Hospiten Bellevue University Hospital and Hospiten Lanzarote have incorporated a Dual Energy spectral computed tomography scanner from Siemens Healthineers, a cutting-edge technology that enables more accurate, faster, and safer diagnoses.
The new equipment, a Dual Energy spectral computed tomography (CT) scanner from Siemens Healthineers, is now operational at both Hospiten Bellevue University Hospital and Hospiten Lanzarote. The technology, which works simultaneously with two different energies of X-rays, allows the differentiation of tissues and materials such as calcium, iodine, or fat with unprecedented precision.
The medical director of Hospiten Bellevue University Hospital, Dr. Tomás González, emphasised that this addition represents a significant advancement in the diagnostic capacity of the centre. “
This new scanner allows us to see more and better, but above all to do it in a faster, safer, and less invasive way. The most important benefit is for the patient, who receives more accurate diagnoses, less need for repeat tests, and much more agile care in critical situations,” he stated.
More information in a single scan
The head of the Radiology Department at Hospiten Lanzarote, Dr. Álvaro Morales, explained that Dual Energy spectral technology represents a qualitative leap. “
Until now, in certain cases it was necessary to complement the study with additional tests to resolve diagnostic doubts. With this system, we obtain much more information in a single acquisition, allowing us to better characterise lesions, optimise clinical decision-making, and accelerate the start of treatment when necessary,” he affirmed.
The scanner can create 'virtual' images that allow, for example, the visual elimination of bone or contrast without repeating the test. This avoids additional scans and reduces both diagnostic time and the overall exposure of the patient. The reduction of time inside the scanner improves comfort and allows for quicker action in situations where every minute is critical.
Maximum radiological safety and personalisation
The system is designed to maintain a radiation dose equivalent to or even lower than that of a conventional CT scan, thanks to advanced filters and automatic dose modulation mechanisms. Additionally, it intelligently adjusts acquisition parameters based on weight, age, and the anatomical area being studied, ensuring an optimal image even in complex profiles such as paediatric patients or individuals with obesity. This personalisation reduces the need for repeat studies due to image quality issues.
For patients in Lanzarote, this translates into more reliable and earlier diagnoses, a reduction in clinical uncertainties, and a greater ability for specialists to identify tumours, bleeding, inflammation, or vascular alterations with significantly superior detail. The technology is especially useful in critical areas such as Emergency, Oncology, Cardiology, or Vascular Pathology.
Advanced functional diagnosis in oncology and cardiology
Beyond showing anatomical structures, the new spectral technology provides advanced functional information. The equipment allows for the analysis of blood perfusion, tissue composition, and contrast concentration in real-time, offering a much more comprehensive view of certain pathologies. In Oncology, it facilitates more precise tumour characterisation and better therapeutic planning; in Cardiology, it speeds up coronary evaluation; and in vascular and trauma studies, it improves the detection of active bleeding.
Hospiten, founded by Dr. Pedro Luis Cobiella, is an international healthcare network with over 55 years of experience. It operates 20 private medical-hospital centres in Spain, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Jamaica, and Panama, as well as 175 outpatient medical centres under the Clinic Assist brand. It serves over three million patients worldwide annually and employs more than 5,000 people. The company plans to open a new general hospital in Boadilla del Monte (Madrid) by the end of 2026.
With this investment, patients in Lanzarote and Tenerife benefit from cutting-edge diagnostic technology that was previously only available in large metropolitan centres. The new scanner is already operational, and doctors can refer their patients for more precise and faster scans.
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