Carlos Garcia Vasquez

Dr. Carlos Garcia Vasquez is a general surgeon in Madrid specializing in minimally invasive gastrointestinal procedures. He holds a PhD in Surgery (summa cum laude) and is Associate Head at Infanta Elena University Hospital. He holds a 2021 patent for an abdominal wall prosthetic implantation system.

Specialization and Surgical Focus

Dr. Garcia Vasquez treats conditions using laparoscopic and robotic techniques. His primary focus includes colorectal, proctologic, and abdominal wall surgeries. He uses the Da Vinci X, Xi, and 5 systems for operations. This robotic platform uses high-definition cameras and wristed instruments to improve surgical precision. The doctor performs procedures for inguinal, umbilical, and hiatal hernias. He also treats hemorrhoids, rectal prolapse, and gallbladder diseases using minimally invasive methods.

Clinical Experience

• 2021–Present – Associate Head of General and Digestive System Surgery, Infanta Elena University Hospital
• 2013–Present – Associate Surgeon, Fundación Jiménez Díaz University Hospital
• 2013–2021 – Attending Surgeon, Infanta Elena University Hospital
• 2013–2016 – Attending Surgeon, Madrid-Torrelodones Hospital

Education and Advanced Training

• Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery – Central University of Venezuela
• Specialist in General and Digestive Surgery – Fundación Jiménez Díaz University Hospital
• PhD in Surgery – Autonomous University of Madrid
• Robotic Surgery Certification – Abex-Intuitive Training Program
• General Laparoscopic Surgery Training – IRCAD, France
• Connecting Health Leaders Program – IESE Business School
• Dr. Phillip Anal Fistula Workshop – St. Mark's & Academic Institute, London
• Gastrointestinal Histopathology Workshop – St. Mark's & Academic Institute, London

Research, Innovations and Teaching

Dr. Garcia Vasquez contributes to surgical advancement through inventions and academic leadership. He serves as a thesis tutor at Francisco de Vitoria University. He also works as a teaching collaborator at the same institution. Since 2013, he has been a researcher at the Fundación Jiménez Díaz Health Research Institute. Furthermore, he peer-reviews for the International Journal of Surgery Case Reports.

In addition to his research roles, he serves as a residents' tutor at Infanta Elena University Hospital. He is a member of the Teaching Commission at the same hospital. Since 2019, he has managed international and transversal training at this facility. He previously served as a Professor for the Master’s Specialization in Coloproctology at Tech University in 2021.

Intellectual Property and Publications

• 2021 – Author of a patent for an abdominal wall prosthetic implantation system
• 2021 – Co-author of the Rectal Obturator utility model
• "Management of thyroid and parathyroid surgery in major ambulatory surgery," Cirugía Española
• "Bacterial Adherence to Different Meshes Used in Abdominal Surgery," Surgical Infections
• "Laparoscopic treatment of retroperitoneal cystic mesothelioma," International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
• "Fibrin patch influences the expression of hypoxia-inducible factor-1α and nuclear factor-κBp65 factors on ischemic intestinal anastomosis," Experimental Biology and Medicine
• "Histopathological changes associated to an absorbable fibrin patch (Tachosil®) covering in an experimental model of high-risk colonic anastomoses," Histology and Histopathology
• "Retroperitoneal paraganglioma—Is pre-operative embolization useful?," International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
• "A Simplified Incision of the External Oblique Aponeurosis During the Components Separation Technique for the Repair of Large Incisional Hernias," The American Journal of Surgery
• "Malformación Costal Con Impronta Hepática Como Causa Inusual de Dolor Abdominal," Cirugía Española
• "Conservative Management of Splenic Abscess Septic Emboli After Tooth Extractions," Revista Española de Enfermedades Digestivas
• "Estómago de Retención Gigante Por Atracones Bulímicos," Cirugía Española
• "Endometrioma of the Ileocecal Valve Causing Intestinal Obstruction with Evidence of Locoregional Lymphatic Involvement," Journal of Gynecologic Surgery
• "Intestinal Obstruction Due to Bariolith Impaction," Revista Española de Enfermedades Digestivas
• "Use of an Experimental Model to Evaluate Infection Resistance of Meshes in Abdominal Wall Surgery," Journal of Surgical Research
• "Results of a High Ambulatory Rate Protocol on the Treatment of Hemorrhoidal Pathology from the Patient Point of View," CMA – Cirugía Mayor Ambulatoria
• "A New Porcine Model For The Study Of High-Risk Colonic Anastomoses Due To Hypoperfusion," International Journal of Current Advance Research

Professional Memberships

• Spanish Association of Surgeons (AEC)
• Spanish Association of Coloproctology (AECP)
• Official College of Physicians of Madrid (ICOMEM)