Our professionals
Dr. Marcos Torres
Specialist in Urology.
Primary focus on the study and treatment of prostate cancer and minimally invasive urologic surgery (laparoscopic and robotic).
Professional career
Medical Degree from the University of Navarra (2004).
Postgraduate Degree in Clinical Medicine: Advances and Research, obtaining the Advanced Studies Diploma (DEA) recognizing research proficiency from the University of A Coruña (2010).
Accreditation to direct X-ray facilities for medical diagnostic purposes (Nuclear Safety Council, 2011).
Master’s Degree in Medical Management and Clinical Governance (UNED, 2012).
University Expert in Biomedical Research and Law (UNED, 2016).
University Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration (National School of Public Health, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, UNED, 2017–2019).
Urology Resident Physician (MIR) (2006–2011) at the University Hospital Complex of A Coruña (CHUAC).
Attending Urologist at Hospital Comarcal de El Bierzo in Ponferrada (2011–2012). Developed the laparoscopic surgery program.
Attending Urologist at Hospital General Universitario Reina Sofía in Murcia (January 2013–October 2018). Scientific Coordinator (April 2017–October 2018). Member of the Thrombosis Committee. Developed the advanced laparoscopic surgery program and headed the advanced prostate cancer unit.
RESEARCH AREAS
Research projects:
“Case–control study of preventive and risk factors related to reproductive health and male semen quality.” Funded by the Health Research Fund, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, PI10/00985. Duration: 2011–2015.
“Anogenital distance: a new biomarker of clinical interest in prostate cancer.” Departments of Urology and Preventive Medicine, Hospital General Universitario Reina Sofía, Murcia. Duration: 2013–2015.
AREAS OF INTEREST
- Genitourinary oncology.
- Prostate cancer.
- Laparoscopic and robotic urologic surgery.
- Treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (endoscopic and laparoscopic surgery).
Activity
In teaching
Honorary Associate Professor at the University of Murcia (2016–2018).
In research
Author of one book chapter.
Has contributed to 8 scientific publications in national and international journals.
Has presented and carried out multiple works in poster, oral communication, and video formats in the field of urology at national and international congresses.