Petros Drakakis

Comparison of Surgical Interventions for Endometrioma: A Systematic Review of Their Efficacy in Addressing Infertility

Alexandra Ioannidou, Nikolaos Machairiotis, Sofoklis Stavros, Anastasios Potiris et autres

Background: Endometriosis is characterized by the presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterus. Beyond medical treatment, surgical intervention is also a viable consideration. However, current guidelines do not clearly indicate whether laparoscopic cystectomy, ablative methods (CO2 laser vaporization, plasma energy), or sclerotherapy …

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Decoding Apelin: Its Role in Metabolic Programming, Fetal Growth, and Gestational Complications

Nikolaos Loukas, Dionysios N. Vrachnis, Nikolaos Antonakopoulos, Sofoklis Stavros et autres

Placental insufficiency and gestational diabetes, which are both serious pregnancy complications, are linked to altered fetal growth, whether restricted or excessive, and result in metabolic dysfunction, hypoxic/oxidative injury, and adverse perinatal outcomes. Although much research has been carried out in this field, …

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Does exogenous glucocorticoid administration during pregnancy precipitate the timing of labor? A scoping review

Τheodoros Karampitsakos, Fotini Kanouta, Christos Chatzakis, Vassilios Bakoulas et autres

Introduction: To investigate whether synthetic (s) glucocorticoids (GCs) administered between the 24th and the 34th gestational weeks in pre-term labor might precipitate labor, studies on sGCs administration were reviewed. The physiology of endogenous glucocorticoid-related increase in fetal-maternal circulation and its association with …

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Laparoscopic Surgery During Pregnancy: A Meta-Review and Quality Analysis Using the Assessment of Multiple Systematic Reviews (AMSTAR) 2 Instrument

Athanasios G. Pantelis, Nikolaos Machairiotis, Sofoklis Stavros, Anastasios Potiris et autres

Accumulation of experience with minimally invasive surgery over the last three decades has rendered laparoscopic surgery the mainstay of management for surgical pathology during pregnancy. In the present meta-review, we compiled the available evidence on the safety of laparoscopic and robotic-assisted surgeries …

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Endometrioma v1

Alexandra Ioannidou, Nikolaos Machairiotis, Sofoklis Stavros, Anastasios Potiris et autres

Background:Endometriosis is characterized by the presence of endometrial tissue outsidethe uterus. Beyond medical treatment, surgical intervention is also a viableconsideration. However, current guidelines do not clearly indicate whetherlaparoscopic cystectomy, ablative methods (CO2 laser vaporization, plasmaenergy), or sclerotherapy is the preferred option. Methods: …

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Infant, Neonatal, and Post-neonatal Mortality in Greece: A Nationwide Time-Trend Analysis

Nikolaos Vlachadis, Nikolaos Loukas, Nikolaos Antonakopoulos, Dionysios N. Vrachnis et autres

INTRODUCTION: Infant mortality is a crucial perinatal measure and is also regarded as an important public health indicator. This study aimed to comprehensively present time trends in infant, neonatal, and post-neonatal mortality in Greece. METHODS: The annual infant mortality rate (IMR), the …

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Correlation of Serum Prolactin Levels With Metabolic and Cardiovascular Risk in Greek Women With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Konstantinos Kastrinakis, Sofoklis Stavros, Chrisi Christodoulaki, Eutychios Trakakis et autres

BACKGROUND: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder among females. PCOS is associated with various metabolic and cardiovascular complications, including insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, and an increased risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease. The role of serum prolactin …

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Serum Proteomic Profile of Women Undergoing Assisted Reproduction Technology and its Relation to the Outcome

Vasiliki Kanaka, Efterpi V. Bouroutzika, Stavros Proikakis, Konstantinos N. Vougas et autres

Infertility is a major public health issue estimated to affect between 8% and 12% of couples globally.Despite the continuous improvements in the assisted reproduction technology (ART) field the success rates still remain modest.Proteomics can identify and quantify overall proteins within a cell, …

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The Contribution of Multiple Pregnancies in Stillbirths in Greece: A Time-Trend Analysis

Nikolaos Vlachadis, Sofoklis Stavros, Nikolaos Machairiotis, Dionysios N. Vrachnis et autres

Introduction Multiple pregnancy is an established risk factor for fetal death. This study aimed to examine the impact of multifetal pregnancies on stillbirth rates (SBRs) in the Greek population. Methods Data on live births and stillbirths by multiplicity were derived from the …

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Correction: Current applications of indocyanine green (ICG) in abdominal, gynecologic and urologic surgery: a meta-review and quality analysis with use of the AMSTAR 2 instrument

Athanasios G. Pantelis, Nikolaos Machairiotis, Sofoklis Stavros, Stewart Disu et autres

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Measurement of Calprotectin and PTH in the Amniotic Fluid of Early Second Trimester Pregnancies and Their Impact on Fetuses with Growth Disorders: Are Their Levels Related to Oxidative Stress?

George Maroudias, Dionysios N. Vrachnis, Alexandros Fotiou, Nikolaos Loukas et autres

Background: During the early stages of human fetal development, the fetal skeleton system is chiefly made up of cartilage, which is gradually replaced by bone. Fetal bone development is mainly regulated by the parathyroid hormone parathormone (PTH) and PTH-related protein, with specific …

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Second Trimester Amniotic Fluid Angiotensinogen Levels Linked to Increased Fetal Birth Weight and Shorter Gestational Age in Term Pregnancies

Dionysios N. Vrachnis, Alexandros Fotiou, Aimilia Mantzou, Vasilios Pergialiotis et autres

BACKGROUND: Despite the considerable progress made in recent years in fetal assessment, the etiology of fetal growth disturbances is not as yet well understood. In an effort to enhance our knowledge in this area, we investigated the associations of the amniotic fluid …

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