You have been told you need a permanent colostomy
You have low rectal cancer and another team is proposing an abdominoperineal resection. You want to know whether robotic surgery can preserve the sphincter.
Robotic colorectal surgery · Da Vinci · Madrid
Robotic colorectal surgery in Madrid: Da Vinci, Watch & Wait, no colostomy when possible
Dr. Tejedor and the Quenet Torrent team review your case in 48 h at Hospital Memorial Publio Cordón, Pozuelo de Alarcón.
Da Vinci
robotic operating theatres in Madrid
OPRA
Watch & Wait protocol of Prof. García Aguilar (MSKCC)
48 h
medical committee response
4.9/5
51+ verified Google reviews
Is this your situation?
Patients who ask for a second opinion on robotic colorectal surgery in Madrid
Good response to chemoradiotherapy or TNT
You have responded well to neoadjuvant treatment and want to know whether you are a candidate for Watch & Wait or whether robotic surgery is the best option.
Low rectal cancer without a robotic assessment
Your case has been evaluated at a centre without Da Vinci or without specific experience in robotic pelvic surgery.
Colon cancer with comorbidities
You need a minimally invasive approach with less bleeding and faster recovery than conventional open surgery.
Doubts about where to have surgery in Madrid
You have been offered surgery but want to confirm that the hospital in Madrid has Da Vinci and a team with experience in robotic colorectal surgery.
You would rather be treated in or near Madrid
You do not want to travel to Barcelona and would rather have surgery at a hospital in the Madrid region.
How we approach your case
Robotic colorectal surgery in Madrid: the technique and how we use it
Da Vinci in Madrid operating theatres
Hospital Memorial Publio Cordón has robotic operating theatres. Dr. Tejedor operates here with the same technique as in Barcelona: 3D vision, better access to the pelvis and nerve preservation.
Watch & Wait: the strategy when the response is complete
When a rectal tumour reaches a complete clinical response after TNT, the team may propose active surveillance following the OPRA protocol of Prof. García Aguilar instead of immediate surgery.
Sphincter preservation when possible
Robotic precision allows resections in the low rectum with oncological margins and preservation of the sphincter in cases where conventional surgery would require a permanent colostomy.
ERAS protocols + multidisciplinary committee
The strategy is decided in committee with a colorectal surgeon, medical oncologist, radiation oncologist and radiologist. ERAS protocols reduce complications and shorten the stay.
Medical team
The robotic colorectal surgery specialists in Madrid
Dr. Patricia Tejedor
Colorectal surgeon · 2 robotic fellowships · Member of the ESCP Committee
View profile"Oncological quality and functional preservation should go hand in hand. Robotic surgery makes it possible to achieve both in more cases."
Dr. François Quenet
Surgical oncologist · Complex colorectal and peritoneal surgery
View profile"Combining robotic colorectal surgery with the management of possible peritoneal involvement is key in advanced cancer."
Dr. Juan José Torrent
Surgical oncologist · Specialist in oncological colorectal surgery
View profile"In advanced colorectal cancer, the surgical strategy has to be planned with an overall view and technical precision."
Patient journey
How the process works, step by step
1. You send your report
You fill in the form with the documentation (CT, MRI, pathology, neoadjuvant treatment report if applicable) and the coordinator tells you the next steps.
2. The committee reviews it in 48 h
A colorectal surgeon, medical oncologist, radiation oncologist and radiologist analyse your case and decide the strategy: robotic surgery, Watch & Wait or another option.
3. We call you with the proposal
The coordinator explains the assessment: proposed technique, possibility of sphincter preservation and next steps in Madrid.
4. You decide with no obligation
The assessment does not commit you to anything. If you decide to have surgery, we organise everything; if not, we give you the information in writing.
Where we see you in Madrid
Hospital Memorial Publio Cordón, Pozuelo de Alarcón
High-complexity private hospital with robotic operating theatres and single rooms. Paseo de la Casa de Campo, 5, 28223 Pozuelo de Alarcón.
Robotic operating theatres
The hospital has operating theatres equipped with the Da Vinci system for high-complexity robotic colorectal surgery.
Single rooms
All rooms are single, and a companion can stay. With ERAS protocols the stay lasts between 3 and 5 days.
4.9 from 51+ reviews
A rating of 4.9 out of 5 from more than 51 verified Google reviews.
How to get there
15-25 minutes from central Madrid, 25-30 km from Barajas airport. On-site car park. More about the hospital.
Verified reviews
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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 robotic colorectal surgery in Madrid
Straight answers before you contact the team.
Who performs Da Vinci surgery for colorectal cancer in Madrid?
Surgery is performed by Dr. Patricia Tejedor, who holds two robotic fellowships and is a member of the ESCP Committee, at Hospital Memorial Publio Cordón. She is the same surgeon who operates in Barcelona: there is no separate team for each site, the surgeons travel and the same protocols apply.
What is Watch & Wait and how do I know if I am a candidate?
Watch and Wait is active surveillance, without immediate surgery, in rectal cancer patients who achieve a complete clinical response after neoadjuvant treatment. The committee assesses whether you meet the criteria of the OPRA protocol, and this requires a high-resolution rectal MRI and an endoscopy interpreted by specialists.
Does Hospital Memorial Publio Cordón have Da Vinci?
Yes. The hospital has robotic operating theatres compatible with the Da Vinci system for complex colorectal surgery. Having the robot is not enough on its own: what makes the difference to results is the experience of the surgeon who uses it and the number of cases they operate with it.
When can a permanent colostomy be avoided in Madrid?
It depends on the exact height of the tumour, the response to previous treatment and each patient's anatomy. Robotic surgery widens the chances of preserving the sphincter, because it allows precise work in the narrow pelvis. An individual assessment by the committee is essential before giving any answer.
How long is the hospital stay after robotic colorectal surgery in Madrid?
With ERAS enhanced recovery protocols, the average stay is 3 to 5 days, and the most complex resections may need an extra day or so. Rooms are single and a companion can stay throughout the admission. Discharge is decided by progress, not by a fixed number of days.
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 an on-site car park. The location makes it easy for patients from other regions and from abroad to get there.
Do you work with insurers in Madrid?
Yes. Hospital Memorial Publio Cordón works with the main private insurers. Cover for robotic surgery depends on each policy and on prior authorisation, so the coordinator reviews your case and explains what your insurance covers and what would fall outside it before you take any step.
How do I request a robotic surgery assessment in Madrid?
Fill in the form on this page or call +34 660 658 276. The coordinator replies within 24 hours and tells you which reports, colonoscopy and MRI to send. With that documentation, the committee assesses the case and proposes a concrete plan.
Robotic colorectal surgery · Madrid
Send your report and get an assessment in 48 h
The team reviews your case in a multidisciplinary committee and tells you whether robotic surgery, Watch & Wait or another strategy is the right one.
Call us: +34 660 658 276
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