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Surgical Oncologist
Metropolitan Hospital , Pireas, Greeceof experience
Speaks: English
Dr Kentepozidis Nikolaos is a reputed surgical oncologist with over 20 years of experience working at the Metropolitan Hospital, Ethnarchou Makariou, Greece. He is also the Chief of the Department of Oncology, 251 Hellenic Air-force General Hospital, since 2008. He specialises in surgical procedures such as Lung cancer, Breast cancer, Gynecological cancer etc. He is a Graduate of the Military School of Officers, Faculty of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has a Specialization in Internal Medicine-Hematology, 251 Hellenic Air-force General Hospital. He also did a Fellowship in Thoracic Oncology (Lung cancer- Mesothelioma), Christie Hospital NHS, Manchester, United Kingdom.
Dr Kentepozidis Nikolaos has over 12 international publications as well as research conducted on lung, breast, urinary tract, prostate, large intestine, kidney cancers. He is also a member of various prestigious societies such as Member of HESMO (Hellenic Society of Medical Oncologists), Member of ASCO (American Society for Clinical Oncology), Member of ESMO (European Society for Medical Oncology) and a Member of HORG (Hellenic Oncology Research Group). He was awarded his Doctorate by the School of Medicine, University of Athens. He is currently a Lead Surgical Oncologist at the Metropolitan Hospital in Greece.
Here is the list of some of the conditions Dr Kentepozidis Nikolaos treats:
Breast cancer surgery is performed to remove the specific area of cancer in the breasts. The surgeon removes cancer and healthy tissues all around it. You usually have to undergo radiotherapy for the breast after this kind of surgery.
People may experience both symptoms and signs of cancer, and this shows that something is going abnormal in the body. Also, recognizing these indicators could lead to an earlier diagnosis of the disease and possibly of better treatment. When cancer grows, the organs, nerves, and blood vessels are a little compressed, which can lead to signs and symptoms. Cancer can produce the below-listed conditions However, symptoms might vary from person to person. Every condition has its symptoms:
The operating hours of Dr Kentepozidis Nikolaos is 11 am to 6 pm (Monday to Saturday), The doctor does not see patients on Sunday.
The below-listed popular procedures for cancer treatment are performed by Dr. Kentepozidis Nikolaos
The surgical oncologist can perform even the most complicated cases with ease. The doctor has reported a high success rate in performing various procedures with high precision and accuracy. The doctor also holds a rich experience in handling complex cases with ease. The specialist is proficient in using the latest techniques to perform the procedures. Minimally invasive surgery and open surgery are two ways of doing cancer surgery. In open surgery, a large incision is made to remove the tumor. In minimally invasive surgery, surgeons make a few small cuts to remove the tumor. The common techniques for minimally invasive surgery are laser surgery, cryosurgery, robotic surgery, laparoscopy, cryosurgery.
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Dr Kentepozidis Nikolaos has over 20 years of experience in the field of surgical oncology.
Dr Kentepozidis Nikolaos specialises in treatment of various cancers such as Lung cancer, Breast cancer, Gynecological cancer, Gastrointestinal cancer and Urological cancer.
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Dr. Kentepozidis Nikolaos is a member of various organisations such as-
Member of HESMO (Hellenic Society of Medical Oncologists)
Member of ASCO (American Society for Clinical Oncology)
Member of ESMO (European Society for Medical Oncology)
Member of HORG (Hellenic Oncology Research Group)
A surgical oncologist is a surgeon who has special training in treating cancer. Your surgical oncologist may be called in to diagnose cancer with a biopsy. Surgical oncologists also treat cancer by removing tumors or other cancerous tissue.
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 surgical oncologist is a doctor who removes the tumor and adjacent tissues through surgery. They also perform some types of biopsies to diagnose cancer. Surgical oncologists choose to perform surgeries to find out the locations where cancer has spread. While treating cancer, a surgical oncologist might remove cancerous tumors and surrounding healthy tissues, and nearby lymph nodes. The surgical procedures used will vary depending on the aim of the surgery. Surgical oncologists might do minimally invasive procedures or open surgeries.
A surgical oncologist can suggest or perform a variety of diagnostic tests including:
A biopsy is a procedure in which a piece of tissue from your body is removed to analyze it in a laboratory. It is an effective way to diagnose cancer.
Your primary doctor will refer you to a surgical oncologist when he finds your symptoms similar to that of cancer. The surgical oncologist will tell you to get some tests done to diagnose cancer. If cancer is diagnosed, the doctor will design your treatment plan which will include some surgical procedures. An individual needs to consult a surgical oncologist in case of below situations: