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Dr. Javier Foncillas Corvinos

Dr. Javier Foncillas Corvinos
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It is one of the best doctors for the treatment of morbid obesity, which devotes much of his private activity. After more than 30 years of experience, this doctor is currently the Chief of General Surgery and Digestive and Coordinator Morbid Obesity Unit at Hospital Universitari Sagrat IDC Cor.Licenciado in Medicine and Surgery from the Central University of Barcelona with accreditation in Digestive Surgery by the Beaujon Hospital in Paris

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El doctor Foncillas describe en qué consiste el tratamiento integral de la obesidad, que puede llegar a conllevar un balón intragástrico o un procedimiento quirúrgico.
Comprehensive treatment of obesity

 Credentials

GMC: 9464

 Professional experience

• More than 35 years of experience
• Head of General and Digestive Surgery Unit Morbid Obesity Surgery Sacred Heart Hospital of Barcelona
• Founder of the Institute of General and Digestive Surgery Clinic Dr. Foncillas in Sagrada Familia in Barcelona
• Director of the Department of Surgery and coordinates the Unit of Metabolic and Obesity Surgery.

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 Addicional services

• Specialist Surgery of Obesity and Laparoscopic Surgery

 Positions in public associations

• Founder of the Institute of General Surgery and digestive Dr. Foncillas

 Education

• Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Barcelona in 1975
• Accredited in Digestive Surgery Hospital Beaujon, Paris

 Professional membership

• Founding member of the SECO ( Spanish Society of Obesity Surgery )
• Founding member of the SECLA ( Spanish Society Laparoscopic Surgery )

Languages spoken

  • Catalan
  • Spanish
  • French
  • English

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Tant el tracte, com la eficiència, administrativa, de organització, humana i professional han estat absolutament perfectes

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Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments

Hiatal hernia surgery

Hiatal hernia is a condition that occurs when a portion of the stomach rises into the chest, through an opening located in the diaphragm, the wall tha ...

Hyperthyroidism

  Hyperthyroidism is a metabolic disorder in which the thyroid gland hormones excreted excessively. The most common symptoms of hyperthyroidism are ...

Obesity Surgery

  Obesity surgery, known as bariatric surgery, is the set of techniques to reduce the intake or food absorption capacity. Surgery is indicated for ...

Thyroid gland surgery

  Thyroid surgery includes removal of nodules or the partial or total removal of the thyroid gland. Thyroid surgery is performed in response to different causes: biopsies when it comes to evaluating thyroid nodules; pressure by nodules or goiters in adjacent structures which complicate and cause discomfort in swallowing and breathing; for thyroid cancer; or the possibility that the gland or goiter nodule or become cancerous. In thyroid surgery complete removal of the gland in cases where benign nodules and goiters are becoming large or are causing discomfort while partial removal is done in the case of the presence of nodules or hyperactive unilateral recommended. For cases of papillary or follicular cancer total removal that could even lead to the lymph nodes in large tumors it is recommended. Also, for some cases, medical advances now allow this operation by laparoscopic surgery. ...

Adrenal glands disorders

The adrenal glands are essential for a life that lie at the back of the kidneys. Produce, among others, some sex hormones, and particularly hormones that regulate metabolism and cortisol, which helps us respond to stress, and other hormones that control blood pressure and the presence of water and salt in our body. Sometimes there is an excessive or insufficient production of these hormones, causing some of the disorders of the adrenal glands, which are detected through urinalysis and blood. For example, when there is excess cortisol or overactive adrenal cortex we are faced with Cushing's syndrome, which is caused due to the intake of drugs or the development of some tumors and symptoms well defined (legs and very thin arms, fatigue, high blood pressure, blood glucose, bruises all over his body, etc). It is cured by treating the source that causes the disease. Otherwise, inadequate cortisol or underactive suprarrrenal crust, causing the so-called Addison's disease, which arises from an immune problem and requires treatment for life as it can be fatal if not properly treated. ...

