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Best Rectal resection doctors in Spain: TOP 8 doctors

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Jaume Capdevila

  • 4.7 Excellent • 441 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon

  • 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
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$12,892.65 - $33,989.73
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Carlos Garcia Vasquez

  • New
  • 18 years of experience
  • Spain, Madrid, Digestive Surgery and Gastroenterology Clinic Centro PAD

  • 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
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Xavier Centeno Fornies

  • 4.7 Excellent • 441 reviews
  • 32 years of experience
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon

  • 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
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Lana Bijelic

  • 4.7 Excellent • 441 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon

  • 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
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Domenico Sabia

  • 4.7 Excellent • 441 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon

  • 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
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$12,892.65 - $33,989.73
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Cesar Canales Bedoya

  • New
  • 76 years of experience
  • Spain, Madrid, Hospital Ruber Internacional

  • 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
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Find out about the best doctors here

20 top ranked Rectal resection doctors in the world are represented on this page. The list includes only verified specialists known for their experience and high success rates.

The ranking is composed according to the Bookimed patient reviews and considers the rating of hospitals where doctors practice.

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How to choose the best Rectal resection doctors in the world?

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Famous Rectal resection doctors have vast experience, continue education constantly, participate in professional associations and have positive feedback from patients treated.

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Top 4 hospitals for Rectal resection:

Cesar Levano Linares

  • New
  • 14 years of experience
  • Spain, Madrid, Digestive Surgery and Gastroenterology Clinic Centro PAD

  • 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
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Antonio de Lacy Fortuny

  • 4.4 Good • 6 reviews
  • Spain, Barcelona, Hospital Quiron Barcelona

  • 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
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Bookimed Insights: Top Rectal resection Specialists in Spain (2026)

Bookimed has coordinated 4 requests for Rectal resection in Spain, collaborating with 8 top-rated specialists. The doctors in this table are selected based on their international credentials, clinical expertise, and patient outcomes. The 2026 ranking is formed using verified data from actual patient cases and current programs from our partner clinics.
RankDoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
#1
Jaume Capdevila
26 years of experienceComplex digestive cancersSpecializes in neuroendocrine and rare digestive tumors – co-founded Spain's orphan tumor group. Fellowship-trained in Sweden with multiple international memberships.
Centro Médico Teknon
Spain
from $615
#2
Carlos Garcia Vasquez
18 years of experienceComplex rectal resectionsExperts in robotic-assisted and minimally invasive approaches – combines Da Vinci certification with pioneering research on anastomosis reinforcement. Head position at major Madrid hospital.
Digestive Surgery and Gastroenterology Clinic Centro PAD
Spain
from $120
#3
Xavier Centeno Fornies
32 years of experienceLaparoscopic colorectal surgeryTrained at Mayo Clinic's colorectal surgery department – one of the world's top programs. ERAS-Society accredited for optimal recovery protocols.
Centro Médico Teknon
Spain
Price on request
#4
Lana Bijelic
28 years of experiencePeritoneal carcinomatosis casesExpert in peritoneal carcinomatosis with training under Prof. Paul Sugarbaker. Certified by the American Board of Surgery and member of multiple prestigious surgical societies.
Centro Médico Teknon
Spain
Price on request
#5
Domenico Sabia
24 years of experienceAdvanced abdominal and pelvic cancersFocuses exclusively on complex peritoneal oncological surgery. Investigates advanced techniques through clinical trials. Member of PSOGI and other leading oncology surgical groups.
Centro Médico Teknon
Spain
Price on request
#6
Cesar Canales Bedoya
76 years of experienceRobotic-assisted rectal resectionPioneer in robotic surgery with DaVinci system – combines precision oncology techniques with fast recovery protocols. Forbes Top 100 & ranked top 5 in Spain.
Hospital Ruber Internacional
Spain
from $390
#7
Cesar Levano Linares
14 years of experienceLaparoscopic colorectal surgerySpecialist in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery with European Accreditation and PhD in Medicine and Surgery. Recognized reference in the field.
Digestive Surgery and Gastroenterology Clinic Centro PAD
Spain
Price on request
#8
Antonio de Lacy Fortuny
Minimally invasive rectal resectionPioneer in laparoscopic surgery for colon and rectal cancer – developed TaTME technique. Trains surgeons worldwide.
Hospital Quiron Barcelona
Spain
Price on request