Jose Luis Aguayo Albasini

Jose Luis Aguayo Albasini is a Professor in the Department of Surgery, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Murcia's Faculty of Medicine. His academic career includes a PhD from the same institution (1983) focusing on intestinal mechanics in ileus conditions. His research focuses on surgical outcomes, digestive motility, breast cancer staging techniques, and pandemic-related surgical challenges.

Key affiliations include the GICCA Clinical Research Group in Surgery and participation in the Motility of the Digestive Tract research group. Dr. Aguayo has contributed to advancements in targeted axillary dissection for breast cancer staging and postoperative complication management strategies. His work spans surgical education innovations, including non-technical skill development for medical trainees, and pandemic-impacted surgical protocols.

Publications emphasize surgical technique validation, anastomotic leak prevention, and pandemic-era healthcare adaptations. He has authored over 50 peer-reviewed articles addressing topics like venous thromboembolism risk, colorectal surgery outcomes, and emergency analgesia protocols. Notable contributions include the development of predictive scoring systems for surgical risks and the application of machine learning in mortality prediction.

Dr. Aguayo's academic leadership includes roles in medical education reform, such as integration of residency training with university postgraduate programs. He advocates for standardized communication protocols in delivering bad news to patients, emphasizing professionalism in medical practice. Active in quality improvement initiatives, his work on hospital discharge summaries and perioperative thromboprophylaxis reflects a commitment to evidence-based clinical practices.