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List of works by Christos Kontovounisios

3D imaging and printing in pelvic colorectal cancer: 'The New Kid on the Block'

scientific article published on 17 January 2019

A Comparison of the Short-term Outcomes of Three Flap Reconstruction Techniques Used After Beyond Total Mesorectal Excision Surgery for Anorectal Cancer

scientific article published on 01 April 2020

A Review of the Role of Neurotensin and Its Receptors in Colorectal Cancer

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A Systematic Review Assessing Medical Treatment for Rectovaginal and Enterovesical Fistulae in Crohn's Disease.

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A Systematic Review to Assess Resection Margin Status After Abdominoperineal Excision and Pelvic Exenteration for Rectal Cancer

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A comparative study of short-term outcomes of colorectal cancer surgery in the elderly population.

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A novel methodology for in vivo endoscopic phenotyping of colorectal cancer based on real-time analysis of the mucosal lipidome: a prospective observational study of the iKnife

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A simple and safe technique to decompress a large bowel obstruction

scientific article published on 2 November 2016

A systematic review and meta-analysis comparing adverse events and functional outcomes of different pouch designs after restorative proctocolectomy.

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A systematic review and network meta-analysis comparing treatments for faecal incontinence

scientific article published on 22 April 2019

A systematic review of sacral nerve stimulation for faecal incontinence following ileal pouch anal anastomosis.

scientific article published on 30 October 2017

A systematic review of sacral nerve stimulation for low anterior resection syndrome.

scientific article published on 04 April 2015

A systematic review of the literature reporting on randomised controlled trials comparing treatments for faecal incontinence in adults

scientific article published on 15 January 2019

A systematic review of transabdominal levator division during abdominoperineal excision of the rectum (APER).

scientific article published on 11 September 2017

Acute appendicitis

scientific article published on 19 April 2017

Adoption and success rates of perineal procedures for fistula-in-ano: a systematic review.

scientific article published on 14 March 2016

An Unexpected Cause of Acute Abdomen.

scientific article published on 4 September 2017

An Unusual Cause of Rectal Ischemia and Prolapse

scientific article published on 27 February 2019

An unusual rectal duplication cyst

scientific article published on 09 May 2019

Anorectal Manometry Versus Patient-Reported Outcome Measures as a Predictor of Maximal Treatment for Fecal Incontinence

scientific article published on 31 December 2019

Augmented Reality System for Digital Rectal Examination Training and Assessment: System Validation

scientific article published on 13 August 2020

Bleeding duodenal mass.

scientific article published on 25 October 2011

Characterisation of the Expression of Neurotensin and Its Receptors in Human Colorectal Cancer and Its Clinical Implications

scientific article published on 05 August 2020

Characteristics of Surgical Site Infection Following Colorectal Surgery in a Tertiary Center: Extended-spectrum β-Lactamase-producing Bacteria Culprits in Disease.

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Colorectal cancer diagnosed during pregnancy: systematic review and treatment pathways

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Comparison of Western and Asian Guidelines Concerning the Management of Colon Cancer

scientific article published in February 2018

Comparison of guidelines for the management of rectal cancer

Complete mesocolic excision in colorectal cancer: a systematic review

scientific article published on January 2015

Compression versus hand-sewn and stapled anastomosis in colorectal surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

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Diagnostic accuracy of anorectal manometry for fecal incontinence: a meta-analysis

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Discrepancies between NCCN and ESMO guidelines in the management of anal cancer: a qualitative review.

scientific article published on 08 June 2017

Does a missed obstetric anal sphincter injury at time of delivery affect short-term functional outcome?

scientific article published on 15 September 2017

Epidemiology and management of trauma patients in a Greek multispecialty hospital in the absence of a dedicated trauma center

scientific article published on 14 September 2012

Establishing a robust multidisciplinary team process in complex abdominal wall reconstruction within a colorectal surgical unit.

scientific article published on 15 April 2019

Evaluating the efficacy of treatment options for anal intraepithelial neoplasia: a systematic review

scientific article published on 26 September 2020

Evaluation of sexual dysfunction in female patients presenting with faecal incontinence or defecation disorder.

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Exploratory Analysis of Plasma Neurotensin as a Novel Biomarker for Early Detection of Colorectal Polyp and Cancer

scientific article published on 15 May 2019

Factors associated with metachronous metastases and survival in locally advanced and recurrent rectal cancer

scientific article published on 28 August 2020

Functional and quality of life outcomes following obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASI): does the grade of injury affect outcomes?

scientific article published on 18 May 2017

Functional outcomes with handsewn versus stapled anastomoses in the treatment of ultralow rectal cancer.

scientific article published on 8 January 2018

Fungal microbiome in colorectal cancer: a systematic review

scientific article published on 04 October 2019

Hand-sewn coloanal anastomosis for low rectal cancer: technique and long-term outcome

scientific article published on 11 June 2015

Hyponatremia could identify patients with intrabdominal sepsis and anastomotic leak after colorectal surgery: a systematic review of the literature

scientific article published on 08 February 2019

Improving outcomes for the treatment of Anal Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Anal Intraepithelial Neoplasia

scientific article published on 20 November 2019

Incidental findings in focused assessment with sonography for trauma in hemodynamically stable blunt trauma patients: speaking about cost to benefit.

scientific article published on December 2011

Individualizing surgical treatment based on tumour response following neoadjuvant therapy in T4 primary rectal cancer

scientific article published on 17 September 2016

Is Reality Limiting Patient Understanding? A Discussion of the Implications of Augmented Reality Technology to Patient Understanding

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Is it the surgeon or the technology performing the operation?

scientific article published on 20 August 2019

It is time to improve the quality of medical information distributed to students across social media.

