The Hospital Universitario Viamed Santa Elena, through the Viamed Institute of Advanced Surgical Oncology (IVOQA), has incorporated an advanced CT-guided robotic navigation system for the treatment of tumors and metastases with millimeter precision.
This cutting-edge technology is specifically designed to reach and destroy hard-to-reach lesions in a minimally invasive manner. It represents a true paradigm shift in interventional oncology, making it possible to safely address tumors that were previously considered unreachable or that carried an extremely high surgical risk via traditional open surgery.
This next-generation procedure combines real-time CT medical imaging with the assistance of a highly stable robotic arm and AI-driven software. The process is carried out as follows:
The system processes and merges CT radiological images to generate a detailed 3D map of the inside of the patient's body.
Using advanced algorithms trained on thousands of cases, the AI automatically delineates the patient's organs (liver, lung, kidney, etc.) and detects surrounding critical anatomical structures such as blood vessels, arteries, and airways.
Utilizing the 3D reconstruction and AI data, the medical team interactively plans the ideal path for the ablation needle, intelligently avoiding any high-risk structures.
During the intervention, the robotic arm automatically and ultra-precisely guides the needle to the exact center of the tumor lesion.
Once the needle is positioned, thermal energy is applied to destroy the tumor cells in a completely localized manner, without damaging the surrounding healthy tissue.
The system allows the team to immediately verify—with a single click—that 100% of the planned tumor margin has been covered, ensuring maximum effectiveness and reducing the risk of local recurrence.
This technique is especially indicated for individuals with complex oncological conditions who require rapid and effective therapeutic alternatives. It stands out in the treatment of:
A Major Milestone at Our Center
The IVOQA medical team has set a precedent at the hospital with the successful treatment of a patient presenting with millimeter-sized liver metastases arising from colon cancer.
As a minimally invasive interventional radiology technique executed through a millimeter-sized puncture in the skin, it provides multiple advantages compared to open surgery:
The patient can return home within one to two days after the procedure.
Since large vascular or muscular incisions are not required, postoperative pain is minimal.
The possibility of infection or bleeding is drastically reduced.
It allows for an almost immediate return to the activities of daily life.
At the Viamed Institute of Advanced Surgical Oncology (IVOQA), we advocate for multidisciplinary management as the key to success in cancer treatment. This complex, robot-assisted intervention is performed in a coordinated manner by leading specialists in interventional radiology and surgical oncology:
Vascular and Interventional Radiology
Vascular and Interventional Radiology
Head of IVOQA
Whether you reside in Spain or are an international patient, at IVOQA we coordinate your entire medical process in an agile and centralized manner. We offer a Video Consultation service for an initial medical evaluation without the need for travel.
