Antonio María de Lasi Fortuni
Barcelona, SpainDoctor's speciality:
Abdominal Surgeon
About the Doctor
Experience
48 years
Antonio María de Lasi Fortuni is recognized internationally as an expert in bariatric surgery and surgical treatment of esophageal, colon, and rectal cancer. He has contributed significantly to the development of abdominal surgery, pioneering techniques such as oral cholecystectomy, gastric and part of the colon tumor removal via the vaginal route (NOTES – Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery), and the SILS approach in bariatric surgery (single incision laparoscopic surgery). Moreover, he performed the first-ever rectal surgery through the anal opening, which led to the creation of the TaTME method, now regarded as the best approach for colorectal cancer.
Education
1980-1986 – Medical degree, University of Barcelona
1987 – Specialization in Gastric and Abdominal Surgery, University of Barcelona
Internship, Cleveland Clinic, Mount Sinai Hospital, Cornell University
Professional Experience
1988 – Assistant Surgeon, Provincial Hospital of Barcelona
1996-2001 – Surgeon, Provincial Hospital of Barcelona
1998-2003 – Assistant Professor of Abdominal Surgery, University of Barcelona
2001-2003 – Professor, Consultant in Surgery, and Advisory Board Member, Provincial Hospital of Barcelona
Currently – Head of the Abdominal Surgery Department, QuironSalud Barcelona Hospital