A Surgeon from Vinalopó Hospital Among the Global Elite in Oncology

Dr. Guillermo Marín Hargreaves, a specialist in General Surgery and the Digestive System at the Vinalopó University Hospital, has been invited to undertake a clinical residency at the MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Texas, recognized as one of the world's most prestigious oncology centers. This is an elite program in the field of oncology, where he will participate alongside a select group of internationally renowned experts.

His participation in the Observership Program, under the supervision of Dr. Jean-Nicolas Vauthey, will allow him to delve into the latest advances in hepatobiliary pancreatic oncology, exploring new surgical techniques and diagnostic methods.

This residency at MD Anderson in Houston, Texas, USA, represents a significant opportunity to enhance oncology excellence within the Vinalopó University Hospital. Thanks to the experience gained, new surgical and diagnostic strategies can be implemented, optimizing treatments for patients with liver, pancreatic, and biliary pathologies.

This professional achievement strengthens Dr. Marín's career, who in June 2024 was named Compagnon Hépatobiliaire in Coimbra, being one of only two Spanish surgeons to receive this distinction.

The invitation to this world-renowned center is the result of years of training and dedication by Dr. Marín, who previously worked at the Centre Hépatobiliaire (CHB) of the Hôpital Paul Brousse in Paris. "There, I learned not only to understand the liver but also to understand patients, analyzing each case with meticulousness and passion, like true clinical detectives," highlights Dr. Marín.

Meanwhile, Dr. Pilar Serrano, Head of the General Surgery and Digestive System Service at the Vinalopó University Hospital, emphasizes the importance of such collaborations: "Clinical residencies in prestigious centers like MD Anderson allow us to continue evolving and offering increasingly advanced and personalized care to our patients."

For Dr. Marín, this opportunity represents a fundamental step in his professional development and in improving patient care: "This experience at MD Anderson represents a unique opportunity to continue growing as a surgeon and to bring the latest advances to our Vinalopó Hospital. Sharing knowledge with international leaders will allow us to optimize our surgical strategies and improve the treatment of our patients."