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Klotho and the Treatment of Human Malignancies

scientific article published on 23 June 2020

Laparoscopic versus open appendicectomy in Greek reality.

scientific article published in October 2012

Locally Advanced Disease and Pelvic Exenterations

scientific article published in November 2017

Long-Term Bowel Function and Fate of the Ileal Pouch After Restorative Proctocolectomy in Patients With Crohn's Disease: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis and Metaregression

scientific article published on 01 March 2020

Magnetic resonance defecography versus clinical examination and fluoroscopy: a systematic review and meta-analysis

scientific article published on 01 November 2017

Meta-analysis of oncological outcomes of sigmoid cancers: A hidden epidemic of R1 "palliative" resections

scientific article published on 11 October 2018

Minimally invasive colorectal cancer procedures in patients with obesity: an interdisciplinary approach

scientific article published on 01 June 2019

Mixed adenoneuroendocrine carcinoma of the colon and rectum

scientific article published on 17 June 2018

Modified right colon inversion technique as a salvage procedure for colorectal or coloanal anastomosis.

scientific article published in December 2014

Noninvasive Biomarkers of Colorectal Cancer: Role in Diagnosis and Personalised Treatment Perspectives

scientific article published on 13 June 2018

Open Versus Laparoscopic Versus Robotic Versus Transanal Mesorectal Excision for Rectal Cancer: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis

scientific article published on 01 July 2019

Perforated Gastric Ulcer in a Traveler Post-Nissen Fundoplication

scientific article published on 01 June 2019

Predictors of short-term readmission after beyond total mesorectal excision for primary locally advanced and recurrent rectal cancer

scientific article published on 27 June 2019

Primary Tumor Resection in Patients with Incurable Localized or Metastatic Colorectal Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

scientific article published on 01 July 2019

Prostatic abscesses. A case report and review of the literature on current treatment approaches.

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Rectal 3D MRI modelling for benign and malignant disease

scientific article published on 25 August 2020

Sacral nerve stimulation versus percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation for faecal incontinence: a systematic review and meta-analysis

scientific article published on 22 February 2018

Severe monobacterial necrotizing soft tissue infection by group A Streptococcus: A surgical emergency.

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Social media and colorectal cancer: A systematic review of available resources.

scientific article published on 23 August 2017

Soft Pneumatic Actuator for Rendering Anal Sphincter Tone

scientific article published on 21 January 2020

Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Transitional Zone after Ileal Pouch Surgery for Ulcerative Colitis: Systematic Review and Treatment Perspectives

scientific article published on 27 January 2017

Surgical Site Infections Related to ESBL Pathogens Post Colon Surgery

scientific article published on 01 August 2018

Suture choice to reduce occurrence of surgical site infection, hernia, wound dehiscence and sinus/fistula: a network meta-analysis

scientific article published on 05 October 2018

Systematic review of blood diagnostic markers in colorectal cancer

scientific article published on 18 July 2018

The Ostom-i™ Alert Sensor: a new device to measure stoma output

scientific article published on 15 September 2018

The Outcomes and Patterns of Treatment Failure After Surgery for Locally Recurrent Rectal Cancer

scientific article published on 16 December 2015

The combined use of serum neurotensin and IL-8 as screening markers for colorectal cancer

scientific article published on 14 March 2014

The effect of adjuvant chemotherapy on survival and recurrence after curative rectal cancer surgery in patients who are histologically node negative after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy.

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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on colorectal cancer service provision

scientific article published on 28 August 2020

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Management of Locally Advanced Primary/Recurrent Rectal Cancer

scientific article published on 10 August 2020

The obesity paradox in beyond total mesorectal excision surgery for locally advanced and recurrent rectal cancer

scientific article published on 21 February 2019

The prognostic and therapeutic role of hormones in colorectal cancer: a review

scientific article published on 10 December 2018

The role of masterclasses in surgical oncology training: experience from a colorectal cancer surgery masterclass

scientific article published on 26 September 2015

The role of neurotensin as a novel biomarker in the endoscopic screening of high-risk population for developing colorectal neoplasia

scientific article published on 30 May 2017

The selection process can improve the outcome in locally advanced and recurrent colorectal cancer: activity and results of a dedicated multidisciplinary colorectal cancer centre.

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Transanal endoscopic microsurgery for T1 and T2 rectal cancers: a meta-analysis and meta-regression analysis of outcomes

scientific article published on June 1, 2011

Translational Research in Colorectal Cancer: Current Status and Future Perspectives of Multimodal Treatment Approach

scientific article published on 24 March 2019

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