UmiCS
Robotic Cardiac Surgery
Robotic Cardiac Surgery is a minimally invasive technique that uses a surgical robot controlled by a surgeon to perform complex cardiac procedures.
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UmiCS – The Unit of Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery was established with the goal of providing the best cardiothoracic surgery treatments to patients—less painful, with faster recovery times, and ultimately improving quality of life and well-being.
Innovation, research, and the integration of new technologies are part of our DNA. We believe that the same problem can be resolved through different solutions; therefore, each case is carefully and rigorously studied with special attention to the unique needs of each patient. This is our commitment: to provide the best medical treatments in cardiothoracic surgery through personalized and humanized care for every individual.
We have a multidisciplinary team specializing in minimally invasive treatments, offering services in Madrid, Lisbon, Porto, Algarve, and the Azores. We welcome patients from around the world seeking the treatments we provide.
We are a medical unit recognized nationally and internationally for the quality of our services.
Our team of surgeons, led by Dr. Javier Gallego and Dr. Diego González Rivas, are internationally renowned and have been pioneers in Portugal and Spain in implementing various techniques in minimally invasive cardiothoracic and cardiac surgery, including:
Mitral Valve Surgery (via Video Thoracoscopy)
Cardiac Tumor Surgery (via Video Thoracoscopy)
Bilateral Superior Thoracic Sympathectomy for the treatment of Hyperhidrosis (via Video-Assisted Surgery with Titanium Clips)
Uniportal Robotic Surgery for Lung Cancer and Cardiac Surgery (Uniportal Anatomical Resections by VATS)
Through consultations in Lisbon, Algarve, Azores, Madrid, or via video consultations, you can address all your questions about cardiothoracic surgery procedures with Dr. Javier Gallego or Dr. Diego González Rivas.
Innovation, study, research, and the integration of new technologies are in our DNA and at the core of minimally invasive cardiothoracic surgery.
Our Team
Prof. Dr. Javier Gallego
UmiCS Clinical Director
Cardiac Surgery Coordinator
Prof. Dr. Diego González Rivas
UmiCS International Relations Director
Thoracic Surgery Coordinator
UmiCS – The Minimally Invasive Surgery Unit was founded with the goal of providing the best medical treatments and the finest equipment available because we believe in continuous improvement through the use of cutting-edge technologies to enhance the quality of life for our patients.
Innovation, study, research, and the integration of new technologies are part of our DNA. We believe that the same problem can be resolved using different solutions. For every question, there may be more than one answer. Our commitment is to use our expertise to provide personalized and humanized medical treatment to each individual who seeks our care, tailored to their specific needs.
Mission
To combine technological solutions with medical research and offer safe and innovative treatment options to patients.
To provide access to the best available equipment, medical and human resources, for diagnosis and minimally invasive interventions.
To replace pain with hope: improving the quality of life for all patients who seek our care.
Values
All UmiCS interventions are characterized by:
Personalized care
Pursuit of excellence in service delivery and the doctor-patient relationship
Valuing life
Transparency
Ethical commitment
Continuous personal and professional improvement
