I am pleased to share the publication of a new treatise on urology, an editorial project on which we have worked for a long time with a very clear objective: to compile and organize the most recent knowledge in our specialty in a clear and useful way for everyday clinical practice. Published by Editorial Panamericana,
I take on my appointment as President Elect of the European Society for Sexual Medicine (ESSM) with great enthusiasm and a deep sense of responsibility. The ESSM is one of the leading European scientific societies in the field of sexual medicine and andrology. For me, this step represents far more than professional recognition. It is
Every 14 February we mark European Sexual Health Day, a date that invites us to reflect on an essential aspect of human wellbeing which, nevertheless, is still surrounded by silence and taboos. As a urologist, and as a doctor who supports patients at particularly sensitive moments in their lives, I can confidently say that sexual
Receiving recognition from Merco Salud as one of the five physicians with the best reputation in the field of Urology in Spain in 2025 is something I sincerely appreciate and accept with a strong sense of responsibility. Rankings in medicine are never simple, especially in a specialty with the level of excellence and demand that
Being appointed an Honorary Member of the Mexican Society of Urology (SMU) is a recognition I receive with deep satisfaction and a strong sense of responsibility. Becoming part of an institution with such a solid track record, well-established international prestige, and a benchmark scientific standing in the field of urology is, without a doubt, a
When I look back, I clearly remember the moments that made me understand that urology was not just a medical specialty for me: it was a way of serving. Throughout all these years as a urologist, each patient has reminded me of something essential: behind every diagnosis there is a person with their own story.
Every November, Movember invites us to look directly at a topic that should be part of everyday conversation but is still a taboo for many men: our health. Beyond the symbolic moustaches, this international initiative aims to promote dialogue and raise awareness about essential issues such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and, above
These past few days, I’ve had the privilege of experiencing one of the most exciting moments of my professional career. Together with my team at ROC Clinic, we have led the first telesurgery ever performed in Spain between two different locations in Madrid, and the first telesurgery between two European Union countries (Belgium–Spain), carried out
There are moments that mark a before and after in the history of medicine — and this has been one of them. Our team at ROC Clinic has performed the first robotic surgery telementoring in Europe, a milestone that demonstrates how far technology can go in connecting knowledge, bridging distances, and improving patient care. The
On May 2, 2025, I received with great emotion and deep gratitude an official letter from the American Confederation of Urology (CAU), signed by its Secretary General, Dr. Alejandro Rodríguez. In it, I was informed that I have been distinguished as an Honorary Member of the CAU, in recognition of my professional career, my contribution
I am honored to have been named one of the Top 50 Doctors in Spain in the Top Doctors Awards 2024, a distinction I receive with humility and deep gratitude. This recognition highlights many years of work, commitment, and dedication to my patients and to the field of urology, and it adds to the appreciation
Dr. Javier Romero Otero has recently been appointed as Academic Urologist of the European Association of Urology (EAU), a recognition that marks a new milestone in Dr. Romero-Otero’s outstanding contributions to the field of urology. Dr. Romero Otero has expressed his deepest gratitude to all those who have played a fundamental role in his professional
