Vangelis Karalis

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

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Vangelis Karalis is a surgeon and researcher whose work bridges minimally invasive surgical techniques and emerging digital health technologies. His primary research areas include laparoscopic and robotic surgery for gastrointestinal disorders, inguinal hernia repair, and the application of artificial intelligence in clinical medicine. Karalis has made significant contributions to the evaluation of postoperative outcomes in hernia and reflux surgeries, with his most cited work, "Laparoscopic total extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair" (2018, 10 citations), critically assessing the short- and mid-term effects of prosthetic materials—a key concern for surgical communities. His 2020 study on robotic surgery for gastroesophageal reflux disease (5 citations) provided valuable insights into symptom improvement and quality of life, helping refine patient selection for surgical intervention. More recently, Karalis has ventured into the transformative field of AI, co-authoring "Artificial intelligence in drug discovery and clinical practice" (2024, 4 citations), signaling a forward-looking interest in how machine learning can reshape diagnostics and treatment planning. Though his citation counts are modest, his work reflects a practical, patient-centered approach to surgical innovation, making him a thoughtful voice in the evolution of modern surgery.