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EFSTRATIOS N KOLETSIS AREA OF INTEREST: CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY Full name : Efstratios Koletsis MD, PhD Patronymic Date and place of birth Familial situation : : : Nikolaos 20 May 1967, Athens Greece. Married to Xanthipi Fotopoulou (BA in French and Greek Literature and Language, University of Athens). Languages Citizenship : : One Child, son, born in 2000. Greek, English. Greek CAMPUS ADDRESS: PERMANENT ADDRESS: 31 Chlois str. University of Patras Cardiothoracic Surgery Department Voula, Athens, 16673, Tel: +30 2610 999847 Greece Rio, Achaia, Greece. [email protected] Tel: +30-210-8955570, Mob:+30-6932332707 Fax:+30-210-8955570 Email:[email protected] EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS SCHOOL 1979 -1985 UNIVERSITY 1986-1993 : 1st High School/Lyceum of Egaleo, Athens (graduated with Honours). : School of Medicine, University of Patras. Degree of Medicine (equivalent to A (71/100)). 1 / 25 POSTGRADUATE TITLES 25/07/2003 : PhD in Medicine, University of Patras, Greece. Title of the Thesis: "PRETREATMENT OF DONOR LUNG WITH SURFUCTANT: AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY IN A NEWLY DEVELOPED AUTOTRANSPLANTATION PIG MODEL" COMPUTER LITERACY Computer programming-knowledge of Basic and experience with operating systems: DOS, Windows 3.1, 95, 98, NT, XP, Vista Very good knowledge of the following software: Word processors: Word for Windows Spreadsheet: Excel Presentation: PowerPoint Database: MS-Access Graphics: Corel Draw 8 Statistical packages: SPSS Video editing: Pinnacle Studio And experience with network setup. Member of the team that designed and developed an electronic archiving system for medical history of patients, called Ram-a, within the General Surgery Department of the University of Patras, Greece. ACADEMIC POSITIONS and MAJOR VISITING APPOINTMENTS: Dates 1999 2003 Title Department Research Fellowship Cardiothorasic Surgery Dept Institution Patras University School of Medicine Cardiothoracic Surgery Dept Patras University School of Medicine Cardiothoracic Surgery Dept Patras University School of Medicine 2004 2010 Lecturer 2010 now Ass Professor TEACHING EXPERIENCE Date Description Institution 1999-2001 Teaching residents in a clinical Setting as Chief Residence Thoracic Surgery Dept Evangelismos General Hospital, Athens 2002-2003 Graduate student teaching Evangelismos Nursing School, 2 / 25 appointed as instructor Athens 2005-now ATLS Instractor American College of Surgery 2005-2100 Lecturer in Cardiothoracic Surgery University of Patras 2010-now Ass Professor in Cardiothoracic Surgery University of Patras 3 / 25 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Internships and Residencies: 23/5/1994 – 10/7/1995 Appointed by the Ministry of Health at the Service of Countryside, Rural Health Center of Thermo, that belongs to the jurisdiction of the General Hospital of Agrinio, Etoloakarnania, Greece, and for the last 6 months at the General Surgery department of General Hospital of Agrinio. 11/7/1995 – 16 / 3/1997 Residence in General Surgery, in the General Surgery Department of Patras University School of Medicine. Director: Professor Ioannis Androulakis 18/3/1997 – 18/3/1998 For the duration of my Military services in the Naval Forces, I served as residence in the Thoracic and Vascular Surgery Department of Naval Hospital Athens. Director: Lieutenant Mathews Douginas 19/3/1998 - 24/5/1999 Residence in General Surgery, in the 3rd General Surgery Department of Anticancer Hospital “Saint Savas”. Director: Ass Prof George Ekonomou. 9/6/1999 – 9/6/2001 Residence in Thoracic Surgery at Evangelismos General Hospital of Athens. Chief Residence for the last 10 months. Director: Dr Ion Bellenis, FRCS, FACTS. 10/6/2001 - 8/6/2003 Senior Registrar in Cardiac Surgery Department at Evangelismos General Hospital of Athens. Director: Dr Dimitrios Kakkabos LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION: 20/06/2003 : License as a Cardiothoracic Surgeon December 2003 : Advanced Trauma Life Support ATLS. American College of Surgeons Committee of Trauma 4 / 25 FIELDS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Adults Cardiac Surgery Adults Thoracic Surgery HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS 10/6/2003- 23/08/2005: 246/2005-now Consultant Cardiac Surgeon of Medical Center of Athens, Greece. Senior Lecture in Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Patras HONOURS AND DISTINCTIONS (Year and name of award): 1. Hellenic Association of Young Doctors Award 1993 2. Suggestion for Gregorio Rabago Prize 51st International Congress. The European Society for Cardiovascular Surgery, June 28- July 1, 2002, Filandia Hall, Helsinki, Finland. 3. Hellenic Thoracic Society Award 2003 4. Hellenic Thoracic Society Award 2005 MAJOR ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES (Title and place of responsibility): Clinical Coordinator in Computer Applications: University of Patras, General Surgery Department. MEMBERSHIPS IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES: 1. 2. 3. Hellenic Anticancer Society Hellenic Society of Thoracic Cardiac and Vascular Surgery Member of the Evangelismos Hospital Medical Society 5 / 25 4. 