Our Story

A pioneering center serving health since 1961

Fundació Puigvert was founded in 1961 by Professor Antoni Puigvert, with the aim of creating an internationally recognized institution in the fields of urology, nephrology, andrology, and reproductive medicine.

Since its inception, the Foundation has been a non-profit center, with a clear commitment to public service and dedication to scientific development, research, teaching, and innovation.

1961

Foundation of the institution and the start of specialized clinical activity, with a strong commitment to research and the training of professionals.

1970s-80s

Consolidation as a reference center in kidney transplantation and treatment of rare kidney diseases.

2005

Pioneering incorporation of robotic urological surgery in Spain, with the Da Vinci system.

2023

Creation of the Fundació Puigvert Chair of Robotic Urological Surgery with the Autonomous University of Barcelona, reaffirming leadership in surgical innovation and specialized training.

2024

First-time implantation of a penile prosthesis via the infrapubic route, initiation of preventive HPV vaccination for youth, creation of a couple therapy unit for sexual dysfunctions.

Consolidation of preimplantation genetic diagnosis in reproductive medicine, promotion of innovation workshops for transgender individuals, introduction of confocal microscopy in urological cancer surgery, use of the single-use digital ureteroscope LithoVue™ Elite, expansion of home dialysis with remote monitoring, accreditation in emotional competencies for residents, and consolidation of psychosexuality workshops at the Kàlida center.

Current Affairs

National and international reference in its specialties, integrated into European expertise networks (ERKNet, Eurogen), with recognized teaching and research activity and a strong commitment to sustainability and social responsibility.