Dr. Emmanouil Georgiannakis

Dr. Emmanouil Georgiannakis is a Thoracic Surgeon, Director of the Department of Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery at Metropolitan Hospital, and General Trainer and Proctor in Robotic Thoracic Surgery for Southeastern Europe.

He specialises in minimally invasive thoracic surgery techniques, including both Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) and Robotic-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (RATS), and has performed more than 500 robotic procedures in Greece, as well as numerous additional procedures abroad.

Profile

Dr. Emmanouil Georgiannakis’ surgical and professional career is closely associated with Robotic and Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery.

He trained and graduated as an Advanced Fellow in Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery, with a focus on both robotic and thoracoscopic techniques, at the Shanghai Chest Hospital of Shanghai Jiao Tong University.

He was the first Greek surgeon to graduate from this thoracic surgery institution and was granted the continued right to practise surgery there.

Since October 2017, he has served as Director of the Department of Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery at Metropolitan Hospital, maintaining an active clinical and educational role in the development and application of modern robotic and thoracoscopic techniques.

Current Positions

• Director of the Department of Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery, Metropolitan Hospital
• General Trainer and Proctor in Robotic Thoracic Surgery for Southeastern Europe

Education & Advanced Training

Dr. Georgiannakis completed his specialist training in Thoracic Surgery at the University Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery of Attikon University General Hospital.

Part of his specialist training in Thoracic Surgery and General Surgery was undertaken at Metaxa Cancer Hospital and NIMTS Hospital.

His advanced training includes:

• Advanced Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery, including robotic and thoracoscopic techniques, at Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
• Observer training at Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital in 2015
• Advanced training in Cardiothoracic Surgery at St. James’s Hospital in Leeds in 2014
• Specialist surgical training in Leuven, Belgium, in 2009
• Specialist training in Barcelona in 2010
• Award of the title of Console Surgeon for the Da Vinci Robotic Surgical System following specialised training at IRCAD Strasbourg, France, in 2017

Clinical Expertise

Robotic Thoracic Surgery – RATS

Robotic Thoracic Surgery is one of Dr. Georgiannakis’ principal areas of expertise.

He has extensive experience in robotic thoracic procedures and plays an active role in training surgeons in the application of robotic techniques in Thoracic Surgery.

His professional activity encompasses both the application of advanced robotic surgical techniques and the training and mentoring of surgeons across Southeastern Europe.

Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery – VATS

Dr. Georgiannakis has extensive experience in thoracoscopic procedures using Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS).

Thoracoscopic techniques constitute a key component of Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery and form an integral part of his clinical and surgical practice.

Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery

Dr. Georgiannakis has performed a large number of thoracoscopic (VATS) and robotic (RATS) thoracic procedures.

His professional activity focuses on the application and advancement of minimally invasive thoracic surgery techniques both in Greece and internationally.

Professional Career

In October 2017, Dr. Emmanouil Georgiannakis organised the establishment of the new Department of Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery at Metropolitan Hospital and has served as its Director ever since.

Alongside his clinical work, he has developed significant international educational activity in Robotic Thoracic Surgery, serving as General Trainer and Proctor for Southeastern Europe.

Surgical Milestones

Dr. Emmanouil Georgiannakis’ professional career includes several significant milestones in the field of Robotic Thoracic Surgery:

• On 17 November 2017, he performed the first thoracic operation in Greece and the Balkans using the Da Vinci Xi robotic surgical system.
• On 7 February 2018, he performed the first robotic lung lobectomy in Greece and Southeastern Europe.
• On 6 September 2018, following an invitation, he performed the first robotic thymectomy in the history of the Republic of Cyprus at the American Heart Institute in Nicosia.
• On 27 December 2018, following an invitation, he performed the first robotic lung lobectomy in the history of the Republic of Cyprus at the American Heart Institute in Nicosia.

International & Educational Role

Dr. Emmanouil Georgiannakis serves as General Trainer and Proctor in Robotic Thoracic Surgery for Southeastern Europe.

Through his educational role, he participates in the training of surgeons and the advancement of minimally invasive thoracic surgery techniques both in Greece and internationally.

His international activity complements his clinical experience and long-standing involvement in Robotic and Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery.

Why Choose Dr. Emmanouil Georgiannakis

Dr. Emmanouil Georgiannakis combines international training and specialised expertise in Robotic and Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery with extensive clinical and surgical experience.

His training at specialised international centres, extensive experience in robotic and thoracoscopic procedures, significant surgical milestones and active international educational role reflect his long-standing involvement in modern Thoracic Surgery.