Dr Patricia Tejedor

Oncological Surgery

Dr Patricia Tejedor

Specialist in
  • Advanced minimally invasive colorectal surgery,

  • Highly complex robotic surgery on the colon and rectum.

  • Complex pelvic pathology.

«I aim to combine surgical precision, innovation and compassion to provide the best possible colorectal surgery.»
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Professional profile

A specialist in colorectal surgery with a career focused on the treatment of colon and rectal cancer, complex pelvic conditions and advanced minimally invasive surgery.

His clinical practice combines technical precision, the incorporation of new technologies and an evidence-based approach, whilst maintaining a close doctor-patient relationship focused on support and quality of life. He combines his clinical work with a strong scientific output and participation in international publishing initiatives.

Education

His academic background combines surgical specialisation with a solid foundation in research and ongoing training in scientific methodology and academic communication.

2024 | Surgical Writing and Evidence-Based Practice. The University of Edinburgh.
2023 | Writing in Surgery. The University of Edinburgh.
2021 | Master’s Degree in Pelvic Floor. Miguel Hernández University.
2018–2019 | Doctor of Medicine. Autonomous University of Madrid.
2007–2013 | Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine and Surgery. University of Alcalá.

Professional experience

She has carried out her clinical work in leading national and international centres, taking on increasing responsibilities in colorectal surgery.

2021 – Present | Colorectal surgeon. Gregorio Marañón University General Hospital, Madrid.
2021 | Clinical Fellow in Colorectal Surgery. Marqués de Valdecilla University Hospital, Santander.
2019 – 2021 | Assistant Specialist. Gómez Ulla Central Defence Hospital, Madrid.
2019 | Specialist Doctor. Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth, United Kingdom.
2018 – 2019 | Clinical Fellow. Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth, United Kingdom.
2013 – 2018 | Junior Registrar in General and Gastrointestinal Surgery. Fundación Jiménez Díaz University Hospital, Madrid.

Scientific publications

She is the author and co-author of scientific articles published in leading international journals in the fields of colorectal surgery and gastrointestinal pathology.

2025 | Sánchez-Rodríguez M, Pastor C, Tejedor P. Surgical site infection. British Journal of Surgery. 2025;112(10):znaf213. doi:10.1093/bjs/znaf213
2025 | Colombari RC, Pimenta NDS, Pastor C, Tejedor P. Short-term outcomes of robotic versus laparoscopic abdominoperineal resection for rectal cancer. Surgery. 2025;187:109662. doi:10.1016/j.surg.2025.109662
2023 | Tejedor P, et al. Management of acute diverticulitis with pericolic free gas (ADIFAS): an international multicentre observational study. International Journal of Surgery. 2023;109(4):689–697. doi:10.1097/JS9.0000000000000213
2024 | Tejedor P, Denost Q. Impact of radiotherapy on quality of life in patients with rectal cancer. BJS Open. 2024;8(5). doi:10.1093/bjsopen/zrae105
2024 | Sánchez-Rodríguez M, Tejedor P. Faecal peritonitis. British Journal of Surgery. 2024;111(7):znae169. doi:10.1093/bjs/znae169

Areas of special focus

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

  • Rectal cancer.
  • Colon cancer.
  • Acute diverticulitis.
  • Complex pelvic conditions.
  • Advanced minimally invasive colorectal surgery.

Techniques and procedures

The techniques and procedures he routinely performs include the following:

  • Highly complex robotic surgery on the colon and rectum.
  • Low anterior resection and rectal surgery with sphincter preservation.
  • Transanal approaches (TaTME, TAMIS and hybrid techniques).
  • D3 lymphadenectomy for colon cancer.
  • Surgical treatment of complex pelvic conditions with reconstructive management.

Accreditations and memberships

He plays an active role in scientific societies and editorial boards.

  • Editorial board of the British Journal of Surgery.
  • European Society of Coloproctology.
  • Spanish Association of Coloproctology.

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