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Comprehensive, precise and safe surgical care, with minimally invasive surgery and robotic techniques.<\/h4>\n

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General and Abdominal Surgery<\/h2>\n

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We have Dr. Jorge Z\u00e1rate, a surgeon with a solid track record in digestive and abdominal surgery. You can rely on him for your operation and for the follow-up afterwards.<\/p>\n

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We treat a wide range of conditions, from inflammatory and functional disorders to tumour-related disease, always assessing the most appropriate technique for each case: minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopy) or traditional open surgery. Every patient receives a clear assessment, a personalised treatment plan and ongoing support throughout the surgical process.<\/p>\n

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Areas of care in General Surgery<\/h2>\n

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Abdominal wall<\/h2>\n

Umbilical hernia, inguinal hernia, rectus diastasis and incisional hernias via laparoscopic or robotic approach.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

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Hepatobiliary and pancreas<\/h2>\n

Surgical treatment of benign biliary and hepatobiliopancreatic conditions, including laparoscopic cholecystectomy.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

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Digestive oncology and oesophagogastric surgery<\/h2>\n

Digestive Tumours Committee, oesophageal motility studies, and surgery for reflux and achalasia.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

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Coloproctology<\/h2>\n

Treatment of haemorrhoids, anal fissure and fistula using laser or radiofrequency surgery.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

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General Surgery Specialist<\/h2>\n

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Dr. Jorge Z\u00e1rate<\/h3>\n

Specialist in General and Digestive Surgery<\/p>\n

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Surgeon trained at Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, with particular focus on oncological surgery, abdominal wall surgery and minimally invasive techniques.<\/p>\n

Dr. Z\u00e1rate has been an accredited Da Vinci Surgical System (Intuitive Surgical) surgeon since 2017, coordinates the Abdominal Wall Section of the Madrid Association of Surgeons, and received the Best Lap Hernia Surgery Video Prize 2024 from the European Hernia Society (Prague).<\/p>\n

Credentials<\/h4>\n
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  • \u2713<\/span>Degree in Medicine, Universidad Complutense de Madrid.<\/li>\n
  • \u2713<\/span>Specialty training in General and Digestive Surgery, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre.<\/li>\n
  • \u2713<\/span>Surgeon, Hospital Universitario Quir\u00f3nsalud Madrid.<\/li>\n
  • \u2713<\/span>Accredited Da Vinci Surgical System (Intuitive Surgical) surgeon, since 2017.<\/li>\n
  • \u2713<\/span>Best Lap Hernia Surgery Video Prize 2024, European Hernia Society (Prague).<\/li>\n
  • \u2713<\/span>Coordinator of the Abdominal Wall Section, Madrid Association of Surgeons.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    Areas of interest<\/p>\n

    Da Vinci robotic surgery<\/span>Abdominal wall surgery<\/span>Oncological surgery<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Need a General Surgery consultation?<\/h2>\n

    Write to us and our team will help you arrange your appointment.<\/p>\n

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