Publications by authors named "G N Zografos"

: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is the most commonly performed operation in general surgery in the Western World. Gallbladder surgery, although most of the time simple, always offers the possibility of unpleasant surprises. Despite progress, the incidence of common bile duct injury is 0.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF
Article Synopsis
  • Precision medicine in breast cancer tailors diagnosis and treatment to individual and tumor characteristics, moving away from a one-size-fits-all strategy.
  • Genetic testing is vital for understanding hereditary risks and influencing treatment decisions, while molecular subtyping helps select personalized therapies like hormonal treatments and HER2-targeted interventions.
  • Emerging technologies, including big data and liquid biopsies, enhance treatment strategies, although challenges like accessibility and tumor complexity remain, emphasizing the goal of improved effectiveness and quality of life for patients.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Background/aim: The molecular classification of breast cancer has enabled targeted therapy for specific molecular subtypes. Nestin, which has been studied for its role in oncogenesis, could contribute to this direction. This study aimed to investigate the differences between serum nestin levels and molecular profiling, as well as histopathological tumor types, in women who underwent surgery for breast cancer.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Exploration of surgical precision in robotic procedures is extensive, yet lacks a unified framework for comparability. This study examines tissue handling precision by comparing the per-minute blood loss rate between robotic and open partial nephrectomy. A literature search from August 2022 to June 2024 identified 43 relevant studies providing data on estimated blood loss and procedure duration.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Background/aim: Breast cancer is a complex disease with variability in clinical manifestation, response to current therapy, and biochemical and histological features among various subgroups. Histologic grading and immuno-histochemical evaluation of estrogen receptor (ER), progesterone receptor (PR), human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER-2), and Ki-67 proliferation index play a crucial role in increasing the differential diagnostic value among various types of breast carcinoma. The aim of this study was to determine the histopathological and immuno-histochemical characteristics of breast tumors from a University Laboratory of Pathology in Greece.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF