In Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Maspalomas, San Roque University Hospitals have achieved multiple milestones in the advancement of General and Digestive Surgery, applying cutting-edge techniques such as 3D laparoscopic surgery and PET techniques for abdominal wall hernias, among others. 3D laparoscopic surgery is used to treat obesity and various pathologies of the digestive system, such as those of the spleen, hiatal hernia, gallbladder and inguinal hernia. In the field of Oncological Surgery, laparoscopy can be applied in cases of colon and rectal cancer. In addition, they excel in conservative surgery for breast cancer and in the use of innovative techniques for proctology, covering everything from hemorrhoids to fissures and fistulas.
Within the specialty, the medical team currently has a large multidisciplinary team of surgeons and assistants capable of covering surgical pathologies affecting the digestive and endocrine systems, with the most up-to-date diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. Supported by an extensive team made up of anesthesiologists, intensivists, radiologists, gastroenterologists, endocrinologists and oncologists. All of this is in line with the commitment of San Roque University Hospitals to continuous improvement in the care of its patients.
Among the specialized units that have been developed within the General Surgery and Digestive System service of our centers we can find:
- SurgeryMother's Day in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Here, the creation of Multidisciplinary Breast Pathology Units has improved both therapeutic results and patient satisfaction, thanks to an oncoplastic approach.
- Coloproctology Unit, where colon and rectal cancer, one of the most common cancers in men and women, is one of the main pathologies treated. We also have extensive experience in perianal pathology (hemorrhoids, fissures, fistulas), one of the most common benign pathologies and with the greatest impact on the quality of life of patients.
- Abdominal Wall Unit, surgery dedicated to the treatment of hernias. Hernias are conditions in which an organ, such as the intestine, can protrude into an area where the abdominal muscles that surround and protect it are weak. New laparoscopic techniques, such as TAPP or TEP, offer great advantages in controlling postoperative pain and in returning to normal daily life, including work and sports.
- Overweight and Obesity Unit, which stands out for its comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of obesity. This team includes endocrinologists, nutritionists, surgeons, gastroenterologists and psychologists, among other specialists, to offer high-quality personalized treatment.
With regards to surgeryto bariatricum, the surgical treatment of obesity requires the collaboration of a multidisciplinary team made up of specialists in Endocrinology, Nutrition and Clinical Psychology. Specialized nursing is especially important, as is the support of intensive care physicians, pulmonologists, cardiologists, radiologists, rehabilitation specialists and plastic surgeons. San Roque University Hospitals has established itself as a benchmark in the private sector for bariatric surgery, with first-class technical and human resources, and extensive experience in the management of obesity.
El bypass gastric and vertical gastrectomy, performed using a laparoscopic approach, have demonstrated outstanding results. Each patient receives personalized treatment, ensuring that the best surgical strategies are adopted in each case.
Dr. Enric Fernández: Specialist in bariatric surgery and gastroesophageal reflux disease. Head of Service.
Dr. Laura Jiménez: Specialist in endocrine, thyroid and parathyroid surgery, bariatric surgery and breast surgery.
Dr. Igor Watek: Specialist in abdominal wall surgery.
Dr. Valentín Margan: Specialist in abdominal wall surgery.
Dr. Mauricio Fantozzi: Specialist in coloproctology.
Dr. Antonio Navarro: Specialist in coloproctology, abdominal wall and colorectal cancer.
Dr. Iván Soto: Specialist in coloproctology, abdominal wall and colorectal cancer.
Dr. Ramón Tellez: Breast surgery specialist.
