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PREVENTION, EARLY DETECTION AND TREATMENT OF GYNAECOLOGICAL CANCER

One of the most important problems for a modern woman is the possibility of malignant disease (cancer) in her genitals (breast, ovary, fallopian tube, uterine, cervical, vaginal, vaginal). The incidence, morbidity and mortality of these diseases is relatively high. Indicatively, cervical cancer continues to kill about 30,000 women in Europe annually and 250,000 women worldwide, and our country annually harms 50-60 women, most of them young, who have not had children, and of them 20 to 25 lose their lives every year.

Gynecological Oncology has now been established as a medical sub-specialty of Obstetrics and Gynecology, which deals with the pathology of the woman’s genital system, prevention, early diagnosis and treatment of gynecological cancer. Gynecological Oncology aims to improve the quality of care provision for cancer patients, who are most likely to be treated, at least in the majority of cases, by specialist gynecologists and oncologists.

The Gynecological Oncology Unit of Mother and Child Medical Center aims at the prevention, early diagnosis and treatment of patients with benign and malignant neoplasms of the female genital tract, as well as patients with recurrence-relapse of previously treated gynecological cancer. Patients are always treated in collaboration with colleagues from other medical specialties (Pathologists, Biopathologists, Molecular Biologists, General Surgeons, Radiologists, Radiotherapists, Pathologists-Oncologists, etc.).

PREVENTION – EARLY DETECTION OF GYNAECOLOGICAL CANCERS

At Mother and Child Medical Centre we believe screening and testing for the early detection of cancers is key, and we are offering the following:

Vagina: HPV vaccine, clinical examination, vaginal colposcopy, biopsies, diagnostic procedures
Uterine cervix: HPV vaccine, clinical examination, Pap smear test, HPV DNA test, colposcopy, biopsies, diagnostic procedures
Endometrium – Uterine body: clinical examination, transvaginal ultrasound, imaging examinations, diagnostic scraping, diagnostic hysteroscopy, hysteroscopic procedures
Fallopian Tubes – Ovaries: clinical examination, transvaginal ultrasound, serial molecular blood marker measurements, imaging examinations, diagnostic laparoscopic procedures
Breast: clinical examination, breast ultrasound, biopsies (FNA),

HPV: In particular, with regard to human papilloma virus (HPV) related diseases of the human genital tract, the following are offered:

Detection, diagnosis and treatment of HPV-induced lesions:
- precancerous lesions in the uterine cervix (CIN 1/2/3), vagina (VAIN), vulvar (VIN)
- Tumor lesions in the uterine cervix, vagina, vulva, adolescence and perianum (Laser-sublimation)
Assessment, evaluation and treatment of a Pap smear.
Evaluation, evaluation and treatment of a positive HPV DNA test.
Counseling on papillomavirus infection (HPV).
Advising and conducting the vaccine against HPV.

Apart from the above, our Gynecological Oncology Unit offers general guidance on the prevention of gynecological cancers, particularly for hereditary patients, as well as the full range of routine examinations in the follow-up of patients after the treatment process.

Almost all gynecological cancers are treatable, provided a timely, correct and complete clinical examination by the gynecologist-oncologist, so that either the healing or the best possible prognosis can occur. Examination is the most important part of the patient’s treatment, it is absolutely necessary for diagnosis and helps the doctor to assess the possibilities available for selecting the most appropriate treatment. Early screening makes a decisive contribution to detecting the disease at precancerous or even early stage cancer so that treatment is much easier and with much better prognostic outcomes.

TREATMENT OF GYNAECOLOGICAL CANCERS

Mother and Child Medical Center treats patients with malignant neoplasms of the female genital tract and breasts. This includes the treatment of both new patients, as well as patients with recurrence-relapse of previously treated gynecological cancers. Patients are always treated in collaboration with colleagues from other medical specialties (Pathologists, Biopathologists, Molecular Biologists, General Surgeons, Radiologists, Radiotherapists, Pathologists-Oncologists, etc.).

Our oncology council is critical in choosing the most appropriate treatment, deliberating with all colleagues involved and all parameters are taken into account based on the patient’s history and health status, with particular emphasis placed on the ability to maintain fertility of the patient where the desire for future childbearing is expressed.

The unique innovation offered by our Gynecological Oncology Unit is the possibility, where appropriate, to use the laparoscopic approach to surgical treatment of benign but mainly malignant cervical, uterine, fallopian and ovaries. This laparoscopic approach is used to either to treat the disease or to stage it, confirming its stage and extent.

The main oncological gynecological interventions are related to:

Total laparoscopic radical hysterectomy with the method of nerve-sparing with lymphadenectomy.
Laparoscopic pelvic and paraoralgic lymphadenectomy.
Laparoscopically assisted radical vaginal trachelectomy with lymphadenctomy.
Multiple surgical surgery for ovarian, uterine, fallopian and peritoneal cancer.
Breast Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures (Mastectomy, Tumatectomy with Lymphatic Cleansing).
Breast Reconstruction: As part of the reconstructive breast surgery, the plastic surgeon with the breast surgeon and the patient, together discuss and decide on the most appropriate method of rehabilitation. Its restoration has no effect on disease relapse and does not prevent the postoperative use of prophylactic chemotherapy or radiotherapy.

Our oncology team’s capabilities and experience are key factors in the implementation of the most appropriate surgical techniques in the treatment of various cancers of the female genital tract.

Services

Maternity Services
From the moment you find out you are pregnant your life is transformed. Mother and Child Medical Center aims to work in partnership with you throughout your pregnancy, offering all of the services you will need including full antenatal care, your preferred or medically required delivery option and your postnatal care needs.
Laparoscopic Gynaecology Surgery Unit
As Cyprus largest private maternity clinic dedicated entirely to the care of women and children, we understand the sensitivity in seeking treatment for one of the complexities of women’s health.
Gynaecological Oncology Unit
One of the most important problems for a modern woman is the possibility of malignant disease (cancer) in her genitals (breast, ovary, fallopian tube, uterine, cervical, vaginal, vaginal). The incidence, morbidity and mortality of these diseases is relatively high. Indicatively, cervical cancer continues to kill about 30,000 women in Europe annually and 250,000 women worldwide, and our country annually harms 50-60 women, most of them young, who have not had children, and of them 20 to 25 lose their lives every year.

Gynecological Oncology has now been established as a medical sub-specialty of Obstetrics and Gynecology, which deals with the pathology of the woman’s genital system, prevention, early diagnosis and treatment of gynecological cancer. Gynecological Oncology aims to improve the quality of care provision for cancer patients, who are most likely to be treated, at least in the majority of cases, by specialist gynecologists and oncologists.

Doctors

Dr. Demetrios Papapetrou
Dr Papapetrou graduated from Humboldt University in Berlin, receiving his medical degree in 1973. He specialised in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Friedrichshain University Hopsital, Berlin, receiving his specialisation in 1978.
Dr. Aphroditi Elisseou – Xenofontos
Dr Elisseou – Xenofontos graduated from the National University of Athens Medical School. She was a resident in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Makarios Hospital in Nicosia and Alexandra General Hospital in Athens. She subsequently received her specialisation in Athens and worked as a research fellow, with Professor Kypros Nicolaides, at Harris Birthright Research Centre for Fetal Medicine at Kings College Hospital in London. Dr Elisseou – Xenofontos joined the Medical Centre in 1998.
Having experienced three times the experience of normal childbirth herself, she fully supports it and encourages her pregnant patients with continuous support, but also through the psycho-prophylactic courses and special seminars offered at the Mother and Child Medical Center. Dr Elisseou also supports natural childbirth after cesarean section (VBAC).
Using state of the art technologies Dr. Elisseou offers 3D and 4D ultrasounds, both in Obstetrics and Gynecology and takes on cases with repeated miscarriages and high-risk pregnancies.
The latest technological addition to Mother and Child Medical Center is the Mona Lisa laser and Dr. Elisseou deals with all its applications in Gynecology.
Dr. Elisseou has been a collaborator of the Medical School of the University of Nicosia since 2014 and has recently been promoted to a clinical assistant professor.
Dr. Eleni Pipi
Dr Pipi graduated from the Thessaloniki Medical School, receiving her specialisation at Agia Sofia Hospital, Thessaloniki.
Dr. George Anastasiou
Dr. Anastasiou graduated from Leipzig Medical School, and went on to specialise in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Staedtische Frauenklinik Leipzig
Dr. Loucas Varnavides
Dr Varnavides graduated from the Thessaloniki Medical School in 1979, receiving his specialisation at Trikala Hospital and Agia Sofia Hospital, Thessalonoki.
Dr. Avraam Pantekhis
Dr. Avraam Pantekhis graduated from the Sofia Medical Academy. He was a resident in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Makarios Hospital in Nicosia.
Dr. Andreas Kavalaris
Prof. Dr. Andreas Kavallaris is a visiting member of our medical team. Dr. Kavallaris is the Head of Gynaecological Oncology at St. Loukas Hospital in Thessaloniki
Dr. Aris Papageorgiou
Dr Papageorgiou is a consultant in obstetrics and sub-specialist in maternal and fetal medicine with a special interest in fetal growth, pre-eclampsia and screening using ultrasound. He has a particular interest in research and is working on large scale research programmes in pregnancy.
Dr. Anastasis Anastasiades
Dr Anastasis Anastasiadis graduated from the Medical School of the University of Athens, receiving his specialization in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at “Helena Venizelou – Alexandra” General Maternity Hospital in Athens.
Dr. Giorgos Georgiou
Dr. Georgiou studied medicine at the Semmelweis University in Budapest, Hungary, obtaining the title of Obstetrician-Gynecologist from the Prefecture of Central Macedonia in Thessaloniki.
Dr. Maria Shippi
Dr. Shippi graduated from Glasgow Caledonian University with a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology. She trained in non-profit organisations, clinics, and hospitals in Scotland. Dr. Shippi specialised in the treatment of adults and children with chronic and complex psychological and psychiatric conditions. These conditions include and are not limited to chronic pain, complex trauma, personality disorders, eating disorders and long-standing psychological distress.
Dr. Andrea Shaelou
Dr Andrea Shaelou graduated from the Democritus University of Thrace in Greece. She received her specialization in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Lukaskrankenhaus, a fetal and neonatal hospital in Neuss Germany with over two thousand deliveries per year. She subsequently worked as a consultant in Bethesda Krankenhaus in Duisburg, an Endometriosis and gynaecological cancer center, where she gained significant experience in laparoscopic treatment of endometriosis and other benign gynaecological conditions. She is certified in Minimal Invasive Surgery (Hysteroscopy and Laparoscopy – MIC I) by the german Association of gynaecological endoscopy (AGE).
Furthermore, she is certified in paediatric and adolescent gynaecology by the german Association of Kinder – und Jugendgynaekologie e.V