The Dr. Francisco Arteaga, neurosurgeon specializing in Spinal endoscopy in Seville, has been awarded the prize for Better Scientific Communication at the III Bianual Congress of the SECPEC 2026, held in Valencia.
The Spanish Society of Percutaneous and Endoscopic Surgery of the Spine (SECPEC) It is the scientific society that brings together specialists in minimally invasive spine surgery in Spain. Its III Biannual Congress It was held on the days September 24 and 25 in the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, preceded by a workshop on the 23rd.
Award for Best Scientific Communication at SECPEC 2026
Scientific communications are the Research and clinical experience that the specialists present to their colleagues during the congress. The award for the Best Scientific Communication distinguishes the work that SECPEC has considered highlights of this edition.
The doctor dedicates a few words of thanks to this recognition:
"A week ago I finished the III Biannual SECPEC Congress in Valencia.
It was an intense few days and an excellent meeting point for those of us who share this passion for minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery.
During those three days I had the opportunity to participate as an instructor in the pre-congress course, share experiences, and above all, continue learning alongside colleagues with vast experience in this field.
This has been a special congress in which, in addition, our communication received the Prize for Best Oral Communication. It is true that awards are not the most important thing in events like this, but I must admit that it made me very happy and that it encourages me to keep working every day.
The work, titled “Unipodal lumbar endoscopic surgery (FESS): clinical and functional analysis of 61 consecutive cases and associated prognostic factors”, summarizes the results of our experience with this technique, evaluating the evolution of pain and functional disability, the safety of the procedure, and factors related to prognosis.
I am especially proud because this award highlights the systematic follow-up of our patients and the effort to analyze the results beyond the purely technical success of the surgery.
The news reached me while I was already on my way to the airport and I wasn't able to personally pick it up, but I didn't want to stop thanking the organization and the Scientific Committee of SECPEC for this recognition from here as well.¨
This recognition indicates that Dr. Arteaga analyzes and measures the results of her work in the operating room, and she shares it with other specialists so that the technique can continue to improve. It is the same way of working that she applies with her patients. Spinal endoscopy in Seville.
International instructor in advanced techniques of spinal endoscopy
The award comes in the same week that Dr. Arteaga participated as instructor in the SECPEC Pre-Congress Course, «Minimal invasion: the logical evolution», held on September 23rd. There he trained other surgeons alongside International experts like Dr. Rafael Portela (Portugal), Dr. Rodrigo Borges (Brazil) and Dr. Edgar Martín Castañeda. We tell you about it in the post Dr. Arteaga, instructor at the SECPEC 2026 Congress.
His work as International instructor consists of teaching other neurosurgeons and traumatologists Advanced techniques of spine endoscopy: how to properly indicate each case, how to plan the approach and how to work safely through millimeter incisions. Other surgeons learn from their experience It is a good indicator of how they value their work.
What these recognitions mean for patients
For the patient who seeks Spinal endoscopy in Seville, What matters is what changes when you come to the consultation with back or leg pain. In practice, this translates to:
- Updated technique: Anyone who teaches and presents scientific papers is obliged to know the latest evidence and to review their own results.
- Proven experience: More than 14 years of experience in neurosurgery and more than 100 endoscopic spine procedures, backed by the recognition of his colleagues.
- Minor surgical aggression: endoscopy works through millimeter incisions, which reduces damage to the muscles and tissues surrounding the spine.
- Faster recovery: In the indicated cases, there is usually less pain after the intervention, an earlier recovery, and a quicker return to daily life.
- Honest indication: Knowing the technique well also means knowing when it is not the best option and recommending another alternative.
When colonic endoscopy may be indicated
The Endoscopic spine surgery It may be indicated in pathologies such as lumbar herniated disc or the lumbar spinal stenosis, Especially when the Pain does not improve with conservative treatment. Not all patients are candidates for one. Spinal endoscopy in Seville Not in any other center: each case needs a individual assessment with proper exploration and imaging tests.
If you have already been offered a spinal surgery and you have any doubts, you can also ask for one. second opinion before deciding.
Request your evaluation for a spinal endoscopy in Seville
Dr. Arteaga holds a consultation Spinal endoscopy in Seville. If you have persistent lower back or sciatic pain and you want to know if spinal endoscopy might be an option for you, Make an appointment here.