5. Junior Member of European Society for Thoracic Surgery 2003 Invited member of Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine, Maywood. June 24, 2003 6. 12/09/2006 Active Member of European Association for Cardiothoracic Surgery 6 / 25 EDITORIAL BOARDS: Rismos (Hellenic Medical Scientific Journal) MAJOR RESEARCH INTERESTS: Lung Transplantation Spinal Cord protection Heart Assist Devise Reperfusion Injury Angiogenesis RESEARCH SUPPORT: University Of Patras School of Medicine, Greece ELPEN Research Institute, Athens Greece 7 / 25 PUBLICATIONS Categories: A. Peer-reviewed publications 1. Apostolakis E, Akinosoglou K, Koletsis E, Dougenis D. Traumatic chylothorax following blunt thoracic trauma: Two conservatively treated cases: Case reports. J Card Surg 2009;24:220-2. 2. Apostolakis E, Filos KS, Koletsis E, Dougenis D. Lung dysfunction following cardiopulmonary bypass. J Card Surg 2010;25:47-55. 3. Apostolakis E, Koletsis E, Dougenis D. Succinct history of greek cardiac surgery. J Card Surg 2008;23:499-502. 4. Apostolakis E, Koletsis E, Leivaditis V, Lozos V, Dougenis D. A safe technique of exposing of a "hidden" left anterior descending artery. J Card Surg 2007;22:505-6. 5. Apostolakis E, Koletsis EN, Dedeilias P, et al. Antegrade versus retrograde cerebral perfusion in relation to postoperative complications following aortic arch surgery for acute aortic dissection type A. J Card Surg 2008;23:480-7. 6. Apostolakis E, Koletsis EN, Panagopoulos N, Prokakis C, Dougenis D. Fatal stroke after completion pneumonectomy for torsion of left upper lobe following left lower lobectomy. Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery 2006;1. 7. Apostolakis E, Panagopoulos N, Koletsis E, Dougenis D. Occult mediastinal hemorrhage producing pseudoaneurysm formation after diagnostic mediastinoscopy. Chirurgia 2007;20:24952. 8. Apostolakis E, Panagopoulos N, Koletsis EN, et al. Influence of ultra-low dose aprotinin on thoracic surgical operations: A prospective randomized trial. Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery 2008;3. 8 / 25 9. Apostolakis E, Prokakis C, Koletsis E, Dougenis D. Median sternotomy for combined coronary artery bypass grafting and lung tumor resection: Is it valid or not?. European Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery 2009;35:1117. 10. Apostolakis EE, Baikoussis NG, Kalogeropoulou C, et al. Remnant of a non-patent ductus arteriosus mimicking traumatic thoracic aorta transection: A case report. Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery 2010;5. 11. Apostolakis EE, Koletsis EN, Baikoussis NG, Siminelakis SN, Papadopoulos GS. Strategies to prevent intraoperative lung injury during cardiopulmonary bypass. Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery 2010;5. 12. Baikoussis NG, Apostolakis EE, Koletsis EN, Dougenis D. Right subpleural position of the ascending aorta: A pitfall for the cardiothoracic surgeon. Annals of Cardiac Anaesthesia 2010;13:70. 13. Chronidou F, Apostolakis E, Papapostolou I, et al. Beneficial effect of the oxygen free radical scavenger amifostine (WR-2721) on spinal cord ischemia/reperfusion injury in rabbits. Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery 2009;4:50. 14. Dedeilias P, Koletsis E, Apostolakis E, et al. The effectiveness of an extracellular low-potassium solution in 24-hour lung graft preservation. Medical Science Monitor 2006;12:BR355-61. 15. Dedeilias P, Koletsis E, Rousakis AG, et al. Deep hypothermia and circulatory arrest in the surgical management of renal tumors with cavoatrial extension. J Card Surg 2009;24:617-23. 16. Dedeilias P, Nenekidis I, Koletsis E, et al. Simultaneously performed off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting and colectomy: A case report. World Journal of Surgical Oncology 2010;8. 17. Dedeilias P, Roussakis A, Koletsis EN, et al. Simultaneous off-pump coronary artery bypass graft and nephrectomy. J Card Surg 2008;23:750-3. 9 / 25 18. Dedeilias P, Roussakis A, Koletsis EN, et al. Left atrial giant thrombus infected by escherichia coli. case report. Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery 2008;3. 19. Gkizas SI, Apostolakis E, Pagoulatou E, et al. Aldosterone receptor inhibition alters the viscoelastic biomechanical behavior of the aortic wall. Exp Biol Med 2010;235:311-6. 20. Katsanos K, Sabharwal T, Koletsis E, et al. Direct erosion and prolapse of esophageal stents into the tracheobronchial tree leading to life-threatening airway compromise. Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology 2009;20:1491-5. 21. Koletsis E, Chatzimichalis A, Apostolakis E, et al. In situ cooling in a lung hilar clamping model of ischemia-reperfusion injury. Exp Biol Med 2006;231:1410-20. 22. Koletsis E, Chatzimichalis A, Fotopoulos V, et al. Donor lung pretreatment with surfactant in experimental transplantation preserves graft hemodynamics and alveolar morphology. Exp Biol Med 2003;228:540-5. 23. Koletsis E, Ekonomidis S, Panagopoulos N, Tsaousis G, Crockett J, Panagiotou M. Two stage hybrid approach for complex aortic coarctation repair. Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery 2009;4. 