Ioannis Rouvelas
Karolinska University Hospital, Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska Institutet-Huddinge Campus
Research areas: Medicine · Surgery · Esophageal Cancer Research and Treatment · Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes · Esophageal and GI Pathology
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About
Associate Professor of Surgery and Senior Consultant at Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
Visiting Professor in Esophageal Surgery, University of Athens, Greece
Dr. Ioannis Rouvelas is a dual-national (Greek-Swedish) pioneer in robotic and laparoscopic Upper GI cancer surgery in Scandinavia, particularly in Sweden. With a focus on esophageal and gastric cancer, he specializes in minimally invasive techniques and novel oncological treatments for advanced gastric cancer and peritoneal dissemination. He holds over two decades of clinical and academic experience, including groundbreaking accomplishments such as performing the first robotic-assisted total gastrectomy and esophagectomy in Scandinavia.
Dr. Rouvelas is actively involved in research, with numerous high-impact publications and ongoing collaborations with international institutions. As a supervisor of multiple PhD candidates and fellows, he has played a key role in training the next generation of surgeons. Known for his leadership and innovation, Dr. Rouvelas continues to advance the field of Upper GI surgery and oncology globally.
Employment
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Karolinska Universitetssjukhuset Senior consultant, associate professor of Surgery2012 - Present
Education
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Karolinska Institutet-Huddinge Campus Associate Professor of Surgery2019 - Present
Projects & Funding
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Publications (150)
- Survival outcomes following total intravenous versus volatile anesthesia in esophagogastric cancer surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Save
- The current management of Boerhaave syndrome-a European multicenter case-vignette study. Save
- The learning curve of robotic esophagectomy: a systematic review with a proposed training and competency assessment framework. Save
- Pancreatic exocrine insufficiency after esophageal and gastric surgery: the PEGAS study Save
- Bridging the gap: modern pharyngolaryngoesophagectomy techniques and the rise of neoadjuvant/immunotherapy approaches Save
- Pattern of lymph node spread in gastric cancer: Western multicenter retrospective study Save
- Thromboprophylaxis, pain and organization: How do expert centers manage PIPAC's perioperative care? An international survey Save
- Robot-assisted versus laparoscopic total gastrectomy: a western high-volume tertiary referral center experience Save
- Curative-intent treatment for distal gastric cancer with gastric outlet obstruction: Management pathways and clinical outcomes from a Swedish multicenter cohort Save
- Health-related quality of life comparing standard and prolonged time-to-surgery after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy for esophageal cancer: results from the multicenter, randomized, controlled NeoRes II trial Save
- Correction: Gastric ischemic conditioning before esophagectomy: contemporary practices and insights from an international survey. Save
- Management of iatrogenic esophageal perforations: a systematic review of non-surgical causes Save
- Regional characteristics of esophageal cancer and robot-assisted minimally invasive esophagectomy (RAMIE): an analysis of the international UGIRA registry. Save
- Management of iatrogenic esophageal perforations: a systematic review of non-surgical causes Save
- Post-esophagectomy hiatal hernias: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Save
- Gastric cancer surgery centralization under scrutiny Save
- Case report of a huge adrenal pseudocystic tumour with dopamine secretion: treatment paradigm from a very rare case Save
- Corrosive ingestion-induced esophageal injuries: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Save
- Treatment strategies for Boerhaave syndrome: multinational retrospective cohort study. Save
- Pain management after minimally invasive gastrectomy: do we need epidural analgesia? Save