Pantelis Vassiliu

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

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Pantelis Vassiliu is a distinguished academic surgeon whose research centers on advancing minimally invasive colorectal surgery and optimizing perioperative oncologic care. His major contributions lie in the systematic evaluation of novel intraoperative imaging techniques, particularly the use of indocyanine green (ICG) for preoperative tumor marking. His landmark 2023 systematic review, which has already garnered 7 citations, critically assessed the efficacy and safety of ICG-guided localization prior to laparoscopic and robotic colorectal resections, providing a foundational evidence base that helps surgeons achieve precise tumor identification and negative margins. Beyond this work, Vassiliu has published extensively on surgical oncology, trauma surgery, and enhanced recovery protocols, with his cumulative research accumulating hundreds of citations. He is recognized for bridging the gap between emerging fluorescence-guided technologies and clinical practice, offering pragmatic guidance for integrating ICG into routine workflows. His scholarship is characterized by rigorous methodology and a clear focus on improving patient outcomes through technical innovation. For students and researchers, Vassiliu’s work exemplifies how systematic reviews can translate cutting-edge imaging into actionable surgical strategies, making him a key voice in the evolution of precision colorectal surgery.