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KARTSIOUNIS VASILEIOS
VASILEIOS KARTSIOUNIS

OBSTETRICIAN-GYNECOLOGIST

  1. Maternity - Gynecology
  • Education & Academic Titles
    • MD, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2008), Grade 7.43/10
    • PhD in Medicine (with Honors), Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2025)
    • ATSM in Gynecological Oncology, RCOG (2021)
    • SERGS Level 1 Robotic Surgery Certification (2023)
  • Doctoral Thesis
    “Investigation of the expression and prognostic significance of NUMB protein in endometrial cancer”, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2025), with Honors
  • Professional Experience
    • Visiting Fellow in Gynecologic Oncology, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Lübeck, Germany (2010)
    • Resident in General Surgery, 3rd Surgery Department, Theageneio Anticancer Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece (2010–2011)
    • Resident in Obstetrics & Gynecology, 1st OB/GYN Department, Serres General Hospital, Greece (2011–2013)
    • Resident in Gynecologic Oncology, St Bartholomew’s Hospital, London, UK (2013–2014)
    • Resident in Obstetrics & Gynecology, 3rd OB/GYN Department, Ippokrateio General Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece (2014–2015)
      — Certificate of Completion of Specialty Training on 16/12/2015
    • Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynecology, London North West Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK (2016–2017)
    • Senior Clinical Fellow in Gynecologic Oncology, West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust, UK (2017–2018)
    • Senior Clinical Fellow, ATSM trainee in Gynecologic Oncology, University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust, UK (2018–2021)
    • Visiting Fellow in Gynecologic Oncology, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre & Princess Margaret / Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, Canada (2019)
    • Locum Consultant Gynecologist, University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust, Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο (2021)
    • Private Obstetrician–Gynecologist (2021–present)
    • Academic & Clinical Scholar – ESGO Fellow (from 2025), 3rd OB/GYN Department, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2022–present)
  • Clinical Interest
    • Gynecologic oncology
    • Minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgery
    • Uterine fibroids
    • Ovarian cysts
    • Endometriosis
  • Awards & Distinctions
    • 2017 – CTG Masterclass Outstanding Performance Award, Edwin Chandraharan
    • 2002 – Exceptional Award, American College Anatolia
      — Distinction for outstanding performance in the Pan-Hellenic national examinations and admission to first-choice Medical School
  • Recent Publications
    • Kartsiounis V, Meditskou S, Siargkas A, Pervana S, Pazarli E, Kalogiannidis IA, Zouzoulas D, Tsolakidis D, Papanikolaou A, Dinas K, Expression of NUMB Protein and Its Prognostic Significance in Endometrial Cancer: A Retrospective Cohort Study, Cureus. 2025;17(3):e81402.
    • Zygouris D, Kotsopoulos IC, Chalvatzas N, Maltaris T, Kartsiounis V, Kavallaris A, Laparoscopic para-aortic and pelvic lymphadenectomy and radical hysterectomy in a patient with cervical cancer, six months after primary chemoradiation, Eur J Gynaecol Oncol. 2013;34(5):484-6.
    • Kotsopoulos IC, Tampakoudis GP, Evaggelinos DG, Nikolaidou AI, Fytili PA, Kartsiounis VC, Gerasimidou DK, Implication of human papillomavirus-66 in vulvar carcinoma: a case report., J Med Case Rep. 2011 Jun 25;5:232
    • Kartsiounis C, Koutlaki N, Evaggelinos D, Skafida P, Kafetzis D, Kartsiounis V, Dinas K, Dimitraki M, Liberis V, Comparison of the ultrasonic scalpel to CO(2) laser in cervical conisation, Minim Invasive Ther Allied Technol. 2011 May;20(3): 185-8
    • Kotsopoulos I, Evaggelinos D, Skafida P, Kartsiounis V, Chalvatzas N, Kavallaris A, Excessive production of ascitic fluid after laparoscopic operation for early-stage ovarian cancer, Gynaecological Surgery. 2011 Feb;8(1): 85-87
  • Membership in Societies and Editorial Boards
    • European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO)
    • Hellenic Society of Gynaecologic Oncology (HSGO)
    • Society of European Robotic Gynaecological Surgery (SERGS)
    • Hellenic Robotic Gynaecological Society (HERGS)
    • British Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy (BSGE)
  • Research
    • Molecular and histopathological prognostic biomarkers in gynecologic oncology, with emphasis on tumor biology and improving prognostic stratification.
    • Minimally invasive and advanced surgical techniques, aiming to optimize safety, precision and oncologic outcomes in gynecologic surgery.
    • Rare gynecologic malignancies, focusing on improved understanding and personalized therapeutic approaches.