Carlos Pollan

Dr. Carlos Manuel Pollán Guisasola is a consultant ENT surgeon in Barcelona specializing in robotic head and neck surgery. He leads the robotic surgery program at Centro Médico Teknon using the Da Vinci Surgical System. Dr. Pollán conducts procedures in endoscopic skull base surgery and head and neck oncology. These techniques utilize small cameras and instruments to treat complex conditions through natural openings or small incisions.

Specialization and Surgical Focus

Dr. Pollán performs minimally invasive ENT procedures and sinus surgeries. He treats various conditions including sleep apnea, nasal polyps, and deviated septums. The specialist performs operations such as cochlear implant placement and tympanoplasty. This latter procedure involves repairing a hole in the eardrum to improve hearing and prevent infections.

He also conducts specialized voice surgeries for feminization and masculinization. The doctor uses the Da Vinci robotic system for head and neck oncology. This technology allows for precision during tumor removals. The use of robotics reduces recovery times and minimizes scarring for patients.

Additionally, he applies endolaryngeal microsurgery for treating laryngeal polyps. This method uses a microscope to visualize and remove growths on the vocal cords while preserving voice quality.

Notable Achievements

Dr. Pollán has performed 400 operations throughout his career in Spain. He currently directs the robotic head and neck surgery program at his hospitals. His work includes the treatment of sensorineural hearing loss and ruptured eardrums. Furthermore, he is an author of clinical guidelines used in otorhinolaryngology.

Clinical Experience

• Consultant ENT Surgeon — Centro Médico Teknon (Barcelona)
• Consultant ENT Surgeon — Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol (Badalona)
• Faculty Member — ENT Teaching Unit at Germans Trias i Pujol
• Lead Specialist — Robotic Head and Neck Surgery Program

Education and Training

• 1988–1994 — University of Santiago de Compostela — MD in Medicine and Surgery
• 1995–1999 — Vall d’Hebron University Hospital — Specialization in Otorhinolaryngology (MIR)
• University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine — Fellowship in Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery, USA
• University Hospital of Pisa — Advanced Clinical Training in ENT Surgery, Italy

Academic Contributions

Dr. Pollán is a researcher and lecturer at international ENT conferences. He contributes to the development of surgical techniques for nasal disorders. The specialist has written numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. These publications focus on improving outcomes in head and neck surgery.

Key Publications and Lectures

• Author of numerous peer-reviewed scientific papers
• Author of clinical guidelines in ENT
• Contributor to ENT book chapters
• Active lecturer at national and international conferences