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# Konstantinos Konstantinidis

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## Posts
- [Recovery After Gallbladder Removal: What to Expect, Stage by Stage](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/recovery-after-gallbladder-removal/): What to avoid after gallbladder removal, why your shoulder hurts, what to eat in the first few days and when you can return to work and driving, stage by stage.
- [Gallstones: Which Symptoms Mean You Should See a Surgeon](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/gallstones-symptoms/): Where gallstone pain is felt, which symptoms are warning signs and when surgical treatment with cholecystectomy is needed.
- [GERD Symptoms: Signs of Acid Reflux and Its Complications](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/gerd-symptoms-complications/): Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic digestive condition in which acidic stomach contents flow back (reflux) into the esophagus. It is the second most common disorder of the digestive system and can cause intense symptoms and serious complications. In Europe, it affects about 9% to 26% of the population.
- [What to Watch Out for After Inguinal Hernia Surgery](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/inguinal-hernia-surgery-recovery/): What to watch out for after inguinal hernia surgery, when walking, lifting and work are allowed, and whether there is a natural treatment.
- [Large Hiatal Hernia: How Can It Be Treated Effectively?](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/large-hiatal-hernia-treatment/): A hiatal hernia is a different kind of hernia, as it occurs inside the abdomen. The main factor behind the development of a hiatal hernia is the loosening of the lower esophageal sphincter caused by gastroesophageal reflux. This is why hiatal hernia and gastroesophageal reflux are two closely linked conditions. But how is a large hiatal hernia treated? Dr. Konstantinos M. Konstantinidis MD, PhD, FACS, MAMSE explains how robotic surgery can treat even the most demanding cases.
- [Colon and Rectal Cancer Symptoms and Self-Tests](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/colon-cancer-symptoms-self-tests/): Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers and one of the leading causes of death. Dr. Konstantinos M. Konstantinidis, MD, PhD, FACS, MAMSE, FASMBS, answers questions on this very topical subject, explaining colon cancer and self-tests.
- [Case Study: Robotic Repair of Giant Hiatal Hernia which caused Shortness of Breath and Chest Pain](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/robotic-repair-of-giant-hiatal-hernia-which-caused-shortness-of-breath-and-chest-pain/): Giant hernias are usually observed in elder patients and can become a real obstacle in their lives causing a plethora of problems. In rare scenarios, these can cause symptoms from the heart and lungs, such as shortness of breath or chest pain.
- [Dr. Konstantinos Konstantinidis was awarded “Top Robotic General Surgery Performer in Distribution”](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/dr-konstantinos-konstantinidis-was-awarded-top-robotic-general-surgery-performer-in-distribution/): Greek surgeon of Athens Medical Group, Dr. Konstantinos Konstantinidis, was recently awarded, “Top Robotic General Surgery Performer in Distribution” by SofMedica, distributor of Intuitive Surgical’s minimally invasive robotic-assisted da Vinci surgical system.
- [Case Study: Robotic removal of very low rectal cancer](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/robotiki-afairesi-ogkou-sto-ortho-pou-vrisketai-poli-xamila/): Rectal cancer is a malignant tumor that develops in the wall of the rectum, the final section of the bowel before the anus.
- [Case study: Robotic cholecystectomy with simultaneous excision of gynecological cancer](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/case-study-robotic-cholecystectomy-with-simultaneous-excision-of-gynecological-cancer/): The gallbladder is a pear-shaped organ under the right side of the liver, and its surgical removal is called cholecystectomy.
- [Feeling a Lump in Your Throat? Is It Stress or Esophageal Achalasia?](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/lump-in-throat-stress-or-achalasia/): Feel a lump in your throat? Learn when it is caused by stress and when it may be a sign of esophageal achalasia.

## Pages
- [Breast Surgery](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/breast-surgery/)
- [TREATMENT OF CIRCULAR DISEASES](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/treatment-of-circular-diseases/)
- [Obesity and Metabolism Surgery (Center of Excellence)](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/xeirourgiki-paxysarkias-kai-metavolismou-kentro-aristeias/)
- [GYNECOLOGY](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/gynecology/)
- [Endocrine Glands](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/endokrineis-adenes/)
- [Liver – Pancreas – Spleen – Bile](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/ipar-pagkreas-splinas-cholifora/)
- [Lower Digestive](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/katwtero-peptiko/)
- [Upper  Digestive](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/anwtero-peptiko/)
- [Emergency Surgery](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/epeigousa-xeirourgiki/): In cases of medical emergency, immediate action and urgent surgery is required in order to prevent damage to the patient's body or even save his/her life.
- [Laparoscopic Surgery](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/laparoskopiki-xeirourgiki/): Laparoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive method in which the surgeon operates through small incisions and sees the internal organs magnified on a screen, instead of using the large incisions of open surgery.
- [Hemorrhagic Ovarian Cysts](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/hemorrhagic-ovarian-cysts/): Hemorrhagic ovarian cysts are a common condition in women. Usually, they are too small to cause problems, but there are cases that require surgical removal.
- [Endometriosis](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/endomitriosi/): Often the underlying cause of infertility, endometriosis in addition to being painful can be an obstacle to a woman’s desire to have children.
- [Fibroids](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/inomyomata-mitras/): Uterine fibroids are a common condition in women of childbearing age, the treatment of which often requires surgical removal, with or without preservation of the uterus.
- [Gynecological Cancers](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/gynaikologikoi-karkinoi/): Dr. Konstantinidis leads a team of world-class specialists, using the most innovative treatments and surgical approaches, such as the use of the state-of-the-art da Vinci Xi robotic surgery system at Athens Medical Center, for the treatment of women diagnosed with gynecological cancer.
- [Breast cancer](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/breast-cancer/): Breast Surgery has made significant progress in the treatment of breast cancer in recent years, emphasizing the simultaneous achievement of the best possible oncological and cosmetic outcome for each patient.
- [Adrenal Disorders](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/pathiseis-twn-epinefridiwn/): Surgery is the appropriate treatment for a range of benign and malignant adrenal disorders, such as pheochromocytoma, hyperaldosteronism and cancer.
- [Parathyroid Glands Disorders](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/pathiseis-twn-parathyreoeidwn/): Parathyroid gland disorders may be benign, causing imbalances in blood calcium levels that result in various health problems such as brittle bones, kidney stones, fatigue and weakness, or malignant and directly life-threatening.
- [Benign Thyroid Diseases](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/kaloitheis-pathiseis-tou-thyreoeidoys/): Benign thyroid diseases, such as multinodular goiter, and hyperthyroidism, involve changes in the thyroid cells that are not cancerous.
- [Thyroid Cancer](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/karkinos-tou-thyreoeidoys/): Thyroid cancer is a malignant tumor that develops in the thyroid gland, at the front of the neck. It is a relatively rare form of malignancy (less than 1% of all cancers), but it is the most common endocrine cancer and usually has a good prognosis if the patient is diagnosed early and treated appropriately.
