CURRICULUM VITAE

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Curriculum Vitae
George D. Kymionis M.D., PhD
Vardinoyiannion Eye Institute of Crete
University of Crete
Department of Ophthalmology
Medical License: Athens Greece Issued 2/06/96
Personal Data: Date of Birth: June 13, 1969
Place of Birth: Piraeus, Greece
Marital Status: Married,
Languages: Greek, English
Military record: Rank: Officer.
Branch:
Greek Military Navy.
Time: 5/98-4/00.
Postdoctoral training:
Researcher and Fellow (2000 to 2003) at
Vardinoyiannion Eye Institute of Crete (Refractive
Surgery), University of Crete, Heraklio-Crete,
GREECE
January 2003 to Present:
June 1996 to December 2000
Resident in Ophthalmology, University Hospital of
Crete
Researcher at Vardinoyiannion Eye Institute of Crete,
University of Crete
Heraklio-Crete, GREECE
Researcher at Laboratory of Surgical Research,
Hippokratio Hospital, Athens Medical School, Athens,
Greece

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Education:
PhD University of Crete, Medical School, Heraklion, Crete,
March 2006, Grade: Aritsa (Excellent)
PhD University of Athens Medical School, Athens,
Greece.
July 2000, Grade: Arista (Excellent)
M.D. University of Athens Medical School, Athens,
Greece. June 1996, Grade: Very Good
Optometry College of Health Science, Department
Optometrist, Athens, Greece, February 1991
Grade: Very Good
BS 3 st Lyceion of Rethymno. Crete, Greece 1987 Grade:
Arista (Excellent).
Professional Experience:
Second PhD
January 2003-until now
April 2000-January 2003
February 1999-April 2000:
“Ocular rigidity in living human eyes”, Heraklion,
University Medical School,Crete
May 2001- March 2006
Resident in Department of Ophthalmology,
University of Crete, Greece
Research fellow in Vardinoyannion Eye Institute of
Crete, University of Crete
Resident in Department of General Surgery
Naval and Veterans Hospital of Crete,
Chania-Crete, GREECE
PhD:
“The phenomenon of apoptosis in human carotid
atheroma”, Athens University Medical School,Athens
September 1996- July 2000
Awards and Honors
2005: Third most cited article from J Cataract Refract Surg “Corneal ectasia induced by
LASIK” for the 2004 year
2003: Award of the best poster presentation in 7 th winter ESCRS meeting, Rome, 7-9

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February
2001-2003: “Bardinogiannio Foundation” Award as a postgraduate student
Bardinogiannio Foundation, Athens
2000: Award of “Odyseas Kalligiannis”, 10o Pancrete Congress, Rethymno, Crete, Greece
1999-2000: Award of Academic Council of Athens University for the study “Evidence of
apoptosis in human carotid Atheroma” University of Athens
1998: “Kokkalis” Award for the best publication in international Journal at 1996-1998
Greek Association of General Surgeons
1996: “Alibizatos” Award for the best study in colon cancer research Greek Association of
General Surgeons
1995-1998: “Bardinogiannio Foundation” Award as a postgraduate student
Bardinogiannio Foundation, Athens
1994-1996: “Papadaki” Award as a medical student in the University of Athens
Athens Medical School
Research Experience:
Refractive Surgery, RNA and DNA extraction, PCR, Immunohistochemistry methods
Patents
Device and method for the increase of ocular elasticity and prevention of macular
degeneration. Pallikaris, Ioannis, Tsllibaris, Miltiadis K., Kounis, George A., Kymionis,
George D., Harilaos, Ginis S.

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Ongoing Basic Research Projects:
Intacs implantation in patients with keratoconus, post-LASIK corneal ectasia and thin
cornea
Senior investigators: Ioannis G. Pallikaris, Prof., Ophthalmology Department, Crete Medical
School, Heraklion
Study of scleral elasticity in patients with age-related macular degenaration
Senior investigators: Ioannis G. Pallikaris, Prof., Ophthalmology Department, Crete Medical
School, Heraklion.
Certifications:
PhD title, Crete University, Mediacal School, Grade: Arista (excellent) (March 2006)
PhD title, Athens University Medical School Grade: Arista (excellent) (July 2000)
Pticheion Iatrikes: Athens Medical School, Valedictorian. Final Cumulative Score: Very
Good (June 1996)
Professional Organizations:
• Greek Association of Ophthalmic Surgeons
• Greek Society of Refractive Surgery
• European Society Cataract & Refractive Surgery
• American Association for the Advancement of Science
Lectures and Presentations:
10-12 February 2006, Invited Lecturer in 10 th ESCRS Winter Refractive Surgery Meeting,
Symposium on “Topography or wavefront based ablation”, Monte Carlo

