Vasilios Tanos MD PhD

Vasilios Tanos MD, PhD, Professor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Dr Tanos is working at Aretaeio Hospital in Nicosia, as a consultant Gynaecologist and head of the Reproductive Medicine & Surgery & IVF unit. His team provides high level of health services in Obstetrics and Gynaecology able to treat the most rare and difficult cases.

He teaches at Medical School of Nicosia University and undertakes his research at the departments of Computer Science, eHealth Lab and Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Cyprus. His special interest and research focus on reproductive surgery and bioinformatics.

He is one of the European Society of Gynaecological Endoscopy (ESGE) executive board members, the Scientific Director of the European Academy for Gynaecological Surgery (EAGS) and Chairs the GESEA program (Gynaecological Endoscopic Surgery Education and Assessment) by ESGE.

Past Co-ordinator of the ESHRE Certification Reproductive Endoscopic Surgery (ECRES) and past coordinator of the RS SIG in ESHRE. Ex-Secretary General of ESGE and past vice president of the MESGE. He published over 300 articles in international scientific journals, books, web video presentations and 290 oral presentations in International Scientific meetings, from which 190 as invited speaker. He operated as invited surgeon and instructor in many different countries in Central Europe and Asia.

His team “Womana”, experts in Women Health, provide the highest level of existing treatments in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, as well as in the subdivisions of infertility, gyne-oncology, preventive medicine in gynaecology and urogynaecology. All patients are treated with high diagnostic accuracy using the latest technology equipment, evidence based treatments, at a reasonable fee in a professional and humanistic manner at the pleasant environment of Aretaeio Hospital.

Personal Information & Education

PERSONAL INFORMATION:

Name: VASILIOS Surname: TANOS
Corresponding address: Epias Avenue 28, Engomi 2411, Nicosia
Corresponding Tel: ++ 357-22200478, Fax: ++ 357-22512371,
Email: v.tanos@aretaeio.com.cy
Date of Birth: 22.04.1961
Nationality: Cypriot

Education:

Under Graduate studies

Certificate Title / Diploma

Name of the Institution and Educational Organization / Qualifications

Dates

From – to

Graduation certificate “Apolitirio”

Kykkos High School, Nicosia, Cyprus.

1974-1979

M.D. (Medical Doctorate)

Cyrillus and Methodius University, Medical School, Skopje, Yugoslavia

1981-1986

Graduate studies

Certificate Title / Diploma

Name of the Institution and Educational Organization / Qualifications

Dates

From – to

INTERSHIP

Registration to Cyprus Medical Council

Departments of Internal Medicine and General Surgery

Nicosia General Hospital

1989–1990

RESIDENCY

Israel Medical Association Scientific Council – Title of the Specialist Obstetrics Gynaecology

Department of Obstetrics-Gynecology

Hadassah Medical Center,

Hebrew University Hospital, Jerusalem

1990–1995

FELLOWSHIP

Title in Gynaecological Oncology

Division of Gynaecological Oncology of

The Dpt ObGyn and Medical Oncology

Hadassah Medical Center, Hebrew

University Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel.

1996–1997

PhD Post Graduate studies

Certificate Title / Diploma

Name of the Institution and Educational Organization / Qualifications

Dates

From – to

Ph.D. THESIS

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Human Sciences, Department of Biochemistry

Title: Expression of H19 & IGF2 Imprinted

Genes in the Female Reproductive Organs

Malignancies including Breast Cancer

1998-2003

Professional Experience

Positions currently held:

Since 2006, Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Aretaeio Hospital in Nicosia and Director of the “In Vitro Fertilization Unit and Reproductive Surgery’

Since 2011 Director of the European Academy of Gynaecological Surgery – Nicosia Branch

Since 2015 Clinical Professor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the Nicosia University – St. George’s Medical School

Since 2015 Director of the ECRES (ESHRE Certification of Reproductive Endoscopic Surgery), A program certifying the knowledge and hand skills in reproductive surgery of ESHRE (European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology)

Previous Experience

Academic positions in summary

Position title	Name and location of the employer	Dates
Senior Scientist	Institute of Neurology and Genetics Department of Electron microscopy and Oncogenetics Nicosia	1999 – 2000
Scientist – Collaboration project by project	University of Cyprus, Dpt of Informatics and Laboratory of electronic Health, Nicosia	2000 – to date
Scientist – Collaboration project by project	University of Cyprus, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science University of Cyprus Nicosia	2014 – to date
Lecturer-Researcher	Hebrew University, Medical school,Dpt of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Jerusalem, Israel	2000 – 2004
Visiting Professor	University of Ioannina, Medical School, Dpt of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Greece	2004 – 2007
Lecturer	TEΠAK, Master Course in Obstetrics, Medical and Surgical complications in Pregnancy Nicosia	2010 – 2011
Visiting Professor	Hebrew University, Medical School, Dpt of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Jerusalem, Israel	2005 – 2014
Clinical Instructor	Nicosia University St George’s Medical School	2012 – 2014
Clinical Professor	Nicosia University St George’s Medical School	2015 – to date

Academic and Clinical positions in summary

Position title	Name and location of the employer	Dates
One of the Directors (for the scientific and training program)	EAGS and the GESEA program (Gynaecological Endoscopic Surgery Education and Assesment)	2006 – to date
Director	EAGS-European Academy of Gynaecological Surgery- Nicosia Branch	2011 – to date
Head of the workshops	ESHRE Campuses in Leuven, Belgium Seminars and life surgery teaching	2008 – to date

Clinical position in summary

Position title	Name and location of the employer	Dates
House officer	Departments of Internal Medicine and Surgery Nicosia General Hospital, Nicosia	1989 – 1990
Resident	Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hadassah Medical Centre (Ein-Kerem) Ηebrew University Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel	1990 – 1996
Fellow	Gynaecological Oncology, by the Division of Gynaecological Oncology and Medical Oncology in Hadassah Medical Center, The Hebrew University Hospital, Hadassah (Ein-Kerem), Jerusalem, Israel	1996 – 1997
Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology	Evaggelistria private Medical Center, Nicosia	1998 – 2006
Medical Director	In Vitro Fertilization unit at Maroni Larnaca a branch of the Reproductive Genetics Institute, Chicago, USA by Dr U Verlinsky and Dr A Kuliev	2003 – 2009

Academic and clinical positions in detail

Senior Scientist at the Institute of Neurology and Genetics Department of Electron microscopy and Oncogenetics Nicosia (I collaborated with Dr Kyriakos Kyriakou in a combined, basic science and clinical research program for the screening of BRCA genes in Cypriot female population Nicosia 1999 – 2000)

Since 2000 , as a special scientist at the University of Cyprus collaborating on project by project, with Prof C Pattichis, in the department of Informatics and Laboratory of electronic Health, Nicosia. I have actively participated in teaching students on matters dealing with Bioinformatics. I have been actively involved as a Co-advisor proposing titles of the works, designing projects and teaching students. Since 2015, I am also collaborating with Ass. Prof. Julio Georgiou at the University of Cyprus, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science University of Cyprus Nicosia.

Lecturer-Researcher at Hebrew University Faculty of Medicine, Jerusalem, Israel

Visiting Lecturer in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2000-2005

Visiting Professor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine The Hebrew University of Jerusalem 2004 – 2011, and renewed 2011 – 2014

Visiting Professor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Ioannina, Medical School, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Greece 2004-2007

Lecturer at TEΠAK, Master Course in Obstetrics. Medical and Surgical complications in pregnancy for the academic years 2010-2011

Clinical Instructor, teaching Medical students at St George’s Medical School Nicosia University since September 2012

Clinical Professor at St George’s Medical School Nicosia University since September 2015

Director of the European Academy for Gynaecological Surgery – Nicosia Branch since 2011 www.esge.org, www.theacademy.org

Head of the Workshops: Entitled “Endoscopy in Reproductive Surgery Tutorials” and “Life Surgery Teaching” at the EAGS and ESHRE Campuses SIG RS, in Leuven, Belgium. These are 4 educational and training workshops per year, since 2008.

Medical Director for 6 years at the RGI-Cy an In Vitro Fertilization unit at Maroni, Larnaca, a branch of the Reproductive Genetics Institute, Chicago, USA; under the guidance and leadership of Dr U Verlinsky and Dr A Kuliev. We offered medical services of highest level in Human artificial reproduction techniques and pre genetic diagnosis in 350 – 500 couples per year, the great majority visitors from abroad. The first 60 couples in the world, the majority Cypriots, all of them carriers of β-thalassaemia that delivered fully healthy babies, free from thalassaemia trait, were the result of our work at this center.

Teaching Experience

Residency program 1993 -1996

From my 4th year of residency in 1993, as chief resident, I taught and instructed medical students and young residents. It was a positive experience and helped me understand themeaning of “the wisdom to teach and the joy to share it.” I continued to lecture and instruct medical students during their medical school program, and soon after, I became involved in teaching the ObGyn residents as well.

Fellowship and PhD period 1996 -2002

During my fellowship in gynaecological oncology and during my PhD studies, I continued to teach medical students and residents of obstetrics and gynaecology. I enjoyed very much lecturing both obstetrics and gynaecology to medical students and residents. I also trained young residents in gynaecological surgery in open and in minimal invasive techniques. Between the years 2000 and 2005 I was a lecturer – researcher at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Hadassah University Hospital.

Lecturer period 2000 – 2005

I was a Visiting Lecturer in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in both the Departments of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Hadassah University Hospital, and at the Ioannina University Faculty of Medicine, Ioannina, Greece during 2004-2007. I gave lectures to medical students as well as residents, mainly on gynaecology and new technologies. I participated in staff meetings and presented difficult cases and their management. Common programs of teaching, research and cooperation on teaching skills were advocated. In 2004, I organized in Cyprus the biggest workshop on diagnostic and operative hysteroscopy ever done in Europe, using animal models, bovine uterus, and bladders. One hundred and forty doctors, from 24 different countries (from Iceland to Iraq) participated in that educational workshop, which was under the auspices of the European Society of Gynaecological Endoscopy (ESGE). This laid the foundation of workshops on animal models.

Honorary Visiting Professor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

From 1st May 2005 until May 2011, I was an Honorary Visiting Professor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. My position was renewed from Sept 2011 – 2014. I visited the Department several times a year, participating in lectures and presentation of cases. My lectures focused on gynaecological cancer genetics and prevention, targeted to medical students and residents in gynaecology.

Academic activities in Europe

Since 2006, I have actively participated in the formation and performance of the European Academy of Gynaecological Surgery. I have assisted in defining and validating in vitro exercises to teach, train, and test the typical Laparoscopic a) Psychomotor Skills (LPS) b) providing an objective, simple, and accurate scoring system to test the individual student’s ability in this field. Also in providing a training program for in-house training that gives students the opportunity to master and acquire psychomotor skills.

I developed and suggested animal models for diagnostic and operative hysteroscopy and trans-vaginal teaching. The European Academy of Gynaecological Surgery (the Academy) devotes its activities to science, education, training and accreditation in the field of gynaecological surgery and offers a nonpolitical working platform that uses the best scientific evidence in its decision making process.

In 2011, I became Director of the Nicosia Branch, of the European Academy for Gynaecological Surgery. It is a training center which initiated its activities in March 2011 with 2 courses every year www.esge.org, www.theacademy.org

Since 2008, twice a year, I head the Workshops “Endoscopy in Reproductive Surgery Tutorials” and “Life Surgery Teaching” at the EAGS in Leuven, Belgium, where we teach 25 students each time. www.eshre.org

In 2011, I suggested and stressed to ESHRE (European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology) the need for the creation of an ESHRE Reproductive Surgery Accreditation Program and Certification in order to teach reproductive surgery together with reproductive medicine. Such an approach will increase the results of take home babies after infertility problems and /or after offering artificial reproductive technologies. It took me a year of long discussions, argumentations and explanations to persuate them accept my proposal for ECRES formation (ESHRE Certification in Reproductive Endoscopic Surgery) which is the first in its kind worldwide. Since 2015 I am the director of the ECRES program. (www.eshre.eu and ECRES WebSurg)

Med tube is a Professional healthcare media library for doctors worldwide, sharing 10.000 medical videos. It includes didactic and rare cases of surgery and videos which are accepted after selection and reviewing by an anonymous referee system. Fifty (50) out of approximately 300 of my own videos case reports were refereed, approved and uploaded during 2011 and 2012 (http://medtube.net and Reference 10)

In 2012 I was appointed by the European Society of Gynaecological Endoscopy and the European Academy for Gynaecological Surgery to organize and supervise the ESGE examinations, for 50 participants, for Certification in Laparoscopy in Thessaloniki, Greece, during the 12th Panhellenic Congress in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 17 -20 May 2012. Similarly I was responsible to organize and supervise the ESGE examinations for 85 participants, for Certification in Laparoscopy during the 12th annual congress of ESGE in Paris September 12 -14, 2012 as well as for the following 4 annual congresses for more than 100 doctors in each event:

22nd ESGE Annual Congress, Berlin 2013,
23rd EBCOG European Congress of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Glasgow 2014,
30th Annual Meeting ESHRE, Munich 2014,
24th ESGE Annual Congress, Budapest 2015

Since 2012, as a member of the organizing and scientific committee we organize in the University of Friburg in Switzerland every April a special laparoscopic surgery workshop on fresh human cadavers for teaching Gyne – oncological cases. I organized an additional workshop, writing an innovative scientific program and operations time schedules on fresh human cadavers for teaching advanced level of reproductive surgery, in cooperation with the University of Liege Belgium at the end of 2016.

Participation in International Teaching Programs

GESEA Program: 1 of the 3 managers of this program regarding the scientific, organizational and financial management of these courses. The GESEA program implements two stages of learning. In the first stage, a skill certificate is acquired and in the second stage, a clinical program is completed to receive the corresponding diploma. The skill certificate is attained by passing an examination that includes theoretical and validated practical tests. The program provides universally accessible online tutorials, practical exercises, and self-evaluation modules. Three skill certificates are offered in conjunction with three diplomas. The diplomas are awarded in the following order: (a) the Bachelor in Endoscopy; (b) the Minimally Invasive Gynaecological Surgeon (MIGS); and (c) the Master level. The Master level is sub-divided into two separate diplomas: the Master in Laparoscopy and the Master in Hysteroscopy.

DIGESTT (Diploma in Imaging for Gynaecological Endoscopic Surgery Training and Testing) EAGS and ESGE certification program: Head and Coordinators Prof Nazar Amso and Prof Vasilios Tanos: We formatted the syllabus for the DIGESTT program and we are organizing the development of this new training and assessment program. E-learning modules, ultrasound simulation exercises, problem and scenarios based learning and MCQs are included in the program.

ECRES (ESHRE Certification of Reproductive Endoscopic Surgery): Head of the program. ECRES is a certification program that includes, e-learning modules at webSurg, selected topics and bibliography for learning, presentation sessions and videos, training testing and examinations both theoretical, written and video reviewing of unedited surgeries.

Academic activities at the University of Cyprus since 2000

Since 2000, I have actively participated in teaching students of the Computer Science Department, University of Cyprus, on matters dealing with Bioinformatics. I have been actively involved as a Co-advisor proposing titles of the works, design, teaching and performance of 14 graduate students, 2 masters and 2 PhD students. In the last two years, I teach electronic health in both a Master course and also for medical students, organized by the Department of Computer Science, University of Cyprus.

I was invited by TEΠAK, (Τechnology University of Cyprus) to give two semesters lectures to Midwifes for a Master Course in Obstetrics during the Academic year 2010–2011, The title of my topic was “Medical and Surgical Complications in Pregnancy.”

Since September 2012, I have been a Clinical Instructor and since 2015 a clinical professor teaching Medical students of St. George’s Medical School, Nicosia University.

Since 2005 I design the Sunflower website, whereas more than 500 articles have been selected for education of cervical and breast cancer. A newsletter has also been developed selecting hot topics in recent publications of the literature with the highest scientific value.

Since 2008, 4 times a year, I head the Workshops “Endoscopy in Reproductive Surgery Tutorials” and “Life Surgery Teaching” at the EAGS in Leuven, Belgium, where we teach 25 students each time. www.eshre.org

In 2011, I became Director of the Nicosia Branch, the European Academy for Gynaecological Surgery. It is a training center which initiated its activities in March 2011 with 2 courses every year www.esge.org, www.theacademy.org The European Academy of Gynaecological Surgery (the Academy) devotes its activities to science, education, training and accreditation in the field of gynaecological surgery and offers a nonpolitical working platform that uses the best scientific evidence in its decision making process.

I have presented my research work in 184 lectures, in various international scientific meetings, out of which 117, were as an invited speaker. Additionally I made 50 presentations in local meetings, the great majority again as an invited speaker.

Co-supervision with Prof. Pattichis C. Univ. of Cyprus the following students (1-14)

A. PhD and MSc Thesis

PhD Thesis: Marios Neofytou, “Development of a CADs for the identification of gynaecological cancer during an endoscopy examination”, 2007, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, Greece, (co-supervised with Prof. Κoutsouris D. and Prof. Pattichis C.)

PhD Thesis: Ioannis Constantinou, “Endoscopy image analysis based on AM-FM algorithm”, Department of Computer Science, University of Cyprus, (to be submitted 2016, co-supervised with Prof. Pattichis C.).

MSc Thesis: Antonia Loizou, “Data mining for the classification of endoscopy/hysteroscopy images”, Department of Computer Science, University of Cyprus, 2007 (co-supervised with Prof. Pattichis C.).

MSc Thesis: Charalambous Ioanna, “Automated endoscopy tool tracking”, Department of Computer Science, University of Cyprus, 2013/2014 (co-supervised with Prof. Pattichis C.).

MSc Thesis: Chrystalla Polyviou, “A patient summary system in openEMR”, Department of Computer Science, University of Cyprus, 2013/2014(co-supervised with Prof.Pattichis C.).

B. Undergraduate Diploma Projects

Loizou Antonia, “Development of computer System in order to support the Cyprus association of handicapped people”, Department of Computer Science, University of Cyprus, 2003 (co-supervised with Prof. Pattichis C.).

Stylianidou Chrystothea, “Development of a computer based system in order to support the histopathology department of Nicosia General Hospital”, Department of Computer Science, University of Cyprus, 2003 (co-supervised with Prof. Pattichis C.).

Gerosavvas Neofytos, “Automated segmentation of ROIs for hysteroscopy images”, Department of Computer Science, University of Cyprus, 2006/2007 (co-supervised with Prof. Pattichis C.).

Xatzipetrou Loucas, “E-Learning System for Training Doctors the Basics of Health Telematics”, Department of Computer Science, University of Cyprus, 2007/2008 (co-supervised with Prof. Pattichis C.).

Miliotis Andreas, “Real time computer analysis of endoscopy video”, Department of Computer Science, University of Cyprus, 2007/2008 (co-supervised with Prof. Pattichis C.).

Theofanous Despo, “Data mining extraction for hysteroscopy images”, Department of Computer Science, University of Cyprus, 2010/2011 (co-supervised with Prof. Pattichis C.).

Charalampous Ioanna, “eLearning platform in gynaecology”, Department of Computer Science, University of Cyprus, 2011/2012 (co-supervised with Prof. Pattichis C.).

Demetriou Andreas, “Android platform for ECG analysis and Transmission”, Department of Computer Science, University of Cyprus, 2012/2013 (co-supervised with Prof. Pattichis C.).

Kyriakides Antonis, “Telemedicine application for patient with Thalassaemia”, Department of Computer Science, University of Cyprus, 2012/2013(co-supervised with Prof.Pattichis C.).

Ioanna Eracleous, “Motion estimation in gynaecological US images/video”, Department of Computer Science, University of Cyprus,2013/2014(co-supervised with Prof. Pattichis C.).

Elena Michael, “MRI Data Base for breast cancer”, Department of Computer Science, University of Cyprus, 2013/2014 (co-supervised with Prof. Pattichis C.).

Katerina Tzirtzipi, “Medical Data Base for Gynecologists based on OpenEMR”, Department of Computer Science, University of Cyprus, 2013/2014 (co-supervised with Prof. Pattichis C.).

Irene Kalogirou, “Color Image analysis based on gamma algorithm”, Department of Computer Science, University of Cyprus, 2013/2014 (co-supervised with Prof. Pattichis C.).

Georgia Rotsidou, “ePrescription Tool and Pharmacy portal” Department of Computer Science, University of Cyprus, 2014/2015 (co-supervised with Prof. Pattichis C.).

Elissa Abi Raad – Polyps in Female genital tract (Epidemiology, Histopathology, treatment in premenopausal women) – 2016 SGUL/UNic 2016/17, T year Med. School

Kelsey Elizabeth Berry – Polyps in Female genital tract (Genetic predisposition, Physiology Preventive measures, comparison with other systems) 2016 SGUL/UNic 2016/17, T year Med. School

Ahmed Samy Abdulhady Soliman – Tissue Image Analysis in Benign and malignant tissues in gynaecology 2016/2017 SGUL/UNic 2016/17, T year Med. School

Adam Marek Gajek – Klinefelter Syndrome and fertility treatment options 2016/2017 SGUL/UNic 2016/17, T year Med. School

Carlos Saber Complications in myomectomy procedures 2016/2017 SGUL/UNic 2016/17, T year Med. School

Research Review

(List of Publications, Reports. Congress and conference presentations, Research projects / Funding etc)

Research in summary

Α	Publications in scientific journals	52
B	Conference refereed proceedings	25
C	Publications in scientific books	8
D	Scientific publications in electronic form	50
E	Submitted articles waiting for answer	5
F	Article to be submitted in the next 3 months	3
G	Presentations in International scientific meetings	204
G	As Invited speaker	142
H	Presentations in Cyprus medical and scientific meetings mainly as an invited speaker	52
I	Contribution to public. Presentations and articles published in newspapers and journals	69
J	Review of the participation in current international and local research programs	10
K	Research projects and funding after competitive grants	12
L	Editorial Board member of scientific journals	3
M	Reviewer of scientific international journals	8
N	Membership in scientific boards and committees after invitation and/or elections	12
O	Collaborators in academic and current research programs	14

Review of the research work in detail

List of Publications

Publications in scientific journals

Schenker J.G. and Tanos V. Female sterilization reversal: microsurgery or in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer. In: Female Contraception and Male Fertility Regulations. Edited by B. Runnenbaum, T. Rabe and L. Kiesel. The Parthenon Publishing Group. Casterton Hall, 2:179-195, 1991.

Tanos V, Goshen R, Weinstein D, Schenker J.G, De-Groot N, and Hochberg A. The suggested role of genetic imprinting in trophoblastic neoplasia. Oncol. (Life Sci. Adv.), 12:185-192, 1993.

Reubinoff, B.E. Mor-Yosef, S. Shushan, A. Brzezinski A. Tanos V and Anteby, S.O. Hyperreactio luteinalis associated with non-immune hydrops fetalis – The role of pituitary hormones. Eur. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Reprod. Biol. 53 (2): 144-146, Feb 1994.

Tanos V, Anteby S.O. Cesarean scar endometriosis. J. Gynecol. Obstet. 47(2): 163-166, Nov 1994.

Tanos V, Rojansky N, Anteby S.O. Comparison of Cefonicid and Cefazolin prophylaxis in abdominal hysterectomy. Gynecol Obstet Invest. 37 (2): 115-117, 1994.

Tanos V, Meirow D, Reubinoff B.E. and Anteby S.O. Recurrent gestational trophoblastic disease following in-vitro fertilization. Human Reproduction 9(11): 2010-2013, Nov 1994.

Tanos V and Schenker J.G. Ovarian cysts: a clinical dilemma. Gynecol. Endocrinol.8(1): 59-67, March 1994.

Tanos V, Rojansky N. Prophylactic antibiotics in abdominal hysterectomy. Journal of the American College of Surgeons. 179 (5): 593-600, Nov 1994.

Rojansky N, Tanos V, Lewin A, Weinstein D. Sonographic evaluation of fetal head extension and maternal pelvis in cases of breech presentation. Acta Obstet. Gynecol. Scand. 73 (8): 607-611, Sept 1994.

Goshen R, Ben-Rafael Z, Gonik B, Lustig O, Tanos V, De-Groot, Hochberg A.A. The role of genomic imprinting in implantation. Steril. 62:903-910, 1994.

Tanos V, Friedler S, Shushan A, Strauss N, Hetsroni I, Lewin A. Comparison Between Nafarelin Acetate and D-Trp6-LHRH for Temporary Pituitary Suppression in In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Patients: A Prospective Crossover Study. Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics 12(10): 715 – 719, Nov 1995.

Weinstein D, Benshushan A, Tanos V, Zilberstein-R, Rojansky N. Predictive score for vaginal birth after cesarean section. J. Obst. Gynecol. 174 (1 Pt 1): 192 -8, Jan 1996.

Tanos V, Friedler S, Zajicek G, Neiger M, Lewin A, Schenker J.G. The Impact of Endometrial Preparation on Implantation following Cryopreserved-Thawed Embryo Transfer. Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation 41(4): 227-231, 1996.

Ariel I, Ayesh S, Perlman EJ, Pizov G, Tanos V, Schneider T,Erdmann VA, Podeh D, Komitowski D, Quasem AS, De Groot N, Hochberg A. The product of the imprinted H19 gene is an oncofetal. Mol Pathol 50 (1): 34-44, Feb 1997.

Rojansky N, Tanos V, Reubinoff B.E., Shapira S, Weinstein D. Effect of Epidural analgesia on duration and outcome of labor International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, 56 (3):237-44, March 1997.

Rojansky N, Reubinoff B.E., Tanos V, Shushan A, Weinstein D. High risk pregnancy outcome following induction of labour European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, 72(2): 153-8, April 1997.

Brzezinski A, Adlercreutz H, Shaoul R, Reosler A, Shmueli A, Tanos V and Schenker G. Short-term effects of phytoestrogen rich diet on postmenopausal women. Menopause, 3:9-15, 1997.

Elhalal U, Tanos V, Bar-Oz B and Nadjari M. Early second trimester twin embolization syndrome. J Ultrasound Med 16(7): 509-512, 1997.

Tanos V and JC Schenker. Is Human Cloning Justified? Journal of assisted Reproduction and Genetics. 15: 1-9, 1998.

Tanos V, Prus D, Weinstein D, Tykocinski ML, De Groot N , Hochberg A, Ariel I. Expression of the imprinted H19 oncofetal RNA in epithelial ovarian cancer. Eur J Obstetrics Gynecology Reproductive Biology. 85(1):7-11, July 1999.

Benshushan A, Paltiel O, Brzezinsky A, Tanos V, Barchana M, Shoshani O, Gordon L, Tsur L, Schenker JG. Ovulation induction and risk of endometrial cancer: a pilot study Eur J Obstetrics Gynecology Reproductive Biology. 98:53-57, 2001.

Tanos V, Brzezinski A, Drize O, Strauss N and Peretz T. Synergistic inhibitory effects of genistein and tamoxifen on human dysplastic and malignant epithelial breast cells in vitro. Eur J Obstetrics Gynecology Reproductive Biology. January 2002.

Gronbaek H, Tanos V, Meirow D, Peretz T, Raz I and Flyvbjerg A. Effects of Tamoxifen on Insulin-like Growth factors, IGF Binding Proteins and IGFBP-3 Proteolysis in Breast Cancer Patients. Anticancer Research 23: – 2003.

Tanos V. Trans-Vaginal Laparoscopy proposed as an investigation procedure for high-risk patients of ovarian cancer. European Journal of Gynaecological Oncology. 2: 197-200, 2004.

Tanos V. The use of trans-vaginal laparoscopy in ruling out pelvic malignancy: a case report. Gynecological Surg. 1:45-47, 2004.

Tanos V. H19 and IGF2 Gene Expression in Human Normal, Hyperplastic and Malignant Endometrium. International Journal of Gynaecological Cancer. 14: 521-525, 2004.

Tanos V.Bigatti, M.Paschopoulos, M.Rosales, B. Magro, L Gianaroli, D.Ioannou, F. Avgoustatos, DE. Lolis. Trans-Vaginal Laparoscopy: New Technique evaluating female infertility. Three Mediterranean Countries’ Experiences. Gynecological Surgery. Gynec Surgery 2:241-243, 2005.

Tanos, D. Georgiou, E. Meridis and M. Paschopoulos. Embryoscopy and Fetoscopy: An Old Story But a New Challenge. MEDIMOND INTERNATIONAL PROCEEDINGS. 14^th Annual Congress of the European Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy, Advanced Minimal Invasive Surgery in the Theatre and in the Office. October 6 – 8, 2005. Workcode: FX06R9082.

S. Neophytou, C.S. Pattichis, M.S. Pattichis, V. Tanos, E.C. Kyriakou, D. Koutsouris, “Texture Based Classification of Endoscopy Images”, Biomedical Engineering Online, http://www.biomedical-engineering-online.com/. 2005

M Paschopoulos, E.N Meridis, V Tanos, P.J. O’Donovan, E. Paraskevaidis. Embryofetoscopy: a new “old” tool. Gynecol Surg.3:79-83, 2006.

S. Neophytou, V. Tanos, C.S. Pattichis, M.S. Pattichis, E.C. Kyriacou, D. Koutsouris, “Standardised Protocol for Texture Feature Analysis of Endoscopic Images in Gynaecological Cancer”, BioMedical Engineering OnLine, BioMedical Engineering OnLine 2007, 6:44. http://www.biomedical-engineering-online.com/content/6/1/44,

S. Neophytou, V. Tanos, C.S. Pattichis, M.S. Pattichis, E.C. Kyriacou, D. Koutsouris, “Texture Based Classification of Endoscopy Images”, IEEE Transactions on Information Technology in Biomedicine. November 2007

Β Τανος, Κ Παττίχης, Μ Νεοφύτου. Πρόγραμμα επεξεργασίας εικόνων ιστού για τη διάγνωση καρκίνου του ενδομητρίου. Υψιπέτης τεύχος 24, σελις 29-31. Μάρτιος – Απρίλιος 2009.

Ioanna Herakleous, Ioannis P. Constantinou, Elena Michael, Marios S. Neofytou, Constantinos S. Pattichis, Vasilis Tanos. A Simplified 2D Real Time Navigation System for Hysteroscopy Imaging. International Conference on Computer Systems and Technologies, June 16–17, 2011, Vienna, Austria. Copyright ©2011 ACM 978-1-4503-0917-2/11/06 Comp Sys Tech’11

GF Grimbizis, R Campo S Gordts S Bruker, M Gergolet V Tanos TC Li, C De Angelis, A Di Spiezio Sardo Clinical approach for the classification of congenital uterine malformations. Gynecol Surg 9:119 -129, 2012.

Grimbizis GF, Gordts S, Di Spiezio SA, Brucker S, De Angelis C, Gergolet M, Li T-C, Tanos V, Brölmann H., Gianaroli L., Campo R. The ESHRE/ESGE consensus on the Classification of female genital tract congenital malformations. Gynecol Surg 10:199–212, 2013

Grimbizis GF, Gordts G, Di Spiezio SA, Brucker S, De Angelis C, Gergolet M, Li T-C, Tanos V Brölmann H., Gianaroli L., Campo R. The ESHRE/ESGE consensus on the classification of female genital tract congenital malformations. Hum Reprod 2013; 28: 2032–2044

Grimbizis GF, Gordts G, Di Spiezio SA, Brucker S, De Angelis C, Gergolet M, Li T-C, Tanos V, Brölmann H., Gianaroli L., Campo R. Reply: Are the ESHRE/ESGE criteria of female genital anomalies for diagnosis of septate uterus appropriate? Hum Reprod 29: 868-869, 2014

De Jonge E, Tanos V and Grimbizis FG. Emergency Gynaecology Acute Abdominal Pain in Women Standards of Care for Women’s Health in Europe EBCOG European Board and College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Gynaecology Services 2014 Standard 2, p 20–23.

V Tanos, H Brölmann, RL DeWilde, P O’Donovan, R Campo. Myoma morcellation and leiomyosarcoma Gynecol Surg 12:17-19, 2015

Di Spiezio Sardo A, Campo R, Gordts S, Spinelli M, Cosimato C, Tanos V, Brucker S, Li TC, Gergolet M, De Angelis C, Gianaroli L, Grimbizis G. The comprehensiveness of the ESHRE/ESGE classification of female genital tract congenital anomalies: a systematic review of cases not classified by the AFS system. Hum Reprod, 30(5): 1046-1058, 2015

R Sokolov, V Tanos, S Butureanu, D Sokolov A review of the literature regarding medicolegal aspects in gynaecologic endoscopy: Do patients’demands and Doctors’services meet? Revista Română de Bioetică, Vol. 13, Nr.1, ianuarie – martie 2015

H Brölmann, V Tanos, G Grimbizis, T Ind, K Philips, T van den Bosch, S Sawalhe, L van den Haak, FW Jansen, J Pijenenborg, FA Taran, S Brucker, A Waiez, R Campo, P O’Donovan, RL DeWilde. Options on fibroid morcellation: a literature review. J Gynecol Surg. 12: 3-15, 2015

S. Neofytou, V. Tanos, I. Constantinou, E. C. Kyriacou, M. S. Pattichis, and C. S. Pattichis. Computer-Aided Diagnosis in Hysteroscopic Imaging. IEEE Journal of Biomedical and Health Informatics, Vol. 19, No. 3, p. 1129-1136, May 2015.

Sleiman Z, Tanos V, Van Belle Y, Carvalho J.L, Campo R. The European Academy laparoscopic “Suturing Training and Testing’’ (SUTT) significantly improves surgeons’ performance. Facts Views Vis OBGYN, 2016, 7(3):153-160.

Grimbizis GF, Di Spiezio Sardo A, Saravelos SH, Gordts S, Exacoustos C, Van Schoubroeck D, Bermejo C, Amso NN, Nargund G, Timmerman D, Athanasiadis A, Brucker S, De Angelis C, Gergolet M, Li TC, Tanos V, Tarlatzis B, Farquharson R, Gianaroli L, Campo R. The Thessaloniki ESHRE/ESGE consensus on diagnosis of female genital anomalies Hum Reprod. 2016 Jan; 31(1):2-7.

Campo R, Wattiez A, Tanos V, Di Spiezio AS, Grimbizis G, Wallwiener D, Brucker S, Puga M, Molinas R, O’Donovan P, Deprest J, Van Belle Y, Lissens A, Herrmann A, Tahir M, Benedetto C, Siebert I, Rabischong B and De Wilde RL. Gynaecological Endoscopic Surgical Education and Assessment a diploma programme in Gynaecological Endoscopic Surgery. The European Journal of Ob&Gyn & Repr Biology and jointly published in Gynecological Surgery 2016, Volume 13, Issue 3, pp 133–137

Tanos V, Socolov R, Demetriou P, Kyprianou M, Watrelot A, Van Belle Y, Campo R. Implementation of minimal invasive gynaecological surgery certification will challenge gynaecologists with new legal and ethical issues Facts Views Vis OBGYN, 2016, 8 (2): 111-118.

Tanos V, Brölmann H, DeWilde RL, O’Donovan P, Symeonidou E, Campo R. ESGE Survey on tissue power morcellation complications other than leiomyosarcoma Journal Gynecol Surg October 2016 DOI 10.1007/s10397-016-0987-8.

Tanos V, Neofytou M and Pattichis C., The modern energies used in Minimal Invasive Gynaecological Surgery improve patients’ safety. IEEE Transactions on Information Technology in Biomedicine.

Chalhoub E, Tanos V, Campo R, Kesrouani A, El Rassy E, Rizkallah J, Chalhoub D, Walter C, Sleiman Z. The role of video games in facilitating the psychomotor skills training in laparoscopic surgery Gynecol Surg DOI 10.1007/s10397-016-0986-9, October 2016.

Sameer Umranikar ST, Clark J, Saridogan E, Miligkos D, Arambage K, Torbe E, Campo R, Di SpiezioSardo Tanos V, Grimbizis G. BSGE/ESGE guideline on management of fluid distension media in operative hysteroscopy. British Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy/European Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy Guideline Development Group for Management of Fluid Distension Media in Operative Hysteroscopy Gynecol Surg DOI 10.1007/s10397-016- 0983-z, Gyn Surg December 2017

Tanos V, Brölmann H, DeWilde RL, O’Donovan P, Symeonidou E, Campo R. Survey among ESGE members on leiomyosarcoma morcellation Accepted by the Journal of Gyn Surg February 2017

54) Tanos V, Berry KE, Seikkula J, Raad EA, Stavroulis A, Sleiman Z, Campo R, Gordts S, The management of polyps in female reproductive organs, International Journal of Surgery 43 (2017) 7e16

55) Tanos V and Sayed El Akhras, The Effect of Hemostatic Method on Ovarian Reserve following

Endometrioma Excision (Mini Review) Glob J Reprod Med Volume 1 Issue 1 – May 2017

56) Alsalamah A, Campo R, Tanos V, Grimbizis G, Van Belle Y, Hood K, Pugh N and Amso N. Face and

content validity of the virtual reality simulator ‘ScanTrainer®’ Gynecological Surgery (2017) 14:18

57) Cezar C, Becker S, Di Spiezio Sardo A, Herrmann A, Larbig A, Tanos V, De la Roche LAT, Verhoeven HC, Wallwiener M, De Wilde RL Laparoscopy or laparotomy as the way of entrance in myoma enucleation Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics Arch Gynecol Obstet (2017). pp 1–12

https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-017-4490-x

58) H. Krentel, C. Cezar, S. Becker, A. Di Spiezio Sardo, V. Tanos, M. Wallwiener, and R. L. De Wilde

Review Article. From Clinical Symptoms to MR Imaging: Diagnostic Steps in Adenomyosis. Hindawi

BioMed Research International Volume 2017, Article ID 1514029, 6 pages

https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/1514029

59) V. Tanos and K.E. Berry, Benign and malignant pathology of the uterus. Best Practice & Research

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2017.10.004

60) Saridogan E, Becker CM, Feki A, Grimbizis GF, Hummelshoj L, Keckstein G, Nisolle M, Tanos V, Ulrich UA, Vermeulen N, De Wilde RL. Working group of ESGE, ESHRE, and WES, Recommendations for the surgical treatment of endometriosis—part 1: ovarian endometrioma Gynecological Surgery (2017) 14:27 DOI 10.1186/s10397-017-1029-x

61) Sleiman Z, Zreik T, Bitar R, Sheaib R, Al Bederi A, Tanos V. Uncommon presentations of an uncommon entity: OHVIRA syndrome with hematosalpinx and pyocolpos Facts Views Vis Obgyn,

2017, 9 (3): 167-170

62) V. Tanos, K. E. Berry, M. Frist, R. Campo, and R. L. DeWilde. Prevention and Management of Complications in Laparoscopic Myomectomy, BioMed Research International, (2018), Volume 2018 (2018) Article ID 8250952, 9 pages https://doi.org/10.1155/2018/8250952

63) Tanos V, Gajek A, Elsemary MY, ElSaeed KO, Berry KE, ElAkhras S. Klinefelter Syndrome: Review of the Literature Comparing TESE and mTESE, Sperm Retrieval and Pregnancy Rate. Int J Reprod Med

Gynecol. 2018;4(1): 012-016.

