Scholars@Duke

• Research
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  Selected Grants

  • NeSTcc Test Case 6 Johnson and Johnson Certus device awarded by Medical Device Innovation Consortium 2019 - 2020
  • Real World Assessment of Vascular Device Safety and Effectiveness awarded by Weill Medical College of Cornell University 2018 - 2020
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  External Relationships

  • Ethicon, Inc. (Johnson & Johnson)
  • iSolace, inc
• Publications & Artistic Works
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  Selected Publications

  • Academic Articles

    • Tummala SV, Morikawa L, Brinkman J, Crijns TJ, Economopoulos K, Chhabra A. Knee Injuries and Associated Risk Factors in National Basketball Association Athletes. Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, and Rehabilitation. 2022 Oct;4(5):e1639–45.
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    • Economopoulos KP, Fearis P, Simmons WN, Richardson ES, Montgomery SP. A Portable Negative Pressure Isolation System as a Solution to Minimize Exposure of Health Care Providers to Infectious Pathogens. Am Surg. 2022 Aug;88(8):1901–3.
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    • Kitano K, Ohata K, Economopoulos KP, Gorman DE, Gilpin SE, Becerra DC, et al. Orthotopic Transplantation of Human Bioartificial Lung Grafts in a Porcine Model: A Feasibility Study. Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2022 Jun;34(2):752–9.
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    • Pollock JR, Moore ML, McQuivey KS, Makovicka JL, Economopoulos K, Bingham JS. Clinical Examination of the Hip. The New England Journal of Medicine. 2022 Jun;386(24):e65.
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    • Deckey DG, Doan M, Hassebrock JD, Patel KA, Economopoulos K, Tokish JM, et al. Prevalence of Cannabinoid (CBD) Use in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Patients. Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine. 2022 Apr;10(4):23259671221087628.
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    • Kakos CD, Ziogas IA, Demiri CD, Esagian SM, Economopoulos KP, Moris D, et al. Liver Transplantation for Pediatric Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Systematic Review. Cancers. 2022 Mar;14(5):1294.
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    • Esagian SM, Spinos D, Vasilopoulou A, Syrigos N, Bishawi M, Lehrich RW, et al. Influence of peritoneal dialysis catheter type on complications and long-term outcomes: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis. J Nephrol. 2021 Dec;34(6):1973–87.
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    • Esagian SM, Sideris GA, Bishawi M, Ziogas IA, Lehrich RW, Middleton JP, et al. Surgical versus percutaneous catheter placement for peritoneal dialysis: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis. J Nephrol. 2021 Oct;34(5):1681–96.
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    • Ziogas IA, Giannis D, Economopoulos KP, Hayat MH, Montenovo MI, Matsuoka LK, et al. Liver Transplantation for Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma: A Meta-analysis and Meta-regression of Survival Rates. Transplantation. 2021 Oct;105(10):2263–71.
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    • Frountzas M, Schizas D, Liatsou E, Economopoulos KP, Nikolaou C, Apostolou KG, et al. Presentation and surgical management of xanthogranulomatous cholecystitis. Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Diseases International : Hbpd Int. 2021 Apr;20(2):117–27.
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    • Spinos D, Skarentzos K, Esagian SM, Seymour KA, Economopoulos KP. The Effectiveness of Single-Anastomosis Duodenoileal Bypass with Sleeve Gastrectomy/One Anastomosis Duodenal Switch (SADI-S/OADS): an Updated Systematic Review. Obes Surg. 2021 Apr;31(4):1790–800.
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    • Ziogas IA, Giannis D, Esagian SM, Economopoulos KP, Tohme S, Geller DA. Laparoscopic versus robotic major hepatectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Surgical Endoscopy. 2021 Feb;35(2):524–35.
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    • Schizas D, Theochari NA, Ziogas IA, Economopoulos KP, Mylonas KS. Carcinomas of the hypopharynx and cervical esophagus: A systematic review and quality of evidence assessment. Journal of BUOn : Official Journal of the Balkan Union of Oncology. 2021 Jan;26(1):39–50.
    • Esagian SM, Grigoriadou GΙ, Nikas IP, Boikou V, Sadow PM, Won J-K, et al. Comparison of liquid-based to tissue-based biopsy analysis by targeted next generation sequencing in advanced non-small cell lung cancer: a comprehensive systematic review. Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology. 2020 Aug;146(8):2051–66.
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    • Mylonas KS, Ziogas IA, Evangeliou A, Hemmati P, Schizas D, Sfyridis PG, et al. Minimally Invasive Surgery vs Device Closure for Atrial Septal Defects: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Pediatric Cardiology. 2020 Jun;41(5):853–61.
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    • Schizas D, Theochari NA, Mylonas KS, Kanavidis P, Spartalis E, Triantafyllou S, et al. Acute esophageal necrosis: A systematic review and pooled analysis. World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery. 2020 Mar;12(3):104–15.
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    • Kalaitzopoulos DR, Mitsopoulou A, Iliopoulou SM, Daniilidis A, Samartzis EP, Economopoulos KP. Association between endometriosis and gynecological cancers: a critical review of the literature. Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics. 2020 Feb;301(2):355–67.
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    • Doulamis IP, Michalopoulos G, Boikou V, Schizas D, Spartalis E, Menenakos E, et al. Concomitant cholecystectomy during bariatric surgery: The jury is still out. American Journal of Surgery. 2019 Aug;218(2):401–10.
