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Laparoscopic Surgeon
Metropolitan Hospital , Pireas, Greeceof experience
Speaks: English
Dr.Archontovasilis Fotios is one of the reputed laparoscopic surgeons in Greece. He is currently the Director surgeon at the Metropolitan General hospital,Greece. In july 1997 ,he obtained his degree in medicine from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine.He specialized in general surgery from the 1st Propaedeutic Surgery Clinic, SICU, University of Athens. He is passionate about laparoscopic surgeries and underwent various training including -Training in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery of the Large Intestine,in France. He has also specialized in Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Surgery, Natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) ,Artificial Nutrition (Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition) to state a few. Dr. Fotios is also a member of the board of directors for the Hellenic Society of Endoscopic Surgery since 2010
Dr.Fotios is a highly skilled and experienced doctor in the field of laparoscopic surgeries. He was a consultant in the 1st Endoscopic surgery clinic at IASO from 2007 to 2015.He is also an eminent speaker in various seminars and medical conferences.He was the Scientific director and basic instructor at numerous seminars held by the Hellenic Society of Surgery and the School of Medicine of the University of Athens on Artificial Nutrition on surgery patients
Listed below are some of the conditions that General Laparoscopic Surgeon Archontovasilis Fotios treats::
The General Laparoscopic Surgeon uses “minimally invasive” surgery to treat various digestive conditions. Most intestinal surgeries are performed using the laparoscopic technique. They include surgery for ulcerative colitis, cancer, Crohn’s disease, diverticulitis, rectal prolapse, and constipation.
These symptoms should be discussed with a General Laparoscopic Surgeon for further medical investigation:
The symptoms are caused by a disorder that affects the abdomen or pelvis and could vary greatly as the nervous system controls many various body functions.
Doctor Archontovasilis Fotios is available from 11 am to 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor is not available on Sunday.
With several years of experience and deep knowledge, Dr Archontovasilis Fotios has successfully performed a wide range of surgeries. Some of the popular procedures performed by the specialists include:
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is common these days. It is the surgical removal of the gallbladder through many small incisions and using a laparoscope. A laparoscope is a long camera that allows the doctor to have a view of the surgical area during gallbladder removal. Your doctor may opt for laparoscopic gallbladder surgery if a person develops gallstones or cholelithiasis that cause pain.
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He has an experience of 19 years as a laparoscopic surgeon
His primary treatments include minimally invasive surgery of the lower gastrointestinal tract,Biliary Surgery.Laser- and U/S-guided treatment of anal and perianal conditions and port placement .
Yes,he provides online consultation services.
Dr. Fotios is a member of the board of directors for the Hellenic Society of Endoscopic Surgery ,He is part of the European Association of Endoscopic Surgery (EAES) ,European Association of Transluminal Surgery (EATS)
There is a need to see a laparoscopic surgeon when a minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery dealing with the lower gastrointestinal tract is needed. He can also be consulted for biliary port replacements and hernia repair.
He can be easily consulted by registering your profile with medigence and writing down your enquiry.A meeting with the surgeon will be scheduled. Following which the consultation can be done.
A doctor who is trained in laparoscopic surgery is called a general Laparoscopic Surgeon. Laparoscopy is a type of operation performed in the abdomen and pelvis using several small incisions with the help of a camera. The doctor also uses a laparoscope for diagnosis or therapeutic interventions with some small cuts in the abdomen. There are many other works that a General Laparoscopic Surgeon handles like monitoring general health problems that generally a general physician addresses. They also perform diagnostic tests to find out the underlying conditions. Some other conditions that a gynecologist can treat are Cholecystitis, Hernias, and Appendicitis.
A General Laparoscopic Surgeon performs the below-given tests to diagnose conditions related to the abdomen and pelvis:
Always consult your doctor and let them know all your symptoms related to the abdomen. They may perform a few diagnostic tests so that the actual condition can be diagnosed. Post diagnosis the doctor determines the treatment plan that is best for you.
Because general laparoscopic surgeons have a deep subject knowledge in complex surgery, they perform a wide variety of emergency procedures. You should see a general surgeon if you have a hernia, appendicitis, gallstones, or even a gunshot wound. Below are some situations when you need to see a General Laparoscopic Surgeon: