Best Rectal resection doctors in Spain: TOP 8 doctors

Dr. Jaume Capdevila is a leading expert in digestive cancers, with specialized training in endocrine oncology. He practices at Centro Médico Teknon.

• Fellowship-trained at Uppsala University Hospital in endocrine oncology
• Member of multiple prestigious cancer research organizations including ESMO and ASCO
• Co-founder of the Spanish Task Force Group for Orphan and Infrequent Tumors
• Specialized in medical oncology at Santa Creu i Sant Pau Hospital

Dr. Xavier Centeno Fornies trained at the prestigious Mayo Clinic in colorectal surgery and has been a leading specialist at Teknon Medical Center since 1993.

• Completed advanced training in laparoscopic colorectal surgery
• Accredited by ERAS-Society for enhanced recovery after surgery
• Member of American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
• Associate professor in urogynecoproctological physiotherapy

Dr. Lana Bijelic specializes in peritoneal carcinomatosis and rectal resections at Centro Médico Teknon, trained under Prof. Paul Sugarbaker.

• Certified by the American Board of Surgery
• Member of the American College of Surgeons and Society of Surgical Oncology
• Research Director at Inova Fairfax Hospital
• Multiple academic awards for surgical excellence

Specialist in advanced abdominal and pelvic cancers – Domenico Sabia performs peritoneal oncology surgeries at Centro Médico Teknon.

• 24 years of experience focused on peritoneal and oncological surgery
• Conducts clinical trials on advanced surgical techniques
• Speaker at international congresses on cancer surgery
• Member of 5 major surgical oncology organizations

Specialist in minimally invasive colorectal and proctological surgery with robotic certification – Dr. Garcia Vasquez combines precision with academic rigor.

• PhD in Surgery with a focus on anastomosis healing
• Trained in laparoscopic techniques at IRCAD, France
• Da Vinci robotic surgery certified for colorectal procedures
• Associate Head of Surgery at Infanta Elena University Hospital
• Published multiple studies on high-risk intestinal anastomoses

Dr. Canales leads the Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery Unit at Hospital Ruber Internacional – Forbes Top 100 Doctors in Spain (2024).

• 30+ years specializing in advanced minimally invasive techniques
• Performs robotic-assisted rectal resections仍旧使用DAVinci系统
• Head ofGeneral & Digestiⅴe Surgery Department since2015
• Published70+ scientific publications on消化外科
• Recognized as a Top5 General & Digestive Surgeon in Spain

Dr. César Lévano Linares is a Specialist in General and Digestive System Surgery with a PhD from Autonomous University of Madrid.

• Specialized in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery – a recognized reference in the field
• European Accreditation in Laparoscopic Surgery by EACCME
• PhD in Medicine and Surgery with research contributions to advanced surgical techniques

15,000+ surgical procedures performed, including pioneering minimally invasive techniques for rectal and colon cancer.

• Specializes in laparoscopic and robotic surgeries
• President of the Association of Surgeons-Endoscopists in Europe
• Developed the TaTME technique for rectal extraction
• Lectures internationally on advanced surgical techniques