Author Archives: Jose Granell

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Hoy hemos inaugurado en el Hospital Universitario HLA Moncloa el VI Ciclo de actualización en Oncología Quirúrgica – HLA 2026, organizado por la Cátedra de Oncología Quirúrgica ASISA / Universidad de Alcala de Henares. La Dra. Patricia Luengo Pierrard, de la Sección de Endocrinología del Servicio de Cirugía General y Digestiva del HU Ramón yContinue reading “COQ: cátedra de oncología quirúrgica ASISA / UAH”

Surgical robotics may be entering a fascinating new era. And, paradoxically, it looks very much like the beginning. We are starting to meet robots in our everyday life. Have you not, yet? You will not have to wait for long. You might, for example, meet a barista robot. The haircut robot was an AI creation,Continue reading “Back to the origins: industrial robots return to surgical robotics”

I was recently impressed by an Instagram reel from RS Simulation showing a transoral/transvestibular robotic thyroidectomy performed using the Versius Surgical System. It highlights how rapidly physical simulation models are evolving in robotic surgery training, because, as far as I know, there is no clinical experience worldwide with Versius TORT. But it should be usefulContinue reading “Physical models for simulation training in Robotic Head&Neck Surgery”

We’re proud to share that headneckroboticsurgery.com has now surpassed 17,000 visits worldwide! Our content has reached readers in 137 countries (out of approximately 195 countries globally). Top 5 visiting countries: This global engagement reinforces our mission: to provide accessible, high-quality information on Head&Neck Robotic Surgery for both healthcare professionals and patients. Thank you for yourContinue reading “Head&Neck Robotic Surgery: from local initiative to global reach”

Simulation has always been an essential pillar of surgical training, but is has acquired a new meaning in modern surgical education. The complexity of the procedures, the focus on patient safety, and new simulation technologies, have all contributed to an increasing acquisition of skills outside the operating room. Traditionally, this role has been fulfilled byContinue reading “Surgical simulation: virtual vs physical”

George Mochloulis recently highlighted the clinical use of the Bookler® StrongArm® system in head and neck surgery on LinkedIn, illustrating its potential as a streamlined alternative for maintaining exposure in remote cervical approaches.

At Hospital Universitario HLA Moncloa, we provide comprehensive support for international patients seeking high-quality medical care in Spain. Our International Department, led by Hasna Aarab, offers full assistance throughout the entire process — from first contact to diagnosis, treatment and follow-up. We ensure access to a complete range of medical services, including advanced and highlyContinue reading “International Patient Assistance”

A las 30 primeras inscripciones para el HLA ORL Forum 2026 les entregaremos un volúmen físico de la 4ª edición (2025) del Manual de Disección de Introducción a la Robótica en Cirugía de Cabeza y Cuello (se entregará junto con el diploma de asistencia). Recordamos que las inscriciónes son gratuitas y están dirigidas a especialistasContinue reading “Manual de disección”