30+ years of experience
500+ CRS+HIPEC procedures
International multidisciplinary committee
Reviewed by Dr. Juan José Torrent — Updated: April 30, 2026
Oncological pathologies we treat

Advanced cancer and complex tumor pathologies

At Quenet Torrent Institute, we focus on digestive tumors, gynecological tumors, and peritoneal carcinomatosis, offering highly complex oncological surgery and specialized treatments.

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Cancer Pathologies

Cancer pathologies are the different types of malignant tumors and oncological diseases that can affect different organs and tissues of the body, each with specific characteristics, symptoms, and treatments. At Quenet-Torrent Institute, we especially address advanced and metastatic cancer pathologies that require highly complex surgical techniques.

What are cancer pathologies?

  • Cancer pathologies encompass a broad group of diseases in which abnormal cells grow uncontrollably and can invade nearby organs or spread to other parts of the body, a process known as metastasis.
  • Each oncological pathology has a different behavior (origin, growth rate, capacity for dissemination, and response to treatment), which is why an accurate diagnosis is essential to offer a personalized approach.
  • At Quenet-Torrent Institute, we study in detail the pathological profile and, when necessary, the genetic profile of the tumor, with the aim of choosing the most appropriate therapeutic strategy for each patient, especially in complex cases and advanced cancer.

Main Pathologies

Select the pathology to learn how we approach it at Quenet Torrent Institute.

Digestive tumors

Digestive tumors

Include esophageal, stomach, colon, rectal cancer, and other digestive system tumors.

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Esophageal cancer

Esophageal cancer

Tumor that develops in the esophagus and usually requires complex surgery and combined treatments.

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Stomach cancer

Stomach cancer

Malignant neoplasm affecting the stomach that may require extended gastrectomies and lymphadenectomy.

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Bile duct cancer

Bile duct cancer

Tumors originating in the bile duct that usually require highly specialized hepatobiliary surgery.

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Liver cancer

Liver cancer

Includes hepatocellular carcinoma and other liver tumors, where resection and high-complexity techniques are key.

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Liver tumors and metastases

Liver tumors and metastases

Primary or secondary liver lesions that require multidisciplinary oncological planning.

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Gallbladder cancer

Gallbladder cancer

Uncommon tumor that is usually diagnosed in advanced stages and requires complex surgery.

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Ovarian cancer

Ovarian cancer

Gynecological neoplasm often diagnosed in advanced stages requiring cytoreductive surgery.

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Ovarian tumors

Ovarian tumors

Set of benign and malignant tumors affecting the ovary requiring an individualized approach.

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Endometrial cancer

Endometrial cancer

Tumor originating in the inner lining of the uterus, usually treated through oncological surgery.

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Expert team in complex pathologies

Surgeons with international experience in advanced cancer and peritoneal carcinomatosis.

Dr. Francois Quenet

Dr. Francois Quenet

Internationally renowned surgeon, expert in gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary tumors. Recognized for his precision in highly difficult surgeries, he has led clinical trials, received international awards, and is a reference in oncological surgery.

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Dr. Juan Jose Torrent

Dr. Juan Jose Torrent

Specialist in gynecological tumors and peritoneal carcinomatosis. Has participated in international conferences and has publications in prestigious medical journals. He is a reference in complex and personalized oncological surgery.

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Where do we treat cancer?

We operate in two private hospitals of reference in Spain. The same medical team treats you in Madrid and Barcelona, with the same surgical and oncological standards.

Centro Médico Teknon, Barcelona
Barcelona

Centro Médico Teknon

Internationally recognised private hospital in Barcelona where the team carries out its high-complexity surgical oncology activity.

Carrer de Vilana, 12 08022 Barcelona
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Memorial Publio Cordón Hospital, Madrid
Madrid

Memorial Publio Cordón Hospital

Private hospital in Pozuelo de Alarcón with a multidisciplinary team specialised in digestive surgical oncology and cutting-edge surgical technology.

Paseo de la Casa de Campo, 5 28223 Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid
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Patient testimonies and surgery explanations

Real testimonies from patients treated by our team in high-complexity surgical oncology.

