Best Distal Pancreatectomy doctors in Spain: TOP 4 doctors

Pioneer in laparoscopic surgery with over 12,000 procedures – Dr. Ballesta specializes in minimally invasive techniques for pancreatic cancer at Centro Médico Teknon.

• 46 years of experience of clinical experience in digestive surgery
• Founder and Director of the Dr. Ballesta Laparoscopic Center
• Performs surgeries with Da Vinci robotic assistance
• IFSO-accredited Center of Excellence for metabolic surgery
• International trainer for next-generation surgeons

Dr. Xavier Centeno trains other surgeons in advanced colorectal techniques and holds ERAS-Society accreditation – ensuring faster recovery after surgery.

• Trained at Mayo Clinic's renowned colorectal surgery department
• 32 years of experience performing gastrointestinal surgeries at Teknon Medical Center
• Specializes in laparoscopic techniques for minimally invasive procedures
• Active member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons

Ranked among Spain's top 5 general surgeons, Dr. Canales leads the Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery Unit at Hospital Ruber Internacional.

• 30+ years specializing in minimally invasive digestive surgery
• Performs robotic-assisted procedures using the Da Vinci system
• Authored 70+ scientific publications on surgical techniques
• Named one of Forbes' Top 100 Doctors in Spain
• Teaches future surgeons as a professor at Complutense University

15,000+ surgical procedures performed – Dr. de Lacy specializes in minimally invasive techniques for gastrointestinal surgeries.

• Performs over 1,000 interventions annually using laparoscopic and robotic methods
• Pioneer of TaTME technique for rectal extraction
• President of the Association of Surgeons-Endoscopists in Europe
• Lecturer on advanced laparoscopy techniques