoscopy, and gallbladder surgery.
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Doctor's services
- Myomectomy (removal of uterine fibroids)
- Nephrectomy
- Stomach resection
- Resection of gallbladder
- Hysterectomy (uterus removal)
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Distal Pancreatectomy
- Cryodestruction
- Laryngectomy
- Liver resection
- Rectal resection
- Removal of testicle tumor
- Laparoscopic mesorectumrctonomy
- Resection of laryngeal tumor
- Surgical excision of fibroadenoma
- Ovarian Cyst Removal
- Throat cancer operation
- Lung segmentectomy
- Da Vinci gastroectomy
- Resection of large intestine
- Ovarian cancer surgery
- Stapled Haemorrhoidectomy
- Bladder removal with reconstruction
- Сholecystectomy
- Kidney-sparing surgery
- Atherectomy
- Lipoma Removal
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
- General anesthesia
- Incisional hernia repair
- Treatment of chronic pain after hernia surgery
- Hysteroscopic polypectomy
- Laparoscopic ovarian cystectomy
- Laparoscopic oophorectomy (ovary removal surgery)
- Laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis
- Laparoscopic tubal ligation
- Laparoscopic myomectomy
- Hysteroscopic septum resection (Hysteroscopic septoplasty)
- Hysteroscopic myomectomy
- Hemicolectomy
- Pyeloplasty
- Vasectomy
- Appendectomy
- Da Vinci prostatic adenomectomy
- Surgery
- Circumcision
- Resection of the esophagus
- Rubber band ligation of hemorrhoids
- Leiomyosarcoma Removal
- Laparoscopic prostatectomy
- Gastroectomy
- Pancreatic cancer surgery
- Thyroidectomy
- Hiatal hernia repair
- Inguinal hernia surgery
- Testicular prosthesis
- Enucleation of tumor on pancreas
- Gastroenterostomy
- Colectomy (large bowel resection)
- Removal of part of tumor and nerve of eye
- Bladder removal
- Transurethral resection of the bladder
- Whipple surgery
- Lumpectomy
- Small intestine resection
- Cochlear implant placement
- Umbilical hernia repair
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Qualifications
Dr. Javier Centeno Fornies is a specialist in general and gastrointestinal surgery at Teknon Medical Center. He holds accreditation from the ERAS Society in Sweden. The specialist focuses on colorectal procedures and laparoscopic techniques.
Specialization and Surgical Focus
Dr. Centeno Fornies treats a wide range of abdominal and digestive conditions. He specializes in laparoscopic colorectal surgery, a technique that reduces recovery time. His practice covers both benign conditions and surgical oncology. These methods allow for smaller incisions and faster healing for patients.
- Treatment of hemorrhoids, anal atresia, and umbilical hernias.
- Treats liver hemangiomas and pancreatic cysts.
- Surgical care for inguinal and incisional hernias.
- Treatment of trophic ulcers and lymphostasis.
Surgical Procedures
The doctor performs operations using modern surgical platforms. He provides Da Vinci robotic gastrectomies for high precision. This robotic system assists the surgeon in performing complex movements through tiny openings. His work includes complex intestinal and organ resections.
- Colectomies and large intestine resections.
- Whipple surgery and distal pancreatectomies.
- Stomach and liver resections.
- Hemorrhoidectomy and rectal resection.
- Laparoscopic mesorectum excision.
- Gallbladder and appendix removal.
Work Experience
- 1993–Present – Specialist in the Surgery Department, Teknon Medical Center, Barcelona.
- 2003–2015 – Associate Professor, School of Nursing and Physiotherapy, Ramon Llull University.
- 1996 – Visiting Surgeon, Cleveland Clinic Florida, USA.
- 1989–1993 – Resident in General Surgery, Hospital de Mutua de Terrassa, Spain.
Education and Advanced Training
- 1988 – Doctorate in Medicine and Surgery, University of Barcelona.
- 1993 – Specialization in General and Gastrointestinal Surgery.
- Postgraduate Training – Department of Colorectal Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, USA.
- 2002 – Advanced Course in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery, IRCAD, Strasbourg.
Professional Memberships
- American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS)
- Asociación Española de Cirujanos
- Societat Catalana de Cirurgia
- University of Minnesota Alumni Association
Scientific Contributions
The doctor served as a co-organizer for the 1995 Seminar on Endorectal Ultrasound Diagnostics. He contributes to advancements in colon and rectum surgery. Dr. Centeno Fornies also taught urogynecoproctological physiotherapy at the University of Blanquerna. This teaching role involved instructing both nursing and physiotherapy students.
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