Dr. Diego González-Rivas
Thoracic Surgery — Uniportal Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS)
A Coruña, Spain
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Dr. Diego González-Rivas is a thoracic surgeon based in A Coruña, Spain, who is internationally recognised for his work in uniportal video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS). He trained in general and thoracic surgery at Coruña University Hospital and founded the Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery Unit (UCTMI).
His publicly reported areas of practice centre on minimally invasive surgery for lung cancer and other thoracic conditions, and he is widely known for teaching these techniques internationally. Patients considering care should confirm current consulting arrangements, sub-specialty focus and availability directly with the hospital.
Qualifications
- • MD
- • FETCS
Experience
- Years of Experience
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- Procedures Performed
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- Registration
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Hospital Affiliations
- • Coruña University Hospital (CHUAC)
- • Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery Unit (UCTMI)
Conditions Treated
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- 1. How many of my specific procedure have you performed, and what are your outcomes?
- 2. Are you board-certified in Thoracic Surgery, and may I see your credentials?
- 3. What is your complication rate for this procedure, and how do you manage complications?
- 4. Will you personally perform the entire procedure, or will residents/fellows be involved?
- 5. What does follow-up care look like — how will we communicate after I return home?
- 6. Can you provide references from international patients you have treated?
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