64) Di Spiezio Sardo A, Galana G, Santangelo F, Zizolfi B, Tanos V, Perino A, Leon De Wilde R,

The Role of Hysteroscopy in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Adenomyosis BioMed Research International Volume 2017 (2017), Article ID 2518396, 7 pages https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/2518396 Review Article www.hindawi.com/journals/bmri/si/687105

65) V.Tanos, S. El-Akhras, B. Kayia Hysteroscopic Management of Cervical Pregnancy: Case Series and

Review of the Literature Journal: Journal of Gynecology Obstetrics and Human Reproduction 2018

66) H. Krentel, C. Cezar, S. Becker, A. Di Spiezio Sardo, V. Tanos, M. Wallwiener, R. L. De Wilde From

clinical symptoms to MR imaging: diagnostic steps in adenomyosis BioMed Research International

www.hindawi.com/journals/bmri/si/687105

67) L. A. Torres-de la Roche, S. Becker, C. Cezar, A. Herrmann, A. Larbig, L. Leicher, A. Di Spiezio Sardo, V. Tanos, M. Wallwiener, H. Verhoeven, R. L. De Wilde Pathobiology of myomatosis uteri: the underlying knowledge to support our clinical practice Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics

69) C. Cezar, S. Becker, A. Di Spiezio Sardo, A. Herrmann, A. Larbig, V. Tanos, L. A. Torres-de la Roche, H. Verhoeven, M. Wallwiener, R. L. De Wilde Laparoscopy or laparotomy as the way of entrance in

myoma enucleation Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics

70) G. Tchartchian, B. Bojahr, S. Becker, A. Di Spiezio Sardo, A. Larbig, V. Tanos, H. Verhoeven, M.

Wallwiener, R. L. De Wilde Occult malignancy rate of 1498 hysterectomies or myomectomies with

morcellation: a retrospective single-arm study In review in Journal of Gynecology of India (PubMed)

71) Rudy Leon DeWilde, MarkusWallwiener, Attilio Di Spiezio Sardo, Vasilios Tanos, and Sven Becker

Editorial Adenomyosis and Myomata: Risks, Problems, and Complications in Diagnosis and Therapy

of Adenomyosis and Myomata. Hindawi BioMed Research International Volume 2018, Article ID

5952460, 2 pages https://doi.org/10.1155/2018/5952460

72) Zaki Sleiman, Elie Rassi, Vasilios Tanos, Aline Khazzaka From the dry lab to the operating room: the ﬁrst transferability study of hysteroscopic skills Surgical Endoscopy Vol.:(0123456789)

https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-018-6464-x

73) Vasilios Tanos, Zara Abigail Toney, Elissa Abi Raad, Kelsey Elizabeth Berry, Zaki Sleiman.

Management of endometrial polyps. J. Women Health Care and Issues. Doi: http://dx.doi.org/

10.31579/ jwhc.2019/005

74) Vasilios Tanos, Zara Abigail Toney, Ref: YBEOG_2018_70_R1 Uterine scar rupture – prediction,

prevention, diagnosis and management. Journal: Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics &

Gynaecology 2019

75) Luz Angela Torres-de la Roche, Lasse Leicher, Isabell Steljes, Jennifer Eidswick, Oleg Larionov, Maya Sophie de Wilde, Rudi Campo, Vasilios Tanos, Rudy Leon De Wilde Training and qualification in

gynecological minimal access surgery: a systematic review Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology Submission no: YBEOG 2019 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2019.01.016 1521-6934

76) A Di Spiezio Sardo, G Calagna, F Santangelo, B Zizolfi, V Tanos, A Perino, and RL De Wilde

The Role of Hysteroscopy in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Adenomyosis BioMed Research

International Volume 2017, Article ID 2518396, https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/2518396

77) Vasilios Tanos, Safinez Balami and Lee Lingwood. Junctional zone endometrium alterations in

gynecological and obstetrical disorders and impact on diagnosis, prognosis and treatment

Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol 2019, 31:418–427 DOI:10.1097/GCO.0000000000000572

78) Vasilios Tanos, Safinez Balami and Lee Lingwood. Junctional Zone Endometrium Morphological

Characteristics and Functionality: Review of the Literature Gynecol Obstet Invest 2020, karger.com/goi DOI: 10.1159/000505650

79) Vasilios Tanos, Lee Lingwood and Safinez Balami. The Importance of the Junctional Zone of the

Endometrium in Human Reproduction. Human Fertility 2020, IHUF-2019-015, biol103@york.ac.uk in

Printing DOI: 10.1080/14647273.2020.1720316. Article ID: IHUF 1720316

https://doi.org/10.1080/14647273.2020.1720316

80) Tanos V, and Sowah E. Endometrioma surgery and possibilities of early disease control. Mini-invasive Surg 2020; 4:39. http://dx.doi.org/10.20517/2574-1225.2019.59

81) AA Watrelot, V Tanos, G Grimbizis, E Saridogan, R Campo, A Wattiez ESGE special interest group ‘quality, safety and legal aspects’ working group, From complication to litigation: The importance of non-technical skills in the management of complications. Facts Views Vis Obgyn. 2020 Jun; 12(2): 133–139.

B. Conference refereed proceedings

S. Neophytou, C.S. Pattichis, V. Tanos, E. Kyriacou, D. Koutsouris, ‘Texture Characterization of Gynaecological Tissue in Endoscopy: Preliminary Findings’, CD-ROM Proceedings of the 1st MEDINF International Conference on Medical Informatics & Engineering, 12-15 October, Craiova, Romania, 4 pages, 2003.

S. Neophytou, C.S. Pattichis, V. Tanos, E. Kyriacou, D. Koutsouris, ’Tissue Texture Characterization during Hysteroscopy and Laparoscopy: Preliminary Findings’, 12 Annual Congress of the European Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy, Luxembourg, Abstract Book, p.23, November 26-29, 2003.

S. Neophytou, V. Tanos, C.S. Pattichis, ‘Intraoperative tissue image computational Analysis as a diagnostic tool in Gynaecological Endoscopy’, Transvaginal Endoscopy the Art and Science’, 4-7 March, Larnaka, Cyprus, 2004.

S. Neophytou, C.S. Pattichis, M.S. Pattichis, V. Tanos, E. Kyriacou, D. Koutsouris, ‘Multiscale Texture Feature Variability Analysis in Endoscopy Imaging Under Different Viewing Positions’, CD-ROM Proceedings of the II EFOMP Mediterranean Conference on Medical Physics, 28-30 April, Limassol, Cyprus, 6 pages, 2004.

S. Neophytou, C.S. Pattichis, M.S. Pattichis, V. Tanos, E. Kyriacou, S. Pavlopoulos, D. Koutsouris, ‘Texture Analysis of the Endometrium During Hysteroscopy: Preliminary Results’,26^th Annual International conference of the IEEE engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 1-5 September, San Francisco, California, USA, p.1483-1486, 2004.

S. Neophytou, C.S. Pattichis, V. Tanos, E.C. Kyriacou, D. Koutsouris, ‘Intraoperative Tissue Texture Characterization in Gynaecological Cancers. Preliminary Findings’. EAGC 2^nd International Congress in Gynaecological Malignancies, 19-21 November, Larnaca, Cyprus, pp 34, 2004

S. Neophytou, C.S. Pattichis, M.S. Pattichis, V. Tanos, E. Kyriacou, D. Koutsouris, “The Effect of Color Correction of Endoscopy Images for Quantitative Analysis in Endometrium”,27^th Annual International conference of the IEEE engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 1-4 September, Shanghai, China, p. 3336- 3339, 2005.

Tanos, M.S. Neophytou, C.S. Pattichis, “Computer Assisted Tissue Image Analysis in Endometrium Cancer”, 33^rdMeeting of the International Society for Oncodevelopment Biology and Medicine, 24-29 September, Rhodes, Greece, 2005.

S.Neophytou, C.S. Pattichis, M.S. Pattichis, V. Tanos, E.C. Kyriacou, D. Koutsouris, “Texture-Based Classification of Hysteroscopy Images of the Endometrium”, 28^th Annual International conference of the IEEE engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 30-3 August, September, New York, USA, p.3005-3008, 2006.

M.S. Neofytou, C.S. Pattichis, M.S. Pattichis, V. Tanos, E.C. Kyriacou, S. Pavlopoulos, “Color-Texture Classification of Hysteroscopy Images of the Endometrium”, 29^th Annual International conference of the IEEE engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 23-26 August, Lyon, France, pp. 864-867, 2007.

M.S. Neofytou, C.S. Pattichis, M.S. Pattichis, V. Tanos, E.C. Kyriacou, C. Schizas, “Color Multiscale Texture Classification of Hysteroscopy Images of the Endometrium”, 30^th Annual International conference of the IEEE engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 20-24 August, Vancouver, Canada, pages 4, 2008.

M.S. Neofytou, A. Loizou, C.S. Pattichis, M.S. Pattichis, V. Tanos, “Classification and data mining for hysteroscopy imaging in gynaecology”, 4^th European Congress of the International Federation for Medical and Biological Engineering, 23-27 November, Antwerp, Belgium, pages 4, 2008.

P. Constantinou, C.A. Koumourou, M.S. Neophytou, V Tanos, CS Pattichis, EC Kyriakou. “An Integrated CAD system facilitating the endometrial cancer diagnosis”, 9^th International Conference on Information Technology and Applications in Biomedicine, November 5-7, Larnaca, Cyprus, 5 pages, 2009.

P. Constantinou, M. S. Neofytou, V. Tanos, C. S. Pattichis, “Reliable Hysteroscopy Color

Imaging”,The 12th Mediterranean Conference on Medical and Biological Engineering and

Computing – MEDICON 2010, May 27-30, 2010, Chalkidiki, Greece, 4 pages, 2010.

V. Tanos, M. S. Neofytou, I. P. Constantinou, C. S. Pattichis, “NOTES / TVE as a useful method to rule out Pelvic Malignancies”, Bi-annual Cyprus Anti cancer society International Symposium, March 11-13, 2011, Limassol, Cyprus.

V. Tanos, M. S. Neofytou, I. P. Constantinou, C. S. Pattichis, “Prophylactic oophorectomy Vs GnRHa treatment in Young Breast Cancer patients”, Bi-annual Cyprus Anti cancer society International Symposium, March 11-13, 2011, Limassol, Cyprus.

I Herakleous, IP Constantinou, E Michael, MS Neophytou CS Pattichis. V Tanos. A simplified 2D real time navigation system for hysteroscopy imaging Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Computer Systems and Technologies ACM New York, NY, USA ©2011

Β Tάνος, Μ Νεοφύτου, Ι Κωσταντίνου, Κ Παττίχης. Θέματα Υστεροσκόπησης – Υδρολαπαρόσκόπησης. Διακολπική υδρολαπαροσκόπηση σαν μέθοδος ελέγχου σε ασθενείς υψηλού κινδύνου για Ca ωοθηκών. Σελίδα: 131 -137. Α’ Έκδοση Δεκέμβριος 2011.

Β Τάνος. Θέματα Υστεροσκόπησης–Υδρολαπαρόσκόπησης. Χειρουργική υδρολαπα -ροσκόπηση Τεχνική – Ενδείξεις. Σελίδα: 139 -142. Α’ Έκδοση Δεκέμβριος

S. Neophytou, I. Charalambous, V. Tanos,I. Constantinou, C.S. Pattichis,“Educational endoscopy based on e-learning medical platforms”, 1^st International Conference on Medical Education Informatics – MEI 2012, Abstract book 3 pages, 6-7 April 2012, Thessaloniki, Greece.

V Tanos Do we have to operate endometriomas before IVF? 10^th Annual meeting of the Mediterranean Society for Reproductive Medicine (MSRM). Journey through human reproduction. Page 116 -120, Becici-Budva 10 -12 May, 2012.

V Tanos, Should we operate uterine fibroids with normal uterine cavity before IVF? MSRM, Controversies in Human Reproduction, Book of Abstracts page 40. Daios Agios Nicolaos Crete, 28-30 September 2012.

Ioannis Constantinou, Marios Pattichis, Vasilios Tanos, Marios Neophytou, Constantinos Pattichis, “An addaptive AM-FM texture analysis system: Application in hysteroscopy imaging “, Bibe, November 2012, Limasol Cyprus

V Tanos, Surgery of Hydrosalpinges and implantation rate: Salpiggectomy, salpingostomy, lagation and essure. Mediterranean Society for Reproductive Medicine, International Meeting “Imaging in Reproductive Medicine” Book of Abstracts page 46. Daios Agios Nicolaos Crete, 20-22 September 2013.

V Tanos – as invited speaker, Ain Shams Obstetrics & Gynaecology International Conference (ASOGIC 19) Teaming Up for Women’s Health. asogic.com Book of Abstracts A1: Endometrioma Endoscopic Surgery, When and How to Treat – page 49, A2: Transvaginal Hydrolaparoscopy for diagnosis and treatment of ovarian lesions – page 51. Fairmont Towers Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt 27-28 May 2015.

Tanos V, Neofytou M and Pattichis C, The Energies used in Minimal Invasive Gynaecological Surgery: Properties, patients’ safety and cost effectiveness. IEEE Transactions on Information Technology in Biomedicine Paphos

C. Publications in Scientific Books

Tάνος Β. Η εφαρμογή της ογκογενετικής στην πρόληψη και αντιμετώπιση του κληρονομικού γυναικολογικού καρκίνου και καρκίνου του μαστού. Διάλεξη στο Ανοικτό Πανεπιστήμιο στο Σκαλί Αγλαντζιάς. Εκδοση – «Διαλέξεις – Σεμπτέμβριος 1998- Φεβρουάριος 1999, Σελ 255, Λευκωσία 2001». The application of oncogenetics in familial gynecological and breast cancers prevention (Open Univesrsity of Cyprus)

S. Neophytou, C.S. Pattichis, M.S. Pattichis, V. Tanos, E.C. Kyriacou, D. Koutsouris, “Texture-Based Classification of Hysteroscopy Images of the Endometrium”, 28^th Annual International conference of the IEEE engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 30-3 August, September, New York, USA, p.3005-3008, 2006.

M.S. Neofytou, C.S. Pattichis, M.S. Pattichis, V. Tanos, E.C. Kyriacou, S. Pavlopoulos, “Color-Texture Classification of Hysteroscopy Images of the Endometrium”, 29^th Annual International conference of the IEEE engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 23-26 August, Lyon, France, pp. 864-867, 2007

V Tanos, M Neophytou, C Pattichis, New Technologies in Hysteroscopy: Critical evaluation, 3^rdPanHellenic Conference of Gynaecological Endoscopy, 23-25 May 2008, Thessaloniki, Greece. Ενδοσκοπική Χειρουργική στη Γυναικολογία Ελληνική Εταιρεία Γυναικολογικής Ενδοσκόπισης, σελ 79, Θεσσαλονίκη 2008.

M. S. Neofytou, C. S. Pattichis, V. Tanos, M. S. Pattichis, E. C. Kyriacou, Quantitative Analysis of Ηysteroscopy Imaging in Gynaecological Cancer, in Handbook of Research on Advanced Techniques in Diagnostic Imaging a Biomedical Applications, Ed. by T.P. Exarchos, A. Papadopoulos, D.I. Fotiadis, Information Science Reference, PA, USA, Chapter 12, 2009 IGI Global, USA, ISBN: 978-1-60566.

GF Grimbizis and V Tanos. Acute Abdominal Pain in Ectopic Pregnancy. As a Chapter of the EBCOG Standards document dealing with Emergency Gynaecology: Formally launch the EBCOG Standards for Gynaecology Services at the European Parliament in March 2013.

Female Genital Tract Congenital Malformations – Classification, Diagnosis and Management (2015) Editors: Grigoris F. Grimbizis, Rudi Campo, Basil C. Tarlatzis, Stephan Gordts SBN: (Print) 978-14471-5146-3 (Online) by Springer … show all 4 hide Vasilios Tanos MD, PhD Chapter: Vaginal Septae and Imperforate Hymen pages 231-239, Aim: To present the various options for the treatment of imperforate hymen, longitudinal vaginal septa and, mainly, of vaginal transverse septa.

Reproductive Surgery in Assisted Conception (2015) by Springer Editors: Metwally and TiC Li, Tanos V Chapter 1: Endometrial Polyps and Infertility, Chapter 2: Submucous Fibroids and Infertility

D. Publications in electronic form

Mentioned in Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man for his contribution as a co-author of 16 novel subtypes and variants of human papilloma virus DNA and protein sequences archived in international databases EMBL/GenBank/DDBJ–(2003):-Accession no. AJ617544-AJ617551 and CAE84962-CAE84969. (2004):- Accession no. AJ621382-AJ621384 and CAF18536-CAF18538.

http://medtube.net is a Professional healthcare media library for doctors worldwide, sharing 10.000 medical videos. It includes didactic and rare cases of surgery and videos. These are accepted after selection and reviewing by anonymous referee system. 50 videos of Prof Vasilios Tanos have been uploaded.

E. Submitted papers for publication

Tanos V, Carlos Saber, TC Li. Complications in myomectomy procedures at the Journal of BioMed Research International, February 2017

Gordts St, Campo R, Bogers JP, Gordts Sy, Tanos V, Segaert I, Valkenburg M, Puttemans P. Transvaginal laparoscopy: a minimal invasive approach for brush cytology of the Fallopian tube. BJOG February 2017

V Tanos, E Meridis, D Georgiou, M Paschopoulos. Embryoscopy in unexplained Recurrent Spontaneous Abortions: Correlation of embryo morphology and karyotype. Gyn Surg February 2017

Sayed ElAkhras, Adam Marek Gajek, Karim Omar ElSaeed, Mohamed Halawa, M.Yousef Elsemary and Vasilios Tanos. Successful Conception in a Couple with a Nonmosaic Klinefelter Syndrome in Egypt Using Combined TESE/ICSI: a case report and literature review of treatment options Facts Views Vis OBGYN, February 2017

Attilio Di Spiezio Sardo, Stefano Bettocchi, Pasquale Florio, Vasilios Tanos, Ettore Estimation of intrauterine pathologies with hysteroscopy is obsolete? Letter to the Editore RBM on line January 2017

F. Papers to be submitted within the next 3 months for publication

Preventive Medicine in Gynaecology Tanos V as invited paper by “Frontiers” Switzerland Frontiers Editorial Office [editorial.newsletter@frontiersin.org]

Tissue Image Analysis in Benign and malignant tissues in gynaecology. Vasilios Tanos, Marios Neophytou, Ahmed Samy Abdulhady Soliman, Ioannis Costantinou and Costas Pattichis

Polyps in Female genital tract Epidemiology, Diagnosis and Treatment Options.Vasilios Tanos Kelsey Elizabeth Berry, Jaanna Secula, Elissa Abi Raad and Stephan Gordts

G. Presentations in International scientific meetings

Weinstein D. and Tanos V. Predictive score for successful VBAC (vaginal birth after caesarean section). The fetus as a patient, J. Perinat. Med. 18:122, 1990.

Weinstein D, Basel D, Tanos V, Samueloff A. Postdate: Aggressive or conservative management? The “four” trimesters. Controversies and clinical management in high-risk pregnancies. Abstract p.63, Jerusalem, October, 1992.

Tanos V, Rojansky N, Lewin A, and Weinstein D. Evaluation of the breech in Labour – Ultrasonic versus X-Ray method. Am. J. Obst. Gynecol. SPO abstracts 168(1): p.173, 1993.

Tanos V, Friedler S, Zajicek G, Lewin A, Schenker J.G. Pregnancy rate of human frozen thawed embryos; Artificial preparation vs. spontaneous cycles. ESHRE workshop on regulation of fertility. P.65, Jerusalem, April 1994.

Tanos V, Friedler S, Zajicek G, Lewin A, Schenker J.G. Is artificial timing of cryopreserved thawed embryo transfer in natural cycles, beneficial or just convevient? ESHRE workshop on regulation of fertility. p.67, Jerusalem, April 1994.

Tanos V, Friedler S, Shushan A, Lewin A. Nafarelin vs. Decapeptyl for ovulation induction in IVF patients. ESHRE workshop on regulation of fertility. p.73, Jerusalem, April, 1994.

Friedler S, Tanos V, Reubinoff B, Lewin A, Schenker J.G. Is artificial Methodology of ET following ART: Trancervical intratubal embryo transfer – high hopes and sober reality. ESHRE workshop on regulation of fertility. p.87, Jerusalem, April, 1994.

Tanos V, Friedler S, Lewin A, Schenker J.G. The preferable method of endometrial preparation for the transfer of cryopreserved thawed embryos. The annual meeting of Israeli society of infertility. P.69, Tel Aviv, May 1994.

Lewin A, Safran A, Reubinoff B, Tanos V, Porat A, Neiger M, Schenker J.G, Friedler S. Cumulative embryo score in the evaluation of embryo quality after SUZI compared with routine IVF. Human Reproduction 9(4): 217, Abstracts of the 10th annual meeting of the ESHRE, A: 607, Brussels, June 1994.

Lewin A, Safran A, Reubinoff B, Tanos V, Porat A, Neiger M, Schenker J.G, Friedler S. SWIFT (Suzi With Intra Fallopian Transfer) or ZIFT followed by uterine ET compared to ET alone after micromanipulation. The annual meeting of Israeli society of infertility p.119, Tel Aviv, May 1994.

Reubinoff B, Har-El R, Friedler S, Tanos V, Lewin A, Chevion M. Increased levels of Radox-Active Iron in follicular fluid as a possible cause of free radical mediated infertility in beta thalassemia major. The annual meeting of Israeli society of infertility p.99, Tel Aviv, May 1994.

Friedler S, Tanos V, Zajicek G, Lewin A, Schenker J.G. The role of endometrial thickness in cryopreserved – thawed embryo transfer. Human Reproduction 9(4):199, Abstracts of the 10th annual meeting of the ESHRE, A: 547, Brussels, June, 1994.

Tanos V, Friedler S, Lewin A, Schenker J.G. The impact of endometrial preparation in cryopreserved-thawed embryo transfer. Human Reproduction 9(4): 140, Abstracts of the 10th annual meeting of the ESHRE, A: 366, Brussels, June 1994.

Friedler S, Tanos V, Reubinoff B, Schenker J.G, Lewin A. Embryonal parameters in conception and non-conception SUZI and routine IVF cycles: a comparison of morphology and embryo index. Human Reproduction 9(4):222, Abstracts of the 10th annual meeting of the ESHRE, A: 625, Brussels, June 1994.

Friedler S, Tanos V, Schenker J.G, Lewin A. Double embryo transfer following IVF: Is the double effort and expense justifiable? Human Reproduction 9(4): 194, Abstracts of the 10th annual meeting of the ESHRE, A: 529, Brussels, June 1994.

Benshushan A, Rojansky N, Tanos V, Weinstein D. Predictive score for vaginal birth after caesarean section. The first world congress on labor and delivery. p.26, Jerusalem, July, 1994.

Reubinoff B, Rojansky N, Tanos V, Shushan A, Weinstein D Effect of induction on labour outcome in high risk pregnancies: A prospective controlled trial. The first world congress on labour and delivery. p.216, Jerusalem, July, 1994.

Tanos V, Rojansky N, Reubinoff B, Shmuel S, Weinstein D. Effect of epidural analgesia on duration and outcome of labour: A prospective controlled trial. (Price award for outstanding presentation). The first world congress on labour and delivery. p.262, Jerusalem, July, 1994.

Tanos V, Brzezinski A, Drize O, Livni N, Peretz T. Effects of combined hormonal therapy on breast cancer cell lines with different estrogen receptor expression and malignant potential 21st Meeting of the International Association for Breast Cancer Research. p. 4-9, Paris, July, 1996.

Kyriacou K, Hadjisavvas A, Adamou A, Tanos V, Christodoulou Ch. Molecular Biology of Breast Cancer in Cyprus: BRCA1 Mutations. European Group for Breast Cancer Screening Annual Scientific Meeting Nicosia, 27/28 September 1996.

Tanos V, Ariel I, Proost D, Weinstein D, De Groot N and Hochberg A. The expression of the oncofetal RNA of the H19 imprinted gene in epithelial ovarian cancer.14th International Conference on Human Tumor Markers, June 15-19, Jerusalem, 1997.

Tanos V, Livne N and Anteby S, O. The potential use of p53 as a management tool in borderline ovarian cancer. 14th International Conference on Human Tumor Markers, June 15-19, Jerusalem, 1997.

Schorrenberg F, Tanos V, Pattichis CS, Iacovou F, Kyriakou K, Schizas CN. Euro- Mediterranean Telepathology Network: Application in Gynecological Cancer. Euro-Med Net 98 Conference 4-7 March, Nicosia, 1998.

Tanos V, Brzezinski A, Drize O, Peretz T. Synergistic inhibitory effects of genistein and tamoxifen on human dysplastic and malignant epithelial breast cells in vitro. The First Regional Meeting on Medical Sciences: ‘The Roles of Free Radicals in Health and Disease’. Jerusalem and Amman, March 22-27, 1998.

Tanos V, Ariel I, Kyriacou K, Prus D, Hadjisavvas A, De-Groot N, Hochberg A. The Imprinted H19 Gene as a Tumor marker in Gynecological Cancer. 13^th Congress of the European Association of Gynecologists and Obstetricians (EAGO). (Awarded for the Young Scientists Session – Best Presentation) Jerusalem, May, 10-14, 1998.

Tanos V, and Schenker JC. Is Human Cloning Justified? 9^th International clinical genetics seminar, Limassol, Cyprus July 4-9, 1998.

Tanos V, De Groot N, Hochberg A. The suggested role of Genetic imprinting in trophoblastic Neoplasia. XIth World Congress on Gestational trophoblastic Diseases. Jerusalem, November 8-12, 1998.

Tanos V, Meirow D, Reubinoff B.E. and Anteby S.O. Recurrent gestational trophoblastic disease following in-vitro fertilization. XIth World Congress on Gestational trophoblastic Diseases. Jerusalem, November 8-12, 1998.

Tanos V, The role of the imprinted H19 and IGF2 Genes in Cancer of the female reproductive organs. European Conference on Biomedical Research and Peace. ‘Signal transduction in Mammalian cells: Basic Concepts and Clinical Significance’ Cape Greco, Paralimni, Cyprus, October 17-21, 1999.

Tanos V, The imprinted H19 gene as a tumor marker in gynecological cancer. 5^th International Symposium, Geneva, Switzerland, October 28-31, 2000. Cancer Detection and Prevention. Impact of cancer biotechnology on predictive oncology and therapy.

Tanos V, Ariel I, Prus D, DeGroot N, Hochberg A. The role of the Imprinted H19 and IGF2 genes in Gynecological Cancer. European Society of Gynecological Oncology. 12^th International Meeting, (Abstract book: EJGO 22: 43), 21-24 April 2001, Venice, Italy.

Tanos V, Gynecological Cancer Telepathology Network. Invited speaker for the Final Workshop of Propractition Contract No HU/99/1/083138/PI/III.3.a/CONT May 10-11, 2001, Nicosia Cyprus.

Tanos V, Familial Breast cancer in Cypriot patients – A prospective screening model in definite population groups. Invitedspeakerin 5η Επιστημονική συνάντηση, Πρόληψη και έγκαιρη διάγνωση του Γυναικολογικού καρκίνου. Θεσσαλονίκη, 25-27 Μαΐου

Tanos V, Ariel I, Prus N, De-Groot, Hochberg A. H19 imprinted gene in gynaecological cancer: Its role as a tumor marker. Invitedspeakerin 5η Επιστημονική συνάντηση, Πρόληψη και έγκαιρη διάγνωση του Γυναικολογικού καρκίνου. Θεσσαλονίκη, 25-27 Μαΐου

Tanos V, Familial Breast / Ovarian cancer in definite population groups and prevention measures. As a poster presentation. (Abstract book The second world congress on Controversies in Obstetrics Gynecology and Infertility. September 6-9, 2001, Paris France.

Tanos V, Salpingoscopy during hysteroscopy. Is there any advantage? 10^th Congress of the European Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy (ESGE), Abstract book, page 49, FCV04-03, November 21-24, 2001, Lisbon, Portugal.

Tanos V, Bigatti G, Paschopoulos M, Rosales M, Georgiou D, Avgoustatos F, Lolis DE. (Cyprus, Greece, Italy), Transvaginal hydrolaparoscopy new technique evaluating female infertility. 10^th Congress of the European Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy (ESGE), Abstract book page 106, P-40, November 21-24, 2001, Lisbon, Portugal.

Tanos V, Bigatti G, Paschopoulos M, Rosales M, Magro B, Gianaroli L, Ioannou D. Avgoustatos F, Lolis D. E. Transvaginal hydrolaparoscopy new technique evaluating female infertility. 4o Πανελλήνιο Συνέδριο Ενδοσκοπήσεων στη Γυναικολογία. 7- 8/09/02 Συνεδριακό κέντρο Du Lac, Ιωάννινα as Invited Speaker.

Τάνος Β, «Αξιολόγηση της σαλπιγγοσκόπησης στη διερεύνηση της γυναικείας υπογονιμότητας ». 4o Πανελλήνιο Συνέδριο Ενδοσκοπήσεων στη Γυναικολογία. 7-8/09/02 Συνεδριακό κέντρο Du Lac, Ιωάννινα as Invited Speaker.

Τάνος Β, «Η χρήση της διακολπικής υδρολαπαροσκόπησης για την έγκαιρη διάγνωση καρκίνου της ωοθήκης στο αρχικό στάδιο». 4o Πανελλήνιο Συνέδριο Ενδοσκοπήσεων στη Γυναικολογία. 7- 8/09/02 Συνεδριακό κέντρο Du Lac, Ιωάννινα. as Invited Speaker

Tanos V, Ioannou D, Paschopoulos M. Trans-vaginal Hydro-laparoscopy as a screening method for high-risk ovarian cancer patients. 1^st EAGC Educational World Congress on Gynecologic Oncology. Abstract book – Hungarian Journal of Gynecologic Oncology, page 173-174, October 10-12, 2002, Budapest, Hungary.

Philippidou, A. Chrysanthou, D.H. Wreschner, K. Tsitsanou, M. Savabi, S. Lerios, V.Tanos and P.I. Neophytou. Human papilloma virus in Cyprus: HPV DNA testing for prevention of cervical cancer. European Journal of Biochemistry, Vol 269, Abstract PS5-025, page 85, 28^th Meeting of the Federation of European Biochemical Societies. October 20-25, 2002, Istanbul, Turkey.

I. Neophytou, K. Kakoullis and V. Tanos. Non-invasive prenatal diagnosis in the first trimester of pregnancy. European Journal of Biochemistry, Vol 269, Abstract PS5-097, page 99, 28^th Meeting of the Federation of European Biochemical Societies. October 20-25, 2002, Istanbul, Turkey.

Tanos V, Trans-Vaginal Hydro-Laparoscopy as a screening method for high-risk ovarian cancer patients. 13^th International Meeting of the European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO), Brussels, April 6-10, 2003, as Video presentation VS08, Abstract in International Journal of Gynecological Cancer, Vol 13: S1, page 40, 2003.

Tanos V, Tsitsanou K, Philippidou D, Chrysanthou A, Wreschner DH, Inan M, Lerios S, Neophytou PI. Type and frequency of Human Papilloma Virus infections in Cyprus, 13^th International Meeting of the European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO), Brussels, April 6-10, 2003, as Poster presentation PO235, Abstract in International Journal of Gynecological Cancer, Vol 13: S1, page 101, 2003.

Neophytou M.S, Pattichis C.S, Tanos V, Kyriacou E, Koutsouris D, Texture Characterization of Gynaecological Tissue in Endoscopy: Preliminary Findings, CD-ROM – Proceedings of the 1st MEDINF International Conference on Medical Informatics & Engineering, 12-15 October, Craiova, Romania, 4 pages, 2003.

Tanos V, Neophytou M.S., Pattichis C.S., Kyriacou E.C., Koutsouris D. Tissue Texture Characterization during Hysteroscopy and Laparoscopy: Preliminary Findings, 12^th Annual Congress of the European Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy organized in co-operation with the University of Liege Belgium, Luxemburg, as Invited Speaker, Abstract Book, page 23, November 26-29, 2003,.

Tanos V, Paschopoulos M., Georgiou D. Embryoscopy in Recurrent Abortions, 12^th Annual Congress of the European Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy organized in co-operation with the University of Liege Belgium, Luxemburg, Abstract Book page 58, November 26-29, 2003. as Invited Speaker

Tanos V, Bigatti G, Paschopoulos M, Rosales M, Margo B, Gianaroli L, Ioannou D, Avgoustatos F, Lolis DE. Transvaginal Laparoscopy (TVL) is a new technique that can diagnose pelvic pathology. Middle East Fertility Society 10^th Annual Scientific Meeting Anniversary, Beirut – Lebanon, Abstract Book, page 54, December 10-13, 2003. as Invited Speaker

Tanos V, Preoperative investigation of patients at high risk during diagnostic and operative hysteroscopy. 1^st ESGE Official Workshop on Hysteroscopy and TVE, Larnaca Cyprus, March 4-7, 2004.

Tanos V, Embryoscopy searching for the etiology of early missed abortions. 1^st ESGE Official Workshop on Hysteroscopy and TVE, Larnaca Cyprus, March 4-7, 2004.

Tanos V, Paschopoulos M., Georgiou D. Embryoscopy in Recurrent Abortions. 3^rd Annual Congress of the Mediterranean Society for Reproductive Medicine. Limassol – Cyprus, Abstract Book, March 25 – 27, 2004.

Albayrak A.A., Tanos V., Chrysanthou A., Lerios S., Tsitsanou K.E., Philippidou D., Neophytou P.I. HPV Epidemiology in Cyprus. Conference on Sexually Transmitted infections. Myconos – Greece, Abstract Book 107, October 7 – 9, 2004.

Neophytou P.I., Tsitsanou K.E., Philippidou D., Savabi M., Lerios S., Albayrak A.A., Chrysanthou A. and Tanos V. HPV DNA testing in Cyprus. Conference on Sexually Transmitted infections. Myconos – Greece, Abstract Book page 108, October 7 – 9, 2004.

Neophytou M.S., Pattichis C.S., Tanos V., Kyriacou E., Koutsouris D., ‘Texture Characterization of Gynaecological Tissue in Endoscopy: Preliminary Findings’, CD-ROM Proceedings of the 1st MEDINF International Conference on Medical Informatics & Engineering, 4 pages, Craiova, Romania, October 12-15, 2003.

Τάνος Β. Η διακολπική ενδοσκόπηση μπορεί να αποκλείσει πυελική κακοήθεια. 4^ο Πανελλήνιο Συνέδριο Κολποσκόπησης & Παθολογίας Τραχήλου – Προσυνεδριακή Εκδήλωση Γυναικολογικής Ενδοσκόπησης. Κέρκυρα – Ελλάδα, Βιβλίο Περιλήψεων σελίδα 48, Οκτώβρης 21 – 22, 2004. as Invited Speaker

Tanos V, Neophytou M.S., Pattichis C.S., ‘Intraoperative tissue image computational Analysis as a diagnostic tool in Gynaecological Endoscopy’, Transvaginal Endoscopy the Art and Science’, 4-7 March, Larnaka, Cyprus, 2004.

Neophytou M.S., Pattichis C.S., Pattichis M.S., Tanos V., Kyriacou E., Koutsouris D., ‘Multiscale Texture Feature Variability Analysis in Endoscopy Imaging Under Different Viewing Positions’, CD-ROM Proceedings of the II EFOMP Mediterranean Conference on Medical Physics, 6 pages, Limassol, Cyprus, 28-30 April, 2004.

Neophytou M.S., Pattichis C.S., Pattichis M.S., Tanos V., Kyriacou E., Pavlopoulos S., Koutsouris D., ‘Texture Analysis of the Endometrium During Hysteroscopy: Preliminary Results’,26^th Annual International conference of the IEEE engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 4 pages, San Francisco, California, USA, September 1-5, 2004.

Tanos V, Tsitsanou, D. Philippidou, A. Chrysanthou, D.H. Wreschner, M. Inan, S. Lerios, P.I. Neophytou. Epidemiology of human papilloma virus infection in Cyprus. 4^ο Πανελλήνιο Συνέδριο Κολποσκόπησης & Παθολογίας Τραχήλου – Προσυνεδριακή Εκδήλωση Γυναικολογικής Ενδοσκόπησης. Κέρκυρα – Ελλάδα, Βιβλίο Περιλήψεων σελίδα 108, Οκτώβρης 21 – 24, 2004. as Invited Speaker

Τάνος Β, Ε. Τζιακουρή Παπαθανασίου και Εθελοντές Αντικαρκινικού Συνδέσμου Κύπρου. Η ανταπόκριση στο Τεστ Παπανικολάου στην επαρχία Λευκωσίας. 4^ο Πανελλήνιο Συνέδριο Κολποσκόπησης & Παθολογίας Τραχήλου – Προσυνεδριακή Εκδήλωση Γυναικολογικής Ενδοσκόπησης. Κέρκυρα – Ελλάδα, Βιβλίο Περιλήψεων σελίδα 109, Οκτώβρης 21 – 24, 2004. as Invited Speaker

Tanos V, Neophytou M.S., Pattichis C.S., Kyriacou E.C., Koutsouris D., ‘Intraoperative Tissue Texture Characterization in Gynaecological Cancers. Preliminary Findings’. EAGC 2^nd International Congress in Gynaecological Malignancies, pp 34, 19-21 November, Larnaca, Cyprus, 2004.

Tanos V, Complications in Diagnostic and Operative Hysteroscopy – Preventive Measures. Workshop in Hysteroscopy and Transvaginal Endoscopy, ESGE and IVI, Valencia, Spain, 10-12, February, 2005. as Invited Speaker

Neophytou PI, Tanos V, Chrysanthou A, Lerios S, Tsitsanou KE, Philippidou D, Ulucay SK, Spyrou S,Maos G, Phylactou M, Andreou I, Demetriou S, Ellinas S, Papageorgiou J and Albayrak AA. HPV DNA testing in Cyprus: epidemiology and identification of novel HPV types. Abstract V1-065P, the FEBS journal Vol 272 Supp 1, July 2005. 30^th FEBS Congress and the 9^th IUBMB Conference The protein world.Budapest, Hungary, 2-7 July 2005.

Τanos V, Neophytou M., Pattichis C., Computer assisted tissue image analysis in endometrium cancer Abstract 0-12P.9, ISOBM 2005 Cancer Research, Tumor Markers, Clinical Oncology. XXXIII Meeting of the International Society for Oncodevelopmental Biology and Medicine, 24-28 September 2005, Rhodes, Greece.

Tanos V, Computer assisted tissue image analysis in hysteroscopy (October 6, pg15).The 14^th Annual Congress of the European Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy,6-8 October 2005, Athens, as Invited Speaker.

Tanos, D. Georgiou, E. Meridis and M. Paschopoulos, Embryoscopy and Fetoscopy: An Old Story But a New Challenge, Proceedings: 14^th Annual Congress of the ESGE, October 6-8, 2005. Advanced Minimal Invasive Surgery in the Theatre and in the Office. MEDIMOND INTERNATIONAL PROCEEDINGS

S. Neophytou, C.S. Pattichis, M.S. Pattichis, V. Tanos, E. Kyriacou, D. Koutsouris, “The Effect of Color Correction of Endoscopy Images for Quantitative Analysis in Endometrium”,27^th Annual International conference of the IEEE engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 1-4 September, Shanghai, China, p. 3336-3339, 2005.

Tanos V, CATIA: technique and validity (October 7, pg19). 14^th Annual Congress of the European Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy, 6-8 October 2005, Athens, as Invited Speaker.

Tanos V, Computer Fetoscopy and embryoscopy: an old story but a new challenge (Abstract pg25). 14^th Annual Congress of the European Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy, 6-8 October 2005, Athens, as Invited Speaker.

Tanos V, Trans-Vaginal Laparoscopy proposed as an investigation procedure for patients at high risk for ovarian cancer. (Abstract page 3) 6^th International Congress on Obstetrics and Gynecology, 25-29 November 2005, Tehran, Iran. as Invited Speaker.

Tanos V, Trans-Vaginal Laparoscopy proposed as an investigation procedure for patients at high risk for ovarian cancer. 6^th Annual Meeting of the Israel Society for Gynecological Endoscopy, 9-11 February 2006, Dead Sea, Hotel Meridien as Invited Speaker.

Tanos V, Hystero-Embryoscopy in recurrent spontaneous abortions investigating the cause of the miscarriage. 12^th International Congress of Iranian Fertility and Infertility Association, 7-10 March 2006, Tehran, Iran. as Invited Speaker.

Tanos V, Precongress Life Surgery Workshop, 12^th International Congress of Iranian Fertility and Infertility Association, 7-10 March 2006, Tehran, Iran. As Invited Surgeon.

S. Neophytou, C.S. Pattichis, M.S. Pattichis, V. Tanos, E.C. Kyriacou, D. Koutsouris, “Texture-Based Classification of Hysteroscopy Images of the Endometrium”, 28^th Annual International conference of the IEEE engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 30/8 – 3/9, New York, USA, p.3005-3008, 2006.

V Tanos New technologies in hysteroscopy: a critical evaluation 15^th Annual Congress of the European Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy, 5-7 October 2006, Strasbourg, France, as Invited Speaker

M.S.Neophytou, V.Tanos, C.S.Pattichis, M.S.Pattichis, E.C.Kyriacou, D. Koutsouris, “Color-Texture Classification of Hysteroscopy Images of the Endometrium”, 29^th Annual International conference of the IEEE engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 23-26 August, Lyon, France, 4 pages, 2007

V Tanos, Breast Cancer and prophylactic oophorectomy versus GnRH-a. ESGE 16^th Annual Congress of the European Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy Portoroz, Slovenia September 5 -8, 2007 as Invited Speaker

V Tanos, : 3 Lectures L1) Contraindications and complications in Hysteroscopy L2) Recurrent Abortions L3) New Technologies in Hysteroscopy: Critical evaluation Lessons and Workshop in Diagnostic and Invasive Hysteroscopy. 21-22 September 2007, Ioannina University Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ioannina, Greece, as Invited Speaker and Instructor

V Tanos, When and How to treat Fibroids in an infertile woman. ESGE and the European Academy of Gynaecological Surgery. Conference “Infertility and the General Gynaecologist” April 12-13, 2008. Columbia Resort Hotel Limassol Cyprus

V Tanos, M Neophytou, C Pattichis, New Technologies in Hysteroscopy: Critical evaluation, 3^rd PanHellenic Conference of Gynaecological Endoscopy, 23-25 May 2008, Thessaloniki, Greece as Invited Speaker

V Tanos, Trans vaginal Endoscopy: instrumentation, technique, risks and complications. University of Novisad, Medical Faculty, Serbia. Educational Seminar on Transvaginal Endoscopy. Under the auspices of the European Academy of Gynaecological Surgery Novi Sad 30-31 May 2008, as Invited Speaker and Surgeon – life surgery

V Tanos, Workshop on Diagnostic and Operative Hysteroscopy. Under the auspices of ESGE and EAGS. University Clinical Center Maribor, Clinic for Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Maribor, Slovenia Auditorium 16^th floor 3-4 July 2008, as Invited Instructor and trainer

V Tanos, as invited Instructor the EAGS (European Academy of Gynaecological Surgery) workshops in Laparoscopic Skills – Suturing (European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology) – ESHRE 24^th meeting in Barcelona July 8^th 2008

V Tanos, as invited Speaker and Instructor the ESHRE Campus 2008 Endoscopy in reproductive medicine. Lecture: Laparoscopic complications and their prevention. Leuven Belgium 22-24 October 2008.

V Tanos, as invited Speaker and Instructor the ESHRE Campus 2009 Endoscopy in reproductive medicine. Lecture: Laparoscopic complications and their prevention. Leuven Belgium 18-20March 2009.

V Tanos, as invited Speaker at the ESHRE 25^th annual conference. Reproductive Surgery Pre Congress course 9 entitled as the Diagnostic and Operative Hysteroscopy in Reproductive Medicine. Lecture: Embryoscopy: Anatomy and Diagnostic value ESHRE 2009 Amsterdam, The Netheralands 28 June to 1st July 2009

V Tanos, as invited Speaker at the ESHRE 25^th annual conference. Reproductive Surgery Pre Congress course 9 entitled as the Diagnostic and operative hysteroscopy in reproductive medicine. Lecture: Lysis of Intrauterine adhesions: Failures, fertility outcome and obstetrical risks. ESHRE 2009 Amsterdam, The Netheralands, 28 June to 1st July 2009

V Tanos, as invited Speaker at the Mediteranean Society for Reproductive Medicine, International Meeting “The Many Faces of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome” Lecture: Metabolic Disturbances in PCOS. Long term consequences. Abstract book page: Aldemar Knossos Hotel Crete Greece, 26&27 September 2009

V Tanos, as invited Speaker, Instructor and Surgeon Hysteroscopy Seminar–live demonstration & Hands–on. Νεότερες εξελίξεις στην Υστεροσκόπηση..Lecture: Title: New Technologies in Hysteroscopy Alexandra – Athens General Hospital 17-19 October 2009.

V Tanos, as invited Speaker of the 18^th Annual Congress of the European Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy (ESGE). Speaker for PRO of the Debate: “Will Hysteroscopy and Transvaginal Laparoscopy Substitute Traditional HSG” Florence – Italy 28-31 October 2009.

V Tanos, invited by ESHRE as part of the Faculty and Organisation of the course for “Congenital uterine anomalies and reproductive outcome”. ESHRE Campus Manchester UK, 20–21 November 2009.

V Tanos, as invited Speaker and Instructor the ESHRE Campus 2009 Endoscopy in reproductive medicine. Lecture: Laparoscopic complications and their prevention. Leuven Belgium 25-27 November 2009

Constantinou I.P, Koumourou C.A, Neofytou M.S, Tanos V. Pattichis C,. Kyriakou E.C, “An integrated CAD system facilitating the endometrial cancer diagnosis”, 9th International Conference on Information Technology and Applications in Biomedicine, November 5-7, 2009, Larnaca, Cyprus, 5 pages, 2009.

V Tanos, as invited Speaker and Instructor the ESHRE Campus 2010 Endoscopy in reproductive medicine. Lecture: Laparoscopic complications and their prevention. Leuven Belgium 24-26 February 2010.

V Tanos, as invited Speaker by the Mediteranean Society for Reproductive Medicine. MSRM Workshop: Update in Infertility – ART. Lecture title: Lysis of intrauterine adhesions – Techniques and Results Tel Aviv, Israel, 24-25, March, 2010

V Tanos, as invited Instructor LLAST course. European Board of Colleges in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. (EBCOG). Antwerp Belgium, 5-8, May, 2010

V Tanos, as invited deputy director of SIG Reproductive surgery in ESHRE pre congress course 26^th Annual Meeting, and as chairman of poster presentations session. Rome Italy 27 -30 June 2010.

V Tanos, as invited speaker IFFS 20^th World Congress on Fertility and Sterility Pre congress Course with the lecture title: Experience with transvaginal endoscopy, Holiday Inn City Center, Munich, September 12 -16, 2010.

V Tanos, as invited Speaker, ESHRE Campus Dubrovnik 2010. “The determinant of successful pregnancy” lecture title: Embryoscopy, Dubrovnik, Croatia, 24-25 September 2010.

V Tanos, as invited Speaker, MSRM International meeting, “Implantation Recurrent Miscarriages cience and Clinical Aspects” lecture title: Hysteroembryoscopy in RCA. Minoa Palace, Chania, Crete, Greece 24 -26 September 2010.

Tanos, as invited Speaker, ESHRE Campus Treviso 2010 Female and Male surgery in Human reproductive medicine. Lecture title: Surgical treatment of post inflammatory obstructions in women reviso Italy 8-9 October 2010

V Tanos, as invited Speaker and Instructor the ESHRE Campus 2010 Endoscopy in reproductive edicine. Lecture: Laparoscopic complications and their prevention. Leuven Belgium24-26, November 2010.

V Tanos, as invited Speaker, MSRM 9^th Annual Meeting (Mediterranean Society for Reproductive Medicine) Lecture Title: Safety in Laparoscopy, RBM Online. Abstract Book Abstract 44 page S110, Modern Art in the 21^st Century, Paris France 31^stMarch – 2^nd April 2011

Herakleous, I.P. Constantinou, E. Michael, S. Neofytou, C.S. Pattichis, V. Tanos, “A Simplified 2D Real Time Navigation System For Hysteroscopy Imaging”, International Conference on Computer System and Technologies – CompSysTech’11, April 2011, Vienne, Austria.

V Tanos, as invited Speaker. The management odf ovarian masses prior to ART ESHRE Campus symposium, How can surgery increase the success rate in ART? Grado Italy, 6-7 May, 2011

V Tanos, as invited Speaker and Trainer in the workshop in Diagnostic and OperativeHysteroscopy. Lecture Title: Hysteroscopic Myomectomy. University Hospital Ioannina Greece May 11 -12, 2011

V Tanos, as invited Speaker 4^th Panhellenic Congress of Gynaecological Endoscopy. Ashermann Syndrome. Hotel Du Lac Congress Center. Ionnina Greece, May 13-15, 2011

V Tanos, as invited Speaker, 9^th Scientific meeting Primary and Secondary prevention of Gynaecological Cancer. Lecture title: Transvaginal endoscopy (TVE): A new way to Approach the intraperitoneal cavity. Hyatt Regency Hotel, Thessaloniki Greece, 13-15 May 2011.

V Tanos, as invited Speaker, 9^th Scientific meeting Primary and Secondary prevention of Gynaecological Cancer. Debate Pro: Prophylactic Oophorectomy. Hyatt Regency Hotel, Thessaloniki Greece, 13 -15 May 2011.

V Tanos, as invited Speaker and Surgeon. Workshop in TVL Life surgery. Lecture title: Diagnostic and Operative Transvaginal laparoscopy, Iasi, Romania 10-11 June 2011

V Tanos, as invited Speaker 20^th Annual Congress ESGE. Benefits of THL. International Convention Center. London, UK, 21-24 September 2011.

V Tanos, as invited Key Note – Speaker. 5^th Kongress, FOG – Forum Operative Gynecol- NOTES in Gynaecology and the benefits of Trans Vaginal Laparoscopy.Berlin, Germany 13 -15 October 2011

V Tanos, as invited Speaker. MSRM International Meeting Endometriosis – Current Management and Future Trends. Management of ovarian Endometriotic Masses prior to ART, Agios Nicolaos – Crete Greece 21-23 October 2011

V Tanos, as invited Speaker and Instructor the ESHRE Campus 2011, WS on Endoscopy in reproductive medicine. Lecture: Laparoscopic complications and their prevention.Leuven Belgium 23-25, November 2011.

V Tanos, as invited Speaker and Surgeon 2o Εκπαιδευτικό Ενδοσκοπικό Σεμινάριο Διαγνωστική –επεμβατική υστεροσκόπηση & υδρoλαπαροσκόπηση Διακολπική Υδρολαπαροσκόπηση σαν μέθοδος ελέγχου σε ασθενείς υψηλού κινδύνου για Ca ωοθηκών ΓΝ Παπαγεωργίου Θεσσαλονίκη. 10-12 Δεκεμβρίου 2011.

V Tanos, as invited Speaker and Surgeon 2o Εκπαιδευτικό Ενδοσκοπικό Σεμινάριο Διαγνωστική – επεμβατική υστεροσκόπηση & υδρολαπαροσκόπηση Χειρουργικ Yδρολαπαροσκόπηση Τεχνική–Ενδείξεις. Γ.Ν.Παπαγεωργίου Θεσσαλονίκη. 10–12 Δεκεμβρίου 2011

VTanos, as invited Speaker and Instructor the ESHRE Campus 2012, WS on Endoscopy In Ρeproductive Medicine.Lecture: Laparoscopic complications and their prevention. Leuven Belgium 22-24, February 2012.

V Tanos, as invited Speaker. Lecture title: The MRI importance of myoma location and Differrential diagnosis Does the MRI influence the operative decision and management? Symposium entitled Reproduction and management of fibroids – from basic research to innovative operative techniques. ESHRE Campus, SIG RS, Palm Beach Hotel, Larnaca 16-17 March, 2012.

V Tanos, as invited Speaker. Lecture title: How to manage a leiomyoma when there is a combined pathology – moderation of a panel discussion. Symposium entitled Reproduction and management of fibroids – from basic research to innovative operative techniques.ESHRE Campus, SIG RS, Palm Beach Hotel, Larnaca 16-17 March, 2012.

V Tanos, as invited Speaker. Lecture title: Do we have to operate endometriomas before IVF–Pro (Debate). 10^th Annual Congress of Mediterranean Society for Reproductive Medicine (MSRM) Hotel Mediteran Congress Centre, Becici Budva Montenegro,10-12 May 2012.

V Tanos, as invited examination coordinator of the European Certification on Laparoscopy at the pre-congress sessions of the 12^th Panhellenic conference in Obstetrics and Gyna-ecology, Thessaloniki, May 17 – 20, 2012.

V Tanos, as invited Speaker. Key note Lecture title: Past Present and future of Hysteroscopy. Workshop on Diagnostic and Operative Hysteroscopy. Under the auspice of ESGE and EAGS.University Clinical Centre Maribor, Clinic for gynaecology and obstetrics, Maribor, Slovenia. 31^st May to 1^th June 2012

V Tanos, as organizer and coordinator of the Pre Congress Course. ESHRE Annual Meeting. Debate – Pro position Can infertility be defined and treated without endoscopy? ICC – Istanbul Congress Center, Turkey 1-4 July 2012

V Tanos, as invited speaker and examination coordinator of the European Certification on Laparoscopy at the pre-congress session. Transvaginal Laparoscopy for early diagnosis of ovarian cancer. 21^st Annual ESGE congress, Paris 11 -14 September 2012.

V Tanos, as invited speaker. Mediterannean Society for Reproductive Medicine.Controve Rsies in Human Reproduction. Should we operate uterine fibroids with normal uterine cavity before IVF? Daios-Cove Agios Nicolaos Crete, Greece, 28– 30 September 2012

V Tanos, as invited speaker and Instructor. International advanced course in Hysteroscopy & Laparoscopic gynaecologic surgery on embalmed cadavers. 2 lectures Electrosurgery in Hysteroscopy and Electrosurgery in Laparoscopy. Friburg, Switzerland FHR 5^th and 6^th October 2012

P. Constantinou, M.S. Neofytou, V. Tanos, M.S. Pattichis, C.S. Pattichis, “An adaptive AM-FM texture analysis system: Application in hysteroscopy imaging, IEEE 12^th International Conference on BioInformatics and BioEngineering, Larnaca, Cyprus.November 11-13, 2012.

V Tanos, as invited speaker Transvaginal laparoscopy for menopausal women at high risk of ovarian cancer. Menopause Congress 2012, Hotel Hilton Vienna, December 6 -8, 2012

V Tanos, as invited speaker, Complications due to endometriosis in Laparoscopic surgery: How to manage and their prevention. Co-chairman ESHRE campus, Scarring in the female reproductive tract – mechanisms and management, ESHRE Campus SIGs RS & Endometriosis, Edinburgh University Research Center, 5-6 February 2013

V Tanos, as coordinator of the course, instructor and speaker Endoscopy in Reproductive medicine ESHRE Campus symposium, Lecture 1: Laparoscopic complications and their prevention. Lecture 2: Intrauterine adhesions and their management Leuven Belgium 13 –15 March 2013.

V Tanos, as co-chair of the course and invited speaker and surgeon. The impact of reproductive surgery in increasing pregnancy rates in ART. An ESHRE Campus Symposium combined with life surgery sessions. Hysteroscopic management of intrauterine adhesions. Iasi, Romania April 11-12, 2013.

V Tanos, as invited speaker. 1^st Annual MESGE (Middle East Society of Gynaecological Endoscopy) Congress in conjunction with the Turkish Society of Gynaecological Endoscopy. Lecture 1: A computer aided diagnostic tool in Gynaecological endoscopy. Lecture 2: Adenomyosis and adenomyomas: Diagnosis and treatment options. Lecture 3: Should weoperate fibroids with normal uterine cavity before IVF? Susesi Luxury Resort, Antalya, Turkey, April 24 -28, 2013.

V Tanos, as invited speaker, surgeon and instructor. Future Medicine IPA project meeting, on Transvaginal Laparoscopy workshop combined with life surgery session.TVL normal and pathologic findings. University Medical Center Maribor, Slovenia, May 10^th 2013

V Tanos, as invited speaker.ESGE Regional Meeting Guangzhou, Management of Ovarian masses prior to ART. Baiyun International Convention Center, Guangzhou, China, June14-16, 2013

V Tanos, as invited speaker. 29^th ESHRE Annual meeting PCC 9: Surgery of hydrosaLpiges and implantation rate (salpiggectomy, salpingostomy, ligation, essure)., In the main program: – as chairman and coordinator of the life surgery session, as instructor and as coordinator of the ESHRE Certification Reproductive Endoscopic Surgery practical and theoretical examinations. EXCEL Convention center, London, Great Britain July 6-9, 2013

V Tanos, as invited speaker. International Society for In- Vitro Fertilization, 17^th World Congress on IVF. Lecture 1: Surgical approaches to improve reproductive outcome of Female congenital tract anomalies Lecture 2: Operative Hysteroscopy: essential instrumentation and techniques. Congress venue (Le Palace Tunis Hotel), Tunis, Tunisia, September 4 -7, 2013.

V Tanos, as invited speaker. Mediterranean Society of Reproductive Medicine (MSRM). Imaging in Reproductive Medicine. Hydrosalpiges and implantation rate (salpingectomy, salpingostomy, ligation, Daios Cove, Agios Nicolaos, Crete, Greece, 20-22 September,2013.

V Tanos, as invited speaker. ESHRE Campus symposium, Female genital tract congenital malformations: new insights in an old problem. Uterine septum resection: video presentation of the techniques. Main Auditorium Papageorgiou General Hospital Thessaloniki, Greece, September 27-28, 2013.

V Tanos, as invited speaker. 22^nd ESGE Annual Congress.1) Hystero-embryoscopy (HES): indications and technique.2) Certification in Reproductive Surgery.Maritim Hotel Berlin Germany16-19 October 2013

V Tanos, as invited speaker. 18^th World Congress on Controversies in Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Infertility (COGI).Endometrioma therapy before IVF treatment: Surgery. Vienna, Austria, 24-27 October, 2013.

V Tanos, as invited speaker. ESHRE Campus Symposium, Endoscopy in reproductive medicine.Laparoscopic complications and their prevention part I&II. Leuven, Belgium, 20-22 November, 2013.

V Tanos, as invited speaker and instructor by the European Academy for Gynaecological Surgery (EAGS) Course title: Modern Hysteroscopy. Key note Lecture Adenomyosis: a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. Leuven, Belgium, 27-29 November, 2013.

V Tanos, as invited speaker and instructor. Symposium and Workshop on Trans VagiNal Laparoscopy (organized by Malinov Clinic in Sofia) Lectures: TVL applications in Gynaecology and Risks and complications of TVL and how to manage them. Festa Hotel and Malinov Clinic.Sofia, Bulgaria 29^th November, 2013

V Tanos, as invited speaker and surgeon by the HA Commissioned ObGyn Residents Training program. 6 lectures and 1 full day life surgery demonstrations.University of Hong Kong, Faculty of Medicine. 24^th – 28^th February 2014.

V Tanos, as invited speaker Best Practices of ASRM & ESHRE, Best way to treat fibroids and preserve fertility European perspective (Debate) and Update in office reproductive surgery Cortina d’Amprezzo, 27 Feb – 1 March 2014.

V Tanos, as invited speaker and instructor. Workshop on Modern Hysteroscopy. Keynote Lecture: Adenomyosis: a diagnostic and a therapeutic challenge. European Academy Gynaecological Surgery, Leuven, Belgium 19^th -21^st March 2014.

V Tanos, as invited speaker and instructor. Eshre Campus Endoscopy in Reproductive Surgery. Lecture title: Prevention and treatment of uterine adhesions + Academy – EAGS, Leuven, Belgium 26-28 March 2014.

V Tanos, as invited speaker. Eshre Campus The impact of reproductive surgery on Cross talk between the embryo and the endometrium. Lecture 1: The effect of intramural fibroids on infertility and their management. Lecture 2: Ovarian drilling benefits: to improve oocyte quality and reduce OHSS.Vienna Austria. The Academy of Science, 11-12 April 2014.

V Tanos, as invited speaker, instructor and surgeon. Modern trends in operative Hysteroscopy. WS on animal models and life surgery. Lecture on Modern Developments in Operative Hysteroscopy –Update & Overview. San Giuseppe Hospital Milan Italy, 17-18 April 2014.

V Tanos, as invited speaker. Annual Congress Middle East Society and International Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy. Lecture 1: Trans Vaginal Hydrolaparoscopy in high risk ovarian cancer screening Lecture 2: Transvaginal endoscopy for endometriosis early diagnosis and treatment. Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE 23-25, April 2014.

V Tanos, as invited speaker. The XII Annual Meeting of the Mediterranean Society for Reproductive Medicine (MSRM) and Controversies in Obstetrics Gynaecology and Infertility COGI). Office Hysteroscopy – Endometrial pathology Barcelona, Spain, April 24-26, 2014.

V Tanos, as invited speaker and instructor. EBCOG 23rd European Congress of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Post-Graduate Course Chair: Title Novelties in Hysteroscopy. L1: Teaching and training in L2: New developments in foeto-embryoscopy. L3: Certification of reproductive surgeon. Instructor in Hands-on in 3 training sessions on a) Laparoscopic skills, b) Laparoscopic suturing and c) Hysteroscopy. Scottish Exhibition Conference Centre, Glasgow, Scotland, May 7-10, 2014.

V Tanos, as invited speaker 6th Annual SERGS Meeting on Robotic Gynaecological Surgery. Lecture title: Innovations of classical laparoscopy Congress Center Essen, Germany May 22-24, 2014.

V Tanos, as invited speaker. The Second National Congress of Minimally Invasive Surgery in Gynaecology “Performance and Perspective in Gynaecologic Endoscopy’’ Romanian Society of minimally invasive surgery in Gynaecology.L1: Innovations in classic Laparoscopy L2: Trans Vaginal Laparoscopy in Gynaecology L3: Hysteroscopic polypectomy options L4: Best way to treat fibroids and preserve fertility Timisoara, Romania May 28 –31, 2014

V Tanos, as invited speaker. Sino-European Summit Gynaecologic Endoscop (SESGE). Best way to treat fibroids and preserve fertility.Guangzhou Baiyun Int’l Convention Center, Guangzhou China, June 5-9, 2014.

V Tanos, as invited speaker, Coordinator and Instructor: 30^th Annual Meeting ESHRE a) PCC SIG RS lecture: Giant ovarian and other pelvic tumors and fertility sparing surgery: Laparoscopy versus b) Coordinator of the ECRES Certification. Practical and Theoretical exams c) Coordinator of the ECRES Tutors Training Meeting. L1: ECRES e–platform, L2: Theoretical exams and CME. Munich CIM, Germany 29 June to 2 July 2014

V Tanos, as invited speaker, The 9^th Athens Congress on Women’s Health and Disease “From Puberty7 to Menopause” Small endometriomas: early detection and the surgical Management dilemma. Athens Hilton August 28-30, 2014.

V Tanos, as invited speaker, The 12^th International Congress of the Jordanian Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. L1: Art of Hysteroscopy L2: Endometrioma when and how to treat? L3: Best way to treat fibroids and preserve Fertility. Landmark Hotel, Amman 3^rd– 5^thSeptember, 2014.

V Tanos, as invited speaker, International Meeting of the Mediterranean Society for Reproductive Medicine (MSRM), Debate II: Shall we treat endometriosis before ART? Endometriosis and small endometrioma early diagnosis and surgery prophy-laxis (Pro) at Atlantis Hotel in Heraklion, Crete, Greece 19-21, September 2014.

V Tanos, as invited speaker, ESGE 23^rd annual congress“ Your key to endoscopy” TVL potential in screening patients for benign and malignant pelvic pathologies Preserving ovarian function in benign and borderline ovarian pathologies. Sarcoma and a survey among ESGE members Square Brussels, 24-27 September 2014.

V Tanos, as invited speaker, Eshre Campus Endoscopy in Reproductive Medicine by SIGRS L1: Prevention and treatment of uterine adhesions L2: ECRES certification program Leuven Belgium,15-17 October 2014.

V Tanos, as invited speaker, Modern Hysteroscopy Course EAGS L1: Adenomyosis: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenge L2: Embryoscopy & Genetic Study In Recurrent Loss.Leuven Belgium, 22-24 October 2014

V Tanos, as invited speaker, instructor and life surgery demonstartion, Workshop on diagnostic and operative hysteroscopy under the auspice of ESGE and EAGS. L1: Keynote lecture Past, present and future of hysteroscopy L2: The role of hysteroscopy in myomectomy. University Medical Centre Maribor, Clinic for Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Maribor, Slovenia 6-7, November, 2014.

V Tanos, as invited speaker, Eshre Campus on Controversies in endometriosis and adenomyosis. Organised by the ESHRE Special Interest Groups Endometriosis & Endometrium and Reproductive L: Epidemiology of endometriosis and adenomyosis, Liege, Belgium 4-6 December 2014

V Tanos, as invited speaker, 5^th Hellenic Conference of Gynaecological Endoscopy Society. Η διακολπική υδρο-λαπαροσκόπηση στην διερεύνηση της γυναικείας υπογονιμότητας Athens 27-28February 2015

V Tanos, as invited speaker and instructor, Eshre Campus Endoscopy in Reproductive Medicine by SIG RS L1: Prevention and treatment of uterine adhesions L2: ECRES Certification program Leuven Belgium, 18-20 March 2015

V Tanos, as invited speaker and instructor. Workshop on Modern Hysteroscopy. Keynote Lecture: Adenomyosis: a diagnostic and a therapeutic challenge. European Academy Gynaecological Surgery, Leuven, Belgium 25^th-27th March 2015.

V Tanos, as invited speaker 3^rd Annual Middle East Society for Gynecological Endoscopy (MESGE) Congress Small endometriomas early detection and the surgical management dilemma. Maxx Royal Hotel Belek Antalya – Turkey

V Tanos, as invited speaker, ESHRE Campus workshop. By SIG RS. Complications in reproductive surgery: To prevent and manage complications» L1: Complication of laparotomy compared to laparoscopy: is laparotomy safer? L2: Value of training and certification: current status in Europe, L3: Survey report on morcellation in Gynecological Surgery Lyon, France 17-18 April 2015.

V Tanos, as invited speaker 13th Annual Meeting of the Mediterranean Society for Reproductive Medicine (MSRM) www.msrm.ivf-adria.com. Which and how myomas should be removed in patients with infertility in Ljubljana, Slovenia, 14-16 May 2015

V Tanos, as invited speaker, Ain Shams Obstetrics & Gynaecology International Conference (ASOGIC 19) Teaming Up for Women’s Health.L1: Challenges in Reproductive Surgery. L2: Endometrioma Endoscopic Surgery. When and How to Treat L3: Transvaginal Hydrolaparoscopy for diagnosis and treatment of ovarian Lesions Fairmont Towers Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt 27-28 May 2015.

V Tanos, as invited speaker and instructor, International advanced course in Hysteroscopy & Laparoscopic Gynecologic Surgery on embalmed cadavers. The role of fertiloscopy in infertility: principals and advantages. HFR – Hopital Fribourgeois, Fribur Switzerland 29-30 May 2015

V Tanos, as invited speaker ESHRE Annual meeting Lisbon 2015 PCC11: Challenging reproductive surgery, Laparoscopic management of large ovarian cyst, International Exhibition Centre, Lisbon Portugal, 14 to 17 June 2015

V Tanos, as invited speaker MSRM International Meeting, “How to increase success in IVF”. When is myomectomy is indicated in ART patients? Atlantis, Hotel, Heraklion – Crete Greece, September 25-27, 2015

V Tanos, as invited speaker ESGE 24^th Annual Congress. Power morcellation complications in Europe: Results of an ESGE survey. SYMA, Budapest, 7-10 October 2015

V Tanos, as invited speaker Kiev International Forum in Reproductive Medicine (IFRM). L1: The effectiveness of pure FSH in ART. NSC “Olimpiyskiy’’, Ukraine, Kiev 16^th October 2015

V Tanos, as invited speaker ESHRE Campus Endoscopy in Reproductive Medicine, Prevention and treatment of uterine adhesions Belgium Leuven, 28-30 October 2015

V Tanos, as invited speaker EAGS, Modern Hysteroscopy Course Belgium Leuven, 25-27 November 2015

V Tanos, as invited speaker Adolescent Gynecology The role of endoscopic surgery in Adolescent Gynecology, Lemesos November 29^th 2015

V Tanos, as invited speaker, Instructor and Surgeon “New Trends in Operative Hysteroscopy” Lecture on Operative Hysteroscopy Ospedale San Giuseppe, Italy Milan 3-4 December 2015

V Tanos, as invited speaker. ESHRE Campus meeting entitled “When is surgery the answer to early pregnancy complications” The role of embryoscopy in miscarriage, Coventry, UK, 21-22 January 2016

V Tanos, as invited speaker. ESHRE Campus meeting entitled “The impact of reproductive surgery on cross-talk between the embryo and the endometrium”, L1: The effect of intramural fibroids on infertility and their management, L2: Ovarian drilling benefits: to improve oocyte quality and reduce OHSS Milan, Italy, from 28 to 30 January 2016.

V Tanos, as invited speaker and Instructor EAGS, Modern Hysteroscopy course, L1: Hysteroscopy in the infertile patient Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenges. Live demo surgeries coordinator. Maribor, Slovenia, 2-4 March, 2016

V Tanos, as organizer and head EAGS Nic Branch Modern Hysteroscopy course at Aretaeio Hospital, Nicosia Cyprus 31 March – 1April 2016

V Tanos, as invited speaker EAGS, Modern Endoscopy L1: New highlights in endoscopic surgery, L2: Tips and tricks treatment of uterine adhesions, Belgium Leuven, 13-15 April 2016

V Tanos, as invited speaker Mediterranean Society for Reproductive Medicine (MSRM) 14^th Annual meeting. Laparoscopy and first entry technique L2. Bladder complications management in Laparoscopic surgery L3. Bowel complications management in Laparoscopic surgery Cesme Sheraton hotel Izmir, Turkey April 21-24, 2016

V Tanos, as invited speaker ESHRE Campus SIGs RS and Endocrinology L1: The impact of small intramural fibroids that do not distort the endometrial cavity on IVF outcome L2: Effect of haemostatic method on ovarian reserve following laparoscopic endometrioma excision. Papageorgiou Hospital, Thessaloniki Greece, 4-5 May 2015

V Tanos, as invited speaker and Instructor EBCOG 24^th European Congress L1: Audit of Gynaecological surgeons L2: Survey on Endoscopic surgery complications. HOT: Hysteroscopy skills, HOT Gynaecological US simulation HOT 07 LASTT Laparoscopic skills, Master class 05 – ESGE Advances in MIGS, Torino, Italy 19-21 May 2016

V Tanos, as invited speaker ASOGIC 20^th L1: Power Morcellation Complications in Europe: Results of an ESGE Survey. L2: Complications of Laparotomy compared to Laparoscopy: Is Laparotomy safer? Debate: Laparoscopic management of endometriosis for infertility treatment Should we or Shouldn’t We? Women’s Health Overriding Obstacles Ain Shams University ASOGIC 20 Fairmont Towers Heliopolis Cairo Egypt 25-26 May 2016

V Tanos, as invited speaker The importance of progesterone support during implantation Ucraine Association of Reproductive Medicine, 25^th Annual Congress Kharhov, Ucraine 26-28 May 2016

V Tanos, as organizer and head EAGS Nic Branch Modern Hysteroscopy course at Aretaeio Hospital, Nicosia Cyprus 2-4 June 2016

V Tanos, as invited speaker ESHRE Annual meeting PCC 03, SIG RES The management of myoma in women wishing to preserve reproductive function. L1: Alternative tissue reduction & retrieval techniques: any new developments? Helsinki Finland 3-6 July 2016

V Tanos, as invited speaker 10^th Athens Congress on Women’s Health and Disease Preconception to Menopause, Laparoscopy for Fibroids. Do we still morcellate? The Athens Hilton, Greece. September 1-3, 2016

V Tanos, as invited speaker Joint RCOG/International Society for Reproductive Surgery and Fallopian Tubes Meeting. Reproductive surgery in the era of ART: competition or collaboration? L1: Training in reproductive surgery, Location: RCOG, London UK, September 12-13, 2016

V Tanos, as invited speaker and PCC DIGESTT 1^st WS course organizer and director. L1: Acquired uterine patrhology and current diagnosis. L2: Challenging situations in Hysteroscopy, Director of the GESEA Certification Program. L3: Survey among ESGE members on leimyosarcoma morcellation incidence, ESGE 25^th Annual Congress, SQUARE Brussels, Belgium October 2-5, 2016

V Tanos, as invited speaker and surgeon. 10^th Sofia Symposium on Reproductive Medicine Balkan conference on vaginal endoscopy. L1: Trans vaginal laparoscopy in L2: Intra uterine adhesions and their management, L3: Hysteroscopes and techniques options. Moderation of life surgery demonstration Sofia Hotel Balkan, Bulgaria, October 28 -29, 2016

V Tanos, as invited speaker APAGE & TAMIG Annual Congress. L1: Survey among ESGE members on leiomyosarcoma morcellation Incidence, WS: Post graduate Workshop “The newest technique in office hysteroscopy”. Taipei International Convention Center, Teipei Taiwan November 4-6, 2016

V Tanos, as invited speaker and surgeon and Hysteroscopy WS dry and wet lab organizer. Integrated Fertility Center – An Update in ART Debate 2016, L1: Hysteroscopy instrumentation and surgical techniques. L2: Prevention and management of hysteroscopic complications Helnan Palestine Hotel, Alexandria – Egypt, November 9 -11, 2016

V Tanos, as invited speaker and instructor. ESHRE Campus Endoscopy in Reproductive Medicine L1: New highlights in endoscopic surgery, L2: Tips and tricks treatment of uterine adhesions, Belgium Leuven, 23-25 November 2016

V Tanos, Organizer & Chair: Course in A-Z Laparoscopic Suturing as EAGS – Nicosia Branch at Aretaeio Hospital, Nicosia, 1-3 December, 2016

V Tanos, as invited speaker, instructor and surgeon. New Trends in operative Hystero- Scopy L: The Shaver technique Tips and Tricks. Casa di Cura Privata Sanatorio Triestino S.p.A. Trieste, Italy, 6-7 December 2016

V Tanos, as invited speaker, 2nd World Congress on Recurrent Pregnancy Loss (WCRPL) L1: The Role of Hystero-Embryoscopy in the Management of RPL. L2: Embryoscopy in Unexplained Recurrent Spontaneous Abortions Correlation of embryo Morphology and Karyo-type.WCRPL 2017 Hotel Majestic Barriere, Cannes, France 19-22 January 2017.