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    • Mavros MN, Theochari NA, Kyriakidou M, Economopoulos KP, Sava JA, Falagas ME. Fluoroquinolone-based versus β-lactam-based regimens for complicated intra-abdominal infections: a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents. 2019 Jun;53(6):746–54.
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    • Patelis ND, Malli A, Mylonas KS, Schizas D, Papa N, Economopoulos KP, et al. Suitability study of current endovascular aortic repair devices based on real-life anatomic data. Expert Review of Medical Devices. 2019 Feb;16(2):165–71.
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    • Ren X, Evangelista-Leite D, Wu T, Rajab TK, Moser PT, Kitano K, et al. Metabolic glycan labeling and chemoselective functionalization of native biomaterials. Biomaterials. 2018 Nov;182:127–34.
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    • Lowry KP, Braunstein LZ, Economopoulos KP, Salama L, Lehman CD, Gazelle GS, et al. Predictors of surveillance mammography outcomes in women with a personal history of breast cancer. Breast Cancer Research and Treatment. 2018 Aug;171(1):209–15.
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    • Texakalidis P, Letsos A, Kokkinidis DG, Schizas D, Karaolanis G, Giannopoulos S, et al. Proximal embolic protection versus distal filter protection versus combined protection in carotid artery stenting: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine : Including Molecular Interventions. 2018 Jul;19(5 Pt A):545–52.
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    • Theocharidis V, Katsaros I, Sgouromallis E, Serifis N, Boikou V, Tasigiorgos S, et al. Current evidence on the role of smoking in plastic surgery elective procedures: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery : Jpras. 2018 May;71(5):624–36.
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    • Tzani A, Doulamis IP, Katsaros I, Martinou E, Schizas D, Economopoulos KP. Mortality after endovascular treatment of infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysms - the newer the better? Vasa Zeitschrift Fur Gefasskrankheiten. 2018 Apr;47(3):187–96.
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    • Mylonas KS, Tsilimigras DI, Texakalidis P, Hemmati P, Schizas D, Economopoulos KP. Pediatric Cardiac Trauma in the United States: A Systematic Review. World Journal for Pediatric & Congenital Heart Surgery. 2018 Mar;9(2):214–23.
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    • Theochari NA, Stefanopoulos A, Mylonas KS, Economopoulos KP. Antibiotics exposure and risk of inflammatory bowel disease: a systematic review. Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology. 2018 Jan;53(1):1–7.
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    • Mylonas KS, Tzani A, Metaxas P, Schizas D, Boikou V, Economopoulos KP. Blood Versus Crystalloid Cardioplegia in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Pediatric Cardiology. 2017 Dec;38(8):1527–39.
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    • Tsilimigras DI, Oikonomou EK, Moris D, Schizas D, Economopoulos KP, Mylonas KS. Stem Cell Therapy for Congenital Heart Disease: A Systematic Review. Circulation. 2017 Dec;136(24):2373–85.
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    • Mylonas KS, Schizas D, Economopoulos KP. Adrenal ganglioneuroma: What you need to know. World Journal of Clinical Cases. 2017 Oct;5(10):373–7.
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    • Kokkinidis DG, Bosdelekidou EE, Iliopoulou SM, Tassos AG, Texakalidis PT, Economopoulos KP, et al. Emerging treatments for ulcerative colitis: a systematic review. Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology. 2017 Sep;52(9):923–31.
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    • Hamarneh SR, Kim B-M, Kaliannan K, Morrison SA, Tantillo TJ, Tao Q, et al. Intestinal Alkaline Phosphatase Attenuates Alcohol-Induced Hepatosteatosis in Mice. Digestive Diseases and Sciences. 2017 Aug;62(8):2021–34.
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    • Choussein S, Nasioudis D, Schizas D, Economopoulos KP. Mullerian dysgenesis: a critical review of the literature. Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics. 2017 Jun;295(6):1369–81.
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    • Sakran JV, Mylonas KS, Gryparis A, Stawicki SP, Burns CJ, Matar MM, et al. Operation versus antibiotics--The "appendicitis conundrum" continues: A meta-analysis. The Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery. 2017 Jun;82(6):1129–37.
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    • Wu T, Economopoulos KP, Ott HC. Engineering Bioartificial Lungs for Transplantation. Current Stem Cell Reports. 2017 Jun 1;3(2):55–67.
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    • Economopoulos KP, Mylonas KS, Stamou AA, Theocharidis V, Sergentanis TN, Psaltopoulou T, et al. Laparoscopic versus robotic adrenalectomy: A comprehensive meta-analysis. International Journal of Surgery (London, England). 2017 Feb;38:95–104.
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    • Hyoju SK, Morrison S, Gul S, Gharedaghi MH, Mussa M, Najibi M, et al. Intestinal alkaline phosphatase decreases intraperitoneal adhesion formation. The Journal of Surgical Research. 2017 Feb;208:84–92.
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    • Lubitz CC, De Gregorio L, Fingeret AL, Economopoulos KP, Termezawi D, Hassan M, et al. Measurement and Variation in Estimation of Quality of Life Effects of Patients Undergoing Treatment for Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma. Thyroid : Official Journal of the American Thyroid Association. 2017 Feb;27(2):197–206.
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    • Dichtel LE, Schorr M, Gill CM, Economopoulos KP, Gerweck AV, Swearingen B, et al. Body composition in pituitary, adrenal and iatrogenic Cushing's syndrome and effects of DHEAS levels. Clinical Endocrinology. 2017 Jan;86(1):160–2.
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    • Gul SS, Hamilton ARL, Munoz AR, Phupitakphol T, Liu W, Hyoju SK, et al. Inhibition of the gut enzyme intestinal alkaline phosphatase may explain how aspartame promotes glucose intolerance and obesity in mice. Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism = Physiologie Appliquee, Nutrition Et Metabolisme. 2017 Jan;42(1):77–83.
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    • Kousoulis AA, Ioakeim-Ioannidou M, Economopoulos KP. Refugee crisis in Greece: not a one-country job. International Journal of Public Health. 2017 Jan;62(1):1–2.
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    • Kousoulis AA, Mylonas KS, Economopoulos KP. Violent death and trauma in Norse mythology: a systematic reading of the Prose Edda. European Surgery  Acta Chirurgica Austriaca. 2016 Oct 1;48(5):304–10.
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    • Gnarra M, Behr G, Kitajewski A, Wu JK, Anupindi SA, Shawber CJ, et al. History of the infantile hepatic hemangioma: From imaging to generating a differential diagnosis. World Journal of Clinical Pediatrics. 2016 Aug;5(3):273–80.
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    • Kousoulis AA, Ioakeim-Ioannidou M, Economopoulos KP. Access to health for refugees in Greece: lessons in inequalities. International Journal for Equity in Health. 2016 Aug;15(1):122.
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    • Economopoulos KP, Ward NL, Phillips CD, Teshager A, Patel P, Mohamed MM, et al. Prevention of antibiotic-associated metabolic syndrome in mice by intestinal alkaline phosphatase. Diabetes, Obesity & Metabolism. 2016 May;18(5):519–27.
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    • Kousoulis AA, Kympouropoulos SP, Pouli DK, Economopoulos KP, Vardavas CI. From the Classroom to Facebook: A Fresh Approach for Youth Tobacco Prevention. American Journal of Health Promotion : Ajhp. 2016 May;30(5):390–3.
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    • Symeonidis EN, Nasioudis D, Economopoulos KP. Laparoendoscopic single-site surgery (LESS) for major urological procedures in the pediatric population: A systematic review. International Journal of Surgery (London, England). 2016 May;29:53–61.
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    • Nasioudis D, Tsilimigras D, Economopoulos KP. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy during pregnancy: A systematic review of 590 patients. International Journal of Surgery (London, England). 2016 Mar;27:165–75.
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    • Kir S, Komaba H, Garcia AP, Economopoulos KP, Liu W, Lanske B, et al. PTH/PTHrP Receptor Mediates Cachexia in Models of Kidney Failure and Cancer. Cell Metabolism. 2016 Feb;23(2):315–23.
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    • Linos DA, Economopoulos KP, Berber E, Duh Q-Y. Should specific patient clinical characteristics discourage adrenal surgeons from performing laparoscopic transperitoneal adrenalectomy? DISCUSSION. Surgery. 2016 Jan 1;159(1):248–9.
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    • Lubitz CC, Parangi S, Holm TM, Bernasconi MJ, Schalck AP, Suh H, et al. Detection of Circulating BRAF(V600E) in Patients with Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma. The Journal of Molecular Diagnostics : Jmd. 2016 Jan;18(1):100–8.
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    • Schizas D, Mylonas KS, Economopoulos KP, Tasigiorgos S, Patouras D, Karavokyros I, et al. Laparoscopic surgery for gastric cancer: a systematic review. European Surgery  Acta Chirurgica Austriaca. 2015 Dec 1;47(6):286–302.
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    • Tasigiorgos S, Economopoulos KP, Winfield RD, Sakran JV. Firearm Injury in the United States: An Overview of an Evolving Public Health Problem. Journal of the American College of Surgeons. 2015 Dec;221(6):1005–14.
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    • Economopoulos KP, Theocharidis V, McKenzie TJ, Sergentanis TN, Psaltopoulou T. Robotic vs. Laparoscopic Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Obesity Surgery. 2015 Nov;25(11):2180–9.
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    • Lubitz CC, Economopoulos KP, Sy S, Johanson C, Kunzel HE, Reincke M, et al. Cost-Effectiveness of Screening for Primary Aldosteronism and Subtype Diagnosis in the Resistant Hypertensive Patients. Circulation Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes. 2015 Nov;8(6):621–30.
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    • Zorbas KA, Economopoulos KP, Vlahos NF. Reply to: Continuous or cyclic contraceptives for endometriosis: a question still without an answer. Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics. 2015 Sep;292(3):483–4.
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    • Zorbas KA, Economopoulos KP, Vlahos NF. Reply to: Continuous versus cyclic oral contraceptives for endometriosis: any conclusive evidence? Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics. 2015 Sep;292(3):479–80.
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    • Doulamis IP, Economopoulos KP. Transumbilical Roux-en-Y gastric bypass in morbidly obese patients: A systematic review. International Journal of Surgery (London, England). 2015 Aug;20:153–7.
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    • Stefanopoulos A, Economopoulos KP, Kalles V. Single Incision Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: a Review. Obesity Surgery. 2015 Aug;25(8):1502–10.
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    • Sun RC, Garvey EM, Hogan J, Economopoulos KP. Talking the talk: The keys to effective workplace communication. Bulletin of the American College of Surgeons. 2015 Aug;100(8):16–22.
    • Kousoulis AA, Kympouropoulos SP, Pouli DK, Economopoulos KP, Vardavas CI. From the Classroom to Facebook: A Fresh Approach for Youth Tobacco Prevention. American Journal of Health Promotion. 2015 Jul 9;150709150949009–150709150949009.
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    • Zorbas KA, Economopoulos KP, Vlahos NF. Continuous versus cyclic oral contraceptives for the treatment of endometriosis: a systematic review. Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics. 2015 Jul;292(1):37–43.
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    • Economopoulos KP, Tzani A, Reifsnyder T. Adjunct endovascular interventions in carotid body tumors. Journal of Vascular Surgery. 2015 Apr;61(4):1081-91.e2.
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    • Economopoulos KP, Stamou A, Sergentanis TN. Re: Luis Felipe Brandao, Riccardo Autorino, Humberto Laydner, et al. Robotic versus laparoscopic adrenalectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur Urol 2014;65:1154-61. European Urology. 2015 Feb;67(2):e32.
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    • Glass NE, Kulaylat AN, Zheng F, Glarner CE, Economopoulos KP, Hamed OH, et al. A national survey of educational resources utilized by the Resident and Associate Society of the American College of Surgeons membership. American Journal of Surgery. 2015 Jan;209(1):59–64.
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    • Economopoulos KP, Sun R, Garvey E, Hogan J, Bazzarelli A. Coaching and mentoring modern surgeons. Bulletin of the American College of Surgeons. 2014 Aug;99(8):30–5.
    • Lubitz CC, Economopoulos KP, Pawlak AC, Lynch K, Dias-Santagata D, Faquin WC, et al. Hobnail variant of papillary thyroid carcinoma: an institutional case series and molecular profile. Thyroid : Official Journal of the American Thyroid Association. 2014 Jun;24(6):958–65.
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    • Mavros MN, Economopoulos KP, Alexiou VG, Pawlik TM. Treatment and Prognosis for Patients With Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Jama Surgery. 2014 Jun;149(6):565–74.
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    • Lubitz CC, Kong CY, McMahon PM, Daniels GH, Chen Y, Economopoulos KP, et al. Annual financial impact of well-differentiated thyroid cancer care in the United States. Cancer. 2014 May;120(9):1345–52.
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    • Malo MS, Moaven O, Muhammad N, Biswas B, Alam SN, Economopoulos KP, et al. Intestinal alkaline phosphatase promotes gut bacterial growth by reducing the concentration of luminal nucleotide triphosphates. American Journal of Physiology Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology. 2014 May;306(10):G826–38.
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    • Stefanopoulos A, Economopoulos KP. Screening for urinary bladder cancer with the use of nuclear matrix protein (NMP) 22: is it feasible? Tobacco Induced Diseases. 2014 Jan;12(Suppl 1):A6–A6.
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    • Economopoulos KP, Martinou E, Hakimian S, Schizas D, Georgopoulos S, Tsigris C, et al. An overview of laparoscopic techniques in abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. Journal of Vascular Surgery. 2013 Aug;58(2):512–20.
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    • Economopoulos KP, Kaliannan K, Muhammad N, Teshager A, Hamarneh SR, Mohamed M, et al. Sa2068 Prevention of Fructose-Induced Obesity by Intestinal Alkaline Phosphatase. Gastroenterology. 2013 May;144(5).
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    • Mohamed M, Economopoulos KP, Patel P, Muhammad N, Moaven O, Moss AK, et al. Tu1620 Intestinal Alkaline Phosphatase Is an Endogenous Anti-Inflammatory Factor. Gastroenterology. 2013 May;144(5):S-808.
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    • Kaliannan K, Hamarneh SR, Economopoulos KP, Nasrin Alam S, Moaven O, Patel P, et al. Intestinal alkaline phosphatase prevents metabolic syndrome in mice. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. 2013 Apr;110(17):7003–8.
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    • Linos D, Economopoulos KP, Kiriakopoulos A, Linos E, Petralias A. Scar perceptions after thyroid and parathyroid surgery: comparison of minimal and conventional approaches. Surgery. 2013 Mar;153(3):400–7.
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    • Kousoulis AA, Economopoulos KP, Hatzinger M, Eshraghian A, Tsiodras S. The fatal disease of Emperor Galerius. Journal of the American College of Surgeons. 2012 Dec;215(6):890–3.
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    • Sergentanis TN, Economopoulos KP, Choussein S, Vlahos NF. Cytochrome P450 1A1 (CYP1A1) gene polymorphisms and ovarian cancer risk: a meta-analysis. Molecular Biology Reports. 2012 Nov;39(11):9921–30.
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    • Prabhakaran S, Economopoulos KP, Grabo DJ, Sakran JV. Surgical leadership across generations. Bulletin of the American College of Surgeons. 2012 Aug;97(8):30–5.
    • Sergentanis TN, Economopoulos KP, Choussein S, Vlahos NF. Cytochrome P450 1A1 (CYP1A1) gene polymorphisms and cervical cancer risk: a meta-analysis. Molecular Biology Reports. 2012 Jun;39(6):6647–54.
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    • Ahmed R, Alam SN, Economopoulos KP, Moaven O, Ray M, Kaliannan K, et al. 632 Prevention of Antibiotic-Associated DSS Colitis by Intestinal Alkaline Phosphatase. Gastroenterology. 2012 May;142(5):S-125.
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    • Alam SN, Yammine H, Ahmed R, Hamarneh SR, Economopoulos KP, Moaven O, et al. Mo1820 Oral Supplementation With Intestinal Alkaline Phosphatase: A Novel Therapy to Treat Salmonella Colitis. Gastroenterology. 2012 May;142(5):S-692.
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    • Kaliannan K, Alam SN, Moaven O, Moss AK, Ray M, Ahmed R, et al. Mo1177 The Effects of Orally Administered Intestinal Alkaline Phosphatase on High-Fat Diet-Induced Metabolic Disorders. Gastroenterology. 2012 May;142(5):S-613.
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    • Moaven O, Alam SN, Ray M, Kaliannan K, Ahmed R, Hamarneh SR, et al. Sa2066 A Novel Function of Intestinal Alkaline Phosphatase as an Endogenous Prebiotic. Gastroenterology. 2012 May;142(5):S-393.
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    • Economopoulos KP, Linos D. General surgery residency and international medical graduates: a perspective from Greece. Surgery. 2012 Apr;151(4):633.
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    • Economopoulos KP, Petralias A, Linos E, Linos D. Psychometric evaluation of Patient Scar Assessment Questionnaire following thyroid and parathyroid surgery. Thyroid : Official Journal of the American Thyroid Association. 2012 Feb;22(2):145–50.
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    • Sergentanis TN, Economopoulos KP. Erratum: Four polymorphisms in cytochrome P450 1A1 (CYP1A1) gene and breast cancer risk: A meta-analysis (Breast Cancer Research and Treatment (2010) 122:2 (459-469) DOI:10.1007/s10549-009-0694-5). Breast Cancer Research and Treatment. 2012 Feb 1;131(3):1083.
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    • Kousoulis AA, Economopoulos KP, Poulakou-Rebelakou E, Androutsos G, Tsiodras S. The plague of Thebes, a historical epidemic in Sophocles' Oedipus Rex. Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2012 Jan;18(1):153–7.
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    • Kiriakopoulos A, Economopoulos KP, Poulios E, Linos D. Impact of posterior retroperitoneoscopic adrenalectomy in a tertiary care center: a paradigm shift. Surgical Endoscopy. 2011 Nov;25(11):3584–9.
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    • Sergentanis TN, Economopoulos KP. Cyclin D1 G870A polymorphism and breast cancer risk: a meta-analysis comprising 9,911 cases and 11,171 controls. Molecular Biology Reports. 2011 Nov;38(8):4955–63.
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    • Bakoyiannis CN, Kafeza M, Economopoulos KP, Tsekouras N, Georgopoulos S, Papalambros E. Manual high-dose regional intraoperative thrombolysis of lower extremity emboli after open repair of a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm. Annals of Vascular Surgery. 2011 Oct;25(7):981.e13-981.e16.
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    • Bakoyiannis CN, Kafeza M, Economopoulos KP, Tsekouras N, Georgopoulos S, Papalambros E. Thrombolyse peropératoire régionale manuelle à haut-dose des embolies des membres inférieurs après réparation ouverte d'un anévrysme aortique abdominal rompu. Annales De Chirurgie Vasculaire. 2011 Oct;25(7):1045.e11-1045.e14.
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    • Sergentanis TN, Economopoulos KP. Methodological remarks on the recent meta-analysis examining the association between glutathione-S-transferase M1 polymorphism and sporadic colorectal cancer risk. Annals of Epidemiology. 2011 Sep;21(9):717–8.
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    • Economopoulos KP, Sergentanis TN, Tsivgoulis G. Response to Letter by Makris et al regarding article, carotid artery stenting versus carotid endarterectomy: A comprehensive meta-analysis of short-term and long-term outcomes. Stroke. 2011 Jun 1;42(6).
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    • Economopoulos KP, Sergentanis TN, Tsivgoulis G. Response to letter by Antonopoulos et al regarding article, carotid artery stenting versus carotid endarterectomy: A comprehensive meta-analysis of short-term and long-term outcomes. Stroke. 2011 Jun 1;42(6).
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    • Economopoulos KP. Completion of the Patient Scar Assessment Scale via a telephone interview. Archives of Otolaryngology  Head & Neck Surgery. 2011 Jun;137(6):642.
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    • Economopoulos KP, Sergentanis TN. Methodological remarks concerning the recent meta-analysis of carotid artery stenting vs carotid endarterectomy. Archives of Neurology. 2011 Apr;68(4):543–4.
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    • Sergentanis TN, Economopoulos KP. Validating the meta-analytical results on MDM2, CASP8, XRCC3 polymorphisms and breast cancer risk: examination of Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium. Breast Cancer Research and Treatment. 2011 Apr;126(3):819–23.
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    • Economopoulos KP, Sergentanis TN, Tsivgoulis G, Mariolis AD, Stefanadis C. Carotid artery stenting versus carotid endarterectomy: a comprehensive meta-analysis of short-term and long-term outcomes. Stroke. 2011 Mar;42(3):687–92.
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    • Economopoulos KP, Sergentanis TN. A remark about CYP1A1 Thr461Asn genotype frequencies in a recent endometrial cancer case-control study. Cancer Epidemiology. 2011 Feb;35(1):104.
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    • Sergentanis TN, Economopoulos KP, Choussein S, Vlahos NF. Cytochrome P450 1A1 gene polymorphisms and endometrial cancer risk: a meta-analysis. International Journal of Gynecological Cancer : Official Journal of the International Gynecological Cancer Society. 2011 Feb;21(2):323–31.
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    • Sergentanis TN, Economopoulos KP. Re: Jiang et al.: Meta-analysis of association between TP53 Arg72Pro polymorphism and bladder cancer risk (Urology 2010;76:765). Urology. 2011 Jan;77(1):259–60.
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    • Economopoulos KP, Sergentanis TN. Glutathione S-transferase P1 Ile105Val polymorphism and breast cancer risk: convergence and divergence of the two recent meta-analyses. Breast Cancer Research and Treatment. 2010 Dec;124(3):883–7.
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    • Economopoulos KP, Sergentanis TN. Methodological remarks concerning the recent meta-analysis on p53 codon 72 polymorphism and colorectal cancer risk. European Journal of Surgical Oncology : the Journal of the European Society of Surgical Oncology and the British Association of Surgical Oncology. 2010 Dec;36(12):1225–6.
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    • Economopoulos KP, Choussein S, Vlahos NF, Sergentanis TN. GSTM1 polymorphism, GSTT1 polymorphism, and cervical cancer risk: a meta-analysis. International Journal of Gynecological Cancer : Official Journal of the International Gynecological Cancer Society. 2010 Dec;20(9):1576–80.
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    • Economopoulos KP, Sergentanis TN. Does race modify the association between CYP1B1 Val432Leu polymorphism and breast cancer risk? A critical appraisal of a recent meta-analysis. Breast Cancer Research and Treatment. 2010 Nov;124(1):293–4.
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    • Bakoyiannis CN, Economopoulos KP, Georgopoulos S, Papalambros E. Reply. Journal of Endovascular Therapy. 2010 Oct 1;17(5):674–5.
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    • Bakoyiannis CN, Economopoulos KP, Kafeza M, Papalambros E. Commentary: Higher paraplegia/paraparesis and technical success rates of concurrent hybrid procedures in the treatment of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms. Journal of Endovascular Therapy : an Official Journal of the International Society of Endovascular Specialists. 2010 Oct;17(5):609–11.
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    • Economopoulos KP, Sergentanis TN, Choussein S. Glutathione-S-transferase gene polymorphisms (GSTM1, GSTT1, GSTP1) and idiopathic male infertility: novel perspectives versus facts. Journal of Human Genetics. 2010 Sep;55(9):557–8.
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    • Rudler M, Poynard T, Thabut D. Early use of TIPS for cirrhosis and variceal bleeding. The New England Journal of Medicine. 2010 Sep;363(14):1375.
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    • Economopoulos KP, Sergentanis TN, Vlahos NF. Glutathione S-transferase M1, T1, and P1 polymorphisms and ovarian cancer risk: a meta-analysis. International Journal of Gynecological Cancer : Official Journal of the International Gynecological Cancer Society. 2010 Jul;20(5):732–7.
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    • Economopoulos KP, Sergentanis TN. Three polymorphisms in cytochrome P450 1B1 (CYP1B1) gene and breast cancer risk: a meta-analysis. Breast Cancer Research and Treatment. 2010 Jul;122(2):545–51.
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    • Sergentanis TN, Economopoulos KP. Latitude may modify the effect of TP53 codon 72 polymorphism on cancer risk. Cancer. 2010 Jul;116(14):3523.
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    • Sergentanis TN, Economopoulos KP. Four polymorphisms in cytochrome P450 1A1 (CYP1A1) gene and breast cancer risk: a meta-analysis. Breast Cancer Research and Treatment. 2010 Jul;122(2):459–69.
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    • Bakoyiannis C, Economopoulos KP, Georgopoulos S, Bastounis E, Papalambros E. Carotid endarterectomy versus carotid angioplasty with or without stenting for treatment of carotid artery stenosis: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. International Angiology : a Journal of the International Union of Angiology. 2010 Jun;29(3):205–15.
    • Economopoulos KP, Sergentanis TN. GSTM1, GSTT1, GSTP1, GSTA1 and colorectal cancer risk: a comprehensive meta-analysis. European Journal of Cancer (Oxford, England : 1990). 2010 Jun;46(9):1617–31.
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    • Economopoulos KP, Sergentanis TN. XRCC3 Thr241Met polymorphism and breast cancer risk: a meta-analysis. Breast Cancer Research and Treatment. 2010 Jun;121(2):439–43.
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    • Economopoulos KP, Choussein S, Sergentanis TN. Internal versus external tocodynamometry in labor. The New England Journal of Medicine. 2010 May;362(19):1842.
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    • Economopoulos KP, Sergentanis TN. Need for clarification of data in the recent meta-analysis about p53 polymorphism and gastric cancer risk. International Journal of Cancer. 2010 May;126(10):2509.
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    • Sergentanis TN, Economopoulos KP. GSTT1 and GSTP1 polymorphisms and breast cancer risk: a meta-analysis. Breast Cancer Research and Treatment. 2010 May;121(1):195–202.
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    • Bakoyiannis CN, Economopoulos KP, Georgopoulos S, Klonaris C, Shialarou M, Kafeza M, et al. Fenestrated and branched endografts for the treatment of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms: a systematic review. Journal of Endovascular Therapy : an Official Journal of the International Society of Endovascular Specialists. 2010 Apr;17(2):201–9.
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    • Bakoyiannis C, Economopoulos KP, Georgopoulos S, Psathas E, Kazefa M, Tsigris C, et al. Transradial access for carotid artery stenting: a single-center experience. International Angiology : a Journal of the International Union of Angiology. 2010 Feb;29(1):41–6.
    • Sergentanis TN, Economopoulos KP. Association of two CASP8 polymorphisms with breast cancer risk: a meta-analysis. Breast Cancer Research and Treatment. 2010 Feb;120(1):229–34.
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    • Sergentanis TN, Economopoulos KP. Eligible and not eligible studies in the recent meta-analysis about p53 polymorphism and breast cancer risk. Breast Cancer Research and Treatment. 2010 Feb;120(1):261–2.
