Doctors for Laparoscopy in Vrilissia

Menelaos Zoulamoglou MD, MSc is a General Surgeon maintaining a private practice in Vrilissia, specializing in modern minimally invasive and oncological surgery. He completed his medical studies at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has undergone extensive postgraduate training through multiple advanced degrees, including surgical oncology and advanced laparoscopic, bariatric, and robotic surgery. Throughout his professional career, he has served at major hospitals in Athens, gaining extensive experience in general and oncological surgery, with years of training in both university and hospital settings, including specialization in surgery. His expertise encompasses a wide range of conditions, such as colorectal surgery, oncologic procedures of the digestive system, as well as liver, pancreas, and breast surgery. His objective is to provide high-quality medical services with an emphasis on patient safety, modern minimally invasive techniques, and individualized surgical care.

Zisiadis Dimitris MD, MSc, PhDc, is a General Surgeon and Director of the Surgical Clinic at the Medical Center of Athens - Psychiko, with private practices in Kifisia, Agios Dimitrios, Ilion, and Psychiko. He is a PhD candidate at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a master's degree in Bioethics from the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace. Additionally, it is worth mentioning his specialization in Laparoscopic Surgery from the University of Strasbourg in France, Minimally Invasive surgery for inguinal hernia repair at IRCAD, and training in robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery. He has participated in thousands of surgeries for critically ill patients during his surgical practice in the public sector, as well as numerous advanced surgical reconstructions abroad, with a strong commitment to implementing these techniques in Greece. He has served as a collaborating Surgeon in numerous private centers in Greece, Italy, and the UK (London), participating in a wide range of general, laparoscopic, and robotic surgical procedures. He employs the most modern equipment and state-of-the-art techniques worldwide. He has also been trained in the repair of inguinal hernia, hydrocele, and ventral hernia using double mesh and local anesthesia. Finally, he has actively participated in numerous surgical conferences in Greece and courses organized by the Hellenic Surgical Society.

Xristakis Dimitrios is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician Surgeon and maintains a private practice in Haidari. He holds a PhD from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and graduated from the Medical School of the University of Turin, Italy. He possesses a postgraduate degree in assisted reproduction and regenerative medicine, as well as in the organization and management of health services. Additionally, he has specialized in female infertility and cervical pathology. His aim is to provide high-quality and comprehensive services in the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology and primarily seeks to establish a relationship of trust, respect, and mutual appreciation with his patients. Xristakis Dimitrios welcomes you to a fully equipped and woman-friendly facility, in accordance with international standards, where he applies modern diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. Finally, his practice offers color gynecological and obstetric ultrasonography, colposcopy, biopsy sampling, and laser treatment.

Dr. Ioannis Sarris, MD, MSc, is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician with private practices in Agia Paraskevi, Attica, and Atalanti, Phthiotis. He holds a medical degree from the Universita degli Studi di Roma in Italy. Subsequently, he obtained a Master's Degree in Obstetric Pathology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He initially specialized in the Surgical Department of the General Hospital of Attica KAT, managing numerous emergency cases, and then in the Gynecological Department of the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas," participating in numerous gynecological surgeries, colposcopies, and hysteroscopies. He specialized in Obstetrics at the General Hospital of Athens "Elena Venizelou," where he took part in numerous natural, painless deliveries, being a strong advocate for them, as well as cesarean sections when medically indicated. He serves as a Scientific Collaborator at the maternity hospitals "Iaso" and "Rea," and his expertise in infertility, menopause, and monitoring of low and high-risk pregnancies is noteworthy. Since 2020, he has been the Chief of the Surgical and Delivery Rooms at the "IASO" Maternity Hospital. Always guided by continuous scientific advancements, he is actively involved in conferences and seminars that promote the enrichment, empowerment, and dissemination of medical knowledge within the scientific community. He manages a wide range of cases with scientific precision, extensive experience, and always focusing on the specific needs of each patient.

"My personal vision and life goal is the care of women's health, with respect and dedication, in order to listen to their concerns and guide them responsibly. After 20 years of experience in hospitals in Athens and England, the management of pregnancy and childbirth constitutes my personal vision. The clinic provides gynecological counseling to adolescents following international guidelines with particular sensitivity. Menopause and its complications also represent a very important aspect of my specialty, with therapeutic approaches that are continuously enriched. With full awareness of the role of a healthcare professional, I dedicate myself to the service of women's health."

Dr. Anastasios Aggelou MD, PhD, MSc. is a General Surgeon specialized in Advanced Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery, minimally invasive techniques, as well as Emergency Surgery. He holds a doctoral degree with honors from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He has received further training at leading international centers, including the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and Ohio State. He maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi and performs surgeries at private hospitals in Athens.

Ο Δρ. Χρήστος Μπενέκος είναι Γυναικολόγος - Μαιευτήρας και διατηρεί ιδιωτικά ιατρεία σε Καισαριανή, Κηφισιά καθώς και στους Αμπελόκηπους. Τα γυναικολογικά ιατρεία στην Καισαριανή και την Κηφισιά, αποτελούν οικογενειακή υπόθεση καθώς από γενιά σε γενιά ο Δρ. Μπενέκος και η οικογένειά του αποτελούμενη από γιατρούς με πολυετή κλινική εμπειρία, προάγουν σε αυτά την φροντίδα της γυναίκας, με σύγχρονη ιατρική αριστεία. Το ιατρείο στους Αμπελόκηπους, είναι Πρότυπο Μαιευτικό κέντρο και πολυϊατρείο, με τμήμα εμβρυομητρικής, αυχενικής διαφάνειας, Β' επιπέδου, Doppler και πλαστικής χειρουργικής καθώς παρέχονται και δυνατότητα αιματολογικών εξετάσεων και Μαστολόγος.

Είναι απόφοιτος της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy στο Βουκουρέστι, από όπου έλαβε το πτυχίο Ιατρικής με άριστη βαθμολογία. Στα πρώτα του επαγγελματικά βήματα υπηρέτησε ως ιατρός στις Ελληνικές Δυνάμεις Κύπρου και στη συνέχεια εκπαιδεύτηκε στη Γενική Χειρουργική στο 251 Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αεροπορίας, αποκτώντας σημαντική εμπειρία στη συμμετοχή και αντιμετώπιση σύνθετων και βαρέων χειρουργικών περιστατικών. Η χειρουργική αυτή εμπειρία αποτέλεσε ισχυρή βάση για τη μετέπειτα εξειδίκευσή του στη Μαιευτική και Γυναικολογία.

Η εκπαίδευσή του στη Γυναικολογία ξεκίνησε στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών "Γεώργιος Γεννηματάς", όπου παρείχε ιατρικές υπηρεσίες σε γυναίκες με ευρύ φάσμα γυναικολογικών παθήσεων. Ακολούθως εντάχθηκε στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο και Μαιευτήριο "Έλενα Βενιζέλου", όπου ανέπτυξε εκτενή κλινική και χειρουργική εμπειρία στη Μαιευτική και Γυναικολογία. καθώς συμμετείχε σε μεγάλο αριθμό φυσιολογικών και επιπλεγμένων τοκετών, διαχειρίστηκε μαιευτικά και γυναικολογικά επείγοντα περιστατικά και είχε ενεργό ρόλο στην παρακολούθηση κυήσεων υψηλού κινδύνου, καθώς και σε καισαρικές τομές αυξημένων απαιτήσεων. Παράλληλα, συμμετείχε στα εξωτερικά ιατρεία, στο τμήμα Κολποσκόπησης και στο Τμήμα Οικογενειακού Προγραμματισμού, παρέχοντας ολοκληρωμένη συμβουλευτική και υποστήριξη στις γυναίκες.

Ο Δρ. Μπενέκος διαθέτει σημαντική συμμετοχή σε πολυάριθμα μαιευτικά και γυναικολογικά χειρουργεία, συμπεριλαμβανομένων λαπαροσκοπικών, υστεροσκοπικών και ογκολογικών επεμβάσεων, καθώς και στην αντιμετώπιση γυναικολογικών όγκων και προκαρκινικών αλλοιώσεων του τραχήλου με σύγχρονες τεχνικές, όπως η εξάχνωση με λέιζερ. Παράλληλα, έχει εκπαιδευτεί και πιστοποιηθεί σε προηγμένα πρωτόκολλα υποστήριξης ζωής, επείγουσας και κρίσιμης φροντίδας στη Μαιευτική και Γυναικολογία, καθώς και στη διαχείριση τραύματος.

Επιπλέον, έχει αποκτήσει διεθνή εμπειρία μέσω παρακολούθησης στην Αναπαραγωγική Ενδοκρινολογία σε εξειδικευμένο κέντρο γονιμότητας στο εξωτερικό, ενώ έχει συμμετάσχει και σε πρωτοποριακά εκπαιδευτικά προγράμματα ρομποτικής χειρουργικής. Διατηρεί ενεργή παρουσία στον επιστημονικό χώρο με συμμετοχή και παρουσιάσεις σε ιατρικά συνέδρια στην Ελλάδα και το εξωτερικό, καθώς και με συμβολή σε δημοσιευμένες ερευνητικές εργασίες σε διεθνή ιατρικά περιοδικά. Το 2018 ήταν Fellow Observer στο UCLA, υπό τις οδηγίες της επιστημονικής ομάδας του professor Acacio για ζητήματα παθολογίας κύησης και αναπαραγωγική ενδοκρινολογίας.

Στόχος του είναι οι ασθενείς να λαμβάνουν ακριβείς αξιολογήσεις, υπεύθυνη καθοδήγηση, παροχή εξατομικευμένης, σύγχρονης και υψηλού επιπέδου ιατρικής φροντίδας, με σεβασμό στις ανάγκες κάθε γυναίκας, παρέχοντας πάντα ξεκάθαρες εξηγήσεις και θεραπευτικές επιλογές βασισμένες σε σύγχρονα ιατρικά δεδομένα.

Markopoulos Marios is an Obstetrician-Gynecologist, Endoscopic Surgeon, and PhD holder from the Medical School of the University of Athens, with private practices in Mavili Square and Kifisia. Additionally, he is a Lecturer in the postgraduate program "Research in Female Reproduction" at the Medical School. He studied and graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and received his specialty in Obstetrics and Gynecology from the University Clinic of Aretaieio Hospital in Athens. Subsequently, he specialized in Endoscopic Surgery in London, United Kingdom (King’s College & Princess Royal University Hospital). He has further specialization in female reproduction through postgraduate studies in "Research in Female Reproduction" and clinical training at the Assisted Reproduction Unit of King’s College Hospital in London. He was awarded a PhD from the Medical School of the University of Athens for his research on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome during menopause, which constitutes the main focus of his research work, and has received significant recognition as one of the most important studies in the field of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and as essential examination material in the field of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility for maintaining certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG). Furthermore, he has publications in international and Greek medical textbooks and journals, as well as numerous presentations at international and Greek medical conferences. Finally, he maintains ongoing research activities as a Scientific Collaborator at the 2nd University Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Aretaieio Hospital.

Ziozia Vasiliki is a General Surgeon, Senior Registrar of the 1st Surgical Clinic at IASO and maintains a private practice in Nea Irakleio. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a Master's degree in "Surgical Anatomy" from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Dr. Ziozia has received a scholarship from the Hellenic Surgical Society to obtain her postgraduate degree, as well as a scholarship from the Hellenic Society of Coloproctology for specialization in colorectal and anal surgery at St Thomas’ Hospital in London. She initially specialized in Surgery at the General Hospital of Rethymno and subsequently at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." During 2022-23, she served as a Senior Clinical Fellow in the Colorectal Department at St Thomas’ Hospital in London. Dr. Ziozia has participated in numerous conferences, seminars, and courses and has authored many publications, as well as oral and poster presentations. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Society of Coloproctology.

Dr. Napoleon Xirokostas is a board-certified General Surgeon with subspecialty training in Laparoscopic, Robotic, and Oncologic Surgery. He maintains a private medical office in Rafina, Greece, and also serves as a Consultant Surgeon at the 1st Surgical Department of IASO General Hospital in Athens.

He completed his residency in General Surgery at Evangelismos General Hospital of Athens, the largest tertiary care and trauma center in Greece, where he also held the position of Chief Resident. Over the course of his training, he participated in more than 1,000 surgical procedures, including a wide spectrum of emergency, oncologic, and minimally invasive surgeries.

Dr. Xirokostas holds a Medical Degree (MD) from the Democritus University of Thrace and a Master of Science (MSc) in Advanced Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

He completed his mandatory rural medical service at the General Hospital of Kyparissia and previously served in the Greek Army as a General Medicine Doctor, providing medical assessments and basic life support instruction.

He has received extensive training in trauma surgery (DSTC), laparoscopic and robotic techniques, microsurgery, and emergency abdominal procedures. He is certified in ATLS, ALS, and has participated in numerous specialized surgical workshops and cadaveric dissection courses across Europe.

Dr. Xirokostas has an active academic presence, with several peer-reviewed publications and presentations at national and international surgical congresses.

He treats conditions including:

• Laparoscopic surgeries (cholecystectomy, hernias, appendectomy)

• Thyroid and parathyroid surgery

• Oncologic surgery (colorectal, gastric, skin/melanoma, soft tissue)

• Robotic surgery for complex abdominal cases

• Emergency trauma surgery and general surgical consults

His clinical approach is grounded in personalized care, evidence-based practice, and a strong commitment to patient safety and recovery.

Polykalas Spyridon MD, MSc is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician who maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi, within the Premedicare Multispecialty Clinic. He holds a medical degree from the School of Medicine at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a postgraduate degree in Minimally Invasive Surgery, Robotic Surgery, and Telesurgery from the same university's School of Medicine. Additionally, aiming for continuous professional development, he has attended numerous seminars and workshops, obtaining corresponding certifications. He initially specialized in General Surgery and Vascular Surgery at the General Hospital "Elpis," followed by specialization in Gynecologic Oncology at the Anticancer - Oncology Hospital of Athens "Agios Savvas." Subsequently, he completed his specialization in Obstetrics - Gynecology at the General Hospital - Maternity Clinic "Elena Venizelou." After obtaining his specialty, he remained at "Elena Venizelou" Hospital as a specialist Obstetrician - Gynecologist for two years. During his career, he participated in the obstetric care of many cases as well as numerous gynecological surgeries with an emphasis on minimally invasive surgery. He holds certification in diagnostic colposcopy granted by the Hellenic Society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology. Today, he provides a wide range of services, respecting the unique needs of each patient.

Rizou Anastasia Natasa is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She is a graduate and PhD candidate at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, she has completed postgraduate studies in Minimally Invasive Surgery, Robotic Surgery, and Telesurgery. She specialized at Laiko Hospital and the University Hospital "Aretaieio." She possesses extensive experience and training and frequently participates in scientific conferences and seminars.

Maria Mixailidou MD, FACS, FASCRS is a General Surgeon maintaining a private practice within the HYGEIA Hospital in Marousi. She studied at the Medical School of the University of Patras and continued her medical training in the USA. There, she conducted clinical research in the Department of Emergency Surgery, Trauma, and Critical Care at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, under Harvard University, and specialized in General Surgery at the University of Arizona. Additionally, she specialized in Colon and Rectal Surgery at Penn State University. She is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery in General Surgery and by the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery. She possesses significant clinical experience having worked in clinics in the USA, as well as extensive scientific and research experience, reflected in numerous publications in international scientific journals and chapters she has authored in international surgical textbooks.