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Bio<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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STUDIES<\/h2><\/div>

Bachelor in Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 2008<\/p>\n

Master in Public Health and Health Business Administration, University of Crete, 2017<\/p>\n

Doctoral Degree in General Surgery, Philipps Universit\u00e4t Marburg, 2013<\/p>\n

Fellowship in Colorectal Surgery, Royal Devon & Exeter NHS Trust, 2018<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

MEDICAL PRACTICE LICENSES<\/h2><\/div>

Greece, 2008<\/p>\n

Germany, 2009<\/p>\n

United Kingdom, 2017<\/p>\n

Cyprus, 2019<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

TRAINING IN GENERAL SURGERY<\/h2><\/div>

General Surgery:<\/span> Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery M\u00f6nchengladbach, 2009-2011<\/p>\n

Intensive Care:<\/span> University Hospital, Philipps Universit\u00e4t Marburg, 2011-2012<\/p>\n

General Surgery:<\/span> University Hospital of Heraklion, 2012-2015<\/p>\n

Vascular Surgery:<\/span> University Hospital of Heraklion, 2015-2016<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE<\/h2><\/div>

Consultant Surgeon,<\/span> Department of Surgery, Papageorgiou General Hospital, since 2022<\/p>\n

Colorectal surgery, <\/span>hiatal hernia and GERD, inguinal hernia, and complex abdominal wall hernias \u2013 primarily laparoscopic surgery<\/p>\n

Consultant General Surgeon,<\/span> Mediterranean Hospital of Cyprus, 2019\u20132022<\/p>\n

Colorectal surgery, <\/span>benign gastric conditions, and complex abdominal wall hernias<\/p>\n

Post-CCT Fellow,<\/span> Royal Devon & Exeter NHS Foundation Trust, 2017\u20132018<\/p>\n

Fellowship in colorectal surgery<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Certifications<\/h2><\/div>

Certified guideline methodologist (INGUIDE program, Guidelines International Network)<\/p>\n

Certified guideline panel member (INGUIDE program, Guidelines International Network)<\/p>\n

ATLS<\/p>\n

Basic diploma of ultrasonography examination of the abdomen<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE<\/h2><\/div>

Scientific Collaborator, Medical School, European University Cyprus, 2018-2020<\/p>\n

Coordinator and lecturer | Research Methodology (Postgraduate)<\/p>\n

Coordinator and lecturer | Research Methodology and Scientific Writing (Pregraduate)<\/p>\n

Coordinator and lecturer | Research Methodology (Pregraduate)<\/p>\n

Lecturer Basic General Surgery (Pregraduate)<\/p>\n

Lecturer Clinical Skills (Pregraduate)<\/p>\n

Lecturer Pathophysiology (Pregraduate)<\/p>\n

Lecturer Semiology (Pregraduate)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Coordinator and lecturer at annual postgraduate courses of the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery, since 2017<\/p>\n

Course How to Elaborate High-Quality Research Work<\/p>\n

Course Research Talent Academy<\/p>\n

Coordinator and lecturer at annual postgraduate courses of the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery, since 2017<\/p>\n

Basic Ultrasound Course<\/p>\n

Lecturer at Postgraduate Seminars of the Hellenic Surgical Society, 2013<\/p>\n

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ADMINISTRATION EXPERIENCE<\/h2><\/div>

Subject Editor Surgical Endoscopy, since 2019<\/p>\n

Handling of submissions and editorial decisions<\/p>\n

Course coordinator, Medical School European University Cyprus, 2018 \u2013 2020<\/p>\n

Course coordinator Research Methodology (Postgraduate)
\nCourse coordinator Research Methodology and Scientific Writing (Pregraduate)<\/span>
\nCourse coordinator Research Methodology (Pregraduate)<\/span><\/p>\n

Chair of the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery Consensus & Guideline Subcommittee, since 2018<\/p>\n

Coordination of the Subcommittee
\nSelection and coordination of guideline development groups<\/span>
\nCoordination of ad hoc study groups of research on clinical practice guidelines<\/span><\/p>\n

Coordinator of annual courses of the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery, since 2017<\/p>\n

Course How to Elaborate High-Quality Research Work
\nCourse Research Talent Academy<\/span><\/p>\n

Coordinator of clinical practice guidelines of the European Hernia Society, 2017<\/p>\n

Associate Editor<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

BMC Gastroenterology
\n<\/span>Journal of Evidence-Based Medicine
\n<\/span>Annals of Laparoscopic & Endoscopic Surgery
\n<\/span>World Journal of Gastroenterology<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

AD HOC COMMITTEE MEMBER<\/h2><\/div>

European Association for Endoscopic Surgery
\n<\/b><\/span>Research Committee, since 2016
\n<\/span>Journal & Publication Committee, 2014-2016<\/span><\/p>\n

United European Gastroenterology
\n<\/b><\/span>Quality of Care Task Force, since 2018<\/span><\/p>\n

Cochrane Greece<\/span><\/b>
\nMember of the Advisory Board since 2021<\/span><\/p>\n

General Secretariat of Research & Technology, Ministry of Education<\/b><\/span>
\nRecord of verified reviewers, since 2017<\/span><\/p>\n

Institution for the Promotion of Research in Cyprus<\/b><\/span>
\nRecord of verified reviewers, since 2017<\/span><\/p>\n

McMaster University Canada<\/b><\/span>
\nRecord of verified reviewers, since 2018<\/span><\/p>\n

McMaster University Canada<\/b><\/span>
\nRecord of verified reviewers, since 2018<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Awards and distinctions<\/h2><\/div>
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Romanian College of Surgeons, 2019
\n<\/b><\/span>Honorary Fellow of the Romanian College of Surgeons<\/span><\/p>\n

Hellenic Surgical Society, 2019<\/b><\/span>
\nDistinction of 3rd oral presentation<\/span><\/p>\n

401 General Army Hospital Athens, 2018
\n<\/b><\/span>Praise of excellence<\/span><\/p>\n

Romanian Association for Endoscopic Surgery, 2017
\n<\/b><\/span>Award of academic activity and promotion of endoscopic surgery in Romania<\/span><\/p>\n

European Association for Endoscopic Surgery, 2017
\n<\/b><\/span>Distinction of publication as one of the 10 most cited in Surgical Endoscopy<\/span><\/p>\n

Scientific Society of Hellenic Medical Students, 2007<\/b><\/span>
\n2nd prize of oral presentation<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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PUBLICATIONS<\/h1><\/div>

Over 200 publications and a multitude of scientific citations<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Textbooks:<\/h2><\/div>

S.A. Antoniou, R. Pointner, F.A. Granderath. Paraesophageal hernias and use of mesh in laparoscopic antireflux procedures. In: Reflux Disease: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment. G. Esposito (ed.). New York: Nova Publishers, pp. 97-125<\/p>\n

S.A. Antoniou, R. Pointner, F.A. Granderath. Laparoscopic revision of failed fundoplication and hiatal hernias. In: Video Atlas of Advanced Minimally Invasive Surgery. CT Frantzides and MA Carlson (ed.). Philadelphia: Saunders Elsevier, pp. 59-70<\/p>\n

B.P. Mu\u0308ller-Stich, P.C. Mu\u0308ller, R. Pointner, S.A. Antoniou, von Rahden, S. Mittal. Techniques of hiatal hernia repair. In: Laparo-endoscopic Hernia Surgery \u2013 Evidence Based Clinical Practice. R. Bittner, F. K\u00f6ckerling, R.J. Fitzgibbons, K. LeBlanc, S. Mittal, P. Chowbey (ed.). Heidelberg: Springer-Verlag, pp. 407-422<\/p>\n

B.P. Mu\u0308ller-Stich, P.C. Mu\u0308ller, R. Pointner, S.A. Antoniou, von Rahden, S. Mittal. Technik der Hiatushernienreparation. In: Laparo-endoscopische Hernienchirurgie \u2013 Evidenzbasierte klinische Praxis. R. Bittner, F. K\u00f6ckerling, R.J. Fitzgibbons, K. LeBlanc, S. Mittal, P. Chowbey (ed.). Heidelberg: Springer-Verlag, pp. 393-408<\/p>\n

P. Wilhelm, S.A. Antoniou, A. Kirschniak, F.-A. Granderath. Gastroesophageal reflux disease and hiatal hernia. In: Evidence-based visceral surgery for benign diseases. C.T. Germer, T. Keck, R.T. Grundmann (ed.). Heidelberg: Springer-Verlag, pp. 71-84<\/p>\n

S.A. Antoniou, R. Bergamaschi, L. Boni, M.A. Cuesta, A. Cushieri, C.L. Deijen, F. Muysoms, M. Rhodes, S. van der Velde, A. Vereczkei, R. Vilallonga. In: Surgical Principles of Minimally Invasive Procedures. H.J. Bonjer (ed.). Heidelberg: Springer-Verlag<\/p>\n

Christopher J. Coroneos, Stavros A. Antoniou, Ivan D. Florez, Melissa C. Brouwers. Introduction to Clinical Practice Guidelines. In: Evidence-Based Surgery. A guide to understanding and interpreting the surgical literature. A. Thoma, S. Sprague, S.H. Voineskos, C.H. Goldsmith (eds.), pp. 337-346<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Journal Publications:<\/h2><\/div>

Antoniou SA, Kontouli KM, Drakopoulos V, Gorter-Stam M, Eriksson S, Leone M, P\u00e9rez-Bocanegra M, Smart NJ, Milone M, Carrano FM, Antoniou GA, Vandvik PO. EAES Rapid Guideline: Appendicitis in the Elderly. Surg Endosc 2021<\/p>\n

Antoniou SA, Koch OO, Kaindlstorfer A, Asche KU, Berger J, Granderath FA, Pointner R. Endoscopic full-thickness plication versus laparoscopic fundoplication: a prospective study on quality of life and symptom control. Surg Endosc 2012<\/p>\n

Antoniou SA, Antoniou GA, Bartsch DK, Fendrich V, Koch OO, Pointner R, Granderath FA. Transabdominal preperitoneal versus totally extraperitoneal repair of inguinal hernia: a meta-analysis of randomized studies. Am J Surg 2013<\/p>\n

Antoniou SA, Antoniou GA, Koch OO, Pointner R, Granderath FA. Blunt versus bladed trocars in laparoscopic surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials. Surg Endosc 2013<\/p>\n

Antoniou SA, Antoniou GA, Koch OO, Pointner R, Granderath FA. Laparoscopic colorectal surgery confers lower mortality in the elderly: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 66,483 patients. Surg Endosc 2014<\/p>\n

Antoniou SA, Andreou A, Antoniou GA, Koch OO, K\u00f6hler G, Luketina RR, Bertsias A, Pointner R, Granderath FA. Volume and methodological quality of randomized controlled trials in laparoscopic surgery: Assessment over a 10-year period. Am J Surg 2015<\/p>\n

Antoniou SA, Mavridis D, Hajibandeh S, Hajibandeh S, Antoniou GA, Gorter R, Tenhagen M, Koutras C, Pointer R, Chalkiadakis GE, Granderath FA, Fragiadakis GF, Philalithis AE, Bonjer HJ. Optimal stump management in laparoscopic appendectomy: A network meta-analysis by the Minimally Invasive Surgery Synthesis of Interventions and Outcomes Network. Surgery 2017<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

All Papers<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

MEMBERSHIPS<\/h2><\/div>

European Board of Surgery<\/p>\n

Hellenic Surgical Society<\/p>\n

Surgical Society of Northern Greece<\/p>\n

European Association for Endoscopic Surgery and Other Interventional Techniques<\/p>\n

European Association for Endoscopic Surgery<\/p>\n

Society of American Gastrointestinal Surgeons<\/p>\n

German Association for General Surgery<\/p>\n

European Hernia Society<\/p>\n

International Endohernia Society<\/p>\n

Cochrane Collaboration<\/p>\n

Cochrane Greece<\/p>\n

International Federation for Advancement of Surgical Telementoring<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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SCIENTIFIC CONGRESSES<\/h2><\/div>

Participations,<\/span> 56 (international, 32)<\/p>\n

Session chair,<\/span> 12 (international, 10)<\/p>\n

Invited lectures,<\/span> 24 (international, 20)<\/p>\n

Oral presentations,<\/span> 55 (international, 42)<\/p>\n

Poster presentations,<\/span> 11 (international, 11)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

MILITARY DUTY<\/h2><\/div>

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Army doctor with specialty General Surgeon, 401 Army Hospital Athens<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

OTHER ACTIVITIES<\/h2><\/div>

Ad hoc reviewer<\/p>\n

peer-reviewed journals, 27<\/p>\n

Annals of Internal Medicine<\/p>\n

British Medical Journal<\/p>\n

British Journal of Surgery<\/p>\n

Scientific Reports<\/p>\n

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"100-width.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-631","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\nBio - Stavros Antoniou<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/antoniou-laparoscopy.gr\/en\/bio\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Bio - Stavros Antoniou\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/antoniou-laparoscopy.gr\/en\/bio\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Stavros Antoniou\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-07-04T11:57:27+00:00\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"8 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/antoniou-laparoscopy.gr\/en\/bio\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/antoniou-laparoscopy.gr\/en\/bio\/\",\"name\":\"Bio - 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