Recognized Leader in PCNL Technique Optimization
Dr. Juan Manuel López Martínez is a distinguished urology specialist based in Barcelona, currently practicing at Uros Associats in Centro Médico Teknon. He focuses on lithiasis, functional urology, pelvic floor disorders, and collaborates with the Renal Transplant Unit at Fundació Puigvert.
Graduated in Medicine from the Autonomous University of Madrid, he completed his urology residency at Fundació Puigvert, where he earned the Best Communication Award from the Societat Catalana d’Urologia. He holds laparoscopic surgery accreditation from the European Association of Urology (E-BLUS).
Dr. López is an active researcher and speaker at national and international conferences, with publications on bladder and kidney tumors. He received the Best Surgical Technique Video Award from the Spanish Society of Laparoscopic Surgery in 2012. He is a member of the Societat Catalana d’Urologia, Spanish Society of Urology, and European Association of Urology. Fluent in Spanish, English, and Catalan, he provides personalized care to a diverse patient population.
Role in the mini-PCNL development
Recognized leader in mini-PCNL Techniques:
Dr. Juan Manuel López Martínez has specialized in advancing and applying miniaturized percutaneous nephrolithotomy (mini-PCNL) techniques, integrating minimally invasive approaches to optimize patient outcomes in renal stone management. Building on his advanced training with Dr. Guohua Zeng in China, Dr. López has incorporated cutting-edge methods that reduce patient discomfort, bleeding, and recovery time.
Developer of the Super-Mini PCNL (SMP):
Leveraging his laparoscopic surgery accreditation and international expertise, Dr. López employs refined mini-PCNL protocols that prioritize low renal pelvic pressure and efficient stone clearance. His practice emphasizes safety and efficacy, contributing to improved postoperative recovery and reduced complication rates.
Academic Contributions:
Dr. López has actively participated in comparative studies analyzing standard versus miniaturized PCNL techniques, highlighting the benefits of less invasive procedures, including decreased bleeding and faster patient recovery. His work supports evolving clinical guidelines in endourology and reinforces the adoption of minimally invasive surgery within the Spanish and broader European urological communities.
Awards and recognitions
Dr. Juan Manuel López Martínez has received multiple prestigious awards for his contributions to the fields of urology and minimally invasive surgery. His groundbreaking work has been recognized both nationally and internationally:
Best Communication Award from the Societat Catalana d’Urologia for his final-year presentation during residency.
Best Video Communication Award for surgical technique at the Spanish Society of Laparoscopic Surgery (SECL) in 2012.
Best Video Communication Award from the Societat Catalana d’Urologia in 2012 for his work in minimally invasive urological techniques.
Fundación Puigvert Award for the best presentation in the Residents Session of the Sociedad Catalana de Urología (2012).
He has also authored numerous articles in renowned national and international medical journals, focusing on bladder and renal tumors, as well as minimally invasive urological techniques. His contributions to the scientific literature, coupled with his ongoing work in clinical practice, continue to set new standards in the field of urology.