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Dr Juan José Torrent Correa

Oncological Surgery

Dr Juan José Torrent Correa

Specialist in
  • Advanced ovarian cancer.
  • Cytoreductive surgery with or without hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC).
  • Pressurised Intraperitoneal Aerosol Chemotherapy (PIPAC) technique.
«Committed to a multidisciplinary approach to peritoneal cancer and to the development of advanced oncological surgery for the benefit of patients".»
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Professional profile

A specialist in oncological surgery with a career focused on the advanced surgical treatment of peritoneal carcinomatosis of gynaecological and colorectal origin, as well as complex tumour pathology.

His professional practice is characterised by the integration of highly complex surgery within multidisciplinary teams, with an approach based on scientific evidence and care centred on respect, support and improving the quality of life of cancer patients. He combines clinical practice with extensive training activities, participating in training programmes and specialised teaching in oncological surgery and advanced intraperitoneal techniques.

Education

His training reflects an ongoing commitment to oncological surgery, combining a foundation in medicine and surgery with specific training in innovative and highly specialised techniques.

2023 | PIPAC training and accreditation course. Barcelona.
2022 | Expert Course in Liver Surgery and Transplantation. Spanish Association of Surgeons.
2020 | Training course in Gynaecological Oncology. GEICO.
2020 | Inter-university Diploma in Sarcomas and Mesenchymal Tumours. Université Paris Descartes.
2019 | Specialised training in Surgical Oncology. University of Bordeaux.
1997 – 2001 | Specialist in Gynaecology and Obstetrics. Institut Universitari Dexeus, Barcelona.
2000 | PhD courses. Autonomous University of Barcelona.
1990 – 1996 | Degree in Medicine and Surgery. University of Barcelona.

Professional experience

He has carried out his clinical and teaching work at leading national and international centres, taking on clinical, training and management responsibilities for specialist programmes.

Current role | Specialist in Surgical Oncology. Quenet Torrent Institute.

Current | Member of the Medical Board. El Pilar Quirónsalud Hospital, Barcelona.

2018 – Present | Director of PIPAC courses in Spain (ISSPP Trainer).
2011 – 2011 | Training in robotic surgery. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre, New York.
2010 – 2015 | Director of the Peritoneal Carcinomatosis Programme. Germans Trias i Pujol University Hospital, Badalona.
2010 – 2015 | Senior Registrar. Gynaecological Oncology Unit. Germans Trias i Pujol University Hospital, Badalona.
2010–2014 | Director of advanced laparoscopy courses. Germans Trias i Pujol University Hospital, Badalona.
2008 – 2017 | Weekly consultant in Peritoneal Surgery. Centre Val d’Aurelle, Montpellier.
2006 – 2008 | Junior doctor. Institut Claudius Regaud, Toulouse.
2004–2012 | Weekly consultant. Institut Claudius Regaud, Toulouse.
2001 – 2004 | Specialist in laparoscopic gynaecology. Hôpital Cochin, Paris.

Scientific publications

He is the author and co-author of scientific articles in international journals focusing on oncological surgery, peritoneal carcinomatosis and innovative intraperitoneal treatment techniques.

2024 |
Classe JM, Meeus P, Torrent JJ, et al.
Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy for recurrent ovarian cancer (CHIPOR): a randomised, open-label, phase 3 trial.
The Lancet Oncology. 2024;25(12):1551–1562.
doi:10.1016/S1470-2045(24)00531-X

2023 |
Delgadillo X, Wuthrich P, Torrent JJ.
Application of pressurised intraperitoneal aerosol chemotherapy (PIPAC) in peritoneal carcinomatosis.
Revista Mexicana de Coloproctología. 2023;29(2):45–52.

2021 |
Sgarbura O, Villeneuve L, Torrent JJ, et al.
Current practice of PIPAC: standardised or diversified?
European Journal of Surgical Oncology. 2021;47(1):149–156.
doi:10.1016/j.ejso.2020.06.016

2018 |
Escayola C, Torrent JJ, Ferron G, et al.
When and who should perform surgery for epithelial ovarian cancer?
International Journal of Gynaecological Cancer. 2018;28(3):594–599.
doi:10.1097/IGC.0000000000001201

2016 |
Torrent JJ, Ferron G, Quenet F, Rafii A.
Laparoscopic radical hysterectomy: surgical perspectives.
Techniques of Hysterectomy – A Surgical Atlas. Springer; 2016:289–305.
doi:10.1007/978-3-319-23137-1_23

Areas of special focus

The clinical areas in which we specialise most include the following:

  • Advanced ovarian cancer.
  • Peritoneal carcinomatosis of colorectal origin.
  • Peritoneal pseudomixoma.
  • Sarcomas and mesenchymal tumours.
  • Gynaecological cancer.

Techniques and procedures

The techniques and procedures he routinely performs include the following:

  • Cytoreductive surgery with or without hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC).
  • PIPAC technique.
  • Advanced laparoscopy.
  • Resection of retroperitoneal sarcomas.
  • Vaginal reconstruction using a DIEP flap.

Accreditations and memberships

It maintains active links with national and international scientific societies, including:

  • the European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO).
  • Spanish Society of Surgical Oncology (SEOQ).
  • Spanish Ovarian Cancer Research Group (GEICO).

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