Anal fistula surgery

Fistula surgery is surgery to remove the path of a channel or abnormal connection between an organ, vessel, or intestine and another structure. Fistula can occur in many parts of the body and usually the result of injury or surgery. There are different types of fistulas (blind, complete, incomplete, horseshoe) according to their type and require one kind or another intervention. Fistula operation can be approached with different techniques (cold, electrical or laser scalpel) and may include both fistulotomy (incision in the path of the fistula to the tissues heal from the inside out) as a fistulectomy (removal of the fistula tract) or marsupialization (close the channel forming a bag). In certain cases, you choose to seal the fistula with biological glues or plugs. Furthermore, the placement of special drains (seton) may be necessary, as in the case of an operation of perianal fistula, abscess associated. On occasion the only existing solution to a fistula may be the ultimate placement of a seton (drainage). Most fistulas respond well to surgical treatment but in some cases perianal fistula surgery can leave sequels such as incontinence. ...

Appendix surgery

Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix, a worm-shaped organ located at the beginning of the large intestine (lower right abdomen) and who have no known function. The appendix may swell when it is blocked by feces, a foreign body or a tumor. Initially, the affected person will notice pain around the navel, which will go from mild to severe as the condition progresses. Subsequently, the trouble will move to stand on the appendix. The problem arises when the body rots inside the abdomen and the thin tissue that lines the abdominal cavity is also swollen. This is known as peritonitis. In this case, the pain worsens and the patient's life is in danger. Other symptoms that can lead to appendicitis are loss of appetite, vomiting, nausea, chills or fever, among others. The most common treatment is the appendix operation, which involves the removal of the abovementioned authorities, through an intervention called appendectomy. The patient's recovery depends on the state in which the appendix is ​​at the time of surgery. ...

Bowel resection surgery

Colectomy is a surgical procedure that involves removing or total or partial resection of the large intestine (colon). Bowel resection is indicated in cases of cancer, diverticulitis, bowel obstruction, ulcerative colitis, traumatic injury or polyps. The surgery is performed under general anesthesia and can be open or minimally invasive by laparoscopy. The operation involves making an incision in the abdomen and remove the diseased part of the colon. Then the surgeon stitches the two healthy ends of the intestine and closes the cut. If after removing the intestine can not continue their digestive function, it is possible that the specialist must take one end of the colon through the abdominal wall and attach to it. This technique is known as colostomy. In addition, the skin will be set at a drainage bag where feces are deposited, a device can be permanent or temporary. Full recovery from this surgery can be achieved after two months. ...

Colorectal cancer surgery

  Colon cancer is the proliferation of malignant cells in the colon, which, along with the rectum, is in charge of storing faeces which are then expelled through the anus. That is why this is a very favorable area for the development of a cancer, since accumulated waste substances. Also, its causes are also determined by genetics, sedentary lifestyle and previous illnesses, such as polyps, ulcerative colitis and other cancers. The most obvious symptoms of the disease begin to make visible when the disease is advanced: alternating between diarrhea and constipation, blood in the stool, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, weight loss and fatigue. If detected early has a good chance of healing, and its most common treatments radiotherapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy to strengthen the body's defenses, and surgery. By the operation of the affected colon cancer if you are well localized part is removed. ...

Colorectal surgery

Or coloproctology colorectal surgery is the specialty of medicine derived from general surgery that deals with the diagnosis and treatment, both surgical and non fitness for repair, diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. The specter of exercise coloproctology includes ostomy management, colonoscopies, laparoscopic surgery, anal manometry, pelvic floor dysfunction and defecography. ...

Diverticulitis

Diverticulitis or diverticular disease is inflammation of diverticula of the colon due to increased intraluminal pressure. Diverticula are pockets that usually form on the left side of the colon walls, although it can occupy the entire colon, the presence of diverticula is called diverticulosis. When an increase in intraluminal pressure produces a pulse of the muscosa occurs through colonic muscle layers in their weak points, which correspond to the points where the neurovascular bundles penetrate. In most cases, diverticular disease have no symptoms, and only when there is bleeding or complications may appear diverticulitis. Diverticulitis (that is infection of the diverticula) in turn can cause abdominal pain, fever and chills. More serious complications can even cause an ruputura or fistulae that require surgery. The treatment of diverticular disease is essential and based on regular consumption of dietary fiber. In the case of diverticulitis, treatment should be done by antibiotics (oral or intravenous), restrictions on food and stool softeners. ...

Esophageal cancer surgery

  Esophageal cancer is the proliferation of malignant cells in the muscular tube through which food passes from the throat to the stomach. It is a disease closely related to the consumption of snuff and alcohol, so its prevention, in most cases, is to abstain from both harmful habits. In its early stages it can cause difficulty swallowing solid foods, but as it progresses it can cause pain in the sternum, vomiting, coughing and snoring. Treatment depends on the degree of tumor spread: in some cases, simply radiotherapy and chemotherapy to shrink or destroy the cancer cells; in others, the operation of esophageal cancer may also be useful to remove the damaged parts; and in extreme cases, a prosthesis into esophagus is positioned to allow passage of food into the stomach, and if this is not possible because of the severity of the disease, a hole in the stomach is performed to directly enter the food form of slurry and water. ...

Eventration

A hernia is the output of an abdominal organ (typically intestine) through a hole in the abdominal wall, which may be weakened by previous surgery. The hernia manifests itself in the form of lump or deformity under the skin in the scar, which closed poorly by bleeding, abscess or uncontrolled efforts. In general, a hernia does not cause symptoms, but over time may enlarge and cause pain during exercise or after eating. The main complication arises when the body is throttled by the orifice through which comes out and cuts the blood circulation, in which case it requires immediate surgery practice. The intervention can be open or minimally invasive by laparoscopy, and consists of the reintroduction into the abdomen and externalized part in reinforcing the wall that contains it (with their own fabrics, mesh or prosthesis).   ...

Gallbladder surgery

  Gallbladder surgery the surgical procedure is performed to remove the gallbladder, an organ located in the bottom serving liver and bile reserve. Removal is indicated when the patient has pain or symptoms caused by the formation of calculi (stones) in the gallbladder. Gallbladder operation can be minimally invasive or open. In the first case, the surgeon will make three or four incisions in the abdomen and one of the holes, insert a laparoscope (a thin, lighted tube connected to a camera that allows the inside of the cavity) and other instruments for the procedure. Then also gas with a needle inserted to expand the abdomen and cut the bile duct and blood vessels that lead to the gallbladder. Finally, it will remove the organ. When the disease is more severe or there are complications during gallbladder surgery, it performed an open operation. This involves making a small cut in the abdomen to open it and remove the gallbladder through the incision. ...

Gastric Cancer Surgery

  Gastric cancer is a growth of abnormal cells in the stomach to invade and destroy other organs such as the esophagus and small intestine. It is a malignant tumor whose origin can be genetic, by infection with the bacterium Helicobacter pylori, for different components in the diet or environmental factors. Gastric cancer is difficult to detect in its early and sometimes no symptoms. In general, when the symptoms occur, the tumor is usually well advanced. The most common manifestations are heaviness after meals, heartburn, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite and weight, difficulty swallowing or bleeding, among others. The most common treatment is the removal of part or all of a sick stomach, besides extraction sometimes other organs or lymph nodes draining the stomach. Other treatment options include radiation and chemotherapy.     ...

Hernia

A hernia is the outward displacement of an organ or tissue of the cavity is normally housed. The patient notices a lump on the part of the body where it develops. The causes can be diverse, being congenital, acquired (obesity, constipation, physical exertion) or traumatic (for any impact or blow). The type of hernia depends on its location: femoral (upper thigh), more common in women; hiatal (upper part of the stomach); surgical or hernia (a poorly closed scar); umbilical (around the navel), which usually occurs when not heal well after birth; and inguinal (groin), more common in men. ...

Hiatal hernia

Hiatal hernia is a condition that occurs when a portion of the stomach rises into the chest, through an opening located in the diaphragm, the wall that separates the chest from the abdomen. When the stomach moves into the chest, said gap loses its function and gastroesophageal reflux occurs, ie, the stomach contents back into the esophagus and irritate. The symptoms caused by this condition may be burning in the chest or throat, hoarseness, hoarseness, asthma or respiratory problems. The symptoms worsen after eating, during sleep or flex the trunk. Treatment for hiatal hernia depends on its severity, and sometimes does not require any type of therapy. In mild cases, the purpose is to control symptoms that improve with dietary measures and postural changes such as raising the head of the bed. In severe cases you can opt for the operation of a hiatal hernia, which is usually performed with the technique of fundoplication (minimally invasive laparoscopy). ...

Inguinal hernia surgery

An inguinal hernia occurs when a portion of an abdominal organ (typically the intestine) goes through a hole in a weak zone that contains the wall and form a bulge under the skin at the groin area. The inguinal hernia can be direct, manifested in the anterior abdominal wall, with oval appearance reducible, or indirectly, often reach the scrotum. The most obvious symptom is a swelling in the groin, which can cause pain, increasing with the effort, but it can also happen that the patient does not present any bulk and only discomfort in the area walking or make efforts. The danger of inguinal hernia occurs when the intestine is strangled by the hole and blood circulation (strangulated hernia) is cut, which can cause a tear in the body and cause peritonitis (inflammation of the membrane lining the wall abdomen and abdominal organs). The prescribed treatment is an inguinal hernia operation, which involves the reintroduction into the abdomen and externalized part in reinforcing the wall that contains it with their own fabrics, mesh or prosthesis. Surgery may be open in the groin or minimally invasive in the abdomen by laparoscopy. ...

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopy is a surgical technique inspection of the abdominal cavity that does not require large incisions. During the laparoscopic surgical procedure, the abdomen is introduced into a laparoscope, which is a tube containing an optical system coupled to a light source. The camera allows the doctor to inspect, from a monitor, the pelvic organs and, if necessary, introduce other instruments through the same laparoscope to correct any problems. The benefits of laparoscopic surgery are numerous, so it is applied in various fields. In urology shorter hospital stay and recovery is required, there is less chance of infectious complications, decreases postoperative pain and no visible scarring. In gynecology it is used for inspection of certain diseases or gynecological processes: cysts, fibroids, hysterectomy, pelvic inflammatory disease, ectopic pregnancy, etc. Moreover, laparoscopy is used in other medical specialties and processes such as prostate cancer, the varicele or some kidney diseases. ...

Obesity

Obesity is a disease characterized by the presence of an excess of fat mass (fat) in the body and for weight gain, usually due to a disproportionate food intake. This condition is easily diagnosed by assessing the body mass index and overall constitution of the person. The sum of factors that cause this disease, typical of the XXI century, include a sedentary lifestyle, a poor dietary patterns, and genetic and environmental factors. On the other hand, obesity is often aggravated by a number of other associated diseases, such as diabetes, cholesterol, triglycerides and hypertension, in addition to incur certain social rejection and lead to psychological problems. Also among the population suffering from this disease, there is increased risk of cardiovascular events, particularly in patients with abdominal obesity (an indicator of insulin resistance). The treatment of obesity through the monitoring of the recommendations of endocrine and nutritionists, based on a good individualized dietary plan, and changes in daily routines, especially when it comes to exercise. It is also important to establish these guidelines from childhood to avoid the appearance of so-called childhood obesity. ...

Pancreas surgery

  Pancreas surgery is the set of surgical procedures are performed to treat acute or chronic pancreatitis or pancreatic cancer. In the latter case, there are different surgical procedures: Whipple operation, total pancreatectomy, distal pancreatectomy and biliary diversion. Whipple surgery involves removal of the head of the pancreas, part of the small intestine and some surrounding tissue. The surgeon leaves a small part of the pancreas to continue to produce digestive juices and insulin. Total pancreatectomy involves removing the entire pancreas, small intestine, stomach, bile duct, gallbladder, spleen and most of the lymph nodes in the region. For its part, the distal pancreatectomy involves removing the body and tail of the pancreas. Biliary diversion is done if the cancer is blocking the small intestine and bile builds up in the gallbladder. In this case, the bile duct is cut and attached to the bowel, but can also solve the problem by placing a catheter to drain bile. As for treatment for acute or chronic pancreatitis, intervention, called cholecystectomy, is removed by laparoscopy (small incisions in the abdomen) gallbladder by an accumulation of calculi (stones). ...

