{"id":2,"date":"2025-12-10T13:41:52","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T13:41:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/christoskontovounisios.gr\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-03-26T10:31:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T08:31:41","slug":"%ce%b1%cf%81%cf%87%ce%b9%ce%ba%ce%ae","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/christoskontovounisios.gr\/en\/","title":{"rendered":"Christos Kontovounisios, MD, PhD, FACS, FRCS \/ Director, 2nd Surgical Department \/ HYGEIA Hospital, Athens, Greece"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Director, 2nd Surgical Department, HYGEIA Hospital, Athens, Greece<\/strong>
Specialist in Colorectal Surgery - Laparoscopic, Robotic & Oncological Surgery
Professor of Surgery,<\/strong> NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Who I am<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Surgeon specialising in the full spectrum of benign and malignant colorectal diseases, with particular expertise in the management of locally advanced and recurrent colorectal cancer, pelvic malignancies, complex pelvic exenteration surgery, and robotic-assisted colorectal surgery<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Specialization & Services<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Benign Diseases<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Benign diseases of the bowel and anus include a wide range of conditions such as haemorrhoids, anal fissures, diverticular disease and inflammatory disorders. These conditions commonly present with symptoms such as pain, bleeding, or changes in bowel habits. Although they are rarely life-threatening, they can significantly affect a patient\u2019s quality of life. Treatment may range from conservative approaches, including dietary modifications and medication, to minimally invasive or surgical interventions when required.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Malignant diseases such as colorectal, rectal and anal cancers are serious and potentially life-threatening conditions. Early symptoms are often subtle and may include changes in bowel habits or the presence of blood in the stool, making early diagnosis through screening particularly important. Treatment is complex and multidisciplinary, typically involving a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and, in selected cases, targeted or biological therapies. The optimal treatment strategy depends on the stage of the disease, tumour location and the individual characteristics of each patient.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Surgical Interventions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Surgical treatment for colorectal diseases is tailored to the underlying condition, whether benign or malignant. The goal of surgery is to remove the affected portion of the bowel while preserving normal function whenever possible. Depending on the specific condition and its complexity, procedures may involve partial or complete removal of the affected segment of the colon or rectum. Surgery can be performed using open, laparoscopic (minimally invasive), or robotic-assisted techniques, allowing for a more precise approach and, in many cases, faster recovery. In certain situations\u2014particularly in advanced or complex colorectal cancer surgery\u2014the creation of a temporary or permanent stoma (colostomy or ileostomy) may be necessary. When a stoma is required, careful planning and specialised postoperative support are provided to ensure the best possible functional and quality-of-life outcomes for patients.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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