Professional Summary
Dr Spyridon Dritsas is a General Surgeon with specialist expertise in Minimally Invasive Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Proctology, and Surgical Oncology. He combines clinical excellence with academic engagement and continuous professional development, delivering personalised, evidence-based, and contemporary surgical care.
Married to Eleni Katsarea; father of three daughters.
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), School of Medicine
MD Degree, 2008
Admitted through national entrance examinations. During his undergraduate training, he developed a strong interest in Medical Education, Surgery, and Surgical Research.
MSc in Minimally Invasive Surgery, Robotic Surgery and Telesurgery
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 2014
Comprehensive theoretical and practical training in advanced surgical technologies and modern minimally invasive techniques.
Completed General Surgery residency at the
3rd Department of Surgery & Laparoscopic Surgery Unit
General Hospital of Athens “Evaggelismos”
Participated in thousands of emergency and elective procedures across the full spectrum of General Surgery. Training in Greece’s largest tertiary hospital provided extensive operative experience and established the foundation for further subspecialisation.
Awarded PhD, School of Medicine, NKUA, 2025
Thesis Title:
Histological and quantitative determination of TLR2, TLR2/1 and TLR2/6 in liver regeneration after 2/3 hepatectomy in mice.
His research focused on molecular mechanisms influencing liver regeneration, contributing to translational surgical research and improved postoperative outcomes.
Completed several years of advanced fellowship training in the United Kingdom as Senior Clinical Fellow in leading oncological and minimally invasive surgical centres, including:
- Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Colorectal & Peritoneal Oncology Centre, Manchester
- Whittington Health NHS Foundation Trust
Specialist focus:
- Colorectal Surgery
- Peritoneal Malignancy
- Surgical Oncology
- Advanced Minimally Invasive Surgery
Certified by the Royal College of Surgeons of England for Fellowship training in Minimally Invasive Colorectal Surgery.
This period strengthened his expertise in modern surgical protocols, MDT-based cancer care, and advanced laparoscopic techniques.
- Consultant Surgeon, 1st Department of Surgery & Organ Transplant Unit, General Hospital of Athens “Evangelismos”
- Collaborates with leading private hospitals in Greece
Manages complex surgical cases daily, with emphasis on:
- Surgical Oncology
- Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
- Colorectal and Proctologic Surgery
Previous appointments include:
- Consultant Surgeon, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Unit, Hygeia Hospital
- Consultant Surgeon, Aretaieio University Hospital
- Colorectal Surgery
- Proctology
- Surgical Oncology
- Advanced Minimally Invasive & Laparoscopic Surgery
- Comprehensive General Surgery
- Active involvement in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education
- Faculty member in surgical training seminars and scientific workshops
- Certified Instructor, Hellenic Surgical Society
Active participation in Greek and international congresses as:
- Scientific and Organising Committee Member
- Invited Speaker
- Session Chair
Committed to continuous professional development and advancement of modern surgical practice.
- Hellenic Surgical Society (Board Member since 2025)
- Athens Medical Association
- Hellenic Society of Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Hellenic Society of Coloproctology
- Hellenic HPB Society
- Hellenic Transplant Society
- Hellenic Society for the Study of Digestive Cancer
United Kingdom:
- General Medical Council (GMC) – Full Registration with Licence to Practise (No. 7696199), 2019
- GMC Specialist Register – General Surgery, 2019
- Scholarship from the Hellenic Surgical Society for completion of Doctoral Thesis
- Transplant Masterclasses, Athens, 2025
- Robotic Surgery Introduction Workshop, ISLE Academy, Athens, 2024
- Basic Lower GI Endoscopy Course, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, UK, 2022
- Appendix Tumours Study Day, The Christie School of Oncology, Manchester, 2021
- Basic Robotic Surgical Skills, Griffin Institute, St Mark’s Hospital, London, 2021
- Colorectal Laparoscopic Surgical Skills, Node Institute – Hygeia Hospital, 2019
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), American College of Surgeons
- Definitive Surgical Trauma Care Course (DSTC)
- European Resuscitation Council (BLS Instructor & Provider)
- Multiple advanced laparoscopic and endocrine surgery seminars
Author and co-author of multiple peer-reviewed publications in international and national journals, including:
- British Journal of Surgery
- European Journal of Surgical Oncology
- Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
- World Journal of Emergency Surgery
- Diagnostics
- Current Issues in Molecular Biology
- Additional translational and clinical research publications
- President, Residents’ Association, Evangelismos Hospital (2013–2017)
- Board Member, Evangelismos Hospital Employees’ Union
- Alternate Board Member, Evangelismos Hospital Administrative Board
- Member, Panhellenic Medical Association
- Board Member, Hellenic Surgical Society (2025–present)
- Former elected representative in medical student and professional bodies