Parotid gland

The major salivary glands, which generate and empty saliva into the mouth, are three pairs: the submandibular gland, sublingual salivary glands and the parotid glands. Surgery of the parotid gland, also known as parotidectomy, is the operation that handles remove tumors that grow in the gland. It is estimated that over 70% of these tumors are benign (noncancerous) but we must consider any package that is detected. Depending on the type of tumor it is, its size and location, different variants of this intervention practiced. The most common are superficial parotidectomy or total parotidectomy, with conservation of the facial nerve, which also involves a lymph node dissection. The salivary glands may also have other diseases, the most common are: sialolithiasis, which is blockage of the salivary glands by the presence of calcium stones that do not allow the output of saliva and cause inflammation of the gland salivary affected; and sialadenitis, that is infection of the salivary glands, which can be an effect of sialolithiasis, or be caused by a virus or bacteria. ...

Sacral cyst surgery

The pilonidal cyst, also known as sacral cyst is a disease caused by the accumulation of hair at the base of the spine or the coccyx area. It mainly affects young men, were white and long hair. Its origin is still unclear, some doctors established it as congenital or acquired other. The problem of cyst occurs when hair follicles become infected developing a pilonidal abscess, a collection of pus. The diagnosis is produced with a physical examination by the specialist, who seek dimples in the area, and with symptoms of pain by the patient. Treatment requires surgery in the event that the area where the pilonidal cyst is infected stands, or, you can remove hair around the pilonidal cyst and inject surgical glue. ...

Simple goiter

Goiter, or thyroid goiter is an enlarged thyroid gland that is characterized by the appearance of a bulge in the anterior neck that often push the trachea, which leads to difficulty in breathing and swallowing, and can even cause hoarseness. It is often caused by a disruption of hormones gland, cysts or a diet low in iodine. According to the characteristics of goiter it can be classified as diffuse goiter, characterized by a steady increase in the gland; nodular goiter or multinodular goitre, which is the development of one or more nodes due to enlargement of the thyroid. Besides, goiter may be accompanied by hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism associated with symptoms such as nervousness, weight loss, cold intolerance, dry skin, among others. If goiter with hypothyroidism usually pharmacological treatment to shrink occurs. If that occurs with hyperthyroidism, can be removed by surgery, radioiodine or treated with drugs. ...

Spleen removal surgery

Spleen surgery is surgery used to treat different problems that could affect the mentioned organ. The technique used is splenectomy, which is removal of the spleen partially or totally. The extraction is indicated in case of increased spleen (splenomegaly), thrombosis, blood disorder, liver disease or spontaneous rupture of the spleen or serious injury. The operation of the spleen is the organ disconnect your arteries, dissecting the ligaments that hold it in place and remove the spleen. The operation of the spleen may be done openly, with an incision in the middle or on the left side of the abdomen or by laparoscopy (keyhole surgery). The surgeon will make small incisions in the abdominal skin and insert a thin tube with a camera (laparoscope) and other tools to perform surgery. In either case, the process is performed under general anesthesia. ...

Stomach surgery

  Stomach surgery is directed to the surgical treatment of various gastric diseases. This type of surgery health purposes and weight reduction is very common, especially stomach reduction. This involves the application of titanium staples in the stomach in order to reduce its capacity. The patient achieved in a few seconds a feeling of fullness with fewer nutrients. In the short-medium term, the patient will experience a gradual decrease in weight. Staples and mantienenen band in the body permanently. ...

Umbilical hernia surgery

An umbilical hernia is caused when part of a (usually intestines) abdominal organ comes out hole of a weak area of ​​the cavity in which it is housed, forming a lump or deformity under the skin around the navel. This problem can be caused by pregnancy, overweight, overexertion or weakness of the muscles of the abdomen and sometimes painful. An umbilical hernia presents complications when the organ has been externalized can not return to your site. In the case of intestines, this can cause an intestinal blockage or pain. Moreover, if the blood circulation hole short bowel perforation can cause this and produce a peritonitis (inflammation of the membrane lining the abdominal wall and abdominal organs). The treatment consists of umbilical hernia operation, which can be open or minimally invasive by laparoscopy. It involves the reintroduction into the abdomen and externalized part in reinforcing the wall that contains it with their own fabrics, mesh or prosthesis. ...

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