New Technologies in Gastrointestinal Surgery – Minimally Invasive Techniques – Bariatric Surgery

Master of Science Programme, Medical School of Athens

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We would like to welcome you to the site of the "New Technologies in Gastrointestinal Surgery – Minimally Invasive Techniques – Bariatric Surgery" Master of Science Programme of the Medical School of Athens, Greece.

Meet the Programme

This is an innovative Master of Science (MSc) programme of the Medical School of Athens, which is intended exclusively for Surgeons (both specialists and residents), which guarantees its unique character on a national level. This two-year MSc programme consists of two, equally important and mandatory branches: one theoretical, which is guaranteed through the teaching of both experienced and established University Professors as well as private practitioners of great renown, and one practicalwhich involves practice on simboxes, laparoscopic simulators, robotic training systems, as well as participating in actual live surgical procedures. In short, the programme pertains to all modern interventional techniques, which comprise the present and the future of Surgery, aiming to train a new generation of surgeons, and provide them with the skillset and knowledge of such caliber as needed to provide high-quality, competitive healthcare services, in all possible workspaces.
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Exclusively for Surgeons

This MSc programme is intended exclusively for surgical specialists and residents, who possess the necessary knowledge foundation needed in order to take full advantage of the demanding theoretical lectures and hands-on training.

Remote Attendance

Students living outside of Athens or abroad can follow the lectures remotely, with the sole mandatory need to attend in person all the hands-on sessions once during each semester.

Both Theoretical and Hands-on Training

Beyond education via theoretical lectures, students are also given extensive hands-on training, with mandatory participation of every student in practicing on simboxes, simulation stations, robotic training systems, as well as training on dry labs and actual live surgical procedures.

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Evidence-Based Improvement

The performance of each student during the hands-on sessions is graded, and the improvement of their technical skills in laparoendoscopic and robotic surgery is monitored and evaluated continuously, up to the point that the instructors deem sufficient. This process guarantees the students' clearly progressing improvement, as proven by each one's individual learning curve.

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Facilities

The students' hands-on education takes place in state-of-the-art, modern centers, equipped with cutting-edge surgical training and simulation technology. Our collaboration with the Network of Doctors’ Education (NoDE) Institute and their faculty, as well as the Innovation Simulation Learning Experience centre (ISLE Academy) by SofMedica allows us to offer quality and intensive hands-on training to the specialist and resident surgeons that attend the programme. The students' participation in live surgical procedures at the Laparoendoscopic Surgical Unit of the "Hippocration" General Hospital of Athens, with three high advanced laparoscopic operating rooms equipped with modern technological equipment, rounds out their practical education.

Duration of Studies – Participants

Duration of studies:
4 academic semesters (three semesters for teaching purposes and one for authoring of the students' thesis)

Participating Students:
29 students, selected from the sum of all specialized and resident surgeon applicants, based on standardized credentials

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Sections

Laparo-
endoscopic Surgery

Exploratory laparoscopy, EMR/ESD, basic and advanced laparoscopy skills

Robotic Surgery

Docking, usage, training on robotic systems (Intuitive DaVinci series), tips and tricks

Foregut Surgery

GERD, esophageal achalasia, stromal tumors, gastric - esophageal malignancies

Batriatric Surgery

Metabolic – bariatric surgery, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, gastric Roux-en-Y/single anastomosis bypass, novel techniques

Colorectal Surgery

Diverticular disease, inflammatory bowel diseases, dysplastic colon polyps, colorectal malignancies, laparoscopic colectomy, laparoscopic lower anterior/abdominoperineal resection, TAMIS, TEM, TaTME

International Training

Participation of internationally acclaimed instructors, from both Greece and abroad

Hands-on Training

Intensive training on simulation stations, simboxers, dry labs and robotic education systems

In-Hospital Training

Training in the operating theatre, with participation in live surgical procedures

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Results that Matter

All our students participate mandatorily in hands-on training sessions (on simboxes, dry labs, simulation stations, robotic training consoles, as well as in live surgical procedures in the operating theatre). Each student's progress is recorded, monitored and guided on an individual level by the instructors, resulting in the undeniable improvement of technical skills of every single one of our students, (p<0,0001, mean improvement by 40,89%, CI 95: 36,74% – 45,04%), based on our statistics.

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Remote
Attendance

The sessions of the programme are distributed in two parts: one theoretical and one hands-on. Both are mandatory for all our students and are distributed evenly across all weeks of each semester. The programme allows for up to 40% of students per course living in the countryside or abroad to attend the lectures via Internet, and visit Athens once per semester, in order to participate in the hands-on training program comprehensively and within reasonable timeframes.

