Antonio Rafael Barrasa Shaw

Antonio Rafael Barrasa Shaw is a professor and university department director affiliated with the Department of Medicine and Surgery at Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir (UCH-CEU). He specializes in surgical oncology, particularly focusing on digestive system tumors and soft tissue sarcomas, and is known for his expertise in minimally invasive and laparoscopic surgery.

• PhD in Medicine and Surgery (University of Alcalá de Henares, 2003)
• PhD in General and Digestive System Surgery

His research interests include:

• Oncological surgery for gastric, pancreatic, and colorectal tumors
• Laparoscopic approaches for colorectal and adrenal surgeries
• Metabolic and obesity surgery
• ERAS protocol implementation
• Advanced surgical techniques for locally advanced tumors

He serves on the board of directors of the Spanish Society of Surgical Oncology and acts as an editorial reviewer for Clinical & Translational Oncology and Surgical Oncology.