Debra's case

66-year-old English woman with advanced ovarian cancer and peritoneal metastases. Treated with cytoreduction + HIPEC, she is now disease-free.

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Rosario (Charo)'s case

73-year-old patient with advanced cancer treated with chemotherapy and high-complexity surgical oncology. Excellent survival and quality of life.

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Laura's case

Rare abdominal tumor treated with complex cytoreductive surgery plus HIPEC and systemic chemotherapy. Disease-free after almost 2 years.

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Santiago's case

Diagnosed with widespread peritoneal carcinomatosis and considered inoperable. After complete cytoreduction with HIPEC, today his is a story of hope and survival.

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What our patients say

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Loreto Toscano
4 weeks ago
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Wonderful surgical team, among the best out there. Dr. Torrent (expert in peritoneal carcinomatosis) is an exceptional surgeon and an even better person. His coordinator is super kind, fast and efficient. The human treatment is great and the results are too. This is of vital importance for cancer patients.

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Kanijo Sánchez
5 months ago
★★★★★

In the public healthcare system they gave my father a maximum of one year to live. They only offered him chemo and no hope, said it was impossible, that nothing could be done. He had several tumors inside the peritoneal sac with metastases. A year and a half later he is clean, completely cured. His latest PET scan came back clean. We are very happy. Thanks to Dr. Torrent and his team. THANK YOU.

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Manuel S.D.
A year ago
★★★★★

Excellent professionals, especially Dr. Torrent, attentive at all times to the patient (my wife), operated for peritoneal pseudomyxoma. They helped us with all our needs since we came from outside Barcelona. Thank you Elisabeth. We are very grateful to Quenet Torrent Institute, thank you for everything.

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Pilar Garcés
2 years ago
★★★★★

I am a 63-year-old patient. They detected adrenal gland cancer and told me there was nothing to be done. I sought a second opinion and they told me about the Quenet Torrent team, specialists in complex operations. Dr. Torrent, from the first moment, told me they could operate. They operated and removed a large tumor mass. I spent a week in the ICU and a month on the ward. Every day he came morning and evening, no matter Saturday or Sunday. Never throw in the towel. I am happy to have found these professionals who gave me my life back. Thank you.

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Imma Rondán
3 years ago
★★★★★

Many thanks for your attention. Dr. Torrent always attentive, involved and decisive. The reception staff very pleasant and always offering the best option. 100% RECOMMENDED. THANK YOU.

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Mª Cristina Domínguez
5 years ago
★★★★★

Dr. Torrent helped me make the best decision at a difficult moment. I think he is a great professional and a person capable of accompanying you and putting himself in another's shoes. Thank you for everything.

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Francisco García
6 years ago
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I have peritoneal carcinomatosis. Sending my diagnosis to every center, practically all agreed on palliative chemo with little survival time since I had very aggressive cell types. Until we reached Dr. Quenet, Dr. Torrent and their team. I can only confirm what their CV announces: they are far ahead of the rest. They saved my life, at surgery the harmful cells everyone diagnosed (and used to refuse to operate) were not there. This intervention has become the best investment of my life.

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Mara Reboredo
6 years ago
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The best decision of my life was finding this excellent team of surgeons who saved my husband's life. At a prestigious international clinic in Madrid he was given up for lost with advanced peritoneal carcinomatosis from appendiceal cancer, and thanks to them, the best professionals in this field, he was operated on very successfully. A perfect recovery with no complications, because they were on top of his progress at all times. They have a great quality: from the start they were very honest and close. I can only be deeply grateful; we went to buy time and thanks to them my husband got his life back.

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Elisenda Br.
7 years ago
★★★★★

Dr. Torrent is a brilliant surgeon and a very easy-going and polite doctor. When talking with him you can easily grasp his qualities as a professional and human being: perseverance, innate curiosity and passion for learning, humility, honesty and empathy. Having surgery is always an intense experience, anxieties arise and one feels very vulnerable. All of that being said, as his ex-patient I can assure that throughout the process his care and professionalism were absolutely outstanding. I felt safe, supported by him, knowing I was in good hands. I will be forever grateful. Moltes gràcies Dr. Torrent!

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