Robotic surgery continues to gain ground in Spanish healthcare. In recent months, several public and private hospitals in different autonomous communities have announced the incorporation of state-of-the-art robotic systems, such as the Da Vinci and TouMai, to perform high-precision procedures. This technology, which combines three-dimensional vision, articulated arms, and remote control, allows surgeons to operate with millimeter accuracy, reducing surgical trauma and accelerating patient recovery.
The rise of robotic surgery stems from the need to offer less invasive treatments with better functional outcomes. Spanish hospitals are embracing this technology to prevent patients from having to travel to other centers or even outside their region. From northwest Madrid to the Canary Islands, including Extremadura, Murcia, Valencia, and the Balearic Islands, surgical robotics is becoming a key tool in specialties such as urology, general surgery, gynecology, and otolaryngology.
New centers and robotic systems
In the Community of Madrid, HM MonteprÃncipe University Hospital has become the first in the northwest region to incorporate the TouMai robot. The first procedure, an inguinal hernia repair, was successfully performed by Dr. Antonio Gil. This system offers high-definition vision and articulated movements that mimic the human hand, allowing for safer surgery and less postoperative pain. The hospital is thus strengthening its networked care model, preventing patients from having to travel to other hospitals within the group.
In the Region of Murcia, HLA La Vega Hospital has taken a significant step forward by incorporating robotic surgery into the treatment of rectal cancer. The first procedure of this kind in Murcia's private healthcare sector was performed by Dr. Emilio Peña , a surgeon certified in the Da Vinci system. The hospital has a robotic surgery committee that ensures excellence and safety in its procedures, which also encompass urology and gynecology.
Extremadura is not being left behind. The new Quirónsalud Badajoz Hospital, scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2027, will be the first private center in the region to have a Da Vinci robot. Construction is progressing as planned, and the hospital will have six operating rooms , 88 beds, and an intensive care unit. Specialists from the group emphasize that robotic surgery allows them to perform complex procedures in urology, general surgery, and gynecology with a precision that the human hand cannot achieve.
In the Valencian Community, the Urology Unit at Vithas Valencia 9 de Octubre Hospital uses the Da Vinci robotic system to treat prostate cancer, bladder cancer, and kidney tumors. Dr. José Rubio, head of the unit, points out that robotic prostatectomy is their preferred technique due to its excellent results in preserving sexual function and continence. The system is also used in complex urinary tract reconstructions, resulting in less bleeding and a faster recovery.
In the Balearic Islands, ClÃnica Rotger and Hospital Quirónsalud Palmaplanas launched the islands' first private robotic surgery platform four years ago. They have a smart operating room specifically designed for the Da Vinci robot , with articulated arms suspended from the ceiling and twice the size of a conventional operating room. The accredited and highly experienced medical team performs procedures in urology, gynecology, general surgery, and otolaryngology, ensuring continuity of care from diagnosis to follow-up.
Finally, in the Canary Islands, the University Hospital of Gran Canaria has successfully performed the first robotically assisted pudendal nerve neurolysis. This pioneering procedure at the hospital allows for the release of the trapped nerve in patients with chronic pelvic pain, thanks to 3D vision and the 360-degree rotation capabilities of the robotic arms. The intervention, supervised by urologist Manuel Rubial, demonstrates that the Canary Islands is positioning itself as a leader in high-precision surgery.
The expansion of robotic surgery across Spain reflects a firm commitment to innovation and quality of care. Patients benefit from less invasive procedures, less pain, and a faster return to their daily lives , while hospitals strengthen their capacity to treat complex conditions without the need for referrals. With systems like Da Vinci and TouMai, minimally invasive surgery is establishing itself as the present and future of healthcare in Spain.
