Konstantina-Eleni Karakasi
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Konstantina-Eleni Karakasi is a pioneering surgeon whose work centers on the application of minimally invasive techniques in liver transplantation and hepatobiliary surgery. Her major contribution lies in advancing the field from living liver donation to graft implantation, demonstrating that laparoscopic and robotic approaches can reduce morbidity while maintaining excellent graft and patient outcomes. Her 2024 paper on this topic, though recently published with 3 citations, represents a critical synthesis of a field that has evolved since the first laparoscopic liver resection in 1991. Karakasi has been instrumental in documenting how these techniques, once limited to donor hepatectomy, are now being safely applied to the recipient operation itself—a paradigm shift that promises to transform transplant surgery. Her work highlights the delicate balance between technical innovation and patient safety, and she is recognized for her meticulous analysis of outcomes and her advocacy for standardized training protocols. As the field moves toward broader adoption of minimally invasive transplant surgery, Karakasi’s research provides the evidence base that will guide future practice, making her a key voice in this rapidly evolving specialty.
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