- [Anal Fissure](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/ragada-prwktikoy-daktyliou/): Anal fissures are a common anal disorder that causes a great deal of pain and discomfort to those who suffer from them.
- [Anal Fistula](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/periedriko-syriggio-proktou/): An anal fistula is a quite common disorder of the area of the anus, which if neglected can have serious complications and even be life-threatening.
- [Anal abscess](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/periedriko-apostima/): An anal abscess is a harmful condition, which is accompanied by severe pain and requires immediate medical attention.
- [Pilonidal cyst](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/kysti-kokkygos/): If you have thick body hair or sweat a lot in the area of the coccyx, then there is a significant chance that at some point in your life you will have an unwanted visitor in that area: the pilonidal cyst is a common and painful condition that if not treated properly, can develop into a greater infection.
- [Hemorrhoids](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/aimorroides-aimorroidopatheia/): Hemorrhoids are a common disorder that can significantly affect the quality of daily life.
- [Spleen Disorders](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/spleen-disorders/): The spleen is an organ located in the left upper abdomen and is the most fragile of the intra-abdominal organs. In adults it is about 10 to 12 cm long and weighs about 150 to 200 g.
- [Gallbladder polyps](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/polypodes-xolidoxou-kystis/): Gallbladder polyps are not usually a cause for serious concern. However, in some cases they are associated with the development of malignancy and require the removal of the gallbladder to eliminate this risk.
- [Cholelithiasis (Gallstones)](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/cholelithiasis-gallstones/): Cholelithiasis, commonly known as gallstones, is a condition that, when accompanied by symptoms, is dangerous and requires urgent surgical treatment with cholecystectomy.
- [Duodenal cancer](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/duodenal-cancer/): Duodenal cancer is one of the rarest and most aggressive forms of malignancy.
- [Biliary Cancer (Cholangiocarcinoma)](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/karkinos-twn-xoliforwn/): Biliary cancer (cholangiocarcinoma) is a rare but aggressive type of cancer, the surgical treatment of which requires great experience and specialization in order to achieve an optimal oncological outcome and to avoid dangerous and unwanted complications.
- [Pancreatic cancer](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/pancreatic-cancer/): Pancreatic cancer is a major concern for both patients and doctors, as it is difficult to diagnose and treat.
- [Liver Cancer](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/liver-cancer/): Liver cancer is a type of malignancy that is difficult to treat, for which the earlier the diagnosis, the better the chances of restoring the patient’s health.
- [Diseases of the Small Intestine](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/pathiseis-tou-leptoy-enterou/): There are many types of diseases that affect the small intestine. Certain conditions affect the way food is digested and absorbed by the body. Others are caused by inflammation, ulcers or infection.
- [Diverticulitis](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/diverticulitis/): Increasingly common because of stress, sedentary lifestyle and poor diet that characterize the modern, western lifestyle, diverticulitis is a benign bowel condition that affects people of all ages.
- [Rectal Prolapse](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/proptwsi-orthoy/): International pioneers in robotic surgery, Dr. Konstantinidis and his Surgical Team focus on improving the overall health and quality of life of those suffering from rectal prolapse, using the most modern treatments, such as robotic rectopexy, with exceptional success and lower complication rates.
- [Ulcerative colitis](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/elkwdis-kolitida/): The diagnosis of a chronic disease, such as ulcerative colitis, can cause concern about the effects it can have on a patient’s health and lifestyle.
- [Crohn’s disease](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/nosos-crohn/): Crohn’s disease is an idiopathic inflammatory bowel disease that can adversely affect a person’s health.
- [Colorectal Cancer](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/karkinos-pacheos-enterou-orthou/): Colorectal cancer is a malignant tumor that develops in the wall of the colon or the rectum, the final section of the bowel before the anus. Tumors located within 15 cm of the anus are classified as rectal cancer, while all others are classified as colon cancer.
- [Appendicitis](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/okseia-skwlikoeiditida/): Acute appendicitis is an emergency surgical condition. The experience and specialization of the surgeon in its treatment is catalytic, as appendicitis is a condition that if not diagnosed in time and not treated accordingly, it can have serious to fatal complications.
- [Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome – Strong procedure](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/superior-mesenteric-artery-syndrome-strong-procedure/): Superior mesenteric artery syndrome (known as Wilkie’s syndrome) is a rare disorder caused by compression of the third part of the duodenum by that artery.
- [Hiatal Hernia – Gastroesophageal reflux](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/diafragmatokili-gastrooisofagiki-palindromisi/): Often, the disease occurs as a result of a hiatal hernia and as such it afflicts a large number of people who, thanks to the evolution of laparoscopic and robotic surgery and the development of new, minimally invasive surgical techniques, can now find immediate relief and regain a normal life.
- [Obesity / Type 2 Diabetes](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/pachysarkia-diavitis-typou-2/): Morbid obesity is now recognized by the entire scientific community as a disease that poses serious risks to the health and lives of patients and has evolved into a global epidemic.
- [Benign Disorders of the Stomach](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/kaloitheis-pathiseis-tou-stomaxou/): Robotic surgery provides optimal medical outcomes in combination with the least possible inconvenience for the patient not only in cases of malignancies, but also in benign disorders of the stomach and the upper digestive system in general, such as:
- [Stomach (Gastric) Cancer](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/karkinos-stomachou/): Although its incidence has declined in recent decades, stomach cancer still affects a significant number of patients, and its treatment is challenging, both because the cancer rarely causes symptoms in its early stages and because of the knowledge and experience required for its surgical removal.
- [Cancer of the Lower Esophagus – Gastroesophageal Junction](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/karkinos-oisofagou/): Cancer of the lower esophagus and gastroesophageal junction is a rapidly growing type of malignancy in the western population, whilst the incidence of most other cancers is declining.
- [Esophageal achalasia](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/axalasia-oisofagou/): Esophageal achalasia is a rare but serious disorder that is accompanied by unpleasant symptoms, such as difficulty swallowing, and if neglected carries health risks.
- [Umbilical hernia](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/omfalokili/): Umbilical hernia, like inguinal hernia, is one of the most common forms of hernia. During its development, the contents of the abdomen, i.e. part of the intestine or fat, are bulging in the umbilical region through a weakness in the abdominal wall. Umbilical hernia appears in infants, children and adults.
- [Femoral hernia](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/mirokili/): Femoral hernia, although not common, can be quite dangerous because it is characterized by an increased risk of strangulation, i.e. the entrapment of the intestine in the hernia and consequently its necrosis.
- [Abdominal hernia](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/koiliokili/): Abdominal hernia or abdominal wall hernia is one of the less common types of hernia that a specialized general surgeon has to deal with. It occurs both in men and women. Treatment should be immediate, as it does not get better over time. On the contrary, if left untreated, abdominal wall hernia will only get worse.
- [Sports Hernia](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/sports-hernia/): Sports hernia, or athletic pubalgia, is a condition that has received considerable attention in recent years.
- [Abdominal wall hernias](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/abdominal-wall-hernias/): Hernias are an increasingly common cause for surgery, as a result of the increased incidence of obesity and chronic constipation associated with the contemporary, Western lifestyle.
- [Robotic Surgery](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/robotiki-cheirourgiki/): Robotic surgery is a minimally invasive method in which the surgeon performs the operation from a surgical console, moving the system's articulated arms with special levers while viewing the surgical field in a magnified three-dimensional image. The robot does not operate on its own, as every movement is controlled 100% by the surgeon. Dr. Konstantinidis was the first surgeon in Greece and Southeast Europe to apply the method, in 2006 at the Athens Medical Center.
- [CURRICULUM VITAE](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/biografiko/): Doctor and surgeon Konstantinos Michael Konstantinidis is the founder of Robotic Surgery in Greece and a pioneer in the field internationally. He has performed over 3,000 General Surgery operations using the innovative da Vinci robotic system, a number that constitutes the largest series in Europe.
- [blog](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/blog/)
- [Broadcasts](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/ekpompes/): The broadcasts are videos of television appearances, interviews and presentations by surgeon Konstantinos Konstantinidis, mostly about robotic surgery.
- [Talks](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/omilies/): The talks are lectures and presentations by surgeon Konstantinos Konstantinidis at medical conferences and events, grouped as International, Southeastern Europe, Greek and Local.
- [Conferences](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/sunedria/)
- [Hernia](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/kiles/)
- [Inguinal hernia](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/vouvonokili/): Many people suffer from inguinal hernia, as it is the most common form of hernia. It affects men more than women and is definitely one of the most common conditions a general surgeon has to deal with.
- [Contact](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/epikoinwnia/)
- [Home](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/)
- [Privacy Policy](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/privacy-policy/): The protection of your personal data is our priority. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and safeguard your information. We encourage you to read the following information carefully.

## Συνέδρια

## Ομιλίες
- [International](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/omilies/international/): Dr. Konstantinidis and his team presented 5 papers at the 21st International Congress of Endoscopic Surgery (21st International Congress of the EAES), 19-22 June 2013, in Vienna.
- [Southeastern Europe](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/omilies/southeastern-europe/): Invited speaker at the Workshop organized by the Cyprus Gastroenterological Society on “Gastroesophageal reflux – Diagnosis and Treatment”, with a talk on “Application of Robotic Surgery in the Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease”. The Workshop was held at the University of Nicosia, Nicosia, on Saturday 9 March 2013.   Invited speaker at the 16th International Workshop in Robotic Surgery for Southeastern Europe, with a talk entitled “Robotics in upper GI surgery”, held at the Biomedical Research Foundation of the Academy of Athens on 20 May 2013, 14:05 – 14:30.   Keynote speaker at the 7th congress of the Romanian Association for Endoscopic Surgery (RAES) (ARCE 2013), which also hosts the 5th Symposium of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery, at the World Trade Center, Bucharest, 21 to 23 November 2013. Dr. K. Konstantinidis gave two lectures on the following topics: A) Single-incision robotic surgery: How soon, how far?
(Friday 22 November, Conference Room 2, 11.00-13.00)   B) Robotic hiatal hernia repair and gastroesophageal reflux. The safest approach in difficult cases.
(Friday 22 November, Conference Room 2, 14.00-16.00).   Single Site Robotic Surgery (Keynote lecture); 1st SEERS International Congress in Robotic Surgery; Grand Resort, Limassol, Cyprus, November 2012.   Robotic Surgery of the Upper GI (lecture); 15th International Workshop in Robotic Surgery for Southeastern Europe. Foundation of Biomedical Research of the Academy of Athens. October 2012.   Robotics in Upper GI Surgery (lecture). 14th International Workshop in Robotic Surgery for Southeastern Europe. ELPEN Pharmaceuticals Experimental Research Center, Athens, July 2012.   Robotic Single Site Surgery (lecture); 6th National Congress of the Romanian Association for Endoscopic Surgery; Bucharest, Romania, November 2011.   Single Site Robotic Surgery (lecture); 6th National Congress of the Romanian Association for Endoscopic Surgery; Bucharest, Romania, November 2011.   Robotic Surgery: from many incisions to one incision. Serbian Diaspora Medical Congress 2011. Belgrade, Serbia. September 2011.   Robotics in upper GI Surgery. 8th International Workshop in Robotic Surgery for Southeastern Europe. Foundation of Biomedical Research of the Academy of Athens. Athens, Greece. May 2011.   Robotic Surgery – Four years of experience. Symposium of Advanced Medical Technologies at the National Institute of Statistics, Bucharest, Romania. November 2010.   Robotics in upper GI Surgery. 4th International Workshop in Robotic Surgery for Southeastern Europe. Foundation of Biomedical Research of the Academy of Athens. Athens, Greece. May 2011.   Robotics in Upper GI Surgery. 3rd International Workshop in Robotic Surgery for Southeastern Europe. Foundation of Biomedical Research of the Academy of Athens. Athens, Greece. November 2009.   Robotic General Surgery – State of the Art (lecture). 11th Pancyprian Surgical Congress, Invited Speaker. Cyprus, December 2008. Laparoscopic Hernia Repair – 17 Year Experience (lecture). 11th Pancyprian Surgical Congress, Invited Speaker. Cyprus, December 2008.   Robotics in upper GI Surgery (lecture). 1st International Workshop in Robotic Surgery for Southeastern Europe. Biomedical Research Foundation Academy of Athens; Athens, Greece. December 2008.   Robotic Laparoscopic Surgery. Limitations and capabilities. 8th Hellenic-Cypriot Surgical Congress. Nicosia, Cyprus. November 2007.   Pericardial Cysts: Thoracoscopic Operative Technique. 2nd Mediterranean & Middle Eastern Endoscopic Surgery Congress. November 2002. Athens.
- [Greek](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/omilies/greek/): Invited speaker on “Aerospace Technology in Robotic Surgery”. Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS) Student Chapter of the IEEE student branch at the National Technical University of Athens. Week of talks on Robotic Surgery. February 2014. Discussant at the Round Table on: “PERSONALIZED SURGICAL TREATMENT OF RECTAL CANCER”. The presentation took place on Friday 12 April 2013, 19:00 – 20:30, Democritus University of Thrace, Democritus I room. Lecture on “Robotic Surgery” with Dr. K. Konstantinidis as speaker, as part of the 4th course cycle of the 1st Department of Surgery – Organ Transplantation Unit of “Evangelismos” General Hospital of Athens. 13/3/2013, in the hospital’s “Gardikas” amphitheater. Invited speaker of the Crete medical students at the Scientific Workshop on “The art of Robotic Surgery”, held on Monday 1 April. The doctor was introduced by the Dean of the School of Medicine of the University of Crete, Mr. Andreas Margioris, and the President of the Medical Association of Heraklion, Mr. Grigoris Paspatis. Dr. Konstantinidis’ presentation of developments in robotic surgery made a strong impression both on the students from all years of Medicine and on the professors from various departments of the University of Crete who attended. Invited discussant at the 5th Panhellenic Congress of the Hellenic Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery, held on Friday 12 April 2013 at the Thraki Palace hotel in Alexandroupoli. Dr. Konstantinidis and his team took part as invited speakers in the 19th Scientific Congress of Medical Students of Greece – 7th International Forum of Medicine & Young Doctors. Dr. Konstantinidis spoke about his team’s worldwide pioneering work in single-incision surgery on Friday 19/4 at 18:00, just before the opening ceremony of the congress. On Saturday the whole team took part in a robotic surgery round table that began at 12:30. The congress was held at the conference center of the University of Patras in Rio. Also, on Friday 19/4, Dr. Konstantinidis was on the panel chairing the Robotic Surgery session, held at 17.00. Invited speaker at the 8th Panhellenic Congress of Obesity Surgery on 18 May, with a talk on “Robotic Surgery and Obesity Operations”. He also chaired a Round Table on “Newer Methods of Managing Obesity” (19:00-20:30). The congress took place at the Porto Palace hotel in Thessaloniki. Dr. Konstantinidis, invited speaker at the School of Electrical Engineering of the National Technical University of Athens, with a talk entitled “Robotic surgery – da Vinci System”. Wednesday 22/5/2013, Zografou Campus. Dr. Konstantinidis, invited speaker by the Technological Educational Institute of Piraeus (TEI of Piraeus), with a talk on “Robotic Medicine – da Vinci Si Application”. The talk was held in Building Z – Room ZA 008-009 at 19:00, on Friday 24/5/2013. Invited as President of the Hellenic Scientific Society of Robotic Surgery, he moderated the Round Table on “Robotic Surgery – State of the Art” on Saturday 14/12/2013, 13:00 – 14:30, in the Makedonia B room. The full structure of the Round Table is as follows: “Robotic Surgery – State of the Art”, Moderator and speaker on: “General Surgery”. 19th Panhellenic Congress of Internal Medicine, Divani Caravel, 11-14/12/2013. Obesity: A modern scourge and its treatment (lecture). The surgeon’s opinion. 18th Panhellenic Medical Congress. Divani Caravel Hotel, Athens. October 2012. Robotics in Modern Surgery (lecture). First Robotic Surgery Seminar for Greek Residents. Experimental Research Center, ELPEN, Athens, July 2012. Robotic Space Technology and its applications in Surgery (lecture). Scientific Society of Hellenic Medical Students, Athens, May 2012. Applications of Robotic Surgery in the management of pelvic tumors (lecture). 22nd Annual Congress of the Nicosia Medical Association, Nicosia, May 2012. Surgical approach to neuroendocrine tumors of the digestive system (lecture). 12th Panhellenic Congress of Endocrine Surgery. Athens. November 2011. Obesity Surgery – Choosing the right type of operation – Case studies (lecture). 2nd Interdisciplinary Symposium. Athens. October 2011. Robotic Surgery: Cost-Effectiveness. 3rd Scientific Meeting. Greek Chapter of the American College of Surgeons. Athens, November 2011. New technologies and innovations in Robotic Surgery (lecture). 10th Panhellenic Congress of Laparoendoscopic Surgery, Athens, May 2011. Concerns about the profession of the General Surgeon in the private sector. 1st Meeting on the ‘Surgical profession’, organized by the Hellenic Surgical Society. Athens, May 2011. State-of-the-art restrictive bariatric surgery (lecture). Symposium: “Prevention and Management of complications of gastric bands”. “Hippokration” General Hospital, Athens, March 2011. Robotic Surgery Past, Present and Future (lecture). Symposium of the Hellenic Scientific Society of Robotic Surgery: Prostate Cancer: Robotic Surgery and Modern Methods of Management. Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy (lecture). Symposium of Laparoendoscopic Surgery. Athens, May 2010. Robotic Surgery: Present and Future (lecture). Educational seminar: Medicine of the Future / Workshop on Medical – Interventional & Surgical Practices. Athens, May 2010. Surgical Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux (lecture). Scientific Workshop “Latest developments in Surgery”, organized by the Hellenic Surgical Society. Kalavryta, 2009. Robotic Surgery and Current Reality (lecture). 7th Scientific Meeting of Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery. Ioannina. November 2009. Robotic Surgery in Oncology (lecture). 15th Panhellenic Medical Congress. Athens. October 2009. The Disadvantages of the Gastric Band (lecture). 6th National Congress of Obesity Surgery. Round Table: “Controversies regarding Bariatric Operations”, Athens. June 2009. Management of Gastric Band Complications (lecture). 6th National Congress of Obesity Surgery. Round Table: “Controversies regarding Bariatric Operations”, Athens. June 2009. Robotic or Laparoscopic Surgery. Advantages and Disadvantages (lecture). 9th Panhellenic Congress of Laparoendoscopic Surgery & International Symposium “Collaboration for the Advancement of Surgery”. Athens, May 2009. Intraoperative Navigation with Robotic Surgical Systems (video presentation). 9th Panhellenic Congress of Laparoendoscopic Surgery & International Symposium “Collaboration for the Advancement of Surgery”. Athens, May 2009. Robotic Excision of a Pelvic Neurinoma (video presentation). 9th Panhellenic Congress of Laparoendoscopic Surgery & International Symposium “Collaboration for the Advancement of Surgery”. Athens, May 2009. Robotic Splenectomy. Our experience (video presentation). 9th Panhellenic Congress of Laparoendoscopic Surgery & International Symposium “Collaboration for the Advancement of Surgery”. Athens, May 2009. Laparoscopic hernia repair with the advanced PAM mesh (Partial Abdominal Mesh) (lecture). 3rd Spring Hernia Meeting. Discussion: “The latest techniques for inguinal hernia repair”. Santorini, May 2009. Robotic Surgery. Present and Future (lecture). Panhellenic Medical Congress. May 2009. Our experience in Robotic Surgery from 2006 to 2009 at the Athens Medical Center (free communication). Panhellenic Medical Congress. May 2009. Robotic Surgery in Sports Injuries (lecture). 2nd Panhellenic Congress of the Society of Sports Medicine. March 2009. The da Vinci Surgical System in General Surgery 2 Years after the Start of the First Robotic Surgery Program in Greece (lecture). 1st Panhellenic Robotic Congress. February 2009. Laparoscopic Management of Rectal Prolapse (lecture). Teaching Program of the Hellenic Surgical Society. Athens. December 2008. The Application of Robotic Surgery in Abdominal Operations (lecture). 26th Panhellenic Surgical Congress – International Surgical Forum 2008. Athens Hilton. November 2008. Robotically Assisted Sigmoidectomy and Low Anterior Resection – Presentation of 3 cases and description of our Technique (video presentation). 26th Panhellenic Surgical Congress – International Surgical Forum 2008. Athens Hilton. November 2008. Robotically Assisted Excision of Hepatic Cysts – presentation of 3 cases (video presentation). 26th Panhellenic Surgical Congress – International Surgical Forum 2008. Athens Hilton. November 2008. Robotically Assisted Ventral Hernia Repair. 2-year results from the use of the Robotic System (video presentation). 26th Panhellenic Surgical Congress – International Surgical Forum 2008. Athens Hilton. November 2008. Robotic Nephrectomy and Adrenalectomy with Intraoperative Guidance from CT Angiography Reconstruction for a tumor of the upper pole of the right kidney (video presentation). 26th Panhellenic Surgical Congress – International Surgical Forum 2008. Athens Hilton. November 2008. Robotic Surgery in Revisions of Bariatric Operations: Gastric Band Removal (lecture). 26th Panhellenic Surgical Congress – International Surgical Forum 2008. Athens Hilton. November 2008. Surgical Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux using the da Vinci Robotic System (lecture). 26th Panhellenic Surgical Congress – International Surgical Forum 2008. Athens Hilton. November 2008. State of the Art Robotic General Surgery (lecture). 14th Panhellenic Congress of the Hellenic Society of Internal Medicine. Round Table “Robotic Surgery”. Athens. October 2008. Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery (lecture). 14th Panhellenic Congress of the Hellenic Society of Internal Medicine. Round Table “Robotic Surgery”. Athens. October 2008. Robotic and General Surgery (lecture). 1st Seminar of Robotic Surgery in Gynecology. Athens. September 2008. Robotic and Bariatric Surgery. 1st Multi-thematic Congress of Dialogue between Primary Health Care Physicians and Surgeons. Round Table ‘Results of Bariatric Operations Today’. Athens, May 2008. Robotic Surgery (lecture). 15th Congress of the Medical Surgical Society of Corfu. Corfu. April 2008. Laparoscopic right, transverse, left colectomy and sigmoidectomy (lecture). Scientific Meeting entitled: “20+1 Years of Laparoscopic Surgery and Other Surgical Techniques” by the Hellenic Society of Liver, Biliary Tract and Pancreas. Alexandroupoli, March 2008. Robotic General Surgery – Personal Experience (lecture). 1st Robotic Surgery Meeting in Greece: ‘Robotic Surgery, Present and Future’. Megaron Hall, Athens, March 2008. Surgical complications during and following gynaecological laparoscopic surgery (lecture). The general surgeon’s view. Hellenic Obstetrics & Gynecology 1st International Meeting Laparoscopic Hysterectomy for Benign Diseases. Topographic Anatomy of the Pelvis Ureteric Dissection Complications. Athens, December 2007. Robotic Surgery in Greece (lecture). 3rd Surgical Symposium of Central Greece under the auspices of the Hellenic Surgical Society and the Surgery Clinic of the Department of Medicine, University of Thessaly. Larissa. December 2007. Surgical Techniques for treatment of morbid obesity – Pros and Cons (lecture). Hellenic Institute of Studying and treating Nutrition Disorders. Athens, December 2007. First Robotic Right adrenalectomy with cholecystectomy in the same patient (free paper presentation). 10th Pan-Hellenic Congress of Hellenic Society for Endocrine Surgery. Athens, November 2007. Recognition and Conservation of the Retrograde Laryngeal Nerves in Complete Thyroidectomy with Nerve Stimulator (free paper presentation). 10th Pan-Hellenic Congress of Hellenic Society for Endocrine Surgery. Athens, November 2007. Contribution of Robotic Surgery in Oncology (lecture). 5th Scientific Congress of the Hellenic Team of Clinical Radiotherapeutic Oncology entitled ‘Modern Strategies in Treatment of gastrointestinal, central nervous and lung tumors. Evaluation and treatment’. Kamena Vourla, Lamia, November 2007. Bariatric treatment of morbid obesity. Advantages and Limitations (lecture). 13th Pan-Hellenic Congress for Internal Medicine – Capabilities and Limitations of Bariatric Surgery, October 2007. Adjustable Gastric Band (lecture). 8th Pan-Hellenic Congress of Laparoendoscopic Surgery. Satellite Symposium entitled “Tips and Tricks in Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery”; Athens, July 2007. Surgery: The more is Better (lecture). 3rd International Congress on Gastrointestinal Oncology. Hellenic Society of Gastrointestinal Oncology, June 2007. The role of the surgeon in obesity surgery (seminar). Round table entitled “The role of the multidimensional approach to morbid obesity”. 5th Panhellenic Congress of Obesity Surgery of the Hellenic Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery. Patras, June 2007. Laparoscopic management of sports hernia (lecture). In-hospital symposium. College of Greek Orthopedic Surgeons. Athens Medical Center. Athens, May 2007. Laparoscopic hernia repair with placement of a partially absorbable mesh (lecture). 2nd Winter Meeting. Latest developments in hernia repair. Delphi, December 2006. Robotic Surgery (lecture). 25th Panhellenic Congress of Surgery with International Surgical Forum. Athens – Hilton, 2006. Morbid obesity (lecture). 25th Panhellenic Congress of Surgery with International Surgical Forum. Athens – Hilton, 2006. The use of mesh in the laparoscopic management of incarcerated hernia (lecture). 25th Panhellenic Congress of Surgery with International Surgical Forum. Athens – Hilton, 2006. Laparoscopic management of rectal cancer (lecture). 25th Panhellenic Congress of Surgery with International Surgical Forum. Athens – Hilton, 2006. Primary torsion of the greater omentum in an 8-year-old child – laparoscopic management (video presentation). 25th Panhellenic Congress of Surgery with International Surgical Forum. Athens – Hilton, 2006. Simultaneous laparoscopic gastric band placement for morbid obesity and cholecystectomy (video presentation). 25th Panhellenic Congress of Surgery with International Surgical Forum. Athens – Hilton, 2006. Laparoscopic extraperitoneal repair of groin pain in athletes. Presentation of our experience (video presentation). 25th Panhellenic Congress of Surgery with International Surgical Forum. Athens – Hilton, 2006. Laparoscopic surgery of the colon – anorectum (lecture). Educational seminar on endoscopic surgery. Prof. E. Leandros. “Henry Dunant” General Hospital. Athens, November 2006. Adjustable gastric band, indications and results (Lecture). 4th Educational Congress of the Hellenic Society of Professional Gastroenterologists entitled “Obesity and gastroenterology”. Athens, October 2006. Laparoscopic ventral hernia repair (Lecture). 14th Congress of the Medical Surgical Society of Corfu. Corfu, April 2006. Incisional hernias of the anterior abdominal wall. 3rd Panhellenic Congress of Hernia and synthetic meshes – problems and complications. Thessaloniki, March 2006. Gastroplasty operations (Lecture). 11th Panhellenic Congress of Internal Medicine of the Hellenic Society of Internal Medicine. Athens, October 2005. Laparoscopic management of morbid obesity (Lecture). Multi-role medical congress. 1st and 2nd Department of Cardiology of the University of Athens and the Hellenic College of Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery. Kalymnos, June 2005. Indications for laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (Lecture). 7th Panhellenic Congress of Laparoendoscopic Surgery of the Hellenic Society of Endoscopic Surgery and Other Interventional Techniques. Ioannina, May 2005. Adjustable gastric band (lecture). 4th Panhellenic Congress of Obesity Surgery. Hellenic Medical Society for the Study of Obesity. Athens. May 2005. Laparoscopic appendectomy (round table lecture). 1st Panhellenic Congress of the Hellenic Society of Colorectal Surgery. Thessaloniki, February 2005. Common genetic polymorphisms that cause inflammation and their relationship with sporadic colorectal cancer (lecture). 1st Panhellenic Congress of the Hellenic Society of Colorectal Surgery. Thessaloniki, February 2005. Actinomycosis mimicking acute appendicitis. Immediate treatment with laparoscopic right colectomy (lecture). 1st Panhellenic Congress of the Hellenic Society of Colorectal Surgery. Thessaloniki, February 2005. The value of anorectal mapping in anal intraepithelial neoplasia (AIN III). 1st Panhellenic Congress of the Hellenic Society of Colorectal Surgery. Thessaloniki, February 2005. Localized perianal mycosis fungoides (Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, stage IA). 1st Panhellenic Congress of the Hellenic Society of Colorectal Surgery. Thessaloniki, February 2005. Laparoscopic Surgery (lecture). Symposium of the Hellenic Surgical Society and the Surgical Department of the General Hospital of Nafplio. Nafplio, December 2004. 1st Clinical Tutorial. “Investigation and Management of the Obese Patient”. Hellenic Medical Society for the Study of Obesity. Loutraki, October 2004. Laparoscopic Surgery and Morbid Obesity – The Place of the Band, at a round table on: “Surgical Management of Obesity – Positions and Counter-positions”. 4th Scientific Meeting of Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery under the auspices of the Hellenic Endoscopic Society and the Greek Chapter of the American College of Surgeons. Ioannina, December 2003. Robotic Surgery, at a pre-congress round table on: “Laparoscopic Telesurgery”. 4th Scientific Meeting of Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery under the auspices of the Hellenic Endoscopic Society and the Greek Chapter of the American College of Surgeons. Ioannina, December 2003. Management of Operating Room Equipment, at a round table on: “Care of the Operating Room Environment”. Athens, November 2003. Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection for a Large Villous Adenoma of the Lower Rectum: Case Presentation and Analysis of Technique (video presentation). 6th Panhellenic Congress of Laparoendoscopic Surgery and 6th International Symposium on Advanced Laparoendoscopic Surgery. Athens, May 2003. Laparoscopic Right Adrenalectomy in a Child (video presentation). 6th Panhellenic Congress of Laparoendoscopic Surgery and 6th International Symposium on Advanced Laparoendoscopic Surgery. Athens, May Laparoscopic Approach in Small Bowel Obstruction (video presentation). 6th Panhellenic Congress of Laparoendoscopic Surgery and 6th International Symposium on Advanced Laparoendoscopic Surgery. Athens, May A Decade of Laparoscopic Hysterectomy (video presentation). 6th Panhellenic Congress of Laparoendoscopic Surgery and 6th International Symposium on Advanced Laparoendoscopic Surgery. Athens, May 2003. Laparoscopic Excision of Presacral Tumors of the Perineum: Presentation of Two Rare Cases of Schwannoma (video presentation). 6th Panhellenic Congress of Laparoendoscopic Surgery and 6th International Symposium on Advanced Laparoendoscopic Surgery. Athens, May 2003. Laparoscopic Colon Surgery for Malignant Diseases (video presentation). 6th Panhellenic Congress of Laparoendoscopic Surgery and 6th International Symposium on Advanced Laparoendoscopic Surgery. Athens, May 2003. Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass (video presentation). 6th Panhellenic Congress of Laparoendoscopic Surgery and 6th International Symposium on Advanced Laparoendoscopic Surgery. Athens, May 2003. Laparoscopic Surgery for Gastroesophageal Reflux and Esophageal Achalasia (lecture). Postgraduate Program of the Hellenic Surgical Society for the 2003 period. Athens, April 2003. Diagnostic Laparoscopy for Acute Abdomen – Laparoscopic Appendicectomy (lecture). 2nd International Course on Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery. Organized by the Department of General Surgery of the University of Crete. Heraklion, Crete, March Laparoscopic Surgery of Colorectal Cancer. 2nd Hellenic Congress of Gastrointestinal Oncology: Colorectal Cancer – Current Views. Athens, December 2002. Laparoscopic Removal of a Right Ureteral Stone. Video presentation. XXII Panhellenic Congress of Surgery – International Surgical Forum 2002. Athens, November 2002. Laparoscopic Removal of a Giant Splenic Cyst, Video presentation. XXII Panhellenic Congress of Surgery – International Surgical Forum 2002. Athens, November 2002. Laparoscopic Removal of a Giant Abdominal Cystic Mass and Right Salpingo-oophorectomy, Video presentation. XXII Panhellenic Congress of Surgery – International Surgical Forum 2002. Athens, November 2002. “Newer Surgical Techniques for the Management of Morbid Obesity” (lecture). 4th Panhellenic Medical Congress on Obesity. Hellenic Medical Society for the Study of Obesity. Athens, February 2001. Lower GI (lecture). Hellenic Surgical Society. Seminar on Laparoscopic Surgery. Athens, February 2001. The place of laparoscopy in the diagnosis and treatment of peritonitis. XXII Panhellenic Congress of Surgery. At the Dawn of the 3rd Millennium. Laparoscopic management of bowel obstruction. XXII Panhellenic Congress of Surgery. At the Dawn of the 3rd Millennium. Robotic laparoscopic surgery – first report. XXII Panhellenic Congress of Surgery. At the Dawn of the 3rd Millennium. Athens, November 2000. “Capabilities and limits of Classic and Robotic Laparoscopic Surgery” (lecture). 6th Panhellenic Congress of Internal Medicine. Hellenic Society of Internal Medicine. Athens, October 2000. “Inguinal hernias – Recurrences and their surgical repair”. Inguinal hernia – From Bassini to Lichtenstein and Laparoscopy. Thessaloniki, June 2000. Reversible changes of the gallbladder in patients with thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura. Demonstration with Computed Tomography. 9th Inter-University Congress of Radiology. Athens, November 1999. Laparoscopic Colectomy – Our Experience. Lecture. 