Obesity

Intragastric balloon

Intragastric balloon is a treatment against obesity without surgery. The aim is to create a feeling of early satiety, which when combined with a low-calorie diet leads to a significant weight loss.

There are intragastric balloons with different indications depending on the time they must be implanted. These times vary from 3 months to 12 months. Their implantation is done under sedation and endoscopic route. This operation does not last more than one hour and the patient does not need hospitalisation.

The Obesity Unit treats the following cases:

Overweight
Metabolic syndrome
Obesity
Morbid obesity
Child obesity

Equipo Médico

Carlos Sala Palau
Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Specialist
Quirónsalud Valencia Hospital
Av. De Blasco Ibañez,14. 46010 Valencia
Quirónsalud Alicante
Calle Cruz de Piedra, 4. 03015 Alicante
Experience
Pioneer in the development and implantation of Bariatric Surgery in the Valencian Community since 1996 working at the Hospital Clínico Universitario, as well as at the Quirónsalud Valencia Hospital. His experience includes having operated over 1,000 patients in Obesity and Metabolic Surgery.
Techniques
Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Specialist

Gastric Bypass

Vertical Gastrectomy
Training

Head of the Obesity Unit at Quirónsalud Valencia Hospital since 1998

Doctor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Valencia with Cum Laude Distinction in 2001.

General Surgery and Digestive System Specialist (MIR programme) at Hospital Clínico in Valencia since 1996.

Training at the Department of Surgery of the Cleveland Clinic Foundation (Cleveland, OH, USA) in 1995.

Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Valencia in 1990.

Recognition and publications
Attendance, participation and organisation of more than 50 Meetings and Congresses. He has taught over 10 Master courses, Tutor of Training Internships of the University of Valencia ADEIT – University-Business Foundation, and Teaching Collaborator at the Department of Surgery in the Faculty of Medicine of Valencia from 1996 to 2010.

Active member of the Scientific Societies of General and Digestive System Surgery and Endocrine and Obesity Surgery, both at the national and international level (Spanish Association of Surgeons, Endocrine Surgery Section, Valencian Society of Surgery, Spanish Society of Obesity Surgery and Metabolic Diseases - SECO, International Federation for Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery – IFSO, and American Society for Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery - ASBMS).
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Juan Antonio Luján Monpeán
General and Digestive system Surgery
Quirónsalud Murcia Hospital
Calle Miguel Hernández, 12. 30011 Murcia
Experience
Pioneer of laparoscopic surgery, and responsible for starting and developing this type of surgery at Hospital Universitario "Virgen de la Arrixaca", performing, initially, interventions of medium complexity, such as cholecystectomies, appendectomies, hiatal hernias and splenectomies, and later more complex interventions, such as colon and rectal cancer, morbid obesity, inflammatory intestinal disease... All this healthcare activity has been the subject of several randomised prospective studies about appendectomies, cholecystectomies, colon and rectal cancer, morbid obesity and sole-port laparoscopic surgery, among others, which were published in the highest impact-factor journals in surgery.
Techniques
Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery

Colon and Rectal Cancer
Training
Bachelor’s Degree from Murcia University with Extraordinary Bachelor Award.

Doctor in Medicine and Surgery from Murcia University in 1988 with the Apt "Cum Laude" mark.

Performance of several specialisation courses:

Hepatobiliary and Hepatic Transplant Training Session in the Service of Prof. H. Bistmuth, "Paul Brousse" Hospital in Paris.

Laparoscopic Surgery Training Session in the Service of Prof. F. Dubois, Paris.

Laparoscopic Surgery Training Session in the Service of Docteur P. Mouret,

Coloproctology Training at St. Mark Hospital in London.

Attestation de Formation aux techniques de Chirugie Digestive Laparoscopique from the Société Française de Chirugie Digestive. Certificat d’Universite de Chirugie Viscerale Laparoscopique from Universite Louis Pasteur de Strabourg.

Recognition and publications
Extraordinary Award for Doctorate in Medicine and Surgery from Murcia University.

Member of the panel of experts on colon and rectal cancer prevention of the Consejería de Sanidad [Department of Healthcare] for the Region of Murcia.
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Juan Antonio Casellas
Digestive Endoscopy
Quirónsalud Alicante
Calle Cruz de Piedra, 4
Experience
Doctor Casellas has ample experience in his medical specialisation, Digestive System, more specifically, Endoscopy. Since 1992, he has been part of the Digestive Endoscopy Unit team at Hospital General Universitario in Alicante, and has been the head of the Unit since 2006. He is currently the Head of the Advanced Digestive Endoscopy Unit at Quirónsalud Alicante.
Techniques
Digestive Endoscopy Specialist.
Training
Doctor Casellas graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Alicante. He completed his specialisation in Digestive System as a Resident at Hospital General Universitario in Alicante. In 2002, he obtained the graduated with honours cum laude as Doctor of Medicine from Universidad Miguel Hernández, and received the extraordinary award for his Doctoral Thesis the same year.
Recognition and publications
Doctor Casellas is a collaborating lecturer at the Department of Anatomy and Histology of the School of Medicine at Universidad Miguel Hernández. He is a member of the Sociedad Médico-Quirúrgica de Alicante [Medical-Surgical Society of Alicante], the Asociación Española de Gastroenterología [Spanish Gastroenterology Association], the Sociedad Española de Patología Digestiva [Spanish Society for Digestive Pathology] and the Sociedad Española de Endoscopia Digestiva [Spanish Society for Digestive Endoscopy]. He has written multiple publications and given presentations at congresses throughout his career, both nationally and internationally. In 2018, the Sociedad Española de Endoscopia Digestiva awarded him its Gold Medal.
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FAQ's

What is obesity?

Obesity is defined as the abnormal or excessive accumulation of fat that can damage your health. Obesity, also known as the 21st century epidemic, now affects 17% of the adult population and its consequences include diseases as serious as diabetes, ischemic heart disease, cardiovascular disease, respiratory failure, osteoarthritis and the appearance of certain types of tumours

How is obesity treated?

We carry out a comprehensive personalised treatment of obesity, suggesting the most appropriate strategies for the patient. The aim is to reach the adequate and agreed body weight with each patient in a gradual and controlled manner.

There are different alternatives to achieve these that begin with a conservative treatment, based on making changes in the diet and lifestyles of each person. When necessary, there are endoscopic and surgical techniques that help the patient achieve this weight loss.

Is it possible to finance your treatment?

Yes, we offer the possibility of financing your treatment in up to 24 months without interest. Our Case Manager will inform you about the terms and conditions.