Manises Hospital has achieved a significant clinical milestone by successfully carrying out its first fecal microbiota transplant. This cutting-edge medical procedure is indicated for treating severe and recurrent intestinal infections by restoring the patient's bacterial flora. The intervention was performed in collaboration with Sagunto Hospital, which houses the only recognized microbiota bank in the Valencian Community, and was supported by the Transplant Coordination of the Conselleria de Sanidad.
The success of the procedure is attributed to a joint and coordinated work protocol between the two centers. Sagunto Hospital serves as the reference center, responsible for the evaluation and meticulous selection of healthy donors, as well as the collection, technical processing, secure storage, and subsequent distribution of fecal microbiota preparations. Manises Hospital, in turn, is responsible for the direct application of the treatment to the recipient patient, subsequent clinical follow-up, and monitoring of results, tailoring the protocol to the severity of each case.
Given the complexity of this therapy, an extensive multidisciplinary team was involved. At Manises Hospital, the process was coordinated by the Internal Medicine department and its Infectious Diseases Unit, working closely with the Digestive System, Microbiology, Clinical Analysis, and Hematology services, as well as the Quality department. Support from Sagunto Hospital came from its Microbiology and Digestive services. The entire process adhered strictly to current national regulations and the consensus guidelines established by the National Transplant Organization (ONT) and the Spanish Agency of Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS).
The management of both hospitals has emphasized the importance of this advancement for the public healthcare network. Dr. Beatriz Gómez, manager of Manises Hospital, stated that «the incorporation of innovative therapies based on scientific evidence is key to advancing in quality of care». Similarly, Dr. Ana Peiró, manager of Sagunto Hospital, highlighted that «this agreement strengthens coordination between centers in the public health system, directly leading to better health outcomes for patients».