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10-12 February 2006, Invited Lecturer in 10 th ESCRS Winter Refractive Surgery Meeting,
Symposium on “Lasers in Refractive Surgery”, Monte Carlo
18-19 th February 2005, Invited Lecturer in Deutschsparchigen Gesellschaft fur
Intraokularlinsen-Implantation und Refractive Chirurgie, Magdeburg, (Klinische
Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde Feb 2005, S18), Germany
26 th -29 th August 2004, Invited Lecturer in Refractive Surgery Courses, Eye Advance 2004,
The Fifth International Congress on Advances in Ophthalmology, Mumbai, India
30 January to 2 February 2003, Invited Lecturer in Refractive Surgery Courses, XVII
Congress of the Hellenic Society of Intraocular Implant & Refractive Surgery, Athens,
Greece
1-3th November 2002, Invited Lecturer in 11o Pancrete Congress, Chania, Crete, Greece,
“Refractive Surgery. An Update”
7-11 th September 2002 Invited Lecturer in XX Congress of the ESCRS, Nice, France
“Understanding of Presbyopia and accommodation”
September 2002, Invited Lecturer in Refractive Surgery, Eye Advance 2002, The Fourth
International Congress on advances in Ophthalmology, India
February 2002 Invited Lecturer in Refractive Surgery Courses, XVI Congress of the
Hellenic Society of Intraocular Implant & Refractive Surgery, Athens, Greece
June 2001, Invited Lecturer in Refractive Surgery Courses, XIII Congress of the European
Society of Ophthalmology, Istanbul, Turkey, “Prevention and Management of
complications of LASIK and PRK”

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April 2001 Invited Lecturer, Hellenic Ophthalmologic Society, Pilio, Greece, “Refractive
Surgery. New developments”
January 2001Invited Lecturer, Tower hall of Rethymno, Ophthalmic Society of Crete
“Refractive Surgery”
February 1997, Invited Lecturer, Hippokratio University Hospital, Athens Greece.
“Molecular Biology in clinical practice”
Books
Intacs
GD Kymionis, CS Siganos, IG Pallikaris
Innovative techniques in ophthalmology
A Garg, IH Fine, IG Pallikaris, DF Chang, H Tsuneoka, JJ Bovet
Jaypee Brothers, Medical Publishers Ltd, New Delhi, India, 2006,pp:133-137
Phakic Refractive Lens (PRL) for treating high myopia
M. Kalyvianaki, G. Kymionis, I. Pallikaris
Mastering the techniques of lens based refractive surgery
A Garg, J Alio, Dementiev, A Marinho
Jaypee Brothers, Medical Publishers Ltd, New Delhi, India, 2005,pp: 102-107
Intacs
GD Kymionis, CS Siganos, IG Pallikaris
Mastering the techniques of corneal refractive surgery
A Garg, IG Pallikaris, JE Hoyos, R Pinelli,
Jaypee Brothers, Medical Publishers Ltd, New Delhi, India, 2005,pp:287-291
LASIK outcomes
IG Pallikaris, GD Kymionis

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The Cornea,
C.S Foster, DT Azar, CH Dohlman
Smolin and Tauft, Lippcott-Williams, 2004, pp1217-1229
Marking the cornea and creation of corneal flap
P Titze, A Khoury, G Kymionis, G Kounis, I Aslanides, I Pallikaris
LASIK surgery: step by step
RB Vajpayee, N Sharma, SA Melki, L Sullivan
Jaypee Brothers, Medical Publishers Ltd, New Delhi, India, 2003,pp: 68-75
Laser ablation and flap repositioning
A Khoury, P Titze, G Kymionis, S. Plainis, I Aslanides, I Pallikaris
LASIK surgery: step by step
RB Vajpayee, N Sharma, SA Melki, L Sullivan
Jaypee Brothers, Medical Publishers Ltd, New Delhi, India, 2003,pp: 75-82
Laparoscopic Staging of Pancreatic Cancer
E. Leandros, G.D. Kymionis, NI Nikiteas, B.C.Golematis.
Pancreatic Cancer. Current Concepts and Perspectives
B.C.Golematis, G. Androulakis,
M.M.Konstadoulakis, N.Nikiteas
Scientific Editions Griveas, Athens 1998, pp139-149
Autoimmune Cardiac Diseases
M.M. Konstadoulakis, G.D. Kymionis, M. Toutouza, P. Peveretos.
Gorlin, P.K. Toutouzas, G. Dangas, M.M. Konstadoulakis.
Contemporary concepts in cardiology
Ed. Kluwer Academic Publishers, N.Y. July
1999, Chapter 17, pp294-301.

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Minimally Invasive Surgery in Breast Pathology
E. Leandros, G. D. Kymionis,
M.M. Konstadoulakis.
Laparoscopic Surgery: a colloquium.
Merrell RC.
Springer-Verlag, N.Y., July 1999, Chapter 26, pp297-304.
Sea sports, Gym, Volleyball, Philosophy
Extra-Curriculum Activities
Abstracts:
1. GD Kymionis, N Tsiklis, A Pallikaris, G Hatzithanasis, E Asprogeraka IG
Pallikaris.
Superficial (after ultra thin flap creation) laser in situ keratomileusis
10 th ESCRS Refractive Surgery Meeting, Monte Carlo, 10-12 February 2006
2. IG Pallikaris, N Tsiklis, GD Kymionis, G Kounis, V Katsanevaki, N Astyrakakis
Early results after myopic refractive surgery with CustomVis Pulzar laser system
10 th ESCRS Refractive Surgery Meeting, Monte Carlo, 10-12 February 2006
3. GD Kymionis, MK Tsilimbaris, H Ginis, G Kounis, IG Pallikaris.
Ocular rigidity in patients with AMD
American Academy of Ophthalmology 2005. Chicago, USA, 15-18 October 2005
4. TD Panagiotoglou, GD Kymionis, E. Christodoulakis, MK Tsilimbaris
The effect of intense short-term topical corticosteroid therapy on blood glucose
level in diabetic patients
Aegean Retina 2005, Crete, Greece, 1-3 July 2005
5. GD Kymionis, TD Panagiotoglou, ES Ganotakis, GN Fandi, MK Tsilimbaris

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The effect of simvastatin in diabetic macular edema of patients with a broad range
of intial cholesterol levels
Aegean Retina 2005, Crete, Greece, 1-3 July 2005
6. GD Kymionis, H Ginis, G Kounis, M Tsilimbaris, I Pallikaris
Ocular rigidity in patients with advanced age-related macular degeneration
Aegean Retina 2005, Crete, Greece, 1-3 July 2005
7. T Panagiotoglou, H Ginis, GD Kymionis, G Kounis, MK Tsilimbaris, IG Pallikaris
Refractive surgery, ocular rigidity and goldmann tonometry
ARVO Meeting, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA, 7-12 May 2004
8. I M Aslanides, V Kumar, G Kymionis, S Panagopoulou, I G Pallikaris
Induced videokeratography alterations in patients with excessive meibomian
secretions
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists. Annual Congress 2004, Manchester, UK,
11-13 th May 2004
9. V Kumar, G Kymionis, S Panagopoulou, I M Aslanides, I G Pallikaris
Topographically supported customized ablations (TOSCA) to treat patients with
decentred ablations after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK)
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists. Annual Congress 2004, Manchester, UK,
11-13 th May 2004
10. GD Kymionis, S. Panagopoulou, IM Aslanides, M. Theodorakis, N Astyrakakis IG
Pallikaris,.
Induced optical consequences by flap creation during LASIK.
8 th Winter Refractive Surgery Meeting, Barcelona, Spain, 23-25 January 2004
11. IG Pallikaris, M. Kalyvianaki, GD Kymionis, S. Panagopoulou, N Astyrakakis.
Implantation of Phakic refractive lens (PRL) for high myopia. One-year results.

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XX Congress of the ESCRS, September 2003, Munchen, Germany
12. M Tsilimbaris, G.D. Kymionis, G Kounis, H Ginis, I Palliakaris
Ocular rigidity in live human eyes
Aegean Retina VIII, Santorini, Greece, 11-13 July 2003
13. H Ginis, M Tsilimbaris, G Kounis, G.D. Kymionis, I Pallikaris
Pressure-volume relation in the living human eye and its implications in the
choroidal blood flow measurements
Aegean Retina VIII, Santorini, Greece, 11-13 July 2003
14. G Kounis, M. Theodorakis, I Palliakaris, M Tsilimbaris, G.D. Kymionis, H Ginis,
J Ekaterinaris.
Theoretical presiction of the elasticity of the eye using the thin shell theory
Aegean Retina VIII, Santorini, Greece, 11-13 July 2003
15. P Titze, S. Panagopoulou, A. Bartels, G.D. Kymionis, I. Pallikaris
Measuring the ablation rate on fresh human and pig corneas using two techniques
7 th Winter Refractive Surgey Meeting, Rome, 7-9 February 2003
16. G.D. Kymionis, M. Kalyvianaki, Ch Siganos, G. Kounis, P Titze, N. Astyrakakis,
I. Pallikaris
Management of post-LASIK corneal ectasia with Intacs. One year results.
7 th Winter Refractive Surgey Meeting, Rome, 7-9 February 2003
17. Panagopoulou SI, Kymionis GD, Pallikaris IG.
Custom Ablation with the WASCA Wavefront Analyzer.
2002 ISRS Fall Refractive & Cataract Symposium October 18-19, Orlando, FL,
USA
18. Pallikaris IG, Kymionis GD, Panagopoulou SI.

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Modified Algorithms for Flap Induced Aberrations.
2002 ISRS Fall Refractive & Cataract Symposium October 18-19, Orlando, FL,
USA
19. G. Kymionis, S. Panagopoulou, C. Siganos, M Theodorakis, A. Pallikaris, I.
Pallikaris.
Optical Consequences by flaps.
Aegean Corneal VI. Halkidiki, Greece, 5-7 July 2002
20. P Titzi, G.D. Kymionis, N. Astyrakakis, Ch Siganos, I. Pallikaris.
Diffuse lamellar keratitis treatment and outcomes
Aegean Corneal VI. Halkidiki, Greece, 5-7 July 2002
21. H.S. Ginis, I.G. Pallikaris, M.K. Tsilimbaris, G.A. Kounis, G.D. Kymionis.
Changes in ocular rigidity upon insertion of an intraocular bubble
ARVO Meeting, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA, May 5-10, 2002
22. G. Kymionis, S. Panagopoulou, C Siganos, M. Theodorakis, I. Pallikaris.
Induced optical consequences by flap’s creation during LASIK
ARVO Meeting, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA, 5-10 May 2002
23. M.K. Tsilimbaris, H.S. Ginis, Sp. Giarmenitis, G.A. Kounis, G.D. Kymionis, I.G.
Pallikaris.
Scleral rigidity and AMD prevention: the airbag concept
4 th International Symposium on Ocular Pharmacology and Pharmaceutics-ISOPP
Seville, Spain, February 28 th -March 3 rd , 2002
24. I Pallikaris, GD Kymionis, C Siganos
Stability of post-LASIK Corneal Ectasia after INTACS implantation
AAO, New Orleans, USA, 10-14 November 2001

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25. I Pallikaris, M Tsilimbaris, GD Kymionis, GA Kounis, HS Ginis,, M Karavella
Ocular rigidity in live human eyes
AAO, New Orleans, USA, 10-14 November 2001
26. GD Kymionis, C Siganos, N Astyrakakis, IG Pallikaris
Management of post-LASIK corneal ectasia with INTACS
XIX Congress of the ESCRS
Amsterdam, The Nederland,, 1-5 September 2001
27. I Pallikaris, GA Kounis, HS Ginis, , GD Kymionis, M Tsilimbaris
Changes in ocular rigidity upon injection of an intraoccular bubble
VII Aegean Retina, Crete, Greece, 6-8 July 2001
28. GD Kymionis, M Tsilimbaris, HS Ginis, , GA Kounis, I Pallikaris
Ocular pulsatility disappears in eyes with gas bubble after vitrectomy
VII Aegean Retina, Crete, Greece, 6-8 July 2001
29. GD Kymionis, I Pallikaris, N. Atyrakakis
Cornea ectasia induced after LASIK
5 th ESCRS Winter Refractive Surgery Meeting
Cannes, France, 26-28 January 2001
30. M. Tsilimbaris, IG Pallikaris, HS Ginis, GD Kymionis, GA kounis.
Intraocular gas bubble attenuates ocular pulsatility
ARVO Meeting, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA
29 April- May 4 2001
IOVS 2001;42(4):S85
31. E. Diakomanolis, C. Dimitrakakis, GD Kymionis, I. Papaspyrou, A. Rodolakis, Z.
Voulgaris, S. Michalas.

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The possible role of p53 and bcl-2 expression in cervical carcinomas and their
premalignant lesions.
7 th Biennial Meeting of the International Gynecologic Cancer Society
Rome, Italy, September 1999
International Gynecologic Cancer Society,
Monduzzi Editor, 1999, pp381-384
32. G. Dangas, MM Konstadoulakis, AM Cohen, GD Kymionis, Kroubouzou H,
Toutouza MG, Nanas JN, Sadaniantz A, Stefanadis CI, Chesebro JH, Toutouzas PK.
Myocardial injury myocardial injury markers and anticardial auto-antibodies. A
prospective evaluation of humoral atoimmunity in coronary heart disease.
71 st European Atherosclerosis Society (EAS), Congress, Athens, Greece, May 26-
29,1999
Atherosclerosis 1999;144 (Suppl):118
33. G.D. Kymionis, M.M. Konstadoulakis, A. Manouras, E. Leandros,
S. Katsaragakis, D. Mylonaki, V. Mylonakis, G. Androulakis.
Prognostic significance of p53 and bcl-2 genes in colorectal carcinomas.
XXXIIIrd Congress of the European Society for Surgical Research
Padua, Italy, April 22-25, 1998
34. GD Kymionis, MM Konstadoulakis, E Leandros, B Paizis, A Manouras, A.
Apostolou, B Tsimbloulis, G Androulakis.
Effects of curative vs palliative surgery in pancreatic adenocarcinoma
3 rd World Congress International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association
Madrid, Spain, May 24-28,1998
35. GD Kymionis, MM Konstadoulakis, E. Leandros, A. Manouras, A. Kataki,
V. Katergianakis, M. Sehas, P. Peveretos, G. Androulakis.
Apoptosis in the Pathogenesis of Atherosclerosis
XIII World Congress of Cardiology

