Konstantinos Logothetopoulos (1878-1961): the controversial life of an eminent gynaecologist

Christos Iavazzo, Ioannis D. Gkegkes, Xanthi-Ekaterini D. Gkegke, Marianna Karamanou, George Androutsos
Archives of gynecology and obstetrics · 2015 · vol. 292(2) , pp. 383–386 · doi:10.1007/s00404-015-3652-y · PMID:25697923 · W2035439126
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This biographical article examines the controversial life of Greek gynecologist Konstantinos Logothetopoulos, detailing his professional contributions to the field alongside his collaboration with Nazi occupiers that ultimately damaged his career.

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INTRODUCTION: Professor Konstantinos Logothetopoulos is considered one of the founders of modern Gynaecology in Greece. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The establishment of new hospitals and medical institutes in Greece, the invention of the Logo-pack and organization of the first radiotherapy centre in Greece confirm his title as a distinguished medical doctor. However, he collaborated with the Nazi occupiers during the Second World War and for this reason he is considered a traitor as his decision to become Prime Minister overshadows the image of the distinguished professor and cancels all his contribution to Greek gynaecology. CONCLUSION: The aim of this article is to illustrate truths and facts of the life of a prominent doctor and to prove how his political decisions damaged irreversibly his career.

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Gynecology Politics Greece Gynecology History, 19th Century History, 20th Century Humans Male Physicians World War II

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