{"id":3682,"date":"2019-04-27T22:49:37","date_gmt":"2019-04-27T19:49:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valeniahs.com\/?page_id=3682"},"modified":"2025-09-04T03:08:49","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T00:08:49","slug":"laci","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/valeniahs.com\/en\/laci\/","title":{"rendered":"Instituto Quir\u00fargico Lacy (IQL) \u2014 Quir\u00f3nsalud Barcelona Clinic"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Instituto Quir\u00fargico Lacy (IQL) is one of Europe\u2019s leading surgical centers, based at Quir\u00f3nsalud Barcelona Clinic<\/a>. It specializes in minimally invasive surgery, robotic surgery, and innovative techniques designed to reduce surgical trauma and ensure faster recovery for patients.<\/p>\n

Team and philosophy<\/h2>\n

Founded in 2007 by Professor Antonio de Lacy, an internationally recognized pioneer in laparoscopic and transanal surgery, IQL brings together specialists trained in top hospitals across the United States, United Kingdom, Italy, and Belgium.
\nThe institute\u2019s philosophy is based on technological innovation, scientific excellence, and personalized patient care.<\/p>\n

Minimally invasive surgery<\/h2>\n

Over 90% of surgeries at IQL are performed using minimally invasive techniques:<\/p>\n

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  • laparoscopic surgery,<\/li>\n
  • robotic surgery,<\/li>\n
  • NOTES (scarless surgery through natural orifices),<\/li>\n
  • TaTME (Transanal Total Mesorectal Excision).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Global leadership in TaTME<\/h3>\n

    IQL is the world leader in TaTME, with more than 500 procedures performed. This technique offers maximum oncological safety in colorectal cancer while minimizing surgical impact and improving patient outcomes.<\/p>\n

    Robotic surgery<\/h3>\n

    The institute was among the first in Spain to adopt robotic surgery systems for complex digestive pathologies.<\/p>\n

    Patient benefits include:<\/p>\n

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    • less postoperative pain,<\/li>\n
    • shorter hospital stays,<\/li>\n
    • faster return to daily activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Areas of expertise<\/h3>\n

      IQL performs surgeries across a wide range of specialties:<\/p>\n

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      • Oncological surgery: colorectal, gastric, liver, pancreatic, and thyroid cancer.<\/li>\n
      • Digestive diseases: Crohn\u2019s disease, colitis, diverticulosis.<\/li>\n
      • Proctology: fistulas, hemorrhoids, fissures.<\/li>\n
      • Bariatric and metabolic surgery, with personalized programs supported by genetic studies.<\/li>\n
      • Endocrine surgery: thyroid and parathyroid.<\/li>\n
      • Hernia and stenosis surgery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Unique innovations<\/h3>\n
          \n
        • First 5G-assisted telesurgery in the world.<\/li>\n
        • Pioneer in Spain in NOTES scarless surgery.<\/li>\n
        • Over 500 TaTME procedures, making IQL a global reference center.<\/li>\n
        • Integration of robotic surgery and artificial intelligence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Research and training<\/h3>\n

          Professor Antonio de Lacy is the founder of AIS Channel, the world\u2019s largest online surgical education platform. IQL actively participates in international congresses, publishes in leading medical journals, and collaborates with top universities and research centers across Europe and the US.<\/p>\n

          What makes IQL unique<\/h3>\n
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          • Minimally invasive surgery as a standard of care.<\/li>\n
          • Global leader in colorectal surgery with TaTME.<\/li>\n
          • Constant innovation with robotic and 5G surgery.<\/li>\n
          • Expertise in bariatric and endocrine surgery.<\/li>\n
          • Strong educational mission positioning Barcelona as a hub of surgical innovation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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