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Surgical Oncologist
Metropolitan Hospital , Pireas, Greeceof experience
Speaks: English
Dr Antonakis Pantelis is a Surgical Oncologist and General Laparoscopic Surgeon with over 15 years of experience practising at the Metropolitan Hospital, Ethnarchou Makariou, Greece. He is also a teacher of Minimal Invasive Surgery Postgraduate Program, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (biliary diseases, colorectal diseases, hernias). He specialises in Advanced robotic and laparoscopic procedures for benign and malignant intra-abdominal disorders, abdominal wall conditions, and emergencies. He is also a Trainer in Robotic Surgery Courses.
Dr Antonakis Pantelis is a Graduate and holder of a PHD from the University of Athens. He has underwent specialization in advanced minimally invasive surgery, laparoscopic surgery and robotic-assisted surgery. He was certified in 2010 by the American College of Surgeons in Robotic Surgery at the International Workshop in Robotic Surgery for Southeastern Europe. He is also a Member of the South Eastern European Robotic Surgery Society (SEERSS). He is currently the Chief of the Department of Surgical Oncology at Metropolitan General.
The conditions that Dr. Antonakis Pantelis treats are listed below:
Most women affected with breast cancer undergo some types of surgery as part of treatment. There are various types of breast surgery. This might be performed for different reasons. Surgery may be done to remove cancer through mastectomy. The surgery is also performed to know if cancer has spread to body parts and to restore the breast’s shape.
There are different types of cancer and each of the types produces different symptoms. The signs can be normal, such as weight loss, fatigue, and unexplained pain. You do not need to remember all these signs, but we bring here the key ones to make you aware of. These symptoms are a sign of cancer and detecting it early can save your life. Cancer can produce the below-listed conditions However, symptoms might vary from person to person. Every condition has its symptoms:
You can see Dr Antonakis Pantelis between 11 am and 6 pm from Monday to Saturday. The doctor is not available on Sunday.
The list of popular procedures that Dr Antonakis Pantelis performs for cancer treatment is given below
The doctor has rich experience in performing complex cases with accuracy. The surgeon has performed a large number of procedures with a high success rate and adheres to medical protocols to ensure patient safety and speedy recovery. The specialist is proficient in using the latest techniques to perform the procedures and ensures that the patient has a speedy recovery. A surgical oncologist performs cancer surgery in two ways: minimally invasive surgery and open surgery. Minimally invasive surgery uses techniques that focus on minimizing the trauma of traditional surgery. Some of the minimally invasive techniques are cryosurgery, robotic surgery, laparoscopy, cryosurgery, and laser surgery. In open surgery, surgeons make a single large cut to remove the tumor and some healthy tissues.
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Dr Antonakis Pantelis has over 15 years of experience in the field of surgical oncology and laproscopic surgery.
Dr Antonakis Pantelis specialises in procedures such as Advanced robotic and laparoscopic procedures for benign and malignant intra-abdominal disorders, abdominal wall conditions, and emergencies.
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Dr Antonakis Pantelis is a part of various organisations such as the South Eastern European Robotic Surgery Society (SEERSS)
In the case a patient is suffering from any of the following diseases(Crohn's disease, Colorectal cancer, Diverticulitis, Familial polyposis, Bowel incontinence) a laparoscopic surgery is needed which is a form of minimally invasive and safe surgery. Performed by a laparoscopic surgeon.
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.
The surgical oncologist is often the first among cancer specialists to see cancer patients. The primary doctor most commonly does a diagnosis, and in cases where this requires biopsy or surgery, the surgical oncologist is called. Surgical oncologists are doctors with experience in cancer surgery. A surgical oncologist performs surgeries to know which parts of the body cancer has spread. In order to diagnose cancer, a surgical oncologist might perform biopsies. After a biopsy, a surgical oncologist sends the samples to a pathologist. If cancer is detected, you may need to consult the surgical oncologist again to have the tumor removed. The surgical oncologist performs a staging surgery to determine a tumor’s size.
The tests required before and during the consultation by a surgical oncologist include:
A biopsy is the most common procedure to diagnose most types of cancer. While other tests can only suggest if cancer is present, a biopsy can make an accurate diagnosis. During this process, the doctor removes a very small amount of tissues to observe under a microscope.
You may see a surgical oncologist in case you have abnormal growth or tumor. If your primary doctor suspects cancer, they will refer you to a surgical oncologist for diagnosis. If you have been diagnosed with cancer, a doctor will refer you to surgical oncologists for your cancer treatment. Consider seeking assistance from a surgical oncologist in the below-listed situations: