Georgios Katsanos

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Université Libre de Bruxelles

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Dr. Georgios Katsanos is a pioneering surgeon at the forefront of minimally invasive and robotic techniques in abdominal and transplant surgery. His research focuses on expanding the boundaries of laparoscopic and robotic approaches to complex procedures, particularly in liver transplantation and rare vascular compression syndromes. Dr. Katsanos has made major contributions by demonstrating the feasibility and safety of minimally invasive methods for living liver donation and graft implantation, a field traditionally dominated by open surgery. His work on robotic median arcuate ligament release provides a novel, less invasive solution for a challenging diagnosis. He has also addressed the critical management of acute abdomen in the growing population of solid organ transplant recipients, offering essential guidance for this high-risk group. With over 7 citations to his recent work, his publications are already shaping clinical practice. Notably, his 2024 paper on minimally invasive liver transplantation synthesizes decades of surgical evolution, positioning him as a key voice in the next generation of transplant innovation.