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Conference Program
Friday 23 of November 2018
09.00-10.00 Arrival – Registration
MC3 HALL
10.00-13.30 Advances in Gynaecology – Obstetrics
Moderators: E. Salamalekis – G. Pandos
10.00-11.00 Round Table A
Surgical Oncology
Prevention of Gynaecological Cancer – Latest views
L. Giannikos
Laparoscopic surgery in incipient endometrial cancer: Necessity or
exaggeration?
G. Pandos
Cervical cancer
Th. Tsoumbis
Discussion
11.00-12.00 Round Table B
IVF
In vitro fertilization with pre-implantation genetic testing
F. Goutzioulis
In vitro fertilization – freezing of ova. A window of optimism
for women
Ch. Papanikopoulos
Regenerative medicine for treatment of premature ovarian aging
K. Sfakianoudis
Discussion
MC3 HALL
12.00-13.30 Round Table C
Latest Advances in Obstetrics – Gynaecology
Moderators: L. Giannikos – K. Sfakianoudis
Cell-free fetal DNA / NIPT (non-invasive prenatal test) in prenatal
screening – Latest advances
E. Anastasakis
Natural childbirth after a caesarean section
Th. Liakakos
Risk management in Obstetrics – Gynaecology
D. Tsesmelakis
Contraception – New data
V. Tsironis
Challenges and prospects in the prevention of HPV-related diseases
after the release and circulation of the 9-valent vaccine
P. Thomopoulos
Discussion
13.30-14.00 Coffee Break
14.00-15.45 Innovation in Neurology
Moderators: I. Milonas – K. Karageorgiou
14.00-14.45 Round Table A
The Multiple Sclerosis Center of the European Interbalkan
Medical Center
New Multiple Sclerosis Center at the European Interbalkan Medical
Center
I. Milonas
New advances in the treatment of multiple sclerosis
G. Balamoutsos
What does the Multiple Sclerosis Center offer in the treatment
of the disease
K. Papadopoulos
Discussion
MC3 HALL
14.45-15.45
Round Table B
Modern Neurology
Latest achievements in Neurology
K. Karageorgiou
Multiple Sclerosis: Modern all encompassing treatment approach
D. Papadopoulos
Multiple sclerosis in children
Ε. Koutlas
Invasive treatments for Parkinson’s disease
B. Sakkou
Discussion
15.45-16.15 Emergency Treatment of Brain Diseases
Moderators: G. Orfanidis – G. Pavlidis
Surgical treatment of aneurysms (ruptured and unruptured)
E. Antoniou – K. Davanelos
Treatment of acute ischaemic stroke – Mechanical Thrombectomy
M. Karygiannis
Discussion
10.00-11.30 Arrival – Registration
SKALKOTAS HALL
11.30 – 12.30 Innovation in Cardiac Surgery
Moderators: M. Kantartzis – M. Panagiotou
State-of-the-Art beating heart surgery in the coronary arteries
V. Kotsis
Ischaemic cardiomyopathy and surgical reconstruction of the left
ventricle after the Stich trial
M. Panagiotou
New advances in the aortic valve surgery
G. Gritsopoulos
Beating heart coronary endarterectomy in the anterior descending
artery, with the use of skeletonized internal thoracic artery as patch,
in situ
A. Bakas
Discussion
12.30 – 13.00 Coffee break
13.00-15.00 Innovation in Vascular Surgery
Presidium: H. Liapis – K. Papazoglou
13.00-13.45 Round Table A
State Of the Art: Vascular Surgery
Innovation in vascular surgery: Αn overview
H. Liapis
Innovations in aneurysmal disease
H. Eckstein
Innovations in cerebrovascular and peripheral arterial disease
P. Cao
Discussion
13.45 – 15.15 Round Table B
New Techniques in Vascular Surgery
Infection of intraluminal grafts – Challenge and nightmare
E. Kanellopoulos
Extremity vascular trauma
A. Papapetrou
Treatment of thoracoabdominal aneurysms
K. Karkaletsis
New developments in the abdominal aorta treatment
K. Konstantinidis
Minimally invasive bloodless techniques of treament of the varicose
veins of the lower extremities
K. Lambretsas
Discussion
15.15-15.30 Coffee Break
SKALKOTAS HALL
15.30-21.15 REVERSING BRAIN DRAIN – 20 EXPERTS FOR THE NEXT 20 YEARS
Greeting: V. Apostolopoulos
15.30-16.45 Round Table A
State of The Art – Cardiology and Vascular Surgery –
Minimally Invasive Techniques
Moderators: Ch. Stephanadis – H. Liapis
Modern treatment of arrhythmias with ablation. Indications and
results
L. Mantziari
The future of electrophysiology: Non invasive cardiac radiation
for ablation of cardiac arrhythmias
Th. Kordalis
Repatriation of excellence in the modern Greek reality: Goals,
challenges and prospects
A. Antoniadis
Integrated treatment of patients with heart failure and reduced
ejection fraction
D. Konstantinou
Current techniques for complex total endovascular aneurysm repair
Th. Bisdas
Discussion
16.45-17.00 Coffee Break
17.00-17.45 Round Table B
General Surgery – Latest Advances
Moderators: K. Konstandinidis – E. Papalambros
Colorectal laparoscopic surgery at the European Interbalkan Medical
Center. International center of excellence and training
M.G. Pramateftakis
Treatment of the borderline resectable pancreatic cancer
D. Giakoustidis
New techniques and materials for the treatment of diseases of the
rectum and the perianal region
M. Grigoriou
Surgical treatment of secondary lymphedema with lymph node
transfer
D. Dionysiou
Discussion
17.45-18.30 Round Table C
Colorectal and Liver Cancer – Latest Advances in the
Diagnosis and Treatment
Moderators: D. Janinis – I. Spiliotis
CT colonography – Indications and contraindications
K. Drevelegas
Metastatic liver cancer from the colon
K. Botsolis
Non alcoholic fatty liver disease – The epidemic of the 21 st century
E. Sinakos
Discussion
18.30-19.15 Round Table D
Minimally Invasive Thoracic and Heart Surgery
Moderators: M. Panagiotou – D. Filippou
Minimally invasive thoracic surgery, maximum benefits
L. Toufektzian
Single-Incision thoracoscopic surgery
L. Papastavrou
Uniportal VATS – Our experience
M. Klimatsidas
Latest advances in the surgery of coronary arteries
A. Roubelakis
Discussion
19.15-20.15 Round Table E
Arthroscopy – Latest Advances
Moderators: P. Nikolaou – D. Misitzis
Modern advances in shoulder arthroscopy
H. Sinopidis
“A la carte” plastic surgery in the anterior cruciate ligament.
Present and future
H. Voulgaropoulos – K. Dimitrakas
Indications and limits of the hip arthroscopy
A. Papavassiliou
Musculoskeletal ultrasound. Is it more than just a solution
for claustrophobic patients
D. Papoutsi
Discussion
10.00-11.30 Arrival – Registration
MC2 HALL
11.30-17.00 Multidisciplinary Subjects – Modern Approach (emergency
medicine, internal medicine, diabetes, obesity, infections)
11.30-12.30 Round Table A
Hospital Internal Medicine: From Critical to Chronic
Moderators: H. Pittaros – G. Naoum
«CIRS» (Critical Incident Reporting System)
E. Vatali
International patients: Challenges and everyday life
Th. Sahinidis
Patient Blood Management (PBM), the emerging part of Pathology
P. Doukas
Functional medicine and cancer
G. Tyrogiannis
Discussion
12:30 -13:15 Round Table B
Innovation in the Τreatment of Type I Diabetes
Moderators: G. Koustas – P. Katopodis
Glucose self-testing and continuous recording systems
G. Argyrakopoulou
Diabetic foot – Modern treatment
G. Koustas
Newest therapeutic interventions in the treatment of diabetes type 1
and 2
Ν. Kantzos
Discussion
13.15-13.30 Coffee Break
13:30-14:15 Round Table C
Innovation in the Τreatment of Type II Diabetes
Moderators: S. Adamidis – N. Kantzos
The role of the based on a smartphone artificial intelligence in the self
and remote management of the disease
I. Doupis
Clinical research in diabetes mellitus: Innovation field
G. Karousos
Diabetic foot, on the occasion of 5 cases of diabetic foot
A. Gougoulakis
Discussion
14.15-15.00 Round Table D
Treatment of Obesity – Latest Advances
Moderators: S. Adamidis – G. Spiliopoulos
The latest drugs for the loss of weight
S. Adamidis
Non-surgical treatment of obesity
P. Katopodis
Go beyond the therapeutic status quo of obesity and type II diabetes
G. Spiliopoulos
Discussion
15.00-15.15 Coffee Break
15.15-17.00 Round Table E
Hospital-Acquired Infections: Treatment and Management
Practices
Moderators: A. Stoupi – P. Gargalianos – P. Nikolaidis
Introduction
