Nikolaos Kathopoulis
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· 21 papers in corpus
· active 2020-2026
Study types
- article 5
- other 3
- review 2
Condition tags
- endometriosis 8
- die_deep_infiltrating 4
- infertility 2
- endometrioma 1
- dysmenorrhea 1
- adenomyosis 1
- chronic_pelvic_pain 1
- bowel_endometriosis 1
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2026
Aim: The purpose of this study was to investigate the safety, efficacy, and clinical outcomes of the vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (vNOTES) technique in patients suffering from gynecological cancer. Methods: A syst…
2025
The potentially fatal condition known as ectopic pregnancy (EP) occurs when an embryo implants outside of the uterus, usually in the fallopian tube. It accounts for approximately 1-2% of all pregnancies and remains a leading cause of matern…
2025
Background/Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device (LNG-IUD) compared to hysteroscopic resection for managing women with symptomatic cesarean scar defects (CSDs). Methods: This systematic …
2025
Background/Objectives: Cumulus cells have been proposed to be indicators of oocyte quality. In this study, oocyte cumulus cells were analyzed for SERPINE gene expression. High SERPINE gene expression in cumulus cells is associated with redu…
other
2025
Background/Objectives: Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition (EMT) is the process by which epithelial cells acquire mesenchymal properties, which helps endometriotic cells migrate and invade. This study looks at the expression of E-CADHERIN, a …
other
2025
BACKGROUND: The complexity of surgical management in women with deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) demands the optimisation of perioperative care protocols to ensure optimal postoperative outcomes. OBJECTIVES: This meta-analysis evaluat…
2025
BackgroundCaesarean scar pregnancy (CSP) is a pathologic entity with rising incidence over recent years. So far, there are many treatment methods and protocols suggesting surgical or medical interventions and their combinations. More and mo…
2025
BackgroundThis case-control study investigates whether miR-27a rs895819 A>G polymorphism is associated with an increased risk of recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) in Caucasian Greek women.MethodsThis study included 93 women with at least two u…
2025
Background: Infertility affects 8-12% of couples globally, with causes including hormonal and structural abnormalities. Letrozole, an aromatase inhibitor, is commonly used for ovulation induction, but its role in various assisted reproducti…
article
2023
Endometriosis is a benign, estrogen-dependent gynecological condition with an uncertain exact pathogenetic mechanism. The aim of this study was to evaluate the potential differential expression of Insulin Growth Factor 1 (IGF-1) isoforms in…
article
2023
OBJECTIVES: Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition (EMT), a cellular process in which epithelial cells lose epithelial characteristics while acquire mesenchymal features, is believed to contribute to migration and invasion abilities of the endom…
article
2022
2022
Background: To investigate whether deep neuromuscular blockade (NMB) improves surgical conditions and postoperative pain compared to moderate block, in patients undergoing gynecologic laparoscopic surgery. Methods: A single blind, randomize…
article
2022
OBJECTIVE: To demonstrate the technique of discoid excision of bowel endometriosis followed by closure of the bowel defect using sutures, without the application of the transanal stapler device. DESIGN: Stepwise demonstration of the techni…
other
2022
OBJECTIVE: Total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH) may be indicated in patients with deep infiltrative endometriosis (DIE) to treat severe chronic pelvic pain symptoms, recurrences, or co-existing uterine disease. This study discusses the cha…
review
2022
Tubal endometriosis (EM) refers to the detection of ectopic endometrial implants on tubes. It may cause a significant defect of the tubes, translating into dysmenorrhea, pelvic pain, and infertility. We aimed to evaluate the disease charact…
review
2021
Endometriotic ovarian cysts are one of the more common gynecological disorders found in reproductive-aged and infertile women. The aim of this review is to summarise information regarding the effect of surgical treatment of endometrioma on …
2021
Cesarean scar pregnancy (CSP) is a rare form of ectopic pregnancy. We present two different techniques of laparoscopic management of CSP, with the concomitant repair of the coexisting uterine isthmocele. The first case is a combination of d…
2020
BackgroundTraining in hysteroscopy can be challenging, especially in conscious women as an office procedure.ObjectiveTo develop a realistic hysteroscopy training model for residents using human uteri.MethodsHuman uterine specimens were acqu…
article
2020
BackgroundJuvenile cystic adenomyomas (JCAs) are rare uterine lesions. Differential diagnosis might be difficult. We present the case of an adolescent who was diagnosed with JCA and was managed with laparoscopic excision.CaseA 14-year-old p…
2020
Background. The coexistence of an intrauterine pregnancy and an ectopic pregnancy (heterotopic pregnancy) is an extremely rare, yet major, complication during pregnancy. The early diagnosis of a heterotopic pregnancy is of great importance …