Only palliative treatment has been proposed
Nobody has assessed whether cytoreductive surgery is feasible in your case. The committee reviews it from scratch.
Peritoneal cytoreduction (CRS) · Madrid
Peritoneal cytoreduction in Madrid: assessment in 48 h by the Quenet Torrent team
Radical CC-0 surgery at Hospital Memorial Publio Cordón. The team assesses cases turned down by other centres, even when the peritoneal spread is extensive.
3,000+
CRS procedures performed
48 h
response from the medical committee
4.9/5
51+ verified reviews on Google
MSK · IGR
trained at Memorial Sloan Kettering and Institut Gustave Roussy
Is this your situation?
Patient profiles that request a cytoreduction assessment in Madrid
Extensive carcinomatosis turned down by another centre
You have been told the peritoneal disease is too extensive to operate on. The limits of resectability vary with the experience of the team.
Peritoneal recurrence after previous surgery
You have relapsed after a first cytoreduction and want to know whether a second operation is indicated.
Recent diagnosis without a plan
You have the diagnosis and want a first surgical assessment from a specialist team in Madrid.
HIPEC option not considered
Nobody has told you whether HIPEC can be added to CRS to improve the oncological outcome in your particular case.
You would rather have surgery in Madrid
Before deciding, you want to confirm that the team has experience in CRS at a hospital in Madrid.
How we approach your case
Peritoneal cytoreduction: the technique and how we apply it
CC-0 goal: complete surgery
The team aims for the complete removal of all visible macroscopic disease. It is the most relevant prognostic factor after CRS.
Peritonectomies and multivisceral resections
When the extent of disease requires it, CRS includes the resection of parts of the peritoneum, bowel and other affected organs in a single operation.
HIPEC option in the same operation
In selected cases, HIPEC can be added straight after cytoreduction to eliminate residual microscopic disease.
ERAS protocols in Madrid
Hospital Memorial Publio Cordón applies the team's enhanced recovery (ERAS) protocols, which reduce complications and shorten the average stay.
Medical team
The peritoneal cytoreduction specialists in Madrid
Dr. François Quenet
Oncological surgeon · Peritoneal carcinomatosis specialist
View profile"HIPEC pioneer in Spain. More than 3,000 CRS procedures in highly complex cases."
Dr. Juan José Torrent
Oncological surgeon · Co-director of the peritoneal unit
View profile"Careful selection of candidates and CC-0 radicality: the two foundations of the long-term result."
Dr. Patricia Tejedor
Colorectal surgeon · Specialist in the colorectal component of CRS
View profile"Precision in the colorectal component of CRS is key to how well the patient functions after surgery."
Patient journey
How the process works, step by step
1. You send your report
You fill in the form and the coordinator tells you what documentation is needed.
2. The committee reviews it in 48 h
Surgeons, a medical oncologist and a radiologist analyse your case in a multidisciplinary meeting.
3. We call you with the proposal
The coordinator explains the committee's assessment: whether CRS is indicated and whether combined HIPEC is being considered.
4. You decide with no commitment
The assessment does not commit you to anything. If you decide to have surgery, we organise everything; if not, we give you the clinical information in writing.
Where we treat you in Madrid
Hospital Memorial Publio Cordón, Pozuelo de Alarcón
Private hospital for high-complexity surgery with robotic operating theatres and single rooms. Paseo de la Casa de Campo, 5, 28223 Pozuelo de Alarcón.
Operating theatres for high-complexity surgery
Equipped for peritoneal cytoreduction with specific instruments and HIPEC perfusion systems.
Single rooms
All rooms are single rooms, and a companion can stay.
4.9 from 51+ reviews
Rated 4.9 out of 5 in more than 51 verified reviews on Google.
How to get there
15-25 minutes from central Madrid, 25-30 km from Barajas airport. Its own car park. More about the hospital.