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    • Vlahos NF, Economopoulos KP, Fotiou S. Endometriosis, in vitro fertilisation and the risk of gynaecological malignancies, including ovarian and breast cancer. Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology. 2010 Feb;24(1):39–50.
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    • Economopoulos KP, Sergentanis TN. Differential effects of MDM2 SNP309 polymorphism on breast cancer risk along with race: a meta-analysis. Breast Cancer Research and Treatment. 2010 Feb;120(1):211–6.
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    • Economopoulos KP, Sergentanis TN, Zagouri F, Zografos GC. Association between p53 Arg72Pro polymorphism and colorectal cancer risk: a meta-analysis. Onkologie. 2010 Jan;33(12):666–74.
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    • Bakoyiannis CN, Economopoulos KP, Kalles VC, Papalambros E. Concurrent versus two-stage hybrid procedures in the treatment of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms. Journal of Endovascular Therapy : an Official Journal of the International Society of Endovascular Specialists. 2009 Dec;16(6):757–9.
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    • Bakoyiannis CN, Tsekouras NS, Georgopoulos SE, Skrapari IC, Economopoulos KP, Tsigris C, et al. Minilaparotomy abdominal aortic aneurysm repair in the era of minimally invasive vascular surgery: preliminary results. Anz Journal of Surgery. 2009 Nov;79(11):829–35.
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    • Bakoyiannis CN, Tsekouras N, Matthaiou A, Georgopoulos SE, Economopoulos KP, Tsigris C, et al. Guided remote endarterectomy for superficial femoral artery occlusions: a technical note. International Angiology : a Journal of the International Union of Angiology. 2009 Oct;28(5):380–4.
    • Vlahos NF, Choussein S, Economopoulos KP. Follicular development, acquisition of mature oocytes, and pregnancy after 2 weeks of leuprolide acetate administration during the midluteal phase. Fertility and Sterility. 2009 Sep;92(3):1170.e9-1170.e11.
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    • Bakoyiannis C, Kalles V, Economopoulos K, Georgopoulos S, Tsigris C, Papalambros E. Hybrid procedures in the treatment of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms: a systematic review. Journal of Endovascular Therapy : an Official Journal of the International Society of Endovascular Specialists. 2009 Aug;16(4):443–50.
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    • Dahabreh IJ, Economopoulos K. Erratum: Meta-analysis of rare events: An update and sensitivity analysis of cardiovascular events in randomized trials of rosiglitazone (Clinical Trials (2008) vol. 5(2) (116-20) 10.1177/1740774508090212). Clinical Trials. 2008 Dec 1;5(5):559.
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    • Vlahos N, Economopoulos K, Skarpidi E, Moraitis D. Bizarre leiomyoma of the posterior vaginal fornix. International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics: the Official Organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics. 2008 Sep;102(3):296–7.
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    • Bakoyiannis CN, Tsekouras NS, Economopoulos KP, Bastounis EA. A hybrid approach using a composite endovascular and open graft procedure for a symptomatic common femoral aneurysm extending well above the inguinal ligament. Journal of Vascular Surgery. 2008 Aug;48(2):461–4.
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    • Dahabreh IJ, Economopoulos K. Meta-analysis of rare events: an update and sensitivity analysis of cardiovascular events in randomized trials of rosiglitazone. Clinical Trials (London, England). 2008 Jan;5(2):116–20.
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  • Book Sections

    • Economopoulos KP, Lubitz CC. Routine Screening for Primary Hyperaldosteronism in Hypertensive Patients: Yes or No? In: Difficult Decisions in Endocrine Surgery. Springer International Publishing; 2018. p. 325–35.
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    • Economopoulos KP, Lubitz CC. Primary Aldosteronism. In: Surgical Endocrinopathies. Springer International Publishing; 2015. p. 203–10.
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    • Economopoulos KP, Linos D. Endoscopic thyroidectomy in the neck. In: Minimally Invasive Thyroidectomy. 2012. p. 113–7.
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    • Nugent M, Kweon C, Economopoulos K, Chhabra A. DOUBLE-BUNDLE ACL RECONSTRUCTION. In: ACL SURGERY: HOW TO GET IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME AND WHAT TO DO IF IT FAILS. 2010. p. 117–30.
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  • Conference Papers

    • Ziogas IA, Kakos CD, Demiri CD, Esagian SM, Economopoulos KP, Moris D, et al. Liver transplantation for pediatric hepatocellular carcinoma: A systematic review of the literature. In: Pediatric Transplantation. 2022.
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    • Ziogas IA, Economopoulos KP, Hayat MH, Matsuoka LK, Montenovo MI, Izzy M, et al. Liver Transplantation for Patients with Cholangiocarcinoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Survival Rates. In: American Journal of Transplantation. 2020. p. 493–493.
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    • Economopoulos KP, Tapias L, Broussard B, Moser PT, Sharma A, Shepard JO, et al. Robotic Resection of Small Pulmonary Nodules after Image-Guided Marker Placement. In: Journal of the American College of Surgeons. Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health); 2017. p. S197–S197.
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    • Economopoulos KP, Phitayakorn R, Lubitz CC, Sadow PM, Parangi S, Stephen AE, et al. Should specific patient clinical characteristics discourage adrenal surgeons from performing laparoscopic transperitoneal adrenalectomy? In: Surgery. 2016. p. 240–8.
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    • Hamarneh SR, Mohamed MMR, Economopoulos KP, Morrison SA, Phupitakphol T, Tantillo TJ, et al. A novel approach to maintain gut mucosal integrity using an oral enzyme supplement. In: Annals of Surgery. 2014. p. 706–14.
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    • Hamarneh SR, Kopecky KE, Economopoulos KP, Tao Q, Teshager A, Patel P, et al. The effect of intestinal alkaline phosphatase on abscess fluid-induced inflammation. In: Journal of the American College of Surgeons. Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health); 2013. p. S44–S44.
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    • Moaven O, Economopoulos KP, Alam SN, Muhammad N, Kaliannan K, Ray M, et al. Intestinal alkaline phosphatase is an endogenous regulator of host microbiota. In: Journal of the American College of Surgeons. Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health); 2013. p. S14–S14.
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    • Economopoulos KP, Kaliannan K, Muhammad N, Teshager A, Hamarneh SR, Mohamed M, et al. Prevention of Fructose-Induced Obesity by Intestinal Alkaline Phosphatase. In: Gastroenterology. W B SAUNDERS CO-ELSEVIER INC; 2013. p. S373–4.
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    • Mohamed M, Economopoulos KP, Patel P, Muhammad N, Moaven O, Moss AK, et al. Intestinal Alkaline Phosphatase Is an Endogenous Anti-Inflammatory Factor. In: Gastroenterology. W B SAUNDERS CO-ELSEVIER INC; 2013. p. S808–S808.
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    • Ahmed R, Alam SN, Economopoulos KP, Moaven O, Ray M, Kaliannan K, et al. Prevention of Antibiotic-Associated DSS Colitis by Intestinal Alkaline Phosphatase. In: Gastroenterology. W B SAUNDERS CO-ELSEVIER INC; 2012. p. S125–S125.
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    • Alam SN, Yammine H, Ahmed R, Hamarneh SR, Economopoulos KP, Moaven O, et al. Oral Supplementation With Intestinal Alkaline Phosphatase: A Novel Therapy to Treat Salmonella Colitis. In: Gastroenterology. W B SAUNDERS CO-ELSEVIER INC; 2012. p. S692–S692.
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    • Kaliannan K, Alam SN, Moaven O, Moss AK, Ray M, Ahmed R, et al. The Effects of Orally Administered Intestinal Alkaline Phosphatase on High-Fat Diet-Induced Metabolic Disorders. In: Gastroenterology. W B SAUNDERS CO-ELSEVIER INC; 2012. p. S613–S613.
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    • Moaven O, Alam SN, Ray M, Kaliannan K, Ahmed R, Hamarneh SR, et al. A Novel Function of Intestinal Alkaline Phosphatase as an Endogenous Prebiotic. In: Gastroenterology. W B SAUNDERS CO-ELSEVIER INC; 2012. p. S393–S393.
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    • Ray M, Moaven O, Alam SN, Ahmed R, Kaliannan K, Hamarneh SR, et al. Identification of Lipoteichoic Acid as a New Target for Intestinal Alkaline Phosphatase. In: Gastroenterology. W B SAUNDERS CO-ELSEVIER INC; 2012. p. S861–S861.
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    • Vlahos NF, Economopoulos KP, Creatsas G. Fertility drugs and ovarian cancer risk: a critical review of the literature. In: Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. 2010. p. 214–9.
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    • Economopoulos KP, Sergentanis TN. FOUR POLYMORPHISMS IN CYTOCHROME P450 1B1 (CYP1B1) GENE AND BREAST CANCER RISK: A META-ANALYSIS. In: Annals of Oncology. OXFORD UNIV PRESS; 2010. p. 54–54.
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    • Dahabreh IJ, Economopoulos KP. Tamoxifen for the prevention of breast cancer development: an updated meta-analysis. In: Breast Cancer Research and Treatment. SPRINGER; 2007. p. S181–S181.
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    • Bouzika SP, Dahabreh IJ, Economopoulos KP, Papaconstadopoulou IC, Botis JA. 2084 POSTER Acute myeloid leukaemia and myelodysplastic syndrome after taxane-based adjuvant chemotherapy for early breast cancer: an exploratory meta-analysis. In: European Journal of Cancer Supplements. Elsevier BV; 2007. p. 208–208.
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    • Dahabreh IJ, Economopoulos KP. 6578 POSTER No evidence of an association between EGFR inhibitor treatment and interstitial lung disease in patients with advanced lung cancer. In: European Journal of Cancer Supplements. Elsevier BV; 2007. p. 381–2.
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    • Economopoulos KP, Dahabreh IJ, Murray S. 2039 POSTER Radiotherapy after breast conserving surgery for ductal carcinoma in situ: an overview of randomized trials. In: European Journal of Cancer Supplements. Elsevier BV; 2007. p. 196–196.
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    • Papaconstadopoulou IC, Economopoulos KP, Bouzika PS, Botis JA, Dahabreh IJ. 2071 POSTER High dose chemotherapy with marrow or stem cell transplantation versus conventional chemotherapy for breast cancer: an overview of randomized trials. In: European Journal of Cancer Supplements. Elsevier BV; 2007. p. 205–205.
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    • Dahabreh IJ, Economopoulos KP, Murray S. Trastuzumab with adjuvant chemotherapy for resectable breast cancer: A meta-analysis. In: Annals of Oncology. OXFORD UNIV PRESS; 2007. p. 166–166.
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    • Economopoulos KP, Murray S, Dahabreh IJ. Ovarian ablation or ovarian suppression versus chemotherapy for hormone receptor positive operable breast cancer: A meta-analysis. In: Annals of Oncology. OXFORD UNIV PRESS; 2007. p. 161–2.
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