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Rio de Janeiro , Brazil, April, 1998
Journal of the American College of Cardiology 1998;31(5):21
36. E. Leandros, GD Kymionis, MM Konstadoulakis, G. Bonatsos, A.Loizos,
L.Georgiou, B. Tsimbloulis, G. Androulakis.
Haemodynamic and acid-base changes during laparoscopic and open cholecystectomy.
An
experimental study.
6 th World Congress of Endoscopic Surgery
Roma 1998, Italy, May-June, 1998
Surg Endoscopy
37. GD Kymionis, MM Konstadoulakis, E. Leandros, A. Manouras, A. Kataki, V.
Katergianakis, M. Sehas, G. Androulakis.
Apoptosis as a novel mechanism in the pathogenesis of atheroma
XXth Congress of the European Society of Cardiology
Vienna, Austria, August 22-26, 1998
38. G Dangas, MM Konstadoulakis,JH Chesebro, JN Nanas, GD Kymionis, MG
Toutouza, CI Stefanadis, P Toutouzas.
Biological markers of myocardial injury and anticardiac auto-antibodies. A prospective
evaluation of humoral autoimmunity in coronary heart disease
American Heart Association, 71 st Scientific Sessions 1998
39. G Dangas, JH Chesebro, Levine D, MM Konstadoulakis, GD Kymionis, H
Kroumbouzou, JN Nanas, CI Stefanadis, P Toutouzas.
Serum C-reactive protein follows an acute phase reaction course in acute infraction and
directly correlates to myocardial injury
J Mol Cell Cardiol 1998;30(Suppl):A141
40. S. Sotirianakos, A. Manouras, M.M. Konstadoulakis. G.D. Kymionis,

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C. Nikolaou, V. Katergiannakis, N. Apostolidis, P. Peveretos.
C-fos oncogene expression in thyroid carcinomas
XXXII Congress of the European Society for Surgical Research,
Corfu, May 18-21, 1997
Book of Abstracts pp 37
41. M.M. Konstadoulakis, G.D. Kymionis, V. Paizis, A. Manouras,
E. Leandros, N. Apostolidis, M. Vezeridis, H. Wanebo, P. Peveretos.
Elderly Patients with Breast Carcinoma Less than 5CM. Is Axillary nodal Dissection
Necessary?
Eurosurgery 1997, 7 th European Congress of Surgery,
Athens, 4-7 June, 1997
Br. J. Surg. 1997: 84 (2):18.
42. G.D. Kymionis, M.M. Konstadoulakis, V. Katergiannakis, N. Milingos,
V. Tsimbloulis, V. Pararas, P. Peveretos, A. Koutselinis, M. Sehas.
Expression of apoptosis regulatory genes in human atherosclerosis
Eurosurgery 1997, 7 th European Congress of Surgery,
Athens, 4-7 June, 1997
Br. J. Surg. 1997: 84 (2):163.
43. M.M.Konstadoulakis, G.D.Kymionis, N. Ricaniadis., E. Leandros,
A. Manouras, E. Krespis, S. Papadopoulos, P.Peveretos.
Effect of concurrent splenectomy during colectomy in postoperative complications and
survival of colon cancer patients.
XX European Federation Congress. International College of Surgeons
Athens-Greece, September 17-20, 1997.
44. S. Nakos, V. Katergiannakis, G. D. Kymionis, K. Nicolau,
M.M. Konstadoulakis, A. Manouras, N. Apostolidis

