Dr. Antonio Alcaraz

Dr. Antonio Alcaraz is one of Spain's most distinguished urologists and a globally recognised pioneer in minimally invasive and robotic uro-oncological surgery. He is a Professor of Surgery and has served as Chair of Urology at a major Spanish university hospital, bringing decades of leadership and innovation to the field. With over 30 years of surgical experience, Dr. Alcaraz has developed a worldwide reputation for his expertise in the treatment of prostate, bladder, and kidney cancers using cutting-edge laparoscopic and robotic techniques. He has been credited with performing several world-first surgical procedures including the first transvaginal kidney extraction for a tumour and the first robotic transvaginal kidney transplant. His academic output is substantial, with over 300 international and Spanish publications to his name, along with leadership roles in the European Association of Urology and the European School of Urology. Dr. Alcaraz is internationally sought after as a surgical educator and visiting professor, training urological surgeons across Europe and beyond.

Dr. Antonio Alcaraz obtained his MD from a leading Spanish medical faculty and subsequently completed specialist urology training in Spain. He earned his PhD through research focused on uro-oncology and minimally invasive surgical techniques. Dr. Alcaraz pursued advanced fellowship training in laparoscopic and robotic urology at internationally recognised centres in Europe and North America, where he developed his pioneering surgical skills. He holds a full professorship in Surgery at the University of Barcelona, reflecting the breadth of his academic expertise and teaching credentials. Throughout his career, Dr. Alcaraz has participated as faculty at major international urology congresses including the EAU Congress and AUA Annual Meeting, where he has presented landmark surgical techniques. He served as a member of the Scientific Committee of the European Association of Urology from 2010 to 2016 and has been a board member of the European School of Urology, contributing to the standardisation of urological surgical training across Europe.

Dr. Antonio Alcaraz's surgical expertise spans the full domain of uro-oncology and advanced minimally invasive urology. He is a recognised expert in the treatment of prostate cancer, bladder cancer, and kidney cancer using laparoscopic and robotic-assisted approaches. His pioneering work includes the development of novel extraction techniques in kidney surgery, reducing patient morbidity and accelerating recovery. In prostate cancer surgery, he performs robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy with a focus on preserving urinary continence and sexual function. In bladder cancer, he manages both muscle-invasive and non-muscle-invasive disease, including radical cystectomy with urinary diversion and bladder reconstruction. Dr. Alcaraz has particular expertise in kidney transplantation using minimally invasive donor and recipient surgical techniques. He is also a pioneer of single-port urological surgery, and his experience in retroperitoneal laparoscopy encompasses nephrectomy, adrenalectomy, and pyeloplasty.

Dr. Antonio Alcaraz's international reputation attracts patients from across Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America seeking expertise in robotic and laparoscopic uro-oncological surgery. He consults in both Spanish and English, making him accessible to a broad international patient base. HM Hospitales Madrid offers a modern, fully equipped international patient service with multilingual staff to assist with appointment coordination, medical records review, surgical planning, and accommodation. For patients considering treatment in Spain, Madrid is easily accessible by international air links, and HM Hospitales provides a seamless patient experience from initial contact to post-operative follow-up. International patients are encouraged to share their medical imaging (CT, MRI, PET scans), biopsy reports, and PSA or tumour marker results prior to consultation to allow Dr. Alcaraz's team to assess the case and provide a preliminary treatment recommendation. Remote consultation by video is available for international patients before they travel.

Dr. Antonio Alcaraz has received numerous national and international distinctions for his surgical innovation and academic leadership. He has been recognised by the European Association of Urology for his contributions to the development of minimally invasive urological surgery. His world-first surgical achievements — including the first robotic transvaginal kidney transplant — have been highlighted by leading international medical journals and media. He has received academic awards from Spanish and European surgical societies for his prolific research output of over 300 publications. The University of Barcelona has recognised him for outstanding contributions to surgical education and leadership.