V Tanos, as invited speaker, instructor and surgeon, 10th annual Sudan Human Reproduction and Embryology Congress (SHRES), “Subfertility up-date” Organize a WS on Laparoscopic Suturing L1: Diagnosis and management of intrauterine adhesions in infertile women L2: Best way to treat fibroids and preserve fertility, 15th -16th February 2017 in Khartoum, Sudan

205) V Tanos, as invited speaker, instructor and surgeon, Maribor EAGS, Modern Hysteroscopy course, L1: Hysteroscopy in the infertile patient Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenges. Video demo surgeries moderator. Maribor, Slovenia, 2-4 March, 2016

206) V Tanos, as invited speaker and instructor ESHRE Campus Modern Endoscopy L1: New highlights in endoscopic surgery, L2: ECRES – Certification in RES, Belgium Leuven, 28-30 March 2017

207) V Tanos, as invited speaker Global Congress on Hysteroscopy L1: Debate: Intrauterine pressure during Hysteroscopy PRO: Low IUP L2: Cervical ectopic pregnancy. CCIB – Centre de Conventions International de Barcelona Spain 2 -5 May 2017 www.hysteroscopy2017.com

208) V Tanos, as invited speaker The 21st Annual International Conference Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department Ain Shams University Women’s Health Achieving Excellence L1: The role of hysteroembryoscopy in the management of RPL L2: Effect of heamostatic method on ovarian reserve following laparoscopic endometrioma excision L3: Laparoscopy for fibroids: Do we still morcellate? Debate Adenomyosis treatment and options in infertility cases, Medical versus Surgical treatment: Pro Surgical treatment at JW Marriott – New Cairo Egypt 10-11 May 2017.

209) V Tanos, as invited speaker 25th European Congress of Obstetrics and Gynaecology L1: Morcelation of tissue – Is it still an issue? L2: Laparoscopic conservative myoma surgery L3: Congenital Uterine anomalies. Titanic Deluxe Hotel Antalya Turkey 17-21 May 2017

210) V Tanos, as invited speaker and surgeon The role of laparoscopy in infertility: Live surgery and round table discussion. Organized by UMF Gr T Popa Iasi and Women Hospital O.G.E L1: Endometriosis from adolescence to menopause L2: Congenital Uterine Malformations Diagnosis and treatment. Surgery Live demonstration of cervical agenesis colpoplasty. Spitabul OG Doamna Iasi, Romania 16-17 June 2017

211) V Tanos, as invited speaker ESHRE 33^rd Annual meeting PCC Organised by Special Interest Group Reproductive Surgery, Room F – Complications in reproductive surgery L1: Complications in Myomectomy, Director of the Certification process – ECRES Hand skill and theoretical examinations, Palexpo, Geneva Switzerland 2-5 July 2017.

212) V Tanos, as invited speaker Eastern European Professional meetings: Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, Session 6. Anatomy: The role of embryoscopy in Recurrent miscarriage management. Depo Kiev – Ukraine, 14 -15^th September 2017.

213) V Tanos, as invited speaker AMS Annual meeting. Title: Importance of supplementation in infertility. Session – Different treatment approaches in PCOS. L: Ovulation induction in PCOS: surgical approach 16 to 21 of September 2017 in Belgrade, Serbia

214) V Tanos, as invited speaker ESHRE Campus Tubal factor management in infertility L1: Interstitial pregnancy causes and management L2: Tubal re-anastomosis a feasible option? Crowne Plaza Bucharest Hotel, Bucharest, Romania, 22-23 September 2017

215) V Tanos, as invited speaker 19th World Congress on In Vitro Fertilization Plennary session reproductive surgery II, L: Effect of haemostatic method on ovarian reserve following laparoscopic endometrioma excision at the Regnum Carya Belek, Antalya, Turkey. October 4 – 8, 2017

216) V Tanos, as invited speaker and instructor 26th Annual ESGE Congress, L1: Introduction to DIGESTT L2: The essentials of diagnostic Hysteroscopy L3: Embryofetoscopy. Other activities: As instructor during the Hysteroscopy WS, Judge Choose the best oral presentation, Appeal committee member, Awards committee member Sueno Hotel, Antalya, Turkey, 18 – 21 October 2017

217) V Tanos, as invited speaker. conference «THE PROFESSIONAL MEETING: gynecology». www.gyndays.com.ua EAGS Session L1: Prevention and Treatment of Complications of Laparoscopic Myomectomy L2: Gynecological Endoscopic Surgical Education and Assessment (GESEA) in Kiev, Ukraine on November 17-18, 2017.

218) V Tanos, as invited speaker and instructor. ESHRE Campus Endoscopy in Reproductive Medicine L1: ECRES and New highlights in endoscopic surgery, L2: Tips and tricks for ECRES examinations, Belgium Leuven, 22-24 November 2017

219) V Tanos, as organizer and Chief Instructor of the A-Z Laparoscopic Suturing Course by the EAGS Nicosia branch at Aretaeio Hospital on 30 Nov – Dec 2, 2017

220) V Tanos, as invited speaker. 15^th International congress of the association of Gynecologists and Obstetricians of Serbia, Montenegro and Republic of Srpska. The role of hysteroembryoscopy in repeated pregnancy loss. www.ugoscgrs.rs Belgrade, 7-9 December 2017.

221) V Tanos, as invited speaker and ESGE organizer of a Hysteroscopy WS at 11th Annual Scientific Meeting of Sudan Human Reproduction & Embryology Society (SHRES) L1: Diagnosis and management of intrauterine adhesions in infertile woman L2: Best way to treat fibroids, Khartoum, 14-16 February 2018

222) V Tanos, as invited speaker and ESGE organizer of Laparoscopic Skills Workshop (LASTT –SUTT) Annual Meeting of the Romanian Society L1: Gynaecological Endoscopic Surgical Education and Assessment (GESEA) Programme L2: Modern hysteroscopy and training, IASI 19-21, April 2018

223) V Tanos, as invited Head Instructor for MEDTRONIC GESEA WORKSHOP Belgium, Leuven 11- 14 April 2018.

224) V Tanos, as invited speaker and instructor ESHRE Campus Modern Endoscopy. L1: New

highlights in endoscopic surgery, L2: ECRES – Certification in RES, EAGS, Leuven-Belgium,

24-27 April, 2018

225) V Tanos, as invited speaker Turkish German Gynecology Congress L1: Emerging therapies for

endometriosis and endometriomas, L2: Power morcellation complications in Europe: Results of

an ESGE survey. Elexus Hotel in Kyrenia, Cyprus, April 27^th and May 01st, 2018.

225) V Tanos, Organizer, speaker and instructor of the 1^st Diploma in imaging for Gynaecological

Endoscopic Surgery Training and Testing (DIGES-TT) WS. EAGS, Leuven 7-9 May 2018.

226) V Tanos, as invited Head Instructor for MEDTRONIC GESEA WORKSHOP Belgium,

L1: Introduction to GESEA program. Leuven 16-19 May 2018.

227) V Tanos, as invited speaker 6^th Sino-European Summit of Gynaecological Endoscopy and ESGE China Regional meeting “East meets West” L1: GESEA program L2: Digital Hysteroscopy Clinic The fist affiliated hospital of Sun Yat-sen University Guangzhou China 20-21 May 2018.

228) V Tanos, as invited speaker 14ο Πανελλήνιο Συνέδριο Μαιευτικής & Γυναικολογίας, Τίτλος

Ομιλίας Εξελίξεις στην χειρουργική θεραπεία των ανωμαλιών διαπλάσεως της μήτρας

ΜΕΓΑΡΟ Διεθνές Συνεδριακό Κέντρο Αθηνών, Αθήνα Ελλάδα 31/05 – 03/06/2018.

229) V Tanos, as invited speaker and Instructor 5th International Winners Meeting. PCC Imaging: The essentials of diagnostic Hysteroscopy. Danubius, Health Spa Resort Hotel, Budapest, Hungary 7-9 June 2018

230) V Tanos, as invited Head Instructor for MEDTRONIC GESEA workshop Belgium,

L1: Introduction to GESEA program. Leuven 20-23 June 2018.

231) V Tanos, as invited speaker 3^rd World congress on Recurrent pregnancy loss – L1: In situ embryo autopsy: comparing spontaneous abortion and RPL results, L2: Step by step technique of hystero –embryoscopy in RPL. http://wcrpl.com, Intercontinental Hotel in Madrid, June 27-29, 2018.

232) V Tanos, as invited speaker: ESHRE Annual meeting 2018, ECRES Eshre Certification

Reproductive Surgery – Head Instructor L1: Hysteroscopy training and Certification Venue:

CCIB, Barcelona 1-4 July 2018

233) V Tanos, as Co-organizer of the meeting: Human Reproduction and Contemporary ART

Celebrating the 100 years of Tbilisi State University – L1: Hysteroscopic myomectomy and

emerging techniques Place: Tbilisi State University, Tbilisi, Georgia July 15^th, 2018

234) V Tanos, as invited speaker and Instructor: Dubai London Clinic Workshop on MIGS, L1: GESEA structured HOT program L2: Hysteroscopic Surgery. Dubai July 29^th, 2018,

235) V Tanos, as invited speaker 11^th Athens Congress on Women’s Health and Disease Surgery of Gynaecological Malignancies: Laparoscopic versus Robotic Assisted Surgery, Royal Olympic Hotel, Athens, Greece. September 6-8, 2018

236) V Tanos, as invited WS organizer and head instructor Laparoscopic Suturing XXXIII Scientific Congress of the Polish Society of Gynecologists and Obstetricians, PGE Narodowy Warsaw Poland 13-15 September 2018.

236) V Tanos, as invited head instructor Laparoscopic Suturing. 1^ο Διαπανεπιστημιακό Θεωρητικό και πρακτικό σεμινάριο Λαπαροσκοπικής χειρουργικής στη γυναικολογία. Ερευνητικό – Πειραματικό Κέντρο ΕLPEΝ Πικέρμι Αττικής, Αθήνα, Ελλάδα, 14 -15 Σεπτεμβρίου 2018

237) V Tanos, as invited speaker and GESEA chair for certification procedures at the 27^th ESGE Annual Congress. L1: GESEA Evaluation 2012 -2017, Vienna Austria, October 7-10, 2018.

238) V Tanos, as invited speaker at the XV Annual Meeting of the Mediterranean Society for Reproductive Medicine L1: 3D scan and endoscopy: the complementary tools for tubal infertility treatment L2: Best option for ectopic pregnancy: to operate or not? L3: Surgical management of cesarean scar defect (Niche) before further fertility IBIS STYLES Heraklion Central Hotel, Crete Greece 19 – 21 October 2018.

239) V Tanos, as invited speaker and Instructor: Dubai London Medical Group – Specialty Hospital Latifa Hospital Workshops on MIGS training and audit for accreditation of a MIGS training center, L1: GESEA program, L2: Structured training of the ESGE, L3: HYSTT II training session. Dubai UAE October 26^th, 2018.

240) V Tanos, as invited speaker and Instructor: MIS Academy and Latifa Hospital Dubai UAE, GESEA MIGS certification program level 1 and level 2 program Dubai October 27^th, 2018.

V Tanos, as invited speaker and Instructor: GESEA Workshop Impact outcomes based learning L1: Technique of laparoscopic myomectomy L2: Cell spreading and sarcoma problem. Leuven Belgium 7-10 November 2018.
V Tanos, as invited speaker and Instructor: ESGE Asia Pacific Regional Meeting. Director of the pre congress course – Hysteroscopy intensive practical course L1: HYSTT conclusive remarks, L2: Hysteroscopic surgery complications and management L3: Endometrioma Haemostasis technique and ovarian reserves, Shanghai China 23-25 November 2018.

V Tanos, as invited speaker and Instructor: Modern Endoscopic Reproductive Surgery ESHRE Campus L1: ECRES: training reproductive surgery L2: tips and tricks for ECRES certification Academy – Leuven Belgium 28-30 Nov 2018

V Tanos, as Course Director – Speaker and Instructor: for MEDTRONIC GESEA WORKSHOP HIP course, L1: Introduction to GESEA program. L2 IUA management. Leuven Belgium 13 -14 Dec 2018

V Tanos, as Course Director – Speaker and Instructor: for MEDTRONIC GESEA WORKSHOP HIP course, L1: Introduction to GESEA program. L2 IUA management Leuven Belgium 30 Jan – 2 Feb 2019.

V Tanos, Organiser and Course director of “Train the Trainer Interactive Information event – course” speaker and Instructor: Academy – Leuven Belgium 7-8 Feb 2019

V Tanos, as invited speaker and surgeon and Simulator instructor: UTCD-MSRM. Hands On Hysteroscopy Course and Certification Programme L1: Acquired Uterine Pathology & Current Diagnosis, The Role of Endoscopy. L2: Hysteroscopic Surgery Complications and Their Management. Ufuk University School of Medicine, Ankara-Turkey 16-17 February 2019

V Tanos, as invited speaker. Gynaecological pathologies at adolescence. ESHRE Campus. L1: Abnormal uterine Bleeding in Adolescence in Cyborg Experimental Center Alicante, Spain on 21-23 February 2019.

V Tanos, as invited speaker. 6th Annual Congress of Middle East Society for Gynecological Endoscopy (MESGE) in conjunction with 8th Annual Congress of Turkish Society of Gynecologic Endoscopy (TSGE), Effect of hemostatic method on ovarian reserve following laparoscopic endometrioma excision Regnum Carya Convention Center, Antalya, Turkey, 13th and 17th, March 2019

V Tanos, as Course Director of Training and GESEA Certification Level 1. Introduction to GESEA Programme Central office Leuven 3-6April 2019

V Tanos, as invited speaker and Instructor: Modern Endoscopic Reproductive Surgery ESHRE Campus L1: ECRES: training reproductive surgery L2: tips and tricks for ECRES certification Academy – Leuven Belgium 24-26 April 2019

V Tanos, as invited speaker and head instructor. Global Congress in Hysteroscopy 2019. L1: Improving Hysteroscopic excellence via GESEA partnership. L2: Must we proposed Hysteroscopy in Missed abortions? Barcelona 30 April – 3 May 2019

V Tanos, as invited speaker and head instructor Training and GESEA Certification Level 1. Trans University (Athens University and Aristotel University) Theoretical and practical seminar in Laparoscopic Surgery, Papageorgiou Hospital in Thessaloniki 9-11 May 2019

V Tanos, as invited speaker: The 5th Red House Forum, International Obstetrics and Gynaecology Summit, Fudan University, Trial of labour safety after endoscopic surgery uterine scars June 13-16, 2019 Shanghai, China

V Tanos, as invited speaker and director of the certification Reproductive surgery process: 35^th ESHRE Annual Meeting: PCC RS: Borderline and Malignant ovarian diseases and ovarian sparing surgery MESSE WIEN Exhibition & Congress Center, Vienna, Austria 23-26 June, 2019.

V Tanos, as invited speaker and Director of GESEA pre-congress workshops: PSGE 2019 Annual Congress and ESGE and APAGE 1st Regional Meeting PSGE (Philippine society for gynecologic endoscopy foundation Inc.) L1: Uterine scar rupture – prediction, prevention, diagnosis, and Management L2: Hysteroscopic diagnosis and surgical management of Mullerian abnormalities Edsa Shangri-La, Manilla Philippines, 14-16, August 2019

V Tanos, as invited speaker: MSRM & Croatian Society for Gynecologic Endocrinology and Human Reproduction XVI Annual Meeting of the Mediterranean Society for Reproductive Medicine (MSRM), L: Uterine fibroids in young women. How to preserve the uterus? AMADRIA PARK conference centre Opatija, Croatia 5-8, September 2019

V Tanos, as invited speaker and Director pre-congress Hysteroscopy workshop: Εξελίξεις και Προοπτικές στην Μαιευτική – Γυναικολογία L1: Υστεροσκοπική τεχνική κατά την αντιμετώπιση συγγενών ανωμαλιών μήτρας L2: Υστερο-εμβρυοσκόπηση Ξενοδοχείο Du Lac Ιωάννινα, Ελλάδα 19-22 Σεπτεμβρίου 2019

V Tanos, as invited speaker and Director of pre-congress Hysteroscopy workshop: VII ^th Biennial International Congress of Society of Reproductive Medicine and Surgery L1: Hysteroscopy training principles L2: Hysteroscopic complications and management L3: Uterine fibroids in young women. How to preserve the uterus? Kaya Palazzo Hotel, Antalya, Turkey, October 3-6, 2019.

V Tanos, as invited speaker and Director of GESEA Workshops: 28th ESGE Annual Congress, L1: Correlation of Bladder wall endometriosis to patients’clinical characteristics and severity of peritoneal endometriosis, L2: Principle of the GESEA Certification programme, L3: GESEA Up-to-date records and performance L4: GESEA operation Forum, International Exhibition and Congress Centre, Thessaloniki, Greece 6-9 October 2019

V Tanos, as invited speaker: Georgian Society for Recurrent Pregnancy Loss and Reproductive Clinic of Zurab Sabakhtarashvili L1: Bladder endometriosis in Infertility patients: Diagnosis and management. Tbilisi, Georgia, 2-3 November 2019

V Tanos, as invited speaker: Annual International Society of Reproductive Surgery (ISRS) Conference with workshop session Practical and Scientific approach to Reproductive Surgery in the Modern Era L1: Structured Training in Endoscopy in Europe. Venue: St George’s University Hospital, London UK, 7-8 November 2019

V Tanos, as invited speaker and workshop instructor: Endoscopy in reproductive medicine L1: ECRES training reproductive surgery, High Breed Center, ID TRUST Medical, Leuven, Belgium 19-21 November 2019

V Tanos, as invited organiser and head instructor for a GESEA workshop: Hysteroscopy and Laparoscopy psychomotor skills and Laparoscopic suturing. UFUK University Ankara Turkey, 31^st Jan – 2^nd Feb 2020

V Tanos, as invited organiser and head instructor for a GESEA workshop: Hysteroscopy and Laparoscopy psychomotor skills and Laparoscopic suturing. Omam Hospital, Cairo. Egypt 28^th February – 1^st March 2020.

V Tanos, as invited surgeon and speaker: L1: GESEA training program, L2: Hysteroscopic and Laparoscopic myomectomy. Cairo University 12-13 March 2020 VIRTUAL MEETINGS WEBINARS

V Tanos as invited speaker Webinar on “Update in infertility and assisted reproduction” jointly organized by the Egyptian Representative Committee of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and the Middle East Fertility Society (MEFS) L1: The role of hysteroscopy in infertility September 25^th

V Tanos as invited speaker: ESHRE Campus Workshop entitled “The unsuitable uterus” designed into a virtual course. L: Surgical treatment of Asherman´s Syndrome, 1-3 October 2020.

V Tanos as invited speaker Webinar on GESEA1 Workshop – BACHELOR (LEVEL 1),

L1: Introduction of GESEA program. L2: Place of endometrial ablation and resectoscopy for

myomectomy 24-25 October 2020

H. Presentations in local scientific meetings in Cyprus

Schorrenberg F, Tanos V, Pattichis CS, Iacovou F, Kyriacou K, Schizas CN. Diagnostic telepatho logy network: Application in Gynecological Cancer. Euro-Med Net 98 Conference, Summary Proceedings: p285-286, Nicosia, 4-7 March 1998.

Tanos V, Genetics in Breast Cancer. Invited speaker to The Association of Members and Fellows of the Royal Colleges of the United Kingdom and Ireland, 18th June 1998, Mediterranean Hotel Limassol.

Tanos V Schnorrenberg F, Iacovou F, Pattichis Schizas CN, Kyriacou K. Diagnostic telepathology network: Application in gynecological cancer. Ετήσια Ειδική Σύνοδος. Της Ελληνικής Μαιευτικής και Γυναικολογικής εταιρείας, σε συνεργασία με την Πανκύπρια Γυναικολογική και Μαιευτική εταιρεία. Λευκωσία, 19th –20th Σεπτεμβρίου 1998.

Tanos V, Hadjisavvas A, Christodoulou C, Adamou A, and Kyriacou K. BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations in breast/ovarian cancer patients. Ετήσια Ειδική Σύνοδος. Της Ελληνικής Μαιευτικής και Γυναικολογικής εταιρείας, σε συνεργασία με την Πανκύπρια Γυναικολογική και Μαιευτική εταιρεία. Λευκωσία, 19th –20th Σεπτεμβρίου 1998.

Tanos V, Kyriacou K, Hadjisavvas A, and Anteby S. Borderline ovarian cancer in teenagers and the management dilemma. Ετήσια Ειδική Σύνοδος. Της Ελληνικής Μαιευτικής και Γυναικολογικής εταιρείας, σε συνεργασία με την Πανκύπρια Γυναικολογική και Μαιευτική εταιρεία. Λευκωσία, 19th –20th Σεπτεμβρίου 1998.

Tanos V Postgraduate Symposium in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Under the patronage of the Minister of Health and under the auspices of the Pancyprian Obstetrical and Gynecological Society. Limassol 10th –11th October

Tανος Β. Ογκογενετική: μια νεα προσέγγιση εναντίον του Γυναικολογικού καρκίνου και καρκίνου του μαστού. Απο το ερευνητικό πεδίο στη κλινική εφαρμογή. 16ο Παγκύπριο Ιατρικό Συνέδριο Λευκωσία 14-15 Νοεμβρίου 1998.

Tanos V: Synergistic inhibitory effect of Genistein and Tamoxifen and Melatonin with Tamoxifen on human dysplastic and malignant epithelial breast cells in Vitro. Potential clinical applications in Breast Cancer treatment. Anti Cancer Association 5TH Marianna Lordos Seminar. Newer Developments in the Diagnosis Treatment and Biology of Cancer. Larnaca: 27th – 29th November 1998.

Tanos V, Gestational Diabetes Melitus and its Laboratory investigation. Invited speaker by Institute of Biomedical Science (Cyprus Branch) Daily Seminar Residence Yiorki Hotel, 5th December 1998.

Tanos V, Is Human Cloning Justified? From Research to clinical application. Invited speaker by Institute of Biomedical Science (Cyprus Branch), Daily Seminar, Residence Yiorki Hotel, 5th December 1998.

Tanos V: The application of oncogenetics against hereditary gynecological cancer and breast cancer. Invited by the Cyprus Open University. Scali Aglatzia 20th January 1999.

Tanos V, Brzezinsky A, Peretz T, Synergistic inhibitory effects of genistein and Tamoxifen on human dysplastic and malignant epithelial breast cells in vitro. 14ο Ετήσιο Ιατρικό Συνέδριο, ΙΠΠΟΚΡΑΤΗΣ, (Ιατρικός Σύλλογος Λευκωσίας – Κερύνειας) Λευκωσία 24-25 Απριλίου 1999.

Τάνος Β, Φ Φιλίππου, Η χειρουργική αντιμετώπιση ανώμαλης ανάπτυξης των γυναικείων εξωτερικών γεννητικών οργάνων σε ενήλικη γυναίκα. 17ο Παγκύπριο Ιατρικό Συνέδριο, Πρωταράς, 6-7 Νοεμβρίου, 1999.

Tanos V, TELEGYN: Diagnostic Telepathology Network for Gynaecological Cancer, Workshop Session 2C: Tele-Medicine. Re-Engineering Cyprus for the Digital Age: New Business and New Jobs, Central Bank of Cyprus Auditorium, Nicosia, December 17-19, 1999

Tanos V, The imprinted H19 gene as a tumor marker in Gynecological Cancer. The Hellenic Medical Society of New York – Medicine in the Millennium, Paphos, August 31- September 4, 2000.

Tanos V, Genetics in Gynaecological Cancer. Invited by the medical Royal Colleges Assosiation Cyprus (M.R.C.A.-CY), Cyprus Bank Oncology Centre Nicosia October 5th 2000.

Tanos V, Familial Breast Cancer in Cypriot Women. Presentation in Pancyprian Surgery Conference, Hilton 25-26 November, 2000, Nicosia Cyprus.

Tάνος Β, Συχνότητα του οικογενή καρκίνου του Μαστού στην Κύπρο. Προοπτική μελέτη μέτρων πρόληψης. 15ο Ετήσιο Ιατρικό Συνέδριο, Ιατρικός Σύλλογος Λευκωσίας –Κερύνειας Ιπποκράτης, 7-8 Απριλίου 2001, Ηoliday Inn – Λευκωσία

Tάνος Β, Συχνότητα του οικογενή καρκίνου του Μαστού στην Κύπρο. Προοπτική μελέτη μέτρων πρόληψης. 5ο Ελλαδο – Κυπριακό Χειρουργικό Συνέδριο, 25-27 Οκτωβρίου, 2001, Hilton – Λευκωσία.

Tanos V, Transvaginal Hydrolaparoscopy Proposed as a Screening Method for High Risk Ovarian Cancer Patients. 6th Marianna Lordos Cancer Seminar, 8-10 February 2002, at Lordos Beach Hotel, Larnaca.

Tάνος Β. Η χρήση Διακολπικής Υδρολαπαροσκόπησης για την έγκαιρη διάγνωση καρκίνου της ωοθήκης στο αρχικό στάδιο. 16ο Ετήσιο Ιατρικό Συνέδριο ΙΠΠΟΚΡΑΤΗΣ, (Ιατρικός Σύλλογος Λευκωσίας – Κερύνειας) Λευκωσία 20-21 Απριλίου 2002.

Tάνος Β. Μέτρα πρόληψης του καρκίνου του μαστού. Προσκεκλημένος ομιλητής. Παγκύπριο Επαγγελματικό Συνέδριο Αισθητικών. Συνεδριακό Κέντρο Λευκωσίας, 16-17 Νοεμβρίου, 2002.

Τάνος Β. Γυναικολογικός Καρκίνος, Μέθοδοι πρόληψης και θεραπείας στον 21ο αιώνα. Προσκεκλημένος ομιλητής, Ανοικτό Πανεπιστήμιο στο Σκαλί Αγλαντζιάς. Πέμπτος χρόνος, 9ος Κύκλος, Οκτώμβριος 2, 2002, Αγλαντζιά, Λευκωσία.

Tάνος Β. Η χρήση Διακολπικής Υδρολαπαροσκόπησης για έγκαιρη διάγνωση καρκίνου της ωοθήκης. Προσκεκλημένος ομιλητής. Ιατρικός Σύλλογος Ιπποκράτης και Medical Royal Colleges Association, Νοέμβριος 2002, Οίκημα Ιατρικού Συλλόγου Λευκωσία.

Τάνος Β. Γυναικολογική Ενδοσκόπηση Άλματα Προόδου και Θεραπείας. Προσκεκλημένος ομιλητής, Ζηνώνειο Ανοικτό Πανεπιστήμιο στη Λάρνακα. Τέταρτος χρόνος, Δεκέμβριος 18, 2002, Αίθουσα παρουσιάσεων Αγίου Λαζάρου, Λάρνακα.

Τάνος Β και Γεωργίου Δ. Εμβρυοσκόπιση. Μέθοδος διάγνωσης αιτίας αποβολών πρώτου τριμήνου. 17ο Ετήσιο ιατρικό συνέδριο Ιατρικού Συλλόγου Λευκωσίας-Κερύνειας «ΙΠΠΟΚΡΑΤΗΣ», 13-14 Σεπτεμβρίου 2003, Περίληψη Σελίδα 17 Hilton Park Hotel, Λευκωσία.

Τάνος Β, Τζιακούρη Ε και Εθελόντριες του Αντικαρκινικού Συνδέσμου Κύπρου. Η ανταπόκριση στο Τεστ Παπανικολάου στην Επαρχία Λευκωσίας. 17ο Ετήσιο ιατρικό συνέδριο Ιατρικού Συλλόγου Λευκωσίας-Κερύνειας «ΙΠΠΟΚΡΑΤΗΣ», 13-14 Σεπτεμβρίου 2003, Περίληψη, Σελίδα 18 Hilton Park Hotel, Λευκωσία.

Τζιακούρη Ε, Εθελόντριες του Αντικαρκινικού Συνδέσμου Κύπρου και Τάνος Β. Χαρακτηριστικά των Γυναικών της επαρχίας Λευκωσίας που δεν ανταποκρίνονται στο Τεστ Παπανικολάου. 10ο Παγκύπριο Νοσηλευτικό Συνέδριο, 21-22 Νοεμβρίου 2003, Περίληψη Σελίδα 33, Hilton Park Hotel, Λευκωσία.

Tanos V, Cervical Cancer Pap-Test, Response of Cypriot Women in Nicosia District 7th Marianna Lordos Seminar (Looking to the Future, Cancer – Latest Developments) 6-8 February 2004, Page 5, Lordos Beach Hotel, Larnaca.

Tanos V, Cervical Cancer Pap-Test, Response of Cypriot Women in Nicosia District 7th Marianna Lordos Seminar (Looking to the Future, Cancer – Latest Developments) 6-8 February 2004, Page 5, Lordos Beach Hotel, Larnaca.

Tanos V, Cervical Cancer Pap-Test, Type and Frequency of Human Papilloma Virus Infection in Cyprus. 7th Marianna Lordos Seminar (Looking to the Future, Cancer – Latest Developments) 6-8 February 2004, Page 5, Lordos Beach Hotel, Larnaca.

Neophytou M.S, Pattichis C.S, Pattichis M.S, Tanos V, Kyriacou E, Koutsouris D. Multiscale Texture Feature Variability Analysis in Endoscopy Imaging Under Different Viewing Positions, CD-ROM Proceedings of the II EFOMP Mediterranean Conference on Medical Physics, 28-30 April, Limassol, Cyprus, 6 pages, 2004.

Pattichis C, Kyriakou E, Pitsillides A, Samaras G, Schizas C.N, Neophytou M, Antoniades A, Kouppis A, Tanos V, Jossif A. Experience with Healthcare Telematics in Cyprus. Cyprus in eEurope. Benchmarking Cyprus in IT: a Readiness Assessment for Cyprus. Session 4 – eHealth. 28 May, Hilton Park Hotel, Nicosia, Cyprus, 2004.

Tάνος Β, Τζιακούρη Ε, Καραγρηγορίου Α. Η ανταπόκριση των γυναικών στο τέστ Παπανικολάου και η παρούσα κατάσταση στην Κύπρο όσον αφορά την πρόληψη του καρκίνου του τραχήλου της μήτρας. 3ο Κυπριακό Σεμινάριο για τον Ιό των Κονδυλωμάτων. Θέμα-Η εφαρμογή του τεστ HPV DNA στην πρόληψη του καρκίνου. Ιntercollege, Έγκωμη, 21 Ιανουαρίου 2006 Λευκωσία.

Tanos V – Problems of IVF in Thalassaemia Patients undergoing PGD, Invited Speaker, Workshop on: Progress of Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) in Cyprus, Hilton Nicosia, July 13, 2006.

Tάνος Β. Φυτοοιστρογόνα – από το εργαστήριο στη κλινική πράξη. As Invited Speaker, MEGACross Συνέδριο Φαρμακοποιών, Alexander the Great Hotel, Πάφος, Κύπρος, 5-6 Μαίου 2007.

Tanos V. Uterine malignancy: Prevention and Early Diagnosis. As Invited Speaker, New Light Cancer Seminar 2008, Cancer Recent Development in Management and Research, organized by the Xyprus Anti-Cancer Society and The Cyprus Oncology Association. At Four Season Hotel, Limassol, 31/10 -2/11 2008

Tanos V – Hysteroscopic versus Laparoscopic sterilization. At the seminar – New hysteroscopic Essure procedure for female sterilization. At Aretaeio Hospital November 8th 2008

Tanos V – as an instructor Surgeon at the seminar – New hysteroscopic Essure procedure for female sterilization. Life Surgery demonstration of Essure hysteroscopic application for female sterilization. At Aretaeio Hospital Nicosia Cyprus November 8th 2008

Tanos V – The Sunflower project For the prevention and early diagnosis of breast cancer and cervical cancer-An automated, free SMS reminder service 10th Marianna Lordos Symposium. Looking to the future Cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment Golden bay Beach Hotel Larnaca 12 -14 March 2010

Tanos V – Chair of the session 1 and coordination of panel discussion. What is the best strategy for cervical cancer prevention in Cyprus? Joint proposal by a Committee of European experts for an organized screening program. Nicosia University, Nicosia, 15 May 2010

Τάνος Β. και Verseema – Υστεροσκοπική φραγή των σαλπιγγικών στομίων. Περιοδικό Σύγχρονη Φροντίδα 05–06/2010. Ιατρική εκπαίδευση, σελίς 22 – 23.

Tanos V et al. Prophylactic Oophorectomy Vs GnRHa treatment in young breast cancer patients. Bi-annual Cyprus Anti-Cancer Society International Symposium. Advancing cancer care through research and multidisciplinary cooperation. Abstract book: D1 page 19. Four Season Hotel Limassol, Cyprus, March 11-13, 2011

Tanos V et al. NOTE/TVE as a useful method to rule out pelvic malignancies. Bi-annual Cyprus Anti-Cancer Society International Symposium. Advancing cancer care through research and multidisciplinary cooperation. Abstract book: D2 page 20. Four Season Hotel Limassol, Cyprus, March 11 -13, 2011

P. Constantinou, M.S. Neofytou, V. Tanos, M.S. Pattichis, C.S. Pattichis, “Comparison of Texture Feature Analysis Techniques in Hysteroscopy Imaging”, 4th Cyprus Workshop on Signal Processing and Informatics, July, 2011, Nicosia, Cyprus.

Michael, I.P. Constantinou, I. Herakleous, M.S. Neofytou, C.S. Pattichis, V.Tanos, “A Simplified 2D Navigation System For Post-Exam Hysteroscopy Imaging”, 4th Cyprus Workshop on Signal Processing and Informatics, July, 2011, Nicosia, Cyprus.

Tanos V Invited lecture: ‘Medical Monitoring’ for the master course of IT students of Bioinformatics in the University of Cyprus. October 17th 2011.

Τάνος Β., Διακολπική λαπαροσκόπηση για τη πρώιμη διάγνωση καρκίνου των ωοθηκών. 11ο Συνέδριο Μαριάννας Λόρδου Προβλέποντας στο Μέλλον με τους νέους επιστήμονες. Ξενοδοχείο Golden Bay, Λάρνακα, 9 -11 Μαρτίου 2012.

Tanos V as invited speaker. Infertility 2012 Updates and Controversies Cyprus Society of Human Reproduction, Israel and Greek Fertility Societies. Safety in Laparoscopic Surgery for infertility. Palm Beach Hotel Larnaca 7-8 September 2012.

Tanos V as invited speaker. 4ο Συνέδριο Παιδικής & Εφηβικής Γυναικολογίας. Adolescent Gynaecology in video presentations Overview in daily practice. St.Rafael Hotel Λεμεσός 7-8 Δεκεμβρίου, 2013.

Tanos V as invited speaker. 5ο Συνέδριο Παιδικής & Εφηβικής Γυναικολογίας. The Role of endoscopy in Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology. St.Elias Hotel Λεμεσός 7-8 Δεκεμβρίου, 2015.

Tanos V as invited speaker. 8ο Παγκύπριο Γυναικολογικό Συνέδριο, α) Οργάνωση εργαστηρίου Λαπαροσκοπικής συρραφής, Ομιλία – β) Γυναικο-ογκολογία με Λαπαροσκοπική χειρουργική Ομιλία γ) ESGE Survey on Morcellation complications Mediterranean Hotel, Λεμεσός 26-27 Νοεμβρίου 2016
Tanos V as invited speaker. 6^th Conference on the Cypriot Society of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. The role of endoscopy in treating congenital and acquired pathologies in adolescent gynecology. Poseidonia Beach Hotel Limassol Cyprus 25-26, November 2017.

I. Contribution to public awareness

In an effort to increase public awareness regarding Gynaecological Cancer prevention, menopause treatment options and endoscopic surgery safety and benefits I published 21 articles in newspapers and periodicals. Additionally I gave 21 lectures as an invited speaker, of the Cyprus Anticancer Society, during their annual campaign for Cancer prevention and treatment and in an attempt to raise public awareness.

J. Review of the participation of current international and local research programs

International research programs

Congenital Uterine Anomalies (CONUTA) project: A clinical research for a New Classification of Congenital