The Puerta de Hierro Majadahonda University Hospital has been accredited as a Reference Centre, Service and Unit (CSUR) of the National Health System for the endoscopic treatment of complex early gastrointestinal neoplasms.
This recognition places the centre as national reference in a highly specialised area within the digestive system and it highlights the clinical, technical and multidisciplinary work developed in recent years.
Beyond an institutional milestone, it represents clear support for the role of advanced endoscopy in the management of complex early-stage digestive lesions.
What does it mean to be a National Reference Centre?
Being CSUR means being part of the Network of National Health System centres designated to treat complex pathologies or procedures which require a very high level of specialisation.
In practice, this means that the centre is equipped to receive patients from all over Spain and offer expert treatment for these types of conditions.
In this case, the accreditation recognises Puerta de Hierro's ability to treat via Digestive endoscopic lesions Complex stages within a highly specialised care model.
Why is this advance important for digestive endoscopy?
This recognition reflects a clear evolution in the current digestive medicineIt is increasingly possible to diagnose and treat complex injuries in their early stages using less invasive techniques.
Greater accuracy in the initial stages
The advanced endoscopy allows addressing lesions of the digestive tract (oesophagus, stomach, duodenum, colon and rectum) at early stages, when treatment can be more effective.
A less invasive approach
In many cases, these techniques they allow avoiding conventional surgery, preserving the organ, and reducing the impact of the treatment on the patient.
Actual subspecialisation
This type of procedure requires more than technologyexperience, clinical judgment, precise indication, and teamwork.
The weight of clinical experience
The Advanced Endoscopic Resection Medical-Surgical Unit (AERMSU) performs over 150 procedures per year and works with a multidisciplinary approach that integrates different specialities.
This type of volume and specialisation is key to tackling complex cases with confidence and precision.
Furthermore, the hospital adds with this accreditation a second CSUR in the digestive area, consolidating its positioning as a reference centre.
What does this imply for the patient?
This recognition reinforces several key ideas in digestive medicine:
- The Early diagnosis It can completely change the treatment.
- Not all injuries complex require surgery.
- Not all cases should be treated in non- specialised.
- The experience The team's equipment directly influences the results.
A reference that also speaks of medical leadership.
These types of accreditations not only recognise an institution, but also clinical teams that have spent years driving more precise, less invasive and better-targeted digestive medicine. In this regard, it is a particularly relevant recognition in a field where expertise in advanced endoscopy is decisive.
The importance of the specialist and the team behind them
Behind this type of accreditation lies years of experience, specialisation, and coordinated work on highly complex procedures.
In this context, the leadership of Dr. Alberto Herreros de Tejada at the head of the unit reinforces the value of having professionals who work continuously in the diagnosis and treatment of these types of injuries.
The combination of clinical experience, technical precision, and a multidisciplinary approach is what allows for care that is safer, more effective, and better tailored to each patient.
Conclusion
The accreditation of Puerta de Hierro as a national reference centre for the endoscopic treatment of complex early-stage gastrointestinal neoplasms reflects the advancement of digestive endoscopy in Spain towards increasingly specialised models.
Greater precision, less invasiveness, and enhanced experience are not just technical concepts: they are factors that directly impact real treatment options and patient outcomes.
