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Carlos Ballesta Lopez
Gastrointestinal surgeon
Dr. Carlos Ballesta López is a top specialist in pancreatic cancer treatment, general and digestive surgery with 30+ years of experience. He is a pioneer in laparoscopic surgery, which reduces pain and recovery time for patients. He has performed over 12,000 operations of abdominal and digestive surgery by laparoscopy, and has organized courses of laparoscopic surgery for Spanish and foreign surgeons. He has a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Granada (1973), Medical specialist in General Surgery (1977) and Gastroenterology (1979), and is currently the Director of the Dr. Ballesta Laparoscopic Center.
Certification & Accreditation
The International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
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🩺 Dr. Carlos Ballesta López
Director of the Laparoscopic Center | International Leader in Pancreatic Cancer, General and Digestive Surgery, and Minimally Invasive Techniques
Dr. Carlos Ballesta is a globally recognized pioneer in laparoscopic (minimally invasive) surgery, with more than 45 years of clinical experience. He is the founder and Medical Director of the Dr. Ballesta Laparoscopic Center (CLB) in Barcelona and Granada, and serves on the medical board of the prestigious Centro Médico Teknon.
🔬 Areas of Expertise
Pancreatic cancer surgery
Metabolic and bariatric surgery (including gastric bypass)
Colorectal surgery
Esophageal and gastric surgery
Liver, gallbladder, and pancreas surgery
Minimally invasive surgery with Da Vinci robotic assistance
Dr. Ballesta and his team have performed over 12,000 laparoscopic surgeries, helping patients with obesity, type 2 diabetes, and complex digestive diseases. His techniques reduce postoperative pain, shorten recovery time, and increase surgical precision.
🎓 Education and Qualifications
1973 – Degree in Medicine and Surgery, University of Granada
1977 – Specialist in General Surgery
1979 – Doctor of Medicine and Surgery (cum laude, unanimously awarded)
1979 – Specialist in Gastroenterology
🌍 International Recognition
Organizer of laparoscopic surgery training programs for surgeons across Spain and Latin America
2011 – CLB accredited by IFSO (International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders) as a Center of Excellence
Provides international consultations in Spanish and English
Participated in humanitarian surgical missions in Paraguay and Yemen
📚 Academic and Scientific Contributions
Author of numerous scientific publications in abdominal and metabolic surgery
Frequent speaker at international medical congresses and symposia
Actively involved in training next-generation surgeons in advanced laparoscopic techniques
Dr. Carlos Ballesta López is a name synonymous with innovation, surgical excellence, and compassionate patient care. He continues to lead the field of laparoscopic surgery with unmatched experience and global recognition.
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Georgia Hirst
May 16, 2024
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I had a very positive experience throughout my whole journey to get surgery in BCN. I was led to Dr. Conesa who was professional, attentive, caring, and . I felt completely confident in his skills and... Read more
Mohammed Aldeeb
Dec 26, 2022
Rhinoplasty (nose job)
I am so grateful to Dr. Paloma for his fantastic work on my rhinoplasty procedure. He was professional, compassionate, and thorough from the initial consultation to the post-operative care. I had alwa... Read more
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Anonymous
Apr 27, 2024
Surgical treatment of valgus deformity
I am delighted with the interpreter provided by the clinic. There were no problems in communicating with the doctor. The consultation about the surgery lasted about half an hour and the doctor explain... Read more
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Bonnie Baumbach
Mar 17, 2025
Open heart surgery
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Mar 27, 2025
Colon cancer
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Timothy THIES
Dec 15, 2022
Magnetic Resonance-guided Focused Ultrasound Surgery (MRgFUS)
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Mansour
Nov 8, 2023
Sigmoid adenocarcinoma
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