University Hospital Barnaclinic+

The first hospital in Spain to implement knee replacement technology with fast recovery and one-day hospitalization

330 transplants per year (kidney, liver, and hematopoietic stem cell transplants)

Included in the World’s Best Hospitals ranking and awarded the TOP 20 Hospitals prize

Barnaclinic+ is the private division of the University Hospital of Barcelona, one of the best medical centers in Europe, listed in the World’s Best Hospitals. The clinic is renowned for its cutting-edge advancements in oncology, transplantology, cardiology, and neurosurgery. Over 2,000 clinical studies are conducted here annually, with extensive use of robotic and minimally invasive technologies.

Specializes in complex minimally invasive surgeries. In addition to MRI, intraoperative CT, and the latest neuronavigation systems, the department employs ICM+ software for diagnosing cerebrospinal fluid disorders and treating hydrocephalus. Among the innovative techniques is DISC-FX (percutaneous endoscopic nucleoplasty), a minimally invasive procedure for removing disc protrusions or herniations. The department also treats brain aneurysms, Arnold-Chiari malformation, epilepsy, motor disorders, and brain tumors.

For over 30 years, Barnaclinic+ has been performing complex heart surgeries, including catheter-based procedures without open surgery. These methods are used for treating ischemic heart disease, valve disorders, congenital defects, and atrial fibrillation, including left atrial appendage occlusion.

One of Europe’s leading centers for breast and colorectal cancer treatment, with survival rates exceeding the EU average. Oncology treatment protocols at Barnaclinic+ include:

• Chemo-, immuno-, radio-, and targeted therapies;
• Local methods (hepatic vessel embolization, radiofrequency, and microwave ablation);
• Surgical interventions, including cytoreductive surgeries and HIPEC.

The clinic also emphasizes psychological and palliative care.

Barnaclinic+ leads Spain in arthroscopic surgeries, performing over 800 total knee replacements annually. The department also specializes in ligament reconstruction using autografts, cartilage repair with stem cells, BST-Cargel, meniscus transplantation, and more.

Barnaclinic+ includes fivclinic+, a globally recognized reproductive medicine clinic. Services include IVF, cryopreservation of reproductive cells, and genetic testing for parents and embryos. The success rate for IVF exceeds 55% with autologous eggs and reaches 80% with donor eggs.