Xavier Centeno Fornies

Dr. Javier Centeno Fornies is a specialist in general and gastrointestinal surgery at Teknon Medical Center. He holds accreditation from the ERAS Society in Sweden. The specialist focuses on colorectal procedures and laparoscopic techniques.

Specialization and Surgical Focus

Dr. Centeno Fornies treats a wide range of abdominal and digestive conditions. He specializes in laparoscopic colorectal surgery, a technique that reduces recovery time. His practice covers both benign conditions and surgical oncology. These methods allow for smaller incisions and faster healing for patients.

• Treatment of hemorrhoids, anal atresia, and umbilical hernias.
• Treats liver hemangiomas and pancreatic cysts.
• Surgical care for inguinal and incisional hernias.
• Treatment of trophic ulcers and lymphostasis.

Surgical Procedures

The doctor performs operations using modern surgical platforms. He provides Da Vinci robotic gastrectomies for high precision. This robotic system assists the surgeon in performing complex movements through tiny openings. His work includes complex intestinal and organ resections.

• Colectomies and large intestine resections.
• Whipple surgery and distal pancreatectomies.
• Stomach and liver resections.
• Hemorrhoidectomy and rectal resection.
• Laparoscopic mesorectum excision.
• Gallbladder and appendix removal.

Work Experience

• 1993–Present – Specialist in the Surgery Department, Teknon Medical Center, Barcelona.
• 2003–2015 – Associate Professor, School of Nursing and Physiotherapy, Ramon Llull University.
• 1996 – Visiting Surgeon, Cleveland Clinic Florida, USA.
• 1989–1993 – Resident in General Surgery, Hospital de Mutua de Terrassa, Spain.

Education and Advanced Training

• 1988 – Doctorate in Medicine and Surgery, University of Barcelona.
• 1993 – Specialization in General and Gastrointestinal Surgery.
• Postgraduate Training – Department of Colorectal Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, USA.
• 2002 – Advanced Course in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery, IRCAD, Strasbourg.

Professional Memberships

• American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS)
• Asociación Española de Cirujanos
• Societat Catalana de Cirurgia
• University of Minnesota Alumni Association

Scientific Contributions

The doctor served as a co-organizer for the 1995 Seminar on Endorectal Ultrasound Diagnostics. He contributes to advancements in colon and rectum surgery. Dr. Centeno Fornies also taught urogynecoproctological physiotherapy at the University of Blanquerna. This teaching role involved instructing both nursing and physiotherapy students.