Verified reviews
See on Google
4.5/5
What our patients say
L
4 weeks ago
5/5
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 personal care is excellent and so are the results. This is of vital importance for cancer patients.
K
5 months ago
5/5
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.
M
A year ago
5/5
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.
P
2 years ago
5/5
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.
I
3 years ago
5/5
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.
M
5 years ago
5/5
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.
F
6 years ago
5/5
I have peritoneal carcinomatosis. When I sent my diagnosis to every center, practically all of them agreed on palliative chemo with little survival time, since I had a very aggressive type of cell. 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, because during the operation the harmful cells that everyone had diagnosed, and that were the reason nobody would operate on me, were not there. This intervention has become the best investment of my life.
M
6 years ago
5/5
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.
E
7 years ago
5/5
Dr. Torrent is a brilliant surgeon and a very approachable and warm doctor, whose manner reveals all the qualities that make him a great person and professional: perseverance, innate curiosity and a desire to learn, humility, sincerity and empathy. Going through an operation is undoubtedly an intense experience, physically and emotionally, in which anxieties arise and you feel very vulnerable. All of that is normal, and as his former patient I can say that his care and professionalism throughout the process were absolutely exceptional. I felt very supported by him, with the confidence of knowing I was in the best hands. I will always be grateful to him. Moltes gràcies Dr. Torrent!
Frequently asked questions about peritoneal cytoreduction in Madrid
Direct answers before you contact the team.
Who performs peritoneal cytoreduction in Madrid?
It is performed by Dr. François Quenet, Dr. Juan José Torrent, Prof. Luis González Bayón and Dr. Patricia Tejedor, at Hospital Memorial Publio Cordón. It is the same team that operates in Barcelona: there is no separate team for each site, the surgeons travel and the same protocols apply.
How long does the medical committee take to respond?
The committee reviews the documentation within 48 hours of it being complete. The coordinator then contacts you to explain the proposal and book a visit if appropriate. If tests are missing to make a decision, we tell you exactly which ones are needed, instead of giving a provisional answer based on incomplete data.
What is CC-0 cytoreduction?
CC-0 means that no visible tumour implant is left in the abdomen at the end of surgery. It is the most relevant prognostic indicator in cytoreduction, more than the initial size of the disease. The team aims for CC-0 whenever the anatomy of the case allows it at an acceptable risk.
Where is the hospital in Madrid?
At Hospital Memorial Publio Cordón, Paseo de la Casa de Campo 5, 28223 Pozuelo de Alarcón. It is 15-25 minutes from central Madrid and 25-30 km from Barajas airport, with its own car park. The location makes it easier for patients from other regions of Spain and from abroad to get there.
How long is the hospital stay after CRS in Madrid?
The average stay is 7 to 14 days, with an initial period in intensive care depending on the size of the operation. The rooms are single rooms and a companion can stay throughout the admission. Enhanced recovery protocols, with early mobilisation and early nutrition, shorten that time.
Do you see patients from other regions or from abroad?
Yes. Many of the patients at the Madrid site come from other regions of Spain or from abroad. Being close to Barajas airport helps, and the coordinator helps with dates, sending reports in advance and organising the journey and the companion's accommodation.
Do you work with insurers in Madrid?
Yes. Hospital Memorial Publio Cordón works with the main private insurers. Cover for this type of surgery depends on each policy and on prior authorisation, so the coordinator reviews your case and explains what your insurance covers and what would be left out before any step is taken.
How do I request a cytoreduction assessment in Madrid?
Fill in the form on this page or call +34 660 658 276. The coordinator will contact you within 24 hours and tell you which reports and imaging tests to send. With that documentation, the committee assesses the case and proposes a specific plan.
Peritoneal cytoreduction · Madrid
Send your report and get an assessment in 48 h
The Quenet Torrent Institute team reviews your case in a multidisciplinary committee. If surgery is indicated, we tell you clearly.
Call us: +34 660 658 276
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