Carlos Torrecilla Ortiz

Carlos Torrecilla Ortiz is a urologist who introduced the first public shock wave lithotripsy machine to Catalonia in 1988. Shock wave lithotripsy uses pressure waves to break kidney stones into small pieces. He is the National Coordinator of the Lithiasis Group for the Spanish Association of Urology. Dr. Torrecilla Ortiz leads urological care at Hospital HM Nou Delfos. He specializes in treating kidney stones and complex urolithiasis.

Specialization and Surgical Focus

The specialist treats endourology and renal lithiasis. He treats conditions such as urolithiasis and other complex urological pathologies. Dr. Torrecilla Ortiz uses lithotripsy and robotic surgery to remove urinary stones. His approach integrates academic research with practical applications in biomaterials and surgical technology.

Clinical Leadership and Professional Roles

• Head of the Urology Service at Hospital HM Nou Delfos, Barcelona.
• Coordinator of the Lithiasis and Endourology Unit at Hospital Universitario de Bellvitge.
• President of the Delphi Renal Lithiasis Unit.
• Staff member of the Renal Transplant Team at Hospital Universitario de Bellvitge.
• Private practitioner at HM Nou Delfos since 1988.
• Staff of the Urology Service at Hospital Universitario de Bellvitge since 1988.
• Former Head of Urology Service at Hospital General de Vic in 1988.

Education and Academic Credentials

• 1982–1987 — Specialist in Urology through the MIR program, Spain.
• 1992 — Fellow of the European Board of Urology (EBU).
• Urology Residency at Hospital Universitario de Bellvitge, 1982–1987.

Teaching and Scientific Contributions

Dr. Torrecilla Ortiz has served as a teaching tutor at Bellvitge University Hospital since 1998. He has also coordinated four endourology courses per year since 2005. Additionally, the doctor is a scientific advisor to various biomaterials companies. He also directs scientific programs for several medical organizations.

His research and public speaking achievements include:

• Organizing several National Congresses of the Lithiasis, Endourology, Laparoscopy, and Robotics Group for the Spanish Association of Urology.
• Presenting multiple scientific communications at international medical congresses.
• Publishing numerous articles in journals and several medical and popular book chapters.
• Producing scientific films regarding urological surgical techniques.

Professional Memberships

• Spanish Association of Urology (AEU) — National Coordinator of the Lithiasis and Endourology Group.
• European Board of Urology (EBU).