Dr. Francisco Villalba

Dr. Francisco Villalba

INFORMATION

Qualified in Medicine and Surgery, specialised in General and Digestive Surgery

Head of the Coloproctology Section at the General University Hospital of Valencia, with over 30 years of experience in complex pelvic surgery, collaborating with the Reproductive Surgery Unit of EJC in surgeries for deep pelvic endometriosis with intestinal involvement. Coordinator of the Endocrine Surgery Unit at the General University Hospital with training and experience in breast pathology and endocrine surgery.

Member of the Endometriosis Committee of the General University Hospital of Valencia and the Multidisciplinary Reference Unit for Abdominopelvic Oncological Surgery at the General University Hospital of Valencia.

Author of over 70 articles in national and international journals, 14 books or book chapters, and editor of 2 books. Involved in over 20 research projects with 13 research awards, author of over 250 presentations at congresses, and speaker at multiple courses and congresses.

UNIVERSITY QUALIFICATION

  • Bachelor in Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Medicine University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain (1983-1989)
  • Residency in General and Digestive Surgery, General University Hospital of Valencia University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain (1991-1995)
  • Master’s Degree in Mastology , University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain (1994)
  • Master’s Degree in Hospital Management , University of Alcalá, Alcalá de Henares, Spain (2013)

OTROS CURSOS

  • I BASIC COURSE IN ONCOLOGICAL SURGERY., General University Hospital of Valencia, Valencia, Spain (1991)

  • SELECTED READINGS IN GENERAL SURGERY., The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. Department of Surgery and Division of Continuing Education, Dallas-USA (1993)

  • SELECTED READINGS IN GENERAL SURGERY., The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. Department of Surgery and Division of Continuing, Dallas-USA (1994)

  • XLIII INTERNATIONAL COURSE IN ABDOMINAL SURGERY (Dr. J. PUIG LA CALLE)., Santa Cruz Y San Pablo Hospital., Barcelona, Spain (1994)

  • XIV ONGOING TRAINING COURSE IN SURGERY. , General University Hospital of Valencia, Valencia, Spain (2000)

  • ACS SURGERY PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE , American College of Surgeons, Online (2007)

  • BREAST ULTRASOUND SPECIALIST. (200 hours and 20 credits), University of Vigo, Vigo, Spain (2012)

2021-to date: Lecturer in the Master’s Degree in Advanced Endoscopic and Robotic Surgery at the University of Valencia.

2009: Currently, lecturer in the Master’s in Gynaecological Endoscopic Surgery. Valencian Infertility Institute University Foundation.

2018: Associate Professor position at the Surgery Department of the Faculty of Medicine of Valencia, through a merit-based selection process.

2015: Coordinator of the Endocrine Surgery Section, continuing involvement in the breast section.

2013: Specialisation in Breast Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Techniques. University of A Coruña

2012: External residence for Training in Breast Surgery at the Planas Clinic, Barcelona (Dr. M Prats Puig).

2012: Breast Ultrasound Specialist from the University of Vigo

2008: Accreditation by AVAP as a private university doctor professor.

2006: External Residence for Training in Laparoscopic Colon Surgery at San Pablo Hospital, Barcelona (Dr. EM Targarona).

2006: External residence for training at the Surgery Service of the University Hospital of Amsterdam

2006: Permanent Position by competitive examination at the General University Hospital of Valencia Consortium,

2004: Associate Professor of Applied Surgical Pathology at Cardenal Herrera University through a merit-based selection process.

2003-2017: Joined the IVI Team as head of the Breast Unit and Complex Pelvic Surgery, continuing this activity to date (complex pelvic surgery) primarily with the Juana Crespo Team in deep pelvic endometriosis.

2002: Service Commission at the General University Hospital of Valencia, joining the coloproctology section and the Breast Surgery Section.

2000: Permanent Position by competitive examination as statutory staff on the Health Council at Marina Alta Hospital, Denia.

1996: Interim Assistant in the General Surgery and Digestive System Service at Marina Alta Hospital, Denia.

1996: External Residence for Training at the Transplant Unit of the La Fe de Valencia University Hospital (Dr. J. Resident Trainee Physician

1991-95: Resident Trainee Physician at the General Surgery and Digestive System Service of this Hospital.

1989: Degree from the University of Valencia.