18th Panhellenic Congress of Gastroenterology. Athens, November 1999. Laparoscopic Repair of Groin Hernias. Our Experience 1992-1999. Lecture. Abdominal Wall Hernias – Workshop of the Hellenic Surgical Society. Athens, June 1999. “Laparoscopic Repair of Groin Hernias. Our Experience 1992-1999” (lecture). Abdominal Wall Hernias. Workshop of the Hellenic Surgical Society. Athens, June 1999. The Contribution of Laparoscopy to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Intra-abdominal Tumors. XXI Panhellenic Congress of Surgery: “At the dawn of the 3rd Millennium”. Athens, November 1998. Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy – Our Experience. XXI Panhellenic Congress of Surgery: “At the dawn of the 3rd Millennium”. Athens, November 1998. Laparoscopic Method of Surgical Treatment of GERD. XXI Panhellenic Congress of Surgery: “At the dawn of the 3rd Millennium”. Athens, November 1998. Laparoscopic Management of Morbid Obesity with Gastric Band Placement. XXI Panhellenic Congress of Surgery: “At the dawn of the 3rd Millennium”. Athens, November 1998. Laparoscopic Appendectomy as a Method of Treatment of Acute Appendicitis. XXI Panhellenic Congress of Surgery: “At the dawn of the 3rd Millennium”. Athens, November 1998. Laparoscopic Management of Choledocholithiasis in Relation to Preoperative or Intraoperative ERCP. XXI Panhellenic Congress of Surgery: “At the dawn of the 3rd Millennium”. Athens, November 1998. Laparoscopic Colectomy – Our Experience. XXI Panhellenic Congress of Surgery: “At the dawn of the 3rd Millennium”. Athens, November 1998. The Role of Laparoscopy in the Treatment of Bowel Obstruction. XXI Panhellenic Congress of Surgery: “At the dawn of the 3rd Millennium”. Athens, November 1998. Laparoscopic placement of an adjustable gastric band in morbid obesity (Lecture). 1st Panhellenic Congress of Obesity Surgery. Heraklion, Crete, May 1998. Laparoscopic Fundoplication as an Alternative to Long-term Conservative Treatment. Scientific Workshop of the Piraeus Gastroenterology Club on: “Gastroesophageal Reflux in Clinical Practice” and “Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs and the Digestive System”. Eugenides Foundation, Athens, February 1998. Our Experience in Laparoscopic Surgery of the Upper and Lower Abdomen (lecture). Panhellenic Scientific Meeting of Hellenic Endoscopic Surgery and Other Interventional Techniques. “Laparoscopic Surgery in Greece in 1997”. Metsovo, February 1997. Laparoscopic appendectomy – Bipolar diathermy (Communication). XX Panhellenic Congress of Surgery. Athens, November 1996. An interesting case of primary hyperparathyroidism (Communication). XX Panhellenic Congress of Surgery. Athens, November 1996. Laparoscopic Operations of the Lower Abdomen. Our experience (Communication). 22nd Annual Panhellenic Medical Congress. Athens, May 1996. Laparoscopic Operations of the Upper Abdomen. Our experience (Communication). 22nd Annual Panhellenic Medical Congress. Athens, May 1996. Detection of ectopic parathyroid adenoma with TL 201 & 99M TC-MIBI (Communication). Panhellenic Congress of Nuclear Medicine. Rio, Patras, March 1996. Developments in Laparoscopic Surgery of the Upper/Lower Abdomen: Our team’s experience (Communication). 5th Pan-Peloponnesian Medical Symposium: Diagnostic and therapeutic developments in children and adults. Laparoscopy – The Eye of the Umbilicus (Communication). 2nd International Symposium on Advanced Laparoendoscopic Surgery. Athens, May 1995. Diagnostic and Therapeutic Value of Laparoscopy in Acute Appendicitis (Communication). 14th Panhellenic Congress of Gastroenterology. Athens, November 1994. Combined Endoscopic & Laparoscopic Treatment of Gallbladder and Common Bile Duct Stones (Communication). 14th Panhellenic Congress of Gastroenterology. Athens, November 1994. Laparoscopic management of small bowel obstruction (Communication). International Symposium on Advanced Laparoendoscopic Surgery. Athens, July 1993. Laparoscopic Drainage of Sub-Hepatic Abscess (Communication). International Symposium on Advanced Laparoendoscopic Surgery. Athens, July 1993. Safety in laparoscopic cholecystectomy (Communication). International Symposium on Advanced Laparoendoscopic Surgery. Athens, July 1993. Laparoscopic Total Hysterectomy with a Vaginal Stage (Communication). 1st Panhellenic Congress of Laparoendoscopic Surgery. Athens, July 1993. Diagnostic & Therapeutic Laparoscopy in the Acute Abdomen (Communication). 1st Panhellenic Congress of Laparoendoscopic Surgery. Athens, July 1993. Laparoscopic Operations of the Lower Abdomen (Communication). 1st Panhellenic Congress of Laparoendoscopic Surgery. Athens, July 1993. Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (Talk). 18th Panhellenic Congress of Surgery & International Surgical Symposium. Athens, November 1992. Application of CO2 & Nd:YAG Lasers in General Surgery (Talk). 18th Panhellenic Congress of Surgery & International Surgical Symposium. Athens, November 1992.
- [Local](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/omilies/local/): Invited speaker on “From traditional medicine to robotic surgery” at the Syros Cultural Center, Giannis Ritsos room, on Saturday 16 February 2013 at 7 p.m.   Invited speaker at Athens College on 25/2/2013 at 12:00, as part of the “Career Day”, where he gave a lecture on “Medicine as a Career Choice”. Invited to give a talk on “From traditional medicine to Robotic Surgery”, 11/05/2013, at the Cultural Center of Megalopoli, Prefecture of Arcadia.   Invited speaker at the Rotary Club of Athens, on Tuesday 4/6/2013 at 21:15, in the “Olympia” room of Aigli Zappeiou, with a talk entitled “Robotic Surgery: Aerospace technology in the modern operating room”.   Discussant and speaker at the workshop: “The pantheon of possibilities in the management of diabetes mellitus in 2013 by the state, physicians, health professionals and society”. Moderator: S. A. Raptis; Presenters – Discussants, Professors: D. Th. Kremastinos – S. A. Raptis; Discussants: Em. G. Fragoulis – K. M. Konstantinidis – Friday 18 October, 20:00-21:00. The talk by Dr. K. M. Konstantinidis took place on Saturday 19 October, 20:30-21:00, on: “Robotic surgery, diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease”.   Invited speaker by the Association of Argives “O DANAOS” at a lecture on robotic surgery entitled “Robotic Surgery – Present and Future”, “O DANAOS” Library, Megaron Lecture Hall, Sunday 15 December 2013 at 18:30.   Developments in robotic surgery (Lecture). Municipality of Chalandri. October 2012.   Robotic Surgery (Lecture). Lions Club of Larnaca, Sun Hall Hotel, Larnaca, Cyprus. October 2012.   Robotic Surgery – Present and future (lecture). Interamerican Insurance Company. Ledra Marriott Hotel. October 2012.   Robotic Surgery – Present and future (lecture). Annual Rotarian Meeting. Semiramis Hotel. Kifisia, September 2012.   Robotic surgery and quality of life (talk). Seminar entitled “Live Well – Be Well”. Benaki Museum, Athens. December 2011.   Robotic surgery. From multiple incisions to single-incision surgery (lecture). Heraklion, Crete, 2011.   Robotic Surgery (Lecture). Open University of Vrilissia. November 2011.   Robotic Surgery – Present and future (lecture). Rotary Club of Rhodes. October 2011.   Robotic Surgery – Present and future (lecture). Ziridis New Generation Private Schools. Athens, April 2011.   Robotic surgery and the DaVinci robotic system (lecture). 3rd University Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. “Attikon” General Hospital. Postgraduate seminar for residents. February 2011.   Studying medicine (lecture). Athens College (Psychiko). February 2011.   Robotic Surgery – Present and future (lecture). Rotary Club of Rethymno. “House of Culture”. Rethymno, Crete, January 2011.   Robotic Surgery – Present and future (lecture). Community Center for Open University Education. Aspropyrgos, January 2011.   Robotic Surgery – The future is here (lecture). Municipality of Patras. Patras. November 2010.   Robotic Surgery and Advantages (lecture). 8th information seminar for Pediatricians. Athens, November 2010.   Robotic Surgery at the Athens Medical Center. 4 years of experience (lecture). Medical progress – Developments in diagnosis and treatment. Thessaloniki, October 2010.   Applications of robotic surgery. Present and future (lecture). National Technical University of Athens. Biomedical Engineering Laboratory (Professor D. Koutsouris). Athens, June 2010.   Pandora’s box: Acute abdominal pain (lecture). Seminar: Feasibility and limitations in the treatment of patients in urban medical centers. Karpathos – Kasos. July 2010.   Laparoscopic and robotic surgery. Present and future (Lecture). Municipality of Nafplio. December 2008.   Robotic surgery: The evolution of laparoscopic surgery (lecture). School of Pharmacy – Educational program of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Athens, October 2008.   Surgical treatment of obesity – Recent developments (lecture). 3rd Multi-thematic Medical Congress at sea. July 2008.   2nd year of experience in robotic surgery with the daVinci system. Capabilities and applications (lecture). 3rd Multi-thematic Medical Congress at sea. July 2008.   Thyroid gland (lecture). Environmental community “Pnoi & Ygeia”. Municipality of Marousi. June 2008.   Laparoscopic and robotic surgery – Present and future (lecture). 3rd Workshop of District 2470 of Rotary International and the Rotary Club “Athens – Lycabettus” on “Health – Hunger – Humanitarianism”. May 2008.   Laparoscopic and robotic surgery (lecture). Prefectural Authority of Corinthia. Parents’ Education Association. Corinth, February 2008.   Robotic and laparoscopic treatment of morbid obesity (lecture). 3rd annual open symposium on obesity and nutrition. Athens, January.   Update on bariatric surgery (lecture). Scientific Meeting entitled “The modern paradox: From anorexia nervosa to morbid obesity”. Rhodes, October 2008.   Robotic Surgery – Operations with the robotic system. The future of surgery in Greece (lecture). 2nd Medical Congress of the Armed Forces. Athens, November 2007.   Robotic laparoscopic surgery. Present and future (lecture). Invitation from the ZONTA Club of Athens. Athens. November 2007.   Obesity: Drug – Surgical management (lecture). School of Pharmacy – Educational Program of the Kapodistrian University of Athens. October 2007.   One year of experience with the da Vinci robotic system (lecture). 2nd Multi-thematic Medical Congress at sea, held with the Union of Private Practice Physicians of Attica (E.EL.I.A.), Mykonos-Rhodes, July 2007.   Surgical Treatment of Morbid Obesity, Latest Views (lecture). 2nd Multi-thematic Medical Congress at sea, held with the Union of Private Practice Physicians of Attica (E.EL.I.A.), Mykonos-Rhodes, July 2007.   Surgical Management of obesity (lecture). Nosology and Sexuality. Organized by the Hellenic Society for Mental and Sexual Health Education. Athens, June 2007.   Present and future in laparoscopic and robotic surgery (lecture). Pan-Karpathian Association of Rhodes. Rhodes, November 2006.   “Nutrition is a serious health issue. Discover the right nutrition. Understand the solutions”. 2nd Open Educational Workshop on Obesity & Nutrition. Medical Dietetic Center. Athens, September 2006.   Preoperative Pharmaceutical Coverage in Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery (lecture). Program of “Informational Lectures for Community Pharmacists” of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Aristotelis Conference Center, Athens, September 2006.   Laparoscopic Management of Morbid Obesity (lecture). 1st Multi-thematic Medical Seminar at sea. Union of Private Practice Physicians of Attica (E.EL.I.A.). September 2006.   Effectiveness of Laparoscopic Treatment of Typical, Atypical and Extraesophageal Gastroesophageal Reflux (lecture). Congress at the Naval Hospital. Athens, February 2006.   Drug and Laparoscopic approach to morbid obesity (lecture). School of Pharmacy – Educational Program. National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Athens 2006.   Laparoscopic and robotic surgery: Present and future (lecture). Municipality of Filothei. Educational program for the citizens of Filothei. Athens, January 2006.   Drug and Laparoscopic approach to morbid obesity (lecture). School of Pharmacy – Educational Program. National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Athens, October 2005.   Pediatric surgery in Practice (lecture). Pediatric Information Seminar of the Pediatric Center of Athens, Athens Medical Center. Athens, November 2003.   New Prospects for Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery (lecture). Association of Patras Natives of the Capital “O Protoklitos Andreas”. Aigli Zappeiou. Athens, December 2002.   Surgical Management – Modern Techniques (lecture). Regular Scientific Session of the Athens Medical Center “Morbid Obesity”. Athens, December 2002.   Laparoscopic – Endoscopic Pediatric Surgery (lecture). 1st Postgraduate Seminar on Minimally Invasive Pediatric Surgery. “Agia Sofia” Children’s Hospital, Athens, May 2002.   Robotic Surgery (lecture). 5th Multi-thematic Medical Congress. Naval Hospital of Athens. Athens, February 2001.   Our Experience in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery (oral presentation). 14th annual medical seminar of the Hellenic Medical Society of New York. Medical Association of the Dodecanese. Rhodes, August 1997. Laparoscopic surgery of the upper and lower abdomen (lecture). 13th annual meeting of the Hellenic Medical Society of New York and the Medical Association of Heraklion, Crete. Heraklion, Crete, September 1995.

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- [Konstantinos Konstantinidis – GERD & Surgical Management](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/ekpompes/konstantinos-konstantinidis-gerd-surgical-management/): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QK4-KsUdGlo
- [SKAI TV – 24/10/2019 – Konstantinos Konstantinidis – Robotic Surgery](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/ekpompes/skai-tv-24-10-2019-konstantinos-konstantinidis-robotic-surgery/): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaf_7dgmnmk
- [ANT1 – 10/11/2018, K. Konstantinidis, GERD & Drug Treatment](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/ekpompes/ant1-10-11-2018-k-konstantinidis-gerd-drug-treatment/): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHV64r8JKMk
- [ANT1 – 19/05/2019 – 3D Robotic Surgical Operation](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/ekpompes/ant1-19-05-2019-3d-robotic-surgical-operation/): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAa51kYGoys
- [New robotic system for Athens Medical Group](https://kkonstantinidis.com/en/ekpompes/new-robotic-system-for-athens-medical-group/): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITBcpqUsRnE