Dr. Eleni Karafoka Mavrou
Specialized Surgical Care with Patient-Centered Care
Dr. Eleni Karafoka Mavrou is General Surgeon with specialization in Open, Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery, who offers personalized patient-centered care.
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Holistic Approach to the Treatment of Patients
- Dr. Karafoka believes in individualized patient management, taking into account the medical problem, concomitant health problems, medication, body type, daily habits, personal needs, work requirements and the personality of each patient. As a result, all these elements determine the algorithm of diagnostic tests and treatment solutions proposed to each individual patient.
Respect for Individual and Social Peculiarities
- The doctor respects the restrictions that may arise from the religious beliefs of its patients and, at the same time, protects vulnerable groups by safeguarding sensitive personal data.
Decision Making Based on Scientific Data
- Makes decisions based on international guidelines, which it adapts to the specific needs and different circumstances of each patient.
Commitment to Patient Safety and Satisfaction
- Dr. Eleni Karafoka is dedicated to providing high quality surgical care, with emphasis on safety and patient satisfaction.
Services provided / Specialization
Dr. Eleni Karafoka specializes in the surgical treatment of a wide range of conditions, providing personalized and modern solutions to her patients. In particular, she undertakes the following conditions:
Surgical treatment of abdominal wall cavities
Dr. Karafoka has experience in the treatment of all types of hernias, such as:
- Inguinal hernia
- Umbilical hernia
- Femoral hernia
- Postoperative hernia
- Epigastric hernia
- Sports hernia or Athletic Pubalgia
- Spiegel hernia
Diseases of the Anus and Surgical Restoration
She specializes in diseases of the anus, offering effective surgical solutions for:
- Hemorrhoids
- Perianal fistula
- Perianal abscess
- Anal fissure
- Coccyx cyst
Surgical Treatment of Biliary Diseases
- The treatment of cholelithiasis (gallstones) is done with modern minimally invasive methods, ensuring rapid recovery.
Stomach Diseases and Surgical Options
The surgical treatment of stomach diseases includes:
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease
- Diaphragmatic hernia
- Barrett’s oesophagus
- Esophageal achalasia
Colorectal Diseases and Surgical Management
Dr. Karafoka provides specialized solutions for the following colon diseases:
- Colon diverticula
- Diverticulitis
Interventions for the Treatment of Obesity
Bariatric surgery is an effective way of managing obesity. Specifically, Dr. Karafoka specializes in the following procedures:
- Elongated gastrostomy
- Sleeve Gastrectomy (Sleeve Gastrectomy)
Surgical Treatment of Benign Diseases of the Esophagus
She treats benign diseases of the oesophagus, such as:
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease
- Diaphragmatic hernia
- Barrett’s oesophagus
- Esophageal achalasia
Prolapse of Pelvic Floor Organs
The surgical treatment of pelvic organ prolapse includes:
- Uterine prolapse
- Prolapse of the rectum
Surgical Oncology and Tumor Treatment
Dr. Karafoka undertakes the surgical management of oncological cases, including:
- Cystic lesion in the pancreas
- Cancer of the rectum
Education & Experience
From 1990 to the present day attended a large number of Medical and Surgical Conferences in Greece and abroad
- Completion of the Endogastric Solutions TM training program in the use of the Esophyx TM device to create Endogastric Tholoplasty for the treatment of Gastroesophageal Regression. (Signed by the project manager Andrian Lobontiu) (2011)
- Da Vinci Robotic Surgical System training course (Intuitive Surgical) – Training and certification in the use of the Da Vinci Robotic Surgical System, IRCAT -EITS training centre, Strasbourg, France (14/5/2009 – 15/5/2009)
- Clinical Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery at the German Red Cross Hospital “Clementinen”, Hannover, Germany, with a scholarship from the Hellenic Surgical Society (Director Andreas Kuthe).
- Basic Pediatric Life Support (Johns Hopkins University Hospital) Kos (18/5/2002 – 19/5/2002)
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (American College of Surgeons, Greek section) Patras, (4/5/2001 – 5/5/2001)
- University Medical Reviews. Review Corse in Basic Medical Sciences Newark, New Jersey, U.S.A., (16/4/1990 – 29/5/1990)
- Head and neck surgery. Six-month training in Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Regional Oncology Hospital “Agios Savas” (1/6/1995 – 31/12/1995)
- Specialist Degree in General Surgery (August 1996)
Participations / Recognitions / Awards
- Hellenic Surgical Society 1996
- Hellenic Society of Digestive Surgery
- Greek College of Surgeons 2007
- European Association of Endoscopic Surgery (EAES) 2007
- Registration at the Cyprus Register of Doctors – Registration No : 4410 April 2008
- Hellenic Society of Laparoscopic Surgery 2008
- Association of Women Surgeons (AWS) 2012
- European Association of Transluminal Surgery (EATS) 2013
- South Eastern European Robotic Surgery Society (SEERSS) 2013
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