24. Koletsis E, Kalogeropoulou C, Katsanos K, Apostolakis E, Dougenis D. Spontaneous pneumomediastinum involving carotid artery neurovascular pedicle. Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals 2008;16:434-5. 25. Koletsis EN, Kalogeropoulou C, Prodromaki E, et al. Tumoral and non-tumoral trachea stenoses: Evaluation with three-dimensional CT and virtual bronchoscopy. Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery 2007;2. 26. Koletsis EN, Prokakis C, Apostolakis E, Chatzimichalis A, Dougenis D. Surgery after induction chemoradiotherapy for non small cell lung cancer: When and why. Journal of B.U.ON. 2007;12:453-61. 10 / 25 27. Koletsis EN, Prokakis C, Karanikolas M, Apostolakis E, Dougenis D. Current role of surgery in small cell lung carcinoma. Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery 2009;4. 28. Kouki HS, Koletsis EN, Zolota V, Prokakis C, Apostolakis E, Dougenis D. Solitary fibrous tumor of the lung. General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2008;56:249-51. 29. Mavrilas D, Koutsoukos PG, Koletsis EN, Apostolakis E, Dougenis D. In vitro evaluation for potential calcification of biomaterials used for staple line reinforcement in lung surgery. Exp Biol Med 2006;231:1712-7. 30. Mitsos S, Katsanos K, Dougeni E, Koletsis EN, Dougenis D. A critical appraisal of open- and closed-chest models of experimental myocardial ischemia. Lab Anim 2009;38:167-77. 31. Panagiotou M, Filias V, Prokakis C, Koletsis E. Asymptomatic pseudo-aneurysm of the aortic arch in a patient with aberrant right subclavian artery. A complication of kommerell's diverticulum?. Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery 2008;7:730-1. 32. Panagiotou M, Koletsis EN, Markakis K, Economidis S, Lazaris E, Chatziandreou G. Asymptomatic chronic type-A dissection with extensive root involvement. Heart, lung & circulation 2007;16:308-9. 33. Panagiotou M, Koletsis EN, Markakis K, Mourtzis N. Chinese-hat patch glue repair of incomplete apical ventricular rupture. Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery 2006;5:197-9. 34. Panagiotou M, Markakis K, Mourtzis N, Economidis S, Crockett J, Koletsis EN. Ulcerated calcification of the interventricular septum causing transient ischemic attacks: Case report. Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery 2007;2. 35. Panagiotou M, Panagopoulos ND, Ravazoula P, Kaklamanis L, Koletsis EN. Large asymptomatic left atrial myxoma with ossification: Case report. Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery 2008;3. 36. Panagopoulos ND, Apostolakis E, Koletsis E, et al. Low incidence of bronchopleural fistula after pneumonectomy for lung cancer. Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery 2009;9:571-5. 11 / 25 37. Panagopoulos ND, Apostolakis EE, Marangos MN, et al. A less invasive management of postthyroidectomy descending necrotizing mediastinitis is feasible: A case report and literature review. Medical Science Monitor 2007;13:CS83-7. 38. Panagopoulos ND, Karakantza M, Koletsis E, et al. Influence of blood transfusions and preoperative anemia on long-term survival in patients operated for non-small cell lung cancer. Lung Cancer 2008;62:273-80. 39. Papadopoulos G, Sintou E, Siminelakis S, Koletsis E, Baikoussis NG, Apostolakis E. Perioperative infusion of low- dose of vasopressin for prevention and management of vasodilatory vasoplegic syndrome in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting-A double-blind randomized study. Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery 2010;5. 40. Prokakis C, Charoulis N, Tselikos D, Koletsis EN, Apostolakis E, Dougenis D. Primary aortoesophageal fistula due to thoracic aortic aneurysm: Successful surgical treatment. Texas Heart Institute Journal 2009;36:607-10. 41. Prokakis C, Koletsis E, Apostolakis E, Dedeilias P, Dougenis D. Aortoesophageal fistulas due to thoracic aorta aneurysm: Surgical versus endovascular repair. is there a role for combined aortic management?. Medical Science Monitor 2008;14:RA48-54. 42. Prokakis C, Koletsis E, Apostolakis E, et al. Combined heart surgery and lung tumor resection. Medical Science Monitor 2008;14:CS17-21. 43. Prokakis C, Koletsis E, Apostolakis E, et al. Modified maximal thymectomy for thymic epithelial tumors: Predictors of survival and neurological outcome in patients with thymomatous myasthenia gravis. World J Surg 2009;33:1650-8. 44. Prokakis C, Koletsis E, Salakou S, et al. Modified maximal thymectomy for myasthenia gravis: Effect of maximal resection on late neurologic outcome and predictors of disease remission. Ann Thorac Surg 2009;88:1638-45. 12 / 25 45. Prokakis C, Koletsis EN, Apostolakis E, et al. Routine suction of intercostal drains is not necessary after lobectomy: A prospective randomized trial. World J Surg 2008;32:2336-42. 46. Prokakis C, Koletsis EN, Apostolakis E, Chatzimichalis A, Dougenis D. Preoperative chemotherapy in early-stage (stage IB-IIIA) resectable non small cell lung cancer. is it justified?. Journal of B.U.ON. 2008;13:161-8. 47. Varvarigos N, Koletsis E, Zaflropoulos A, Papaioannou H, Migdalls I. A case of left ventricular pseudoaneurysm with long survival and congestive heart failure as first presentation. case report and review of the literature. Medical Science Monitor 2005;11:CS69-73. 