P. Gargalianos
Consumption of antibiotics under restriction
A. Papanikolopoulou
Microbial resistance towards antibiotics
A. Pangali
Control of the dispersion of multidrug-resistant bacteria
D. Kalimeri
New and future antibiotics for hospital-acquired infections
A. Stoupi
Conclusions
P. Nikolaidis
Discussion
MC2 HALL
17.00-17.15 Coffee Break
17.15-19.15 Innovation in Cardiology
Moderators: Ch. Stephanadis – D. Tousoulis – P. Altsitzoglou
17.15-18.00 Round Table A
Latest Advances in Cardiovascular Imaging
Vascular age: Our age is the one of our arteries
P. Pietri
Multimodality imaging for structural and valve interventions:
State of the art
S. Lerakis
Stress echo in coronary artery disease and perioperative risk
assessment
S. Karagiannis
Discussion
18.00-19.15 Round Table A
Latest Invasive Techniques in Cardiology
Advanced invasive electrophysiological practices: A modern view
D. Tsiachris
Percutaneous coronary reperfusion in elderly patients
Ch. Arambatzis
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement – Latest data
G. Papaioannou
Durability of transcatheter valves. Our experience
E. Ioannidis
Percutaneous coronary angioplasty in patients with heart failure
Th. Papadopoulos
Angioplasty in chronic total occlusions. Benefits in patient survival
and the quality of life
A. Nikitopoulos
Discussion
Saturday 24 of November 2018
08.30-09.00 Arrival – Registration
MC2 HALL
09.00-11.30 Innovation in Orthopaedics
09.00-10.00 Round Table A
Latest Advances in the Surgical Treatment of the Knee Joint
Diseases
Moderators: V. Bitounis – N. Christodoulou
Digitally guided total knee replacement surgery
D. Triantafyllopoulos
Electronic technology in knee replacement surgery
G. Goudelis
The stiff knee in total knee replacement surgery
V. Chalidis
Unicompartmental knee replacement surgery
K. Kotsiopoulos
Discussion
10.00-11.00 Round Table B
Latest Advances in the Surgical Treatment of the Hip Joint
Diseases
Moderators: N. Prevezas – G. Tsarouchas – A. Apostolopoulos
Treatment of femoral head fractures with the ASI method
I. Tsarouchas
Modified ALMIS technique with the use of short reversive handles in
hip replacement surgery
N. Christodoulou
Our experience in 100 hips with the fast track MIS method and
improved recovery with a 24-hour hospitalization after the surgery
E. Gakis
Early hip osteoarthritis in young patients and innovative treatments
D. Kastrenopoulos
The ace and basin fractures from antiquity to the present
Ν. Prevezas
Discussion
11.00-12.00 Round Table C
Latest Advances in the Surgery for Sports Injuries
Moderators: P. Nikolaou – N. Piskopakis
Surgical reconstruction of the posterior cruciate ligament of the knee
P. Nikolaou
Tendon transfer for irreparable rotator cuff tears. Indications and
limits
Ι. Gavriilidis
Advances in the anterior cruciate ligament surgery
G. Karachalios
Meniscal root tear. From diagnosis to treatment
A. Anastasakis
Discussion
12.00-12.30 Coffee Break
12.30-13.30 Round Table D
Latest Αdvances in the Surgery of the Upper Extremities
Moderators: A. Beris – D. Misitzis
From patient specific planning over 3D printed guides to patient
specific implant solutions
F. Stockmans
Peripheral neuropathies in the upper extremities
P. Giannakopoulos
Elbow arthroscopy – Management of plica syndrome
Ch. Chrysanthou
Endoscopic carpal tunnel release
I. Ignatiadis
Discussion
13.30-15.15 Innovation in the Treatment of Spine Disorders
Moderators: R. Sabljic – S. Papastefanou – Ch. Ambertos
13.30-14.45 Round Table A
Innovation in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Spine Disorders
Endoscopic lumbar surgery – When to use the transforaminal or the
interlaminar approach
R. Sabljic
The place of endoscopy in the treatment of intervertebral disc
herniation in the lumbar spine under local anaesthesia and controlled
sedation – The experience of 400 cases
S. Kapetanakis
Is there any advance in the treatment of idiopathic scoliosis?
E. Samoladas
Latest techniques in the treatment of chronic lower back pain
G. Triantafyllopoulos
Discussion
14.45-15.15 Round Table B
Modern Surgical Oncology of the Spine
The modern surgical treatment of spinal cord tumors
Ch. Ambertos
Indications and results of the surgical intervention in the metastatic
disease of the spine
S. Papastefanou
Discussion
08.30-09.00 Arrival – Registration
SKALKOTAS HALL
09.00-13.30 Innovation in Urology and Nephrology
09.00-09.45 Round Table A
Prostate Cancer – Innovation in Imaging Tools
Moderators: M. Kalogeris – Ach. Ploumidis
The role of multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging in the
diagnosis of prostate cancer
D. Chourmouzi
Biopsy of the prostate with the elastic fusion technique. The 2 years
of experience at the Paleo Faliro Clinic
M. Kalogeris
Fusion biopsy of the prostate. From the targeted biopsy to the
localized treatment
A. Andreou
Discussion
09.45-10.30 Round Table B
New Techniques in the Treatment of Prostate Cancer
Moderators: G. Kyriakou – A. Lambanaris
Maintenance of the erectile function in the era of robotic radical
prostatectomy. New techniques and data
S. Tyritzis
Retzius-Sparing robotic radical prostatectomy: Our experience
Ch. Komninos
Complications after a radical prostatectomy
E. Zacharakis
Discussion
10.30-11.15 Round Table C
Global Best Practices in Prostate Treatment
Moderators: An. Ploumidis – Ch. Logothetis
Prostate cancer moon shot – Shifting from a treatment paradigm
to a curative paradigm
Ch. Logothetis
Robotic radical prostatectomy: One step ahead
G. Kyriakou
Complications and oncological/functional outcomes of salvage radical
prostatectomy
T. Piechaud
Discussion
Moderators: N. Pardalidis – D. Diamantopoulou
11.15-12.00 Round Table D
Benign Kidney Diseases – New Treatment Protocols
New paths for the treatment of anaemia in chronic kidney disease
D. Diamantopoulou
Endourological management of lower pole calyceal stones:
Percutaneous nephrolithotripsy or retrograde manipulation?
N. Pardalidis
Update in continuous renal replacement therapies
D. Bafas
Discussion
12.00 -12.30 Round Table E
Malignant Kidney Diseases – New Treatment Protocols
Robotic partial nephrectomy for kidney cancer
A. Lambanaris
Partial nephrectomy on cancer – Technique and results
A. Kollias
Discussion
12.30-13.30 Round Table F
Urology – Latest Advances
Moderators: A. Kollias – K. Konstandinidis
Advanced urological surgical operations with one day hospitalization
– A new reality in Athens Medical Center
Ach. Ploumidis
Latest methods of surgical imaging in situ bladder cancer
P. Gritsios
Endoscopic self expanding ureteral stent
D. Papadopoulos
From homo sapiens to homo deus
K. Konstandinidis
Discussion
13.30-14.15 Next-generation MRI: New 3 Tesla @ Athens Medical Center
M. Bodozoglou – G. Zannoli
14.15 – 14.30 Coffee Break
14.30-19.15 HEALTHCARE – A VIEW OF THE FUTURE
Healthcare without Borders: Global Mega-Trends Driving
Patient Mobility
Moderators: A. Maggiriadis – E. Papazachou
14.30-15.15 a. Healthcare Digital Transformation
Estonian digital healthcare: Roadmap and implications.
Ideas for the future
T. Einaste
Application of BlockChain technologies in the healthcare sector
S. Ioannidis
Digital innovation and healthcare transformation
M. Spanos
Discussion
SKALKOTAS HALL
15.15-16.15 b. Longevity: From Curative, to Preventive and then Promotive
Longevity: Younger for more years
I. Tountas
Stress management as a major factor of longevity
G. Chrousos
Cancer: Who are you? How do you live? Where do you live?
J. Spiliotis
Ikaria, the island where people forget to die
C. Stephanadis
Discussion
16.15-17.15 c. Personalized Medicine: Taking Guidelines One Step Forward
Transforming healthcare by Biomedical Big Data and AI
M. Wang
Small things make the big picture
D. Fotiadis
New concepts for clinical trial designs in personalized oncology
L. Pilz
Discussion
17.15-18.15 d. Patient Advocacy: Having the Patient at the Center
of Attention
The evidence-base for patient and family engagement
in healthcare
S. Frampton
Living with multiple sclerosis – Patient activism
V. Maraka
Putting an end in hospital infections – Walk the talk
A. Plevris
Living example of a solidarity model
M. Giantsoudi
Discussion
SKALKOTAS HALL
18.15-19.30 e. The Future of Hospital Management
The implementation of the EU directive on cross-border healthcare
and the position of European private hospitals
I. Giannico
Engagement through evidence – Collaborative working & patient
pathway analytics to develop and sustain new models of care
B. McConnochie
Aging population and its impact on medical tourism
J. Verma
The future of healthcare
V. Apostolopoulos
Discussion
19.30-19.45 Coffee Break
19.45-21.15 OPENING CEREMONY
Greetings
An overview of Athens Medical Group ́s 35 year history and social
contribution
George Apostolopoulos
Speech of Christos Apostolopoulos
Speech of Vassili Apostolopoulos
Sunday 25 of November 2018
MC2 HALL
08.30-09.00 Arrival – Registration
09.00-10.30 Innovation in Otorhinolaryngology and Maxillofacial Surgery
Moderators: G. Doundoulakis – T. Terzis – G. Gavalas
09.00-09.45 Round Table A
Head and Neck Surgery – Latest Advances
The treatment of parotid gland tumors
G. Doundoulakis
Restoration of large maxillofacial defects after the surgical excision
of neoplasias
E. Karambouta
Aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the face and jaws
I. Hatzistefanou
Discussion
09.45-10.30 Round Table B
Latest Treatment Protocols in Otorhinolaryngology
Modern capabilities of the endoscopic nasal surgery and of the
surgery of paranasal sinuses
T. Terzis
Audiological and neurotological findings in migraine-causing
vestibulopathy
G. Gavalas
Problems and solutions in rhinoplasty
D. Louloudis
Discussion
MC2 HALL
10.30-11.15 Modern Pulmonology
Moderators: D. Papantonatos – A. Viskos
Imaging approach in the early diagnosis of lung cancer
A. Viskos
Latest methods of treatment of the chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease: Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction in patients with
emphysema
A. Palamidas
Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction using endobronchial valves in
patients with severe emphysema
J. Hartman
Discussion
11.15-11.30 Coffee Break
11.30-13.00 Multidisciplinary Approach to Lung Cancer
Moderators: G. Dahabreh – C. Manegold
Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS – TBNA) in the diagnosis and staging
of lung cancer
I. Titopoulos
Diagnosis and management of malignant pleural effusions
D. Economou
Catamenial pneumothorax. VATS repair
K. Tsakiridis
Robotic thoracic surgery: Restart
D. Filippou
The Potential of combined immunotherapy and antiangiogenesis
for the synergistic treatment of advanced NSCLC
C. Manegold
Targeting specific mutations in the treatment of lung cancer
Ch. Emmanouilidis
Discussion
MC2 HALL
13.00-13.45 Thoracic Surgery – Latest Data
Moderators: I. Titopoulos – K. Tsakiridis
Gravis Myasthenia – Modern Treatment
J. Dahabreh
Malignant Mesothelioma – HITHOC experience from European
Interbalkan Medical Center
A. Kleontas
Discussion
13.45-14.00 Coffee Break
14.00-16.15 Innovation in the Treatment of Breast and Endocrine Diseases
14.00-14.45 Round Table A
State of the Art – Thyroid, Parathyroid, Endocrine
Moderators: V. Kekis – D. Linos
Retroperitoneal endoscopic adrenalectomy
D. Linos
Adrenal cancer – Surgical treatment – Latest data
P. Kekis
Minimally invasive endocrine gland surgery: High specialization with
high technology for optimal result
Th. Papavramidis
Discussion
MC2 HALL
14.45-16.15 Round Table B
Breast Cancer – Latest Data – Multidisciplinary Approach
Moderators: I. Misitzis – S. Koutsogiorgas
Population screening for the early diagnosis of breast cancer – The
Greek experience
E. Ampatzoglou
Genetically linked breast cancer – Detecting individuals with mutation
and treatment
K. Anastasakou
Latest advances in pharmacological treatment of breast cancer
I. Letsa
Latest data in the autologous breast reconstruction after breast
cancer mastectomy
E. Demiri
Breast augmentation in modern women
P. Papaioannou
Discussion
16.15-16.30 Coffee Break
MC2 HALL
16.30-17.00 Modern Hematology
Moderators: G. Pagkalis – A. Pigaditou
Evolution of therapeutic agents in malignant hematological diseases
G. Pagkalis
Therapeutic strategy in mantle cell lymphoma
S. Sachanas
Discussion
08.30-09.00 Arrival – Registration
09.00-10.15 Innovation in the Treatment of the Oncological and
Functional Diseases of the Esophagus
Moderators: P. Giannopoulos – S. Ladas
Hybrid Laparoscopic – Endoscopic surgery to exclude tumors of the
upper digestive tract
D. Ntourakis
Surgical oncology on the esophagus
P. Giannopoulos
Latest advancements in oncological surgery of the upper digestive
tract
M. Zacharakis
Robotic repair of diaphragmatic hernia, gastroesophageal reflux
disease and esophageal achalasia. Our experience in 500 cases.
K. Konstantinidis
Discussion
10.15-13.45 Colorectal cancer – Latest Data
Moderators: G. Basdanis – F. Laoudi – Ch. Emmanouilidis
10.15-11.45 Round Table A
Latest Advances in Treating Colorectal Conditions
Risk of colon cancer in idiopathic inflammatory bowel disease
N. Koumentakis
Digital surgery for gastrointestinal malignancies
K. Stratoulias
Personalized treatment for patients with colorectal cancer
D. Karachalios
Immunotherapy and Cancer – The future is in progress
M. Karamouzis
Endoscopic surgery in anorectal diseases and the coccyx
O. Michail
Discussion
11.45-12.30 Round Table B
State of the Art Treatment of Colorectal Cancer –
Multidisciplinary Approach
Robotic surgery of digestive cancer. Knowledge, experience and
technology lead to the optimal result
K. Konstantinidis
Modern radiation therapy in the treatment of rectal and anal cancer –
The role of the multidisciplinary team in Athens Medical Group
L. Vini
Latest advancements in chemotherapy for colorectal cancer
D. Tzanninis
Discussion
12.30-12.45 Coffee Break
12.45 -13.45 Round Table C
Latest Techniques in Digestive Oncology
Moderators: D. Chatzopoulos – J. Spiliotis
HIPEC – Latest advancements
J. Spiliotis
Personalized multifactorial strategy for rectal cancer
I. Kanellos
Anal cancer – Treatment
A. Pappas
Treatment of chronic pain and palliative care
A. Vadalouka
Discussion
13.45-15.15 Latest Advancements in General Surgery
Moderators: I. Kanellos – A. Xiarchos
Robotic surgery – Our experience
S. Hirides
Robotic surgery – The modern treatment of colorectal cancer
Ch. Konstantinidis
Modern obesity surgery
I. Sdralis
Rear separation of the abdominal wall with cross section of the
transverse abdominal muscle: a new technique for the repair of large/
complex ventral hernias
G. Chatzimavroudis
Advancements in anorectal surgery. The future is here
A. Xiarchos
Discussion
15.15-15.45 Coffee Break
15.45-17.30 Latest Advancements in the Treatment of Liver Cancer
Moderators: E. Akriviadis – E. Papalampros
15.45-16.45 Round Table A
Multidisciplinary Approach on Liver Cancer
Hepatocellular cancer – The epidemic is here
D. Karagiannis
Malignant liver disease
Th. Alexiou
Irreversible electropolation for liver, bile duct, pancreatic cancer
Ε. Felekouras
Clinical studies in oncology
S. Baka
Discussion
16.45-17.30 Round Table B
Latest Techniques in the Treatment of Liver Cancer
Modern multifactorial approach on liver metastases from colorectal
cancer – Surgical approach
A. Ntinas
Surgical management of benign and malignant liver tumors
E. Perrakis
Intra-arterial therapies in the treatment of inoperable liver
metastases from colorectal cancer
I. Dedes
Discussion
17.30-17.45 Coffee Break
17.45-19.00 Latest Advancements in the Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer
Moderators: A. Drevelegkas – E. Akriviadis – K. Konstantinidis
Dilemmas and challenges in the surgical treatment of malignant
pancreatic neoplasms
E. Chatzitheoklitos
Pancreatic cancer – The gastroenterologist’s perspective
F. Laoudi
The contribution of axial and magnetic tomography to pancreatic
cancer
E. Papadopoulou
ERCP: Rare cases
S. Pantelaros
Cancer and prevention in 2018
A. Polyzos
Discussion
19.00-19.30 Closing Remarks
Friday 23 of November 2018
16.00-16.30 Registration
MC3 HALL
16.30-16.45 Greetings
16.45-18.00
1st SESSION
Nursing Issues (I)
Round Table
The Young Patient and its Parents
Moderators: I. Michou – E. Giavassopoulos
The process of venipuncture in the presence of parents
S. Karakousi
Preparing the child and its parents for the administration of
anesthesia
N. Kouroupaki
The “up to date” nurse and the parent that “googles”
A. Karagiannis
18.00-18.10 Discussion
18.10-18.30 Coffee Break
18.30-19.00
2nd SESSION
Invited speaker: M. Kalogerakis
“Emotional Intelligence”
Moderators: M. Markopoulos – K. Goulopoulou
MC3 HALL
19:00-20:30 3rd SESSION
Proposals
Moderator: A. Chatzis
Educating the nurse of the future
G. Kalofyssoudis
Moderators: A. Fretzagias – E. Papadopoulou
A comment on the ideals and reality that the new nurse is
experiencing
K. Goulopoulou
Moderators: Th. Karpathios – K. Goulopoulou
The role of the nurse through the perspective of the clinical
paediatrician
A. Stasinopoulou
Discussion
Saturday 24 of November 2018
08.30-08.50 Registration
MC3 HALL
08.50-09.00 Greetings
09.00-10.40 4th SESSION
Nursing Issues (II)
Round Table
Infections at the Children ́s Hospital
Moderators: A. Pagkali – D.Kalimeri
Measures to prevent transmission of infections in the Emergency
Room / triage
S. Gkarthia
Management of unvaccinated children in the Hospital
G. Naoumis
Nursing measures to prevent spread of S. Aureus and C. Difficile in the
clinic
Ch. Vasilopoulou
Urgent transport of patient treated in isolation to the operating room
Th. Tsangos
Serological screening and vaccination program of paediatrics
facilities ́ human resources
A. Terzidis
10.40 -10.50 Discussion
10.50-11.20 5th SESSION
Proposal
Moderators: A. Kavasilas – V. Lepeniotis
Nurse and information technology
A. Chanias
11.20-11.30 Discussion
END OF NURSING DAY
Paediatrics Section Program
Saturday 24 of November 2018
11.00-11.30 Registration
MC3 HALL
SURGICAL PROBLEMS IN PAEDIATRICS PRACTICE
11.30-13.20
1st SESSION
Practical Paediatric Surgical Issues
Moderators: F. Athanassiadou-Piperopoulou – G. Mousatos
Clinical evaluation of the genital system by the paediatrician in school
age and adolescence
M. Maragkakis
Paediatric Oncology and paediatric surgeon ́s contribution
N. Βaltogiannis
Conservative or surgical treatment of acute appendicitis in children:
Concerns
P. Aftzoglou
Reconstructive surgery of funnel chest
A. Mastorakis
Ultrasound check in surgical emergencies
E. Manoli
Discussion
13.20-14.30 2nd SESSION
Practical Paediatric Orthopedics Issues
Moderators: M. Ierodiakonou – D. Pasparakis
Antalgic gait in children
D. Pasparakis
Painless limp in children
N. Laliotis
Congenital differences of the upper limbs
E. Papadogeorgou
Discussion
14.30-15.30 Coffee Break
15.30-17.00 3rd SESSION
Practical Paediatric Otolaryngological and Paediatric
Ophthalmological Issues
Moderators: E. Kaltsos – D. Ntinopoulou
Acute mastoiditis and its compications
I. Christopoulos
Paranasal sinuses inflammation diagnosis and compications that
should be prevented
E. Koudoumnakis
Modern views on cochlear implants
I. Athanasopoulos
Ophthalmology for the Paediatrician
S. Gkatzonis
Discussion
END OF SURGICAL DAY
Paediatrics Section Program
Saturday 24 of November 2018
16.00-17.00 Registration
MC3 HALL
CLINICAL PROBLEMS IN PAEDIATRIC PRACTICE
16.50-17.00 Greetings
17.00-18.15 1st SESSION
Special Issues of Clinical Interest
Moderator: Ch. Bartsokas – M. Tsolia
Skin rashes caused by antibiotics: Errors and exaggerations
M. Makris
Poor weight gain in infants
M. Markouri
Persistent acute anxiety and crying in neonates and infants
A. Fretzagias
Discussion
18.15-19.00 2nd SESSION
Invited Speaker: S. Antonarakis
“The renaissance of Genomic Medicine”
Moderators: A. Fretzagias – P. Nikolaidou-Karpathio
19.00-19.45 Coffee Break
19.45-21.15 OPENING CEREMONY
Χαιρετισμοί
An overview of Athens Medical Group ́s 35 year history and social
contribution
George Apostolopoulos
Speech by Christos Apostolopoulos
Speech by Vasili Apostolopoulos
Paediatrics Section Program
Sunday 25 of November 2018
09.00-09.30 Registration
MC3 HALL
09.30-10.50
3rd SESSION
Issues (I)
Moderators: K. Priftis – K. Douros
Acute airway obstruction: Pathophysiology and treatment
A. Chatzis
Probing of chronic productive cough
G. Koltsida
Urticaria and anaphylaxis in the paediatrician ́s office
S. Giavi
Discussion
10.50-12.30 4th SESSION
Round Table
Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
Moderator: E. Roma
Introduction to functional gastrointestinal disorders in children:
Classification, frequency and risk factors
G. Chouliaras
Functional disorders that manifest with nausea and vomiting
E. Karanika
Functional disorders that manifest with abdominal pain as the main
symptom
S. Fessatou
Functional disorders in infants: colics, postprandial vomiting,
dyschesia
M. Rogalidou
Discussion
12.30-12.50 Coffee Break
MC3 HALL
12.50-14.00 5th SESSION
Common Heart Problems
Moderator: D. Georgakopoulos
Arrhythmias in childhood and their treatment
A. Kontogeorgis
Paediatric Cardiology and prevention: From prenatal testing to
pre-athletic tests
S. Koulouri
Guidelines for the measurement and evaluation of arterial blood
pressure
E. Bei
Discussion
14.00-15.00 Coffee Break
15.00-17.10 6th SESSION
Specialized Paediatric Issues of Practical Interest (I)
Moderators: D. Zarganis – A. Zacharodimos
When body defense mechanisms are deemed inefficient and how does
the paediatrician proceeds diagnostically
M. Tzanoudaki
Protocol of imaging control in infants with urinary tract infection
F. Komianou
Latent hyperenzymemias and their clinical importance
I. Kanavaki
Presymptomatic screening for diabetes
D. Papadimitriou
Colonization of S. Aureus and relapsing skin infections
A. Alexopoulos
Discussion
17.00-17.30 Coffee Break
17.30-19.40 7th SESSION
Specialized Paediatric Issues of Practical Interest (II)
Moderators: F. Sarifi – A. Fretzagias
Acute and chronic lymphadenopathy
F. Tzifi
Vulvovaginitis in childhood and adolescence
A. Delivelioti
Daily needs, exaggerations and danger from the administration
of vitamins and trace elements
G. Papageorgiou
Nutritional principles for the treatment of obesity
I. Chryssou
Learning disabilities in childhood, warning signs
A. Sofianou
When is the referral to a speech therapist is deemed necessary?
E. Koudoumnak
19.30-19.40 Discussion – End of the Conference