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Who We Are

Dimitrios Theodorou

Professor of Surgery, Athens Medical School

Director of Studies

Foregut Surgery Coordinator

Κωνσταντίνος Τούτουζας

Professor of Surgery, Athens Medical School

Υπεύθυνος Α’ Εξαμήνου Σπουδών

George Theodoropoulos

Professor of Surgery, Athens Medical School

Colorectal Surgery Coordinator

Νικόλαος Αλεξάκης

Professor of Surgery, Athens Medical School

Μέλος Συντονιστικής Επιτροπής ΠΜΣ

Γεώργιος Ζωγράφος

Ομ. Καθηγητής Χειρουργικής Ιατρικής Σχολής Αθηνών

Μέλος Συντονιστικής Επιτροπής ΠΜΣ

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Our Alumni

Our graduates are the greatest proof of our success: surgeons that underwent and successfully completed our MSc program and went on to excel at their professional careers, taking advantage of the toolset they acquired, and applying the latest techniques and technologies in the fields of gastrointestinal and bariatric surgery.

Having already carried to completion two educational periods (2019-2021 and 2021-2023), it is our pleasure and honor to cooperate with members of our alumni community, either as invited lecturers, or as laparoscopic practice trainers for our younger students.

Here are some things that our alumni have to say about us:

An MSc programme made by surgeons for surgeons, with all the things that we have thought about wanting to hear or learn about. Theory is complemented with equal amount of real hands-on training with mentors, based on the personal improvement of each individual student. Acclaimed lecturers from Greece and abroad, interesting subjects and video presentations. Real value for money!
John Georgopoulos
Pediatric Surgeon, "Hagia Sofia" Children's Hospital
[…] This is a novel MSc programme that operated at the highest professional standards, especially during the very trying period of 2020 – 2021. The quality of the lectures was very high, without wasting time on worn-out and trivial subjects, and met all my expectations. Among the pros was the detailed discussion on technical issues and matters of surgical technique. We had ample time for discussion and questions, in contrast with other programmes. Finally, the hands-on sessions, and especially getting to familiarize ourselves with the robot in the presence of instructors, is the programme's strongest suit.
Spyridon Roditis
Surgeon, "Hagioi Anargiroi" General Oncological Hospital of Kifisia
[…] It's an original, well-put together MSc programme, that aims, beyond theoretical training, to familiarize the students with robotic surgery and improve their laparoscopic skills. The instructors, each on his field of expertise, were very approachable and helpful, both during lectures and hands-on sessions. Highly recommended!
Panagiota Dalla
Surgeon, Hippocration General Hospital of Athens
One of the most serious and highly organized Master programmes of the Athens Medical School. Excellent speakers, detailed lectures, tons of hours of hands-on training on DaVinci Xi and laparoscopic simulators. The most modern and specialized MSc programme meant only for surgeons.
Menelaos Zoulamoglou
Surgeon, Naval Hospital of Athens
Real education amounts to less teaching and more practice. This particular programme combines perfectly the hours of lectures with those of practical training, creating the ideal conditions for every specialist or resident surgeon.
Dimitrios Kalliouris
Surgeon, 417 Army Trust Fund Hospital
[…] A theoretical approach of modern questions, the review of contemporary literature, and the hands-on training on special laparoscopic simulators as well as the DaVinci Xi robotic system, make this MSc programme a must-have asset for every surgeon who wants to be on par with modern surgical practice.
Georgia Bobetsi
Surgical Resident, "Attikon" General University Hospital

News for Alumni

The graduation ceremony for the alumni of the first two educational cycles that was postponed due to the global COVID-19 pandemic will be rescheduled soon, and more specifically within the winter semester of 2024-2025. Stay tuned!
Wednesday, June 26th, 2024
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Our alumni retain close ties to the Program, as well as between each other, taking advantage of the networking opportunities that they are offered. We routinely get in touch with our old students, and make sure to stay abreast of their personal progress and evolution. Still, if you are one of our alumni and haven't been in touch for a while, e-mail usWe'll be happy to hear from you.

Start of Lectures – Announcements

Following up with public request, we inform you that the application period for the 2023 – 2025 has been moved back to July 15th, 2023. You can apply via the Contact Us section of the site.
Friday, Jun 30 2023
21:42
We are pleased to inform you that the application period for the 2023 – 2025 course is now open. You can apply via the Contact Us section of the site.
Saturday, Apr 4 2023
16:25
As per the instructions made known to us by the Ministry of Education regarding the current COVID-19 pandemic, we have uploaded instructions for the 2021 – 2022 Winter semester exams.
Wednesday, Jan 19 2022
21:31
The programmes theoretical lectures will commence on Saturday, October 23rd 2021 at the "Hippocration" General Hospital of Athens (114, V. Sofias Ave., 11527 Athens), at the 1st Propaedeutic Dept. of Surgery Amphitheatre (building B, mezzanine between 2nd and 3rd floors). Students attending in person have to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, as per the standing instructions of the Athens Medical School.
Wednesday, Oct 20 2021
10:49
You can contact us regarding your inquiries about the MSc program using the form above, or via e-mail using the provided e-mail addresses. For applications for the 2023 – 2025 course, you can find the necessary forms and supporting documentation needed, along with instructions on how to submit them, at the Medical School of Athens site (click here).

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Address

"Hippocration" General Hospital of Athens
Annex
108, Vasilissis Sofias Ave.
5th Floor
11527 Athens

Contact Phone Numbers:
  • +30 697 979 40 20 (Mrs. Karakasi)
  • +30 697 50 23 763 (Mr. Smparounis)
Email:
mastersurgery.athens@gmail.com
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