6 in Greeks Journal B. Books and monographs 1. 2. E. Koletsis, A. Chatzimichalis, K. Kokinis, V. Fotopoulos, D. Dougenis, I. Bellenis., Situ Autotransplantation Model in Pigs. In: Nador Marczin and Magdi Yacoub eds DISEASE MARKERS IN EXHALED BREATH Basic Mechanisms and Clinical Applications, Series I: Life and Behavioural Sciences, IOS Press, Netherlands, 2002 pp. 300-3. 1 monograph in Greek language C. Evidence of works in progress (complete articles published in conference proceedings, chapters in books) 1. The role of interferon alfa –2b Adjuvant therapy of high risk resected Melanoma stage I & II. G. Economou, E. Koletsis, E. Filopoulos. St. Savvas Anticancer Hospital, Athens, Greece. Proceedings of the Eurosurgery Monduzzi Editore 2000 2. Jugular Venous Oximetry (SjvO2 ) During Carotid Endarterectomy in Patients with Critical Cerebral Circulation – Preliminary Report E Alamanos, E. Koletsis, N. Mourtzis, I. Bellenis, A. Chatzimichalis, A. Loutsidis. Dept of Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, Evangelismos, Medical Center, Athens Greece Proceedings of the Eurosurgery Monduzzi Editore 2000 13 / 25 3. Precautionary treatment of Atrial Fibrillation following revascularization. Comparison of Seliprolol and Amiodarone. coronary Apostolakis E1, Koletsis E1, Romana K2, Dedeilias P1, Volanaki A2, Kakavos D1. Proceedings of the Eurosurgery 2002 Lisbon (Portugal), Monduzzi Editore 2002: 101106, 4. INTERCOSTAL ANALGESIA AFTER THORACIC SURGERY C. Romana, A. Chatzimichalis,* E. Koletsis* G. Zacharia, E. Karamichali, I. Bellenis*, Departments of Anaesthesia & Thoracic-Vascular Surgery*, Evangelismos General Hospital, Athens, Greece. Proceedings of the Eurosurgery 2002 Lisbon (Portugal), Monduzzi Editore 2002: 4346 5. Atrial Fibrillation following coronary revascularization can predict by preoperative and intraoperative factors. Apostolakis E1, Koletsis E1, Romana K2, Dedeilias P1, Karamichali2, Kakavos D1. 1. 1st Cardiac Surgery Dept. 2. Anaesthesiology Dept. “Evangelismos” Hospital, Athens, Greece. Proceedings of the Eurosurgery 2002 Lisbon (Portugal), Monduzzi Editore 2002: 107114. 6. V Panagiotakopoulos, M Argiriou, Ch Charitos, E Koletsis, P Dedeilias, Ch Lolas. Surgical intervention for chronic atrial fibrillation in conjunction to other cardiac diseases. Frontiers in Coronary Artery Disease, Monduzzi Editore: 2003:309-314 7. V Panagiotakopoulos, E Koletsis, P Dedeilias, Ch Charitos, M Argiriou, JN Kokotsakis, E Apostolakis, CN Romana. Heamodynamic changes during off-pump coronary artery surgery. Frontiers in Coronary Artery Disease, Monduzzi Editore 2003:789-794 More than 10 in Greek language D. Non-print materials (video presentation) 1. In Situ lung autotransplantation. A studying model for ischaemia – reperfusion injury. E Koletsis1, A Chatzimichalis2, K Kokkinis1, M Melachrinou1, E Papadimitriou1, E Marinos3, I Bellenis2, D Dougenis1.1 Patras University School of Medicine1, Evangelismos General `Hospital, Athens 2, Medical School, University of Athens3, Greece European Society of Thoracic surgeons 10th Annual Meeting, 10th European Conference on General Thoracic Surgery 26th-28th October 2002 Istanbul, Turkey. 14 / 25 E. Published abstracts within the last two years 1. E. Koletsis, S. Moraitis, P.Stavlas, M. Douzinas. Sarcomatoid Carcinomas of the Lung: an uncommon tumor. THE BRITISH JOURNAL OF SURGERY. 1998; 85: Supp 2: 98. 2. K. Romana1, S. Mentzelopoulos1, K. Bare1, D. Korolanoglou1, E. Koletsis2, A Chatzimichalis2, E. Karamichali1. Neuroendocrine and respiratory responses to videoassisted thoracic surgery versus open thoracotomy. European Journal of Anaesthesiology, 2001; 18: Suppl 22, 28 3. E Apostolakis, E Koletsis, K Romana, P Dedeilias, E Karamichali, D Kakavos. Preoperative and intraoperative factors predicting atrial fibrillation following coronary revascularization. European Journal of Anaesthesiology, 2002; 19: (Suppl. 27):7-8 4. C Romana, J Kokotsakis, E Apostolakis, E Efthimiadi, E Koletsis, V Scandalou, E Karamichali. The effect of milrinone on systemic inflammation after cardiopulmonary bypass. European Journal of Anaesthesiology, 2002; 19 (Suppl. 27): 16-17 5. E Apostolakis, E Koletsis, K Romana, P Dedeilias, A Volanaki, D Kakavos, Comparison of celiprolol and amiodarone as precautionary treatment of atrial fibrillation following coronary revascularization. European Journal of Anaesthesiology, 2002; 19 (Suppl. 27): 29 6. Romana, A. Chatzimichalis,* E. Koletsis*, G. Zacharia, I. Bellenis*, E. Karamichali. Ropivacaine and Ropivacaine + Clonidine for Intercostal Analgesia after Thoracic Surgery.. The International Monitor 2002; 14: (Suppl 2): 36 7. N Romana, J N Kokotsakis, P Dedeilias, E. N. Koletsis, E Karamichali, E Apostolakis HAEMODYNAMIC CHANGES DURING OFF-PUMP CORONARY ARTERY SURGERY. Cardiovascular Surgery June 2002: 59 8. Dedeilias P, Apostolakis E, Koletsis E, Chorti M, Sfyra B, Pseudi A, Bolos K. The use of Lazaroid (U74389G) reduces reperfusion injury in experimental lung transplantation. Initial results.. Xenotansplantation 2003;10: Suppl 5:518 9. Benakis S, Kaskarelis IS, Koletsis E N, Argiriou M, Dedeilias P, Apostolakis E, Bellenis I, Kakavos D, Lolas Ch. Diseases of the thoracic aorta treated with endovascular stend grafts. Cardiovascular Surgery 2003;Suppl November:180. 10. Panagiotakopoulos V, Argiriou M, Koletsis E, Athanasiades G, Antonopoulos N, Charitos C, Sioras H, Dedeilias P, Lolas C. Combined endocardial microwave ablation of right and left atria at the treatment of chronic atrial fibrillation. Cardiovascular Surgery 2003; Suppl. November :267 15 / 25 11. D. Apostolopoulos, E. Stamou-Koukis, E. Koletsis, T. Spyridonidis, N. Papandrianos, D. Dougenis and P. Vassilakos ORAL 99mTc-Depreotide SPECT/low resolution CT hybrid imaging for lung cancer staging: preliminary results in operated patients. Lung Cancer 2007;55(suppl 1):S12 IF : 3.172 12. P. Kraniotis, Chr. Kalogeropoulou, P. Zampakis, I. Tsota, I. Nilas, E. Koletsis and Th. Petsas ORAL Extrapleural injection of normal saline for preventing pneumothorax in percutaneous lung biopsies (PLB) Lung Cancer 2007;55(suppl 1):S12 IF : 3.172 13. P. Kraniotis, P. Zampakis, Chr. Kalogeropoulou, I. Tsota, I. Nilas, E. Koletsis and Th. Petsas ORAL The application of a specially designed guide stylet set in thoracic biopsies Lung Cancer 2007;55(suppl 1):S12-13 IF : 3.172 14. N. Panagopoulos, E. Koletsis, M. Karakantza, G. Sakellaropoulos, K. Filos, E. Apostolakis and D. Dougenis ORAL Influence of blood transfusions and perioperative anemia on long-term survival in patients operated for non-small cell lung cancer Lung Cancer 2007;55(suppl 1):S14 IF : 3.172 15. Chr. Prokakis, N. Panagopoulos, E. Koletsis, D. Tselikos, K. Filos, E. Apostolakis and D. Dougenis ORAL Combined heart surgery and lung tumor resection Lung Cancer 2007;55(suppl 1):S14-15 IF : 3.172 16. H. Stamou-Kouki, V. Zolota, E. Dougeni, E. Koletsis, A. Siampalioti, E. Apostolakis and D. Dougenis POSTER Solitary fibrous tumor of the lung Lung Cancer 2007;55(suppl 1):S15 IF : 3.172 17. Chr. Prokakis, E. Apostolakis, E. Koletsis, N. Panagopoulos, E. Stamou-Kouki, K. Filos and D. Dougenis ORAL Surgery for T4 non-small cell lung cancer Lung Cancer 2007;55(suppl 1):S15 IF : 3.172 18. A. Christopoulos, P. Dimopoulos, P. Stratopoulos, E. Koletsis and D. Dougenis POSTER The value of high resolution CT (HRCT) in the differential diagnosis of pulmonary masses Lung Cancer 2007;55(suppl 1):S15-16 IF : 3.172 19. E Koletsis, Chr. Kalogeropoulou, E. Prodromaki, G. Kagadis, Th. Petsas, G. Nikiforidis and D. Dougenis POSTER Tumoral and non-tumoral trachea stenoses: evaluation with three-dimensional CT and virtual bronchoscopy Lung Cancer 2007;55(suppl 1):S16 IF : 3.172 20. P. Hountis, S. Moraitis, E Koletsis and M. Douzinas ORAL NSCLC in a Thoracic Surgery Department. What was the TNM stage? Lung Cancer 2007;55(suppl 1):S18 21. F Chonidou, E Apostolakis, J Papapostolou, V Georgiou, E Koletsis, J Sarantitis, D Dougenis. BENEFICIAL EFFECT OF FREE OXYGEN SCAVENGER AMIFOSTINE 16 / 25 (WR-2721) ON SPINAL CORD INJURY DURING EXPERIMENTAL ISCHEMIA/REPERFUSION BY TEMPORARY AORTA OCCLUSION Interact CardioVasc Thorac Surg 2007;6(suppl 3):223-280. doi:10.1510/icvts.2007.0000S7 22. E. Stamou1, N. Papandrianos 2 E. Koletsis1, T. Spyridonidis2, A. Paschali2, S. Alexiou2, D. Dougenis1, P.J. Vassilakos2, D. J. Apostolopoulos1 99mTc-DEPREOTIDE AND HYBRID SPECT/CT IMAGING FOR LYMPH NODE STAGING IN OPERATED PATIENTS WITH NSCLC. The Heart Surgery Forum 2008;11(Supl 1): 23. C.Kalogeropoulou, P. Zampakis, P. Kraniotis, A. Kazatzi, E. Koletsis, T.Petsas MDCT ANGIOGRAPHY: EVALUATION OF THORACIC OUTLET SYNDROME The Heart Surgery Forum 2008;11(Supl 1): 24. D. G. Tselikosa, N. D. Panagopoulosa Spiros Papadoulas, , P Zabakis, E. N. Koletsisa, E. Apostolakisa, N. Christeasb John Tsolakis, and D. Dougenisa. HYBRID ENDOVASCULAR APPROACH FOR DISTAL AORTIC ARCH - PROXIMAL DESCENDING AORTA ANEURYSMS: PRELIMINARY RESULTS. The Heart Surgery Forum 2008;11(Supl 1): 25. Christos Prokakis, Nikolaos I. Charoulis, Vasileios Vassiliou, Efstratios Koletsis, Efsrtratios Apostolakis, Dimitrios Kardamakis, Dimitrios Dougenis. COMBINED SURGERY AND RADIOTHERAPY IN THE MANAGEMENT OF THYMIC TUMORS. The Heart Surgery Forum 2008;11(Supl 1): 26. Christos Prokakis, Efstratios Koletsis, Nikolaos Panagopoulos, Nikolaos Charoulis, Efstratios Apostolakis, Dimitrios Dougenis ESOPHAGEAL EMERGENCIES The Heart Surgery Forum 2008;11(Supl 1): SURGICAL 27. Christos Prokakis, Efstratios Koletsis, Dimitrios Tselikos, Eleni Stamou-Kouki, Efstratios Apostolakis, Dimitrios Dougenis. SURGICAL TREATMENT OF BENIGN TRACHEAL STENOSIS The Heart Surgery Forum 2008;11(Supl 1): 28. Christos Prokakis, Efstratios Koletsis, Dimitrios Tselikos, Nikolaos Charoulis, Nikolaos Panagopoulos, Eleni Stamou-Kouki, Efstratios Apostolakis, Dimitrios Dougenis. THORACIC AND MEDIASTINAL GREAT VESSEL TRAUMA: A SINGLE CENTER EXPERIENCE The Heart Surgery Forum 2008;11 (Supl 1): More than 10 in Greek language F. Oral and Poster Presentations in International Congresses 17 / 25 1 Comparison of EURO-COLLINS and WISCONCIN solution in lung transplantation. Initial results in pig experimental model D Dougenis, E Tzoracoeleutherakis, K Filos, M Melachrinou, L Goudas, S Moschos, M Poulopoulou, E Koletsis, G Androulakis. 6th Congress of European Society for Organ Transplatation. Rodos October 1993. 2. DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC MANAGEMENT OF THORACIC TRAUMA. S. Moraitis, E. Koletsis, G. Lazopoulos, M. Douzinas. Cardiothoracic Surgery Dept. Naval and Veterans Hospital of Athens Greece, 32nd International Congress on Military Medicine. Vienna, Austria, 19-24 April 1998. 3 ENDOSCOPIC THORACIC SYMPATHECTOMY. INITIAL EXPERIENCE. S. Moraitis, E. Koletsis, D. Gorgoyiannis, M. Douzinas. Cardiothoracic Surgery Dept Naval and Veterans Hospital of Athens, Greece. 32nd International Congress on Military, Medicine. Vienna, Austria, 19-24 April 1998. 4 SARCOMATOID CARCINOMAS OF THE LUNG: AN UNCOMMON TUMOR. Koletsis E., Moraitis S., Stavlas P. Douzinas M. Cardiothoracic Surgery Dept Naval and Veterans Hospital of Athens, Greece. European Congress of Surgery „EUROSURGERY 98‟ Budapest, Hungary 17-20 June 1998 5 SARCOMATOID LUNG TUMORS . S. Moraitis, E. Koletsis, G. Lazopoulos, M. Douzinas Cardiothoracic Surgery Dept Naval and Veterans Hospital of Athens, Greece. 6th European Conference on General Thoracic Surgery. Portoroz – Slovenia , 22-24 October 1998. 6. In Situ Lung Autotransplantation Model in Pigs. E. Koletsis1, A. Chatzimichalis1, K. Kokinis3, V. Fotopoulos2, I. Androulakis4, I. Bellenis1, D. Dougenis2 1.Thoracic Surgery Dep. Evangelismos General Hospital, 2. CardioThorasic Surgery Dep. University of Patras, 3. ICU University of Patras, 4. Surgery Dep, University of Patras. 5th State Of The Art, April 6-8, 2001 Divani Caravel Hotel, Athens – Greece. 7. The role of interferon alfa –2b Adjuvant therapy of high risk resected Melanoma stage I & II. G. Economou, E. Koletsis, E. Filopoulos. St. Savvas Anticancer Hospital, Athens, Greece. Eurosurgery 2000, 20-24 June 2000, Istanbul Convention and Exhibition Center Turkey. 8. Jugular Venous Oximetry (SjvO2 ) During Carotid Endarterectomy in Patients with Critical Cerebral Circulation – Preliminary Report E Alamanos, E. Koletsis, N. Mourtzis, I. Bellenis, A. Chatzimichalis, A. Loutsidis. 18 / 25 Dept. Of Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, Evangelismos, Medical Center, Athens Greece Eurosurgery 2000, 20-24 June 2000, Istanbul Convention and Exhibition Center Turkey. 9. Neuroendocrine and respiratory responses to video-assisted thoracic surgery versus open thoracotomy. K. Romana1, S. Mentzelopoulos1, K. Bare1, D. Korolanoglou1, E. Koletsis2, Α Chatzimichalis2, E. Karamichali1. Departments of Anaesthesiology1, Thoracic & Vascular Surgery2, Evangelismos General Hospital, Athens Greece. The European Association of Cardiothoracic Anaesthesiologists EACTA 2001, 16th Annual Meeting, Weimar, Germany May 16-19, 2001. Congress Centrum Neue Weimarhalle. 10. In Situ Autotransplantation Model in Pigs E. Koletsis, A. Chatzimichalis, K. Kokinis, V. Fotopoulos, D. Dougenis, I. Bellenis Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgical Dpt. Evangelismos Medical Center, Cardiothoracic Surgical Dpt, University of Patras NATO ADVANCED STUDY INSTITUTE DISEASE MARKERS IN EXHALED BREATH Basic Mechanisms And Clinical Applications, Knossos Royal Village, Crete, Greece June 22 - July 1, 2001 11. PRE-TREATMENT OF A LUNG TRANSPLANT WITH SURFACTANT IMPROVES GRAFT ELASTICITY AND PULMONARY VASCULAR RESISTANCE. E Koletsis1, A. Chatzimichalis1, K. Kokinis2, B Fotopoulos4, M. Melachrinou3, I Bellenis1, D Dougenis4. 1. Dept. of Thoracic Vascular Surgery Evangelismos Medical Center 2 Dept. of Anaesthesiology, 3. Dept of Pathology and 4. Dept of Cardio Thoracic Surgery. University of Patras. 6th State Of The Art, April 12-14, 2002 Aegli -Zappeio, Athens – Greece. 12. Precautionary treatment of Atrial Fibrillation following revascularization. Comparison of Seliprolol and Amiodarone. coronary Apostolakis E1, Koletsis E1, Romana K2, Dedeilias P1, Volanaki A2, Kakavos D1. 1. 1st Cardiac Surgery Dept. 2. Anaesthesiology Dept. “Evangelismos” Hospital, Athens, Greece. Eurosurgery 2002 Lisbon (Portugal), June 5-7, 2002 13. INTERCOSTAL ANALGESIA AFTER THORACIC SURGERY C. Romana, A. Chatzimichalis,* E. Koletsis* G. Zacharia, E. Karamichali, .I. Bellenis*, Departments of Anaesthesia & Thoracic-Vascular Surgery*, Evangelismos General Hospital, Athens, Greece. Eurosurgery 2002 Lisbon (Portugal), June 5-7, 2002 19 / 25 14. Atrial Fibrillation following coronary revascularization can predict by preoperative and intraoperative factors. Apostolakis E1, Koletsis E1, Romana K2, Dedeilias P1, Karamichali2, Kakavos D1. 1. 1st Cardiac Surgery Dept. 2. Anaesthesiology Dept. “Evangelismos” Hospital, Athens, Greece. Eurosurgery 2002 Lisbon (Portugal), June 5-7, 2002 15. Pre-treatment of donor lung with surfactant preserved nitric oxide, pulmonary vascular resistance and alveoli area. E Koletsis, V Fotopoulos, A Chatzimichalis, K Kokkinis, E Papadimitriou, A Karadimou, E Marines, I Bellenis, D Dougenis. Greece. State of the Art Lecture, Organ Transplantation. 2nd International Conference on Heme Oxygenase (HO/CO) Baia Verde Hotel, Catania, Sicily, Italy. June 6-9, 2002. 16. COMPARISON OF CELIPROLOL AND AMIODARONE AS PRECAUTIONARY TREATMENT OF ATRIAL FIBRILLATION FOLLOWING CORONARY REVASCULARIZATION. E. Apostolakis1, E. Koletsis1, K. Romana2, P. Dedeilias1, A. Volanaki2, D. Kakavos1 1 First Cardiac Surgery Dept., 2Anaesthesiology Dept. “Evangelismos” Hospital, Athens, Greece EACTA 2002 17th Annual Meeting of the European Association of Cardiothoracic Anaesthesiologists, June 12-15, 2002, Burlington Hotel, Dublin, Ireland, 17. PREOPERATIVE AND INTRAOPERATIVE FACTORS ATRIAL FIBRILLATION FOLLOWING REVASCULARIZATION (poster) PREDICTING CORONARY E. Apostolakis1, E. Koletsis1, K. Romana2, P. Dedeilias1, E. Karamichali2, D. Kakavos1 1 First Cardiac Surgery Dept. 2Anaesthesiology Dept. “Evangelismos” General Hospital, Athens, Greece. EACTA 2002 17th Annual Meeting of the European Association of Cardiothoracic Anaesthesiologists, June 12-15, 2002, Burlington Hotel, Dublin, Ireland, 18. The effect of Milrinone on systemic inflammation after cardiopulmonary bypass C Romana1, J Kokotsakis2, E Apostolakis2, M Efthimiadi1, E Koletsis2, V Scandalou1 E Karamichali1. 1. Anaesthesiology Dept. 2. Cardiac Surgery Dept. “Evangelismos” Hospital, Athens, Greece. EACTA 2002 17th Annual Meeting of the European Association of Cardiothoracic Anaesthesiologists, June 12-15, 2002, Burlington Hotel, Dublin, Ireland, 19. Ropivacaine and Ropivacaine+Clonidine for Intercostal Analgesia after Thoracic Surgery. 20 / 25 C. Romana, A. Chatzimichalis,* E. Koletsis*, G. Zacharia, I. Bellenis*, E Karamichali. Departments of Anaesthesia & Thoracic-Vascular Surgery*, Evangelismos General Hospital, Athens, Greece. (Poster) First Joint World Congress on regional Anaesthesia and Pain Therapy. Barcelona, Spain May 29th, June 1st, 2002 20. HEAMODYNAMYC CHANGES DURING OFF-PUMP CORONARY ARTERY SURGERY. C. N Romana, J N Kokotsakis, P Dedeilias, E. N. Koletsis, E Karamichali, E Apostolakis. Cardiac Surgery Department, Evangelismos General Hospital, Athens, Greece. Gregorio Rabago Prize 51st International Congress The European Society for Cardiovascular Surgery, June 28- July 1, 2002, Filandia Hall, Helsinki, Finland. 21. PRETREATMENT OF DONOR LUNG WITH SURFUCTANT IN AN AUTOTRANSPLANTATION PIG MODEL: EFFECT ON PVR, NO, ALVEOLI AND GRAFT ELASTICITY E Koletsis1, A. Chatzimichalis1, K. Kokkinis2, E Papadimitriou2, M. Melachrinou2, E Marinos3, I Bellenis1, D Dougenis2 Evagelismos Hospital1, Patras2 and Athens3 University School of Medicine. 16th Annual Meeting of the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic surgery, Monaco 22-25 September 2002. 22. Administration of exogenous free SP-A Surfactant results in an enhancing graft preservation properties in experimental lung transplantation. E Koletsis, A Chatzimichalis, E Papadimitriou, K Kokkinis, V Fotopoulos, M Melachrinou, E Marinos, I Bellenis, D Dougenis. Evagelismos Hospital1, Patras2 and Athens3 University School of Medicine, Greece. 5th International Congress on Lung Transplantation. Paris, September 19-20, 2002. 23. The use of symmetry anastomotic device in coronary artery revascularization. P Dedeilias, E Apostolakis, E Koletsis, M Argiriou, Ν.Paparizou, S Tsangaris, D Kakavos. 1st Cardiac Surgery Department, Evangelismos General Hospital, Athens, Greece. 14th Annual Meeting of Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery. MACCS. 9-12/10/2002 Rhodes, Greece. 24. Comparison of Beltzer vs Celsior solution in 24 hours preservation of transplanted lung. K. Bolos1, P. Dedeilias1, E. Apostolakis1, E. Koletsis1, M. Chorti3, R., A. Psevdi2, A Papalois4, Ch. Lolas1. 1. Cardiac Surgery Dept, 2. Anaesthesiology Dept Evangelismos Hospital, 3. Pathology Dept Sismanoglio Hospital, Athens, 4. ELPEN Experimental pharma, Peania, Greece. 21 / 25 14th Annual Meeting of Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery. MACCS. 9-12/10/2002 Rhodes, Greece. 25. Should the Carotid Endarterectomy be performed Pre- or Intra Cardiopulmonary Bypass? E Koletsis1, P Dedeilias1, A Chatzimichalis2, V Panagiotakopoulos1, K Romana3, I Belenis2, E Apostolakis1. Cardiac Surgery Dept, 2. Thoracic and Vascular Surgery Dept, 3. Anaesthesiology Dept, Evangelismos General Hospital, Athens, Greece. Annual Meeting of Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery. MACCS. 9-12/10/2002 Rhodes, Greece. 26. Correlation with clinical factors of the expression of CD 95 apoptotic marker in pericardial fluid of patients operated for coronary artery revascularization E Koletsis1, M Chorti2, P Dedeilias1, E Ellina2, N Maouni2, A Blana2, E Apostolakis1 1.1st Cardiac Surg Dept, Evangelismos General Hospital, 2.Cytology Dept. Sismanoglion General Hospital, Athens Greece. 4th Annual Meeting of Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery. MACCS. 9-12/10/2002 Rhodes, Greece. 27. SURGICAL MANAGEMENT FOR CHRONIC ATRIAL FIBRILLATION IN PATIENTS WITH MITRAL VALVE DISEASE M. Argiriou1, V. Panagiotakopoulos1, Ch. Charitos1, G. Filippatos2, M. Efremidis2, E. Koletsis1, Ch. Lolas1 1 Department of Cardiac Surgery, 2Department of Cardiology, Evangelismos General Hospital, Athens, Greece 14th Annual Meeting of Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery. MACCS. 9-12/10/2002 Rhodes, Greece. 28. ACUTE DISSECTING ANEURYSM OF THE AORTA. THE ROLE OF “BIOGLUE” IN SURGICAL REPAIR AND BLEEDING CONTROL. A. Kallikourdis, E. Apostolakis, Ε. Koletsis , S. Tsangaris, P. Dedeilias, C. Bolos, D. Kakavos, C Lolas. 1st and 2nd CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY DEPARTMENT “EVAGELISMOS” GENERAL HOSPITAL OF ATHENS 14th Annual Meeting of Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery. MACCS. 