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Ultrasound versus Mammography in the Differential Diagnosis of Breast
Pathology
XX European Federation Congress. International College of Surgeons
Athens-Greece, September 17-20, 1997.
International College of Surgeons, Monduzzi Editor, pp17-20.
45. G.D. Kymionis, M.M. Konstadoulakis, A. Manouras, M. Karagiani.,
P. Pavlides, N. Doundoulakis, A. Koutselinis, M. Sehas, P.Peveretos.
Evidence of Apoptosis in Human Carotid atheroma
XX European Federation Congress. International College of Surgeons
Athens-Greece, September 17-20, 1997.
46. M.M. Konstadoulakis, G.D. Kymionis, E. Leandros, M. Karagiani,
A. Kataki, D. Alexiou, A. Koutselinis, P. Peveretos.
Apoptosis in colorectal carcinogenesis
XXV th International Society 0ncodevelopmental Biology Medicine
Montreux, 19-24 September 1997
Tumor Biology 1997:18(2):121.
47. G.D. Kymionis, M.M. Konstadoulakis, A. Manouras, E. Leandros,
S. Katsaragakis, D. Mylonaki, V. Mylonakis, G. Androulakis.
Prognostic significance of p53 and bcl-2 genes in colorectal carcinomas.
XXXIIIrd Congress of the European Society for Surgical Research
Padua, Italy, April 22-25, 1998
48. GD Kymionis, MM Konstadoulakis, E Leandros, B Paizis, A Manouras, A.
Apostolou, B Tsimbloulis, G Androulakis.
Effects of curative vs palliative surgery in pancreatic adenocarcinoma
3 rd World Congress International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association
Madrid, Spain, May 24-28,1998

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49. GD Kymionis, MM Konstadoulakis, E. Leandros, A. Manouras, A. Kataki, V.
Katergianakis, M. Sehas, P. Peveretos, G. Androulakis.
Apoptosis in the Pathogenesis of Atherosclerosis
XIII World Congress of Cardiology
Rio de Janeiro , Brazil, April, 1998
Journal of the American College of Cardiology 1998;31(5):21
50. E. Leandros, GD Kymionis, MM Konstadoulakis, G. Bonatsos, A.Loizos,
L.Georgiou, B. Tsimbloulis, G. Androulakis.
Haemodynamic and acid-base changes during laparoscopic and open cholecystectomy.
An experimental study.
6 th World Congress of Endoscopic Surgery
Roma 1998, Italy, May-June, 1998
Surg Endoscopy
51. GD Kymionis, MM Konstadoulakis, E. Leandros, A. Manouras, A. Kataki, V.
Katergianakis, M. Sehas, G. Androulakis.
Apoptosis as a novel mechanism in the pathogenesis of atheroma
XXth Congress of the European Society of Cardiology
Vienna, Austria, August 22-26, 1998
52. G Dangas, MM Konstadoulakis,JH Chesebro, JN Nanas, GD Kymionis, MG
Toutouza, CI Stefanadis, P Toutouzas.
Biological markers of myocardial injury and anticardiac auto-antibodies. A prospective
evaluation of humoral autoimmunity in coronary heart disease
American Heart Association, 71 st Scientific Sessions 1998
53. G Dangas, JH Chesebro, Levine D, MM Konstadoulakis, GD Kymionis, H
Kroumbouzou, JN Nanas, CI Stefanadis, P Toutouzas.
Serum C-reactive protein follows an acute phase reaction course in acute infraction
and directly correlates to myocardial injury

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J Mol Cell Cardiol 1998;30(Suppl):A141
54. E. Diakomanolis, C. Dimitrakakis, GD Kymionis, I. Papaspyrou, A. Rodolakis, Z.
Voulgaris, S. Michalas.
The possible role of p53 and bcl-2 expression in cervical carcinomas and their
premalignant lesions.
7 th Biennial Meeting of the International Gynecologic Cancer Society
Rome, Italy, September 1999
International Gynecologic Cancer Society,
Monduzzi Editor, 1999, pp381-384

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Publications
1. GD. Kymionis, N Tsiklis, N Astyrakakis, V Diakonis, A Pallikaris, C Siganos.
Long-term follow up of Intacs implantation in post-LASIK ectasia
Ophthalmology 2006 (accepted)
2. GD. Kymionis, T Panagiotoglou, N Tsiklis, , G Hatzithannasis, E Christodoulakis,
MK Tsilimbaris
Central corneal thickness in patients with neovascular age-related macular
degeneration
Cornea 2006
3. GD. Kymionis, N Tsiklis, A Pallikaris, V Diakonis, G Hatzithannasis, D
Kavroulaki, M Jankov, I Pallikaris
Long term results of Superficial (after ultra thin flap creation) Laser in situ
keratomileusis (S-LASIK)
J Cataract Refr Surg 2006 (accepted for publication)
4. GD. Kymionis, N Tsiklis, H Ginis, V Diakonis, I Pallikaris
Dry eye after photorefractive keratectomy with adjuvant mitomycin-C
J Refract Surg 2005 (accepted for publication)
5. IG Pallikaris, GD Kymionis, H. Ginis, G Kounis, E Christodoulakis, M Tsilimbaris
Ocular rigidity patients with age related macular degeneration
Am J Ophthalmol 2006;141:611-615
6. GD Kymionis, IG Pallikaris
Mitomycin C in highly myopic eyes.
Ophthalmology. 2006 Feb;113(2):357

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7. IG Pallikaris, GD Kymionis, H. Ginis, G Kounis, M Tsilimbaris
Ocular rigidity in living human eyes
IOVS 2005;46(2):409-414
8. GD Kymionis, T Naoumidi, IM Aslanides, V Kumar, N Astyrakakis, M Tsilimbaris,
IG Pallikaris
Intraocular pressure measurements after Conductive keratoplasty.
J Refract Surg 2005; 21(2):171-5
9. MM Markomanolakis, GD Kymionis, IM Aslanides, N Astyrakakis, IG Pallikaris.
Induced videokeratography alterations in patients with excessive meibomian
secretions
Cornea 2005;24(1):16-9
10. GD Kymionis, M Tsilimbaris, E Christodoulakis, IG Pallikaris
Late onset branch retinal artery occlusion following coronary angiography
Acta Ophthalmologica Scandinavica 2005;83(1):122-3
11. GD Kymionis, CS Siganos, IG Pallikaris
Late onset of serologic positive titers in a patient with Parinaud’s Oculoglandular
Syndrome
Seminars in Ophthalmology 2004;19(3-4):125-6
12. GD Kymionis, M Tsilimbaris, O Iliaki, E Christodoulakis, CS Siganos, IG Pallikaris
Treatment of atopic eyelid disease using topical tacrolimus following corticosteroid
discontinuation in a patient with open-angle glaucoma.
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13. GD Kymionis, S. Panagopoulou, I Aslanides, S Plasinis, N Astyrakakis, I Pallikaris
Topographically Supported Customized Ablation (TOSCA) for the management of
decentered Laser in situ Keratomileusis (LASIK)
Am J Ophthalmol 2004;137(5):806-11
Citations:2
14. GD Kymionis, I Aslanides, CS Siganos, I Pallikaris
Intacs for early pellucid marginal degeneration
J Cataract Refract Surg 2004;30(1):237-40
Citations:1
15. GD Kymionis, I Aslanides, A Khouri, M Markomanolakis, T. Naoumidi, I Pallikaris
LASIK for residual hyperopic astigmatism after conductive keratoplasty after
conductive Keratoplasty
J Refract Surg 2004;20(3):276-8
Ciations:1
16. I Pallikaris, M Kalyviannaki, GD Kymionis, S. Panagopoulou
Phakic refractive lens implantation in patients with high myopia. One year results
J Cataract Refract Surg 2004; 30(6):1190-7 Citations:4
17. G. Kymionis, P. Titze, M. Markomanolakis, I. Aslanidis, I Pallikaris
Corneal perforation after conductive Keratoplasty in a patient with previous
refractive surgery
J Cataract Refract Surg 2003(29);2452-2455 Citations:3
18. G Kymionis, T. Naoumidi, I Aslanides, I Pallikaris.
Corneal iron ring after conductive Keratoplasty.
Am J Ophthalmol 2003; 136(2):378-9 Ciatations:3
19. G. Kymionis, C. Siganos, G Kounis, N. Astyrakakis, M. Kalyviannaki, I. Pallikaris.
Management of post-LASIK corneal ectasia with Intacs.
Arch Ophthalmol 2003; 121:322-326 Citations:8

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20. C. Siganos, G. Kymionis, Nikos Kartakis, M. Theodorakis, N. Astyrakakis, I.
Pallikaris
Management of Keratoconus with Intacs
Am J Ophthalmol 2003;135(1):64-70 Citations:12
21. Pallikaris, G. Kymionis, S. Panagopoulou, C. Siganos, M. Theodorakis, A.
Pallikaris.
Induced Optical Aberrations following the formation of a LASIK flap.
J Cataract Refract Surg 2002; 28(10): 1737-1741 Citations:29
22. C Siganos, GD Kymionis, N Astyrakakis, IG Pallikaris.
Management of corneal ectasia after LASIK with Intacs.
J Refract Surg 2002; 18:43-46
Citations:13
23. I. Aslanides, S. De Souza, D. Wong, L. Giavedoni, F. Altomare, E. Detorakis, G.
Kymionis, I. Pallikaris.
Oral valacyclovir in the treatment of acute retinal necrosis syndrome.
Retina 2002; 22(3): 352-354
Citations:2
24. Tsilimbaris M, Ginis H, Kounis G, Kimionis G, Pallikaris I.
Attenuation of ocular wall pulsation in eyes containing a gas bubble after vitrectomy
Curr Eye Res 2002;24(3):202-5
25. IG Pallikaris, GD Kymionis, N Astyrakakis
Corneal ectasia after LASIK
J Cataract Refract Surg 2001; 27:1796-1802 Citations:59
Special reports:
Year Book of Ophthalmology 2002;Mosby Eds:Guest Editror: Wilson RP: pages:36-38
Review of Ophthalmology/ January 2002

