Nikolaos Vlahos
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Aretaeio Hospital
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4
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30
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About
Nikolaos Vlahos is a leading figure in minimally invasive gynaecological surgery, with a career dedicated to advancing both the technical frontiers and the human factors of the operating room. His pioneering work includes the early adoption of robotic technology for complex procedures, as demonstrated by his influential 2007 study on laparoscopic tubal reanastomosis (18 citations), which helped establish the feasibility of outpatient robotic microsurgery. More recently, Dr. Vlahos has focused on refining surgical techniques for challenging conditions like uterine isthmocele and has become a prominent voice in gynaecologic oncology, authoring key overviews on the role of laparoscopy and robotics in cancer care (3 citations). Perhaps his most impactful current contribution lies in the critical area of surgical ergonomics. His comprehensive 2025 review (3 citations) provides practice recommendations to combat the physical toll of minimally invasive surgery, directly addressing surgeon well-being and long-term career sustainability. Through his work, Dr. Vlahos is not only shaping how complex gynaecological surgeries are performed but also ensuring that the surgeons performing them can do so safely and effectively.
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