9-12/10/2002 Rhodes, Greece. 29. Surgical treatment of the traumatic rupture or the aorta. Early and late results. V.Panagiotakopoulos, Ε. Koletsis, E.Apostolakis, Ch.Charitos, P. Dedeilias, K. Bolos, K.Romana, Ch.Lolas. 2nd Cardiac Surgery Department, Evangelismos General Hospital, Athens, Greece. 14th Annual Meeting of Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery. MACCS. 9-12/10/2002 Rhodes, Greece. 22 / 25 30. In Situ lung autotransplantation. A studying model for ischaemia – reperfusion injury. E Koletsis1, A Chatzimichalis2, K Kokkinis1, M Melachrinou1, E Papadimitriou1, E Marinos3, I Bellenis2, D Dougenis1. 1 Patras University School of Medicine1, Evangelismos General `Hospital, Athens 2, Medical School, University of Athens3, Greece European Society of Thoracic surgeons 10th Annual Meeting, 10th European Conference on General Thoracic Surgery 26th-28th October 2002 Istanbul, Turkey. 31. Selsior solution as compared to Beltzer in 24 hours preservation of transplanted lungs Dedeilias P., Koletsis E, Apostolakis E, Chorti M, Psevdi A, Sfyra R. Lolas C, Bolos K. Cardiac Surgery Dept, Evangelismos General Hospital, Cytology Dept, Sismanoglion Hospital, Anaesthesiology Dept Evangelismos General Hospital. European Society of Thoracic surgeons 10th Annual Meeting, 10th European Conference on General Thoracic Surgery 26th-28th October 2002 Istanbul, Turkey. 32. Surgical treatment of the traumatic rupture or the aorta. Early and late results. Panagiotakopoulos V, Koletsis E, Apostolakis E, Dedeilias P, Kokotsakis I, Charitos Ch, Bolos K, Lolas Ch. 2nd Cardiac Surgery Department, Evangelismos General Hospital, Athens, Greece. European Society of Thoracic surgeons 10th Annual Meeting, 10th European Conference on General Thoracic Surgery 26th-28th October 2002 Istanbul, Turkey. 33. Postoperative stress and respiratory responses to VATS vs open thoracotomy. C Romana, A Chatzimichalis, E Koletsis, G Thomaides, E Milou, S Lyka, I Bellenis, E Karamichali 4th Panhellenic Congress & 1st Balkan Congress on thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery, September 5-8, 2002, Kos, Greece. 34. THE EXPRESSION OF CD95 APOPTOTIC MARKER IN PERICARDIAL FLUID OF PATIENTS OPERATED FOR CORONARY ARTERY BYPASS GRAFTING. CORRELATION WITH CLINICAL PARAMETERS. Apostolakis E1, Ellina E2, Maounis N2, Chorti M2, Dedeelias P1, Koletsis E1, and Blana A2. 1. Cardiovascular Surgery Dept of "EVAGELISMOS" Hospital, 2. Cytology Dept. of Sismanoglion Hospital, Athens, Greece Joint Congress of Quantitative, Analytical Cellular Pathology and Telepathology September 14-21 2002 Heraclion Crete, Greece. 35. Initial experience with thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair at a single institution Kokotsakis J, Romana C., Koletsis E, Charitos C., Athanasiades G., Korfias S., Karamichali E., Lolas Ch. 1 -Department of Cardiac Surgery, Evangelismos General Hospital, Athens, Greece 2 -Department of Anaesthesiology, Evangelismos General Hospital, Athens, Greece 23 / 25 3rd International meeting 10th Anniversary of the Onassis Cardiac Surgery Centre 1013 April 2003. Poster 36. Diseases of the Thoracic Aorta Treated with Endovascular Stend Grafts Benakis S, Kaskarelis IS, Koletsis EN, Argiriou M, Dedeilias P, Apostolakis E, Bellenis I, Kakavos D, Lolas Ch 52nd International meeting of the European Society for Cardiovascular Surgery. November 2003 Istanbul. Poster Mini Presentation 37. Combined endocardial microwave ablation of right and left atria at the treatment of chronic atrial fibrillation. Panagiotakopoulos V, Argiriou M, Koletsis E, Athanasiades G, Antonopoulos N, Charitos C, Sioras H, Dedeilias P, Lolas C. Department of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Cardiology, Evangelismos General Hospital Athens Greece. 52nd International meeting of the European Society for Cardiovascular Surgery. November 2003 Istanbul. Poster Mini Presentation 38. Spinal cord and visceral protection during thoraco-abdominal aortic aneurysm repair: initial experience. C Romana, J Kokotsakis, E Koletsis, C Charitos, G Athanasiades, S Korfias, E Karamichali. 18th Annual Meeting of European Association of Cardiothoracic Anasesthesiologists. May 25-28, 2003 Prague Oral presentation 39. The use of Lazaroid (U74389G) reduces reperfusion injury in experimental lung transplantation. Initial results. Dedeilias P, Apostolakis E, Koletsis E, Chorti M, Sfyra B, Pseudi A, Bolos K. Seventh International Xenotransplantation Congress 2003, 30 September-4 October 2003. Scottish Exhibition & Conference Centre, Glasgow. Poster Presentation. 40. Surgical intervention for chronic atrial fibrillation in conjunction to other cardiac diseases V Panagiotakopoulos, M Argiriou, Ch Charitos, E Koletsis, P Dedeilias, Ch Lolas. 5th International Congress on Coronary Artery Disease, Florence (Italy), October 19-22, 2003 41. Heamodynamic changes during off-pump coronary artery surgery.V Panagiotakopoulos, E Koletsis, P Dedeilias, Ch Charitos, M Argiriou, JN Kokotsakis, E Apostolakis, CN Romana. 5th International Congress on Coronary Artery Disease. , Florence (Italy), October 19-22, 2003 G. Oral and Poster Presentations in National (Greek) Congresses 24 / 25 More than 62 25 / 25