COLLABORATION SCHOLARSHIPS:

  • CONVATEC SCHOLARSHIP FROM THE SPANISH ASSOCIATION OF COLOPROCTOLOGY for a residence at the University Hospital of Amsterdam (Prof. M.A. Cuesta).
  • SCHOLARSHIP GRANTED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF ALCALÁ (MASTER’S DEGREE IN HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT).
  • “IMPLICATIONS OF MAMMI-PET IN THE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF BREAST CANCER. COMPARISON WITH ANATOMOPATHOLOGICAL RESULTS AND OTHER IMAGING TESTS” awarded a scholarship in the research foundation’s 2016 invitation for applications.

RESEARCH AWARDS GRANTED BY SCIENTIFIC ORGANISATIONS OR INSTITUTIONS:

  •  AWARD FOR BEST RESEARCH PAPER: Influence of Arginine in the Healing of Experimental Colic Anastomoses and Action on the Immune Response. XI General Surgery Course. Valencia, 31 January, 1 and 2 February 1996
    • Awarding body: Valencian Surgery Society
  • AWARD FOR BEST CLINICAL WORK: Value of Biological Markers and Computerized Tomography in the Prognosis of Acute Biliary Pancreatitis.
    • XI General Surgery Course. Valencia, 31 January, 1 and 2 February 1996.
    • Awarding body: Valencian Surgery Society
  • VII LÓPEZ-TRIGO RESEARCH AWARD. MEDICAL AREA: Evaluation of Current Options in Predicting the Severity of Acute Pancreatitis. Valencia, 21 January 1997
    • Awarding body: General University Hospital of Valencia
  • AWARD FOR BEST RESEARCH PAPER. Study of Exocrine and Endocrine Pancreatic Function after Acute Biliary Pancreatitis. XII General Surgery Course. Valencia, 29, 30 and 31 January 1997.
    • Awarding body: Valencian Surgery Society
  • AWARD FOR THE BEST CLINICAL WORK. Polymorphism differentiation and mitosis. Prognostic value in breast cancer. XII General Surgery Course. Valencia, 28, 29 and 30 January 1998.
    • Awarding body: Valencian Surgery Society. 2nd Meeting of Resident Surgeons
  • PHARMA CONSULT AWARD FOR BEST EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATION IN SURGERY. Influence of pentoxifylline in bacterial translocation. Madrid, 9-10 October 1998
    • Awarding body: Spanish Society of Surgery.
  • VIII LÓPEZ-TRIGO RESEARCH AWARD. MEDICAL AREA. “Influence of pentoxifylline in bacterial translocation. Valencia, 18 January 1999.
    • Awarding body: General University Hospital of Valencia
  • INTERNATIONAL AWARD FOR THE BEST POSTER
    • “Melanosis Coli”. Copenhagen, Denmark, 11-14 May 1999.
    • Awarding body: 5 European Congress for nurses with interest in stoma care.

ARTICLES IN NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL SPECIALISED JOURNALS:

  • Title: Diaphanoscopy in the Diagnosis of Breast Pathology (II): Trauma
    Publisher and publication reference Senology and Breast Pathology,
    Pages and year: 1992; 5,3 (133‑139).
  •  Title: Pneumomediastinum and Subcutaneous Emphysema as Rare Complications After Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery.
    Publisher and publication reference Rev. Esp. Enferm Digest
    Pages and year: 2009. 101:445-446
  • Title: Perioperative care in colorectal surgery. Current practice patterns and opinions.
    Publisher and publication reference Colorectal Disease 
    Pages and year: 2009. 11(9):976-983. PMID: 19175633
  •  Title: Enhanced recovery in colorectal surgery: a multicentre study
    Publisher and publication reference BMC Surg. Pages and year: 2011 Apr 14;11. PMCID: PMC3095530
  •  Title: Benign Inflammatory Breast Lesions
    Publisher and publication reference Rev Esp Patol.
    Pages and year: 2016;49(3):169—180
  •  Title: Tratamiento quirúrgico de la recidiva supraclavicular y a nivel de la mamaria interna por un carcinoma de mama. Surgical Treatment of Supraclavicular and Internal Mammary Recurrence of Breast Cancer
    Publisher and publication reference Cir Esp.
    Pages and year: 2018;96(4):237–245

MEMBER OF THE FOLLOWING SOCIETIES AND SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEES:

  • Spanish Association of Surgeons
  • Spanish Association of Coloproctology
  • Spanish Society of Senology and Breast Pathology
  • Valencian Surgery Society
  • Tumour Commission of the General University Hospital of Valencia
  • Thyroid Surgery Committee of the General University Hospital of Valencia
  • Endometriosis Committee of the General University Hospital of Valencia
  • Multidisciplinary Reference Unit for Abdominopelvic Oncological Surgery of the General University Hospital of Valencia
  • Clinical Simulation Technical Commission
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