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Eurotimes/May 2001
26. Dimitrakakis C, Konstadoulakis M, Messaris E, Kymionis G, Karayannis M,
Panoussopoulos D, Michalas S, Androulakis G
Molecular markers in breast cancer: Can we use c-erb-2, p53, bcl-2 and bax geneexpression
as prognostic factors?
The Breast 2002; 11(4): 279-285
Citations:1
27. GD Kymionis, K Dimitrakakis, MM Konstadoulakis, I Arzimanoglou, E Leandros, G
Chalkiadakis, S Michalas.
Can expression of apoptosis genes, bcl-2 and bax, predict survival and responsiveness to
chemotherapy in node-negative breast cancer patients?
J Surg Res 2001; 99:161-168
Citations:17
28. E. Leandros, G.D. Kymionis, M.M. Konstadoulakis, K. Albanopoulos,
K. Dimitrakakis, H. Gomatos, G. Androulakis
Laparoscopic versus open cholecystectomy for sickle cell disease: which approach is
superior?
Eur J Surg 2000; 166 (11): 859-861 Citations:3
29. C. Dimitrakakis, G. Kymionis, E. Diakomanolis, I. Papaspyrou, A. Rodolakis, I.
Arzimanoglou, E. Leandros, S. Michalas.
The possible role of p53 and bcl-2 expression in cervical carcinomas and their
premalignant lesions
Gynaecol Oncol 2000; 77(1): 129-136 Citations:26
30. Dangas G, Konstadoulakis MM, Epstein SE, Stefanadis CI, Kymionis GD,
Toutouza MG, Liakos C, Sadaniantz A, Cohen AM, Chesebro JH, Toutouzas PK.
Prevalence of autoantibodies against contractile proteins in coronary artery disease
and their clinical implications.
Am J Cardiol 2000; 85(7): 870-2
Citations:4

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31. Kymionis GD, Konstadoulakis MM, Leandros E, Manouras A, Apostolou A,
Alexiou D, Katsaragakis S, Androulakis G
Effect of curative versus palliative surgical treatment for stage III pancreatic cancer
patients
J. R. Coll. Surg. Edinb 1999; 44:231-235 Citations:4
32. M.M.Konstadoulakis, G.D.Kymionis, E. Leandros, N. Ricaniadis.,
A. Manouras, E. Krespis , P.Peveretos, G. Androulakis.
Long term effect of splenectomy on patients operated on for cancer of the left colon:
a retrospective study
Eur. J. Surg. 1999; 165(6):583-587 Citations:2
33. E. Leandros , G. D. Kymionis, M. M. Konstadoulakis , A. Loizos.,
L. Georgiou, G. Bonatsos, G. Androulakis
Haemodynamic and acid base changes during laparoscopic and open
cholecystectomy. An experimental study
Min Invas Ther & Allied Technol 1999;8(5): 355-360
34. Dimitrakakis CE,.Konstadoulakis M.M, Kymionis G.D, Manouras A, Michalas S,
Androulakis G
Does axillary dissection affect prognosis in T1 breast tumors?
Eur J Gynaecol Oncol 1999; 20(5-6): 403-7
35. M.M. Konstadoulakis, G.D. Kymionis, M. Karagiani., V. Katergianakis,
N. Doundoulakis, V. Pararas, A. Koutselinis, M. Sehas, P.Peveretos.
Evidence of Apoptosis in Human Carotid atheroma
J Vasc Surg. 1998; 27:733-739
Citations:13
36. N. Rikaniadis , M.M. Konstadoulakis , G. D. Kymionis ,B. Tsimbloulis ,
P. Peveretos , C.P. Karakousis .

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Long-term Survival of a Female Patient with Primary Malignant Melanoma of the
Urethra
Eur.J.Surg.Oncol. 1998;Dec; 24(6): 607-608

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Reviewer
• Ophthalmology
• Archives of Ophthalmology
• Journal cataract & Refractive Surgery
• Journal Refractive Surgery

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• References:
I. Pallikaris, M.D.
Professor
Department of Ophthalmology
Crete University Medical School,
Crete
G. Moshos, M.D.
Professor
Department of Ophthalmology
Athens University Medical School,
Athens
B. Golematis, M.D.
Professor of Surgery
Athens University Medical School,
Athens
P. Peveretos, M.D.
Professor of Surgery
Athens University Medical School,
Athens
I. Gogas, M.D.
Professor of Surgery
Athens University Medical School,
Athens