The Thoracic Surgery Department at Bellvitge University Hospital is a leading reference in the field of thoracic surgery, recognized for its technological innovation, multidisciplinary approach, and commitment to excellent patient care. We serve a population of over 2 million people from the Southern Metropolitan Area of Barcelona, offering comprehensive and personalized treatment to each patient.
Our department plays a key role in the surgical treatment of lung cancer, thanks to its integration with the Catalan Institute of Oncology (ICO) and the Lung Functional Unit. This allows us to address this disease in a coordinated manner, achieving the best possible results.With extensive experience in patients undergoing neoadjuvant therapies, we perform more than 8-9 surgical sessions per week, the majority of which are conducted using advanced robotic surgery, a technique that improves precision and reduces recovery time.
Additionally, we are a reference service for managing complex tracheal pathologies, accumulating long experience in reconstructions and high-complexity treatments. We also excel in the surgery of thoracic wall malformations and pathologies, as well as in multidisciplinary emergency surgical care, always prioritizing patient quality and safety.
We are committed to the ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) program, which optimizes post-surgical recovery and significantly improves the quality of life for patients.
Research and teaching are fundamental pillars of our activity. We actively participate in scientific publications and organize educational sessions for patients and their families, strengthening our mission to advance knowledge and provide more comprehensive care.
Our mission is to combine clinical experience, technological innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration to offer excellent surgical treatment to the people in our region.
• Lung cancer surgery, including advanced cases and after neoadjuvant treatment.
• Pulmonary metastases: surgical approach in cases with surgical indication.
• Pleural mesothelioma: pleurectomy/decortication in selected cases.
• Minimally invasive and robotic surgery, with advanced techniques to optimize patient recovery.
• Correction of malformations: Pectus excavatum and carinatum.
• Resection of the first rib in costoclavicular syndrome.
• Reconstruction and treatment of tumors in the thoracic wall and diaphragm.
• Diagnostic and therapeutic thoracoscopy (VATS).
• Mediastinoscopy and mediastinal lymph node biopsy.
• Robotic surgery applied to complex thoracic procedures.
• Tracheal reconstruction and treatment of complex stenosis.
• Thymectomy for myasthenia gravis, with a minimally invasive approach.
• Treatment of pneumothorax and pleural effusion/empyema.
• Mediastinal tumor surgery and lymph node biopsies.
• Superior thoracic sympathectomy for the treatment of hyperhidrosis.
• Emergency surgery for critically ill patients.
• Robotic Surgery and Advanced Surgical Techniques
o Study of different approaches in robotic surgery and their impact on surgical outcomes and patient recovery.
o Optimization of technique in fissure surgery to improve postoperative results.
• Liquid Biopsy and Biomarkers in Thoracic Oncology
o Research into the use of liquid biopsy to improve diagnosis and monitoring in multifocal adenocarcinoma, thymomas, and metastatic disease.
o Development of personalized medicine strategies based on molecular biomarkers.
• Artificial Intelligence and Digitalization in Thoracic Surgery
o Application of machine learning in predicting postoperative complications, such as prolonged air leaks.
o Development of AI-based tools to improve assistance and decision-making in thoracic surgery.
• Neoadjuvancy and Its Impact on Thoracic Surgery
o Participation in international multicenter studies on the use of neoadjuvant therapies in non-small cell lung cancer and their effect on tumor resectability and survival.
• Thoracic Surgery in Critical Patients and Trauma
o Research on the influence of physical activity and functional status on the recovery of patients with thoracic trauma.
The service is an active participant in collaborative projects with the Catalan Institute of Oncology (ICO) and other leading institutions, in addition to participating in multicenter studies and other scientific consortia in oncological research. Our presence in high-impact scientific journals and participation in international conferences solidify our commitment to innovation in thoracic surgery.
-Serratosa I, Déniz C, Moreno C, Macia I, Rivas F, Muñoz A, Paradela M, Nadal E, Mosteiro M, Padrones S, García M, Rodríguez-Martos T, Marcè J, Ojanguren A.
Neoadjuvant Therapy in Robotic Lung Surgery: Elevating Surgical Complexity Without Compromising Outcomes.
Cancers (Basel). 2024 Nov 25;16(23):3938.
PMID: 39682126; PMCID: PMC11640148.
-Déniz C, Moreno C, Macía I, Rivas F, Ureña A, Muñoz A, Serratosa I, Aso S, García M, Masuet-Aumatell C, Escobar I, Ramos R.
Potential Impact of Omega 6/3 Ratio and CD68+ Macrophage Infiltration on Survival in NSCLC Patients Undergoing Pulmonary Resection.
Curr Oncol. 2024 Aug 30;31(9):5098-5106.
PMID: 39330005; PMCID: PMC11430753.
-Ureña A, Serratosa I, Macía I, Rivas F, Déniz C, Muñoz A, Moreno C, Escobar I, Ramos R.
Ambulatory robotic thymectomy: preliminary analysis of 18 cases.
Video-assist Thorac Surg. 2024;9:36.
-Ureña A, Moreno C, Macia I, Rivas F, Déniz C, Muñoz A, Serratosa I, García M, Masuet-Aumatell C, Escobar I, Ramos R.
A Comparison of Total Thoracoscopic and Robotic Surgery for Lung Cancer Lymphadenectomy.
Cancers (Basel). 2023 Jun 30;15(13):3442. PMID: 37444555; PMCID: PMC10341346.
-Muñoz-Fos A, Moreno P, González FJ, Ruiz E, Vaquero JM, Baamonde C, Cerezo F, Algar J, Ramos-Izquierdo R, Salvatierra Á, Alvarez A.
Airway Complications after Lung Transplantation-A Contemporary Series of 400 Bronchial Anastomoses from a Single Center.
J Clin Med. 2023 Apr 23;12(9):3061.
PMID: 37176502; PMCID: PMC10179286.
Degree in Medicine (Campus Bellvitge) – University of Barcelona
• 2nd Year: Anatomy of Organs and Systems
o Dr. Iván Macía Vidueira Associate Professor
• 4th Year: Respiratory System Diseases
o Dra. Amaia Ojanguren – Associate Professor
o Dr. Carlos Déniz – Associate Professor
Degree in Nursing – University of Barcelona
• Human Anatomy
o Dr. Francisco Rivas Doyague – Associate Professor
o Dra. Anna Muñoz – Associate Professor
Specialized Healthcare Training (Postgraduate)
• Thoracic Surgery Residency: Official 5-year training program in the specialty. Supervisor: Dr. Iván Macía Vidueira.
• Continuing education in advanced thoracic surgery techniques, with a special focus on robotic surgery and minimally invasive surgery.
• Doctoral Program in Medicine and Translational Research – University of Barcelona Specialization in anatomical dissection and advanced studies of the human body.
• Final Degree Projects in Research, offered in collaboration with the University of Barcelona.
Main Building at Bellvitge University Hospital
c/ Feixa Llarga, sn.
08907 L’Hospitalet de Llobregat. Barcelona
Floor 9-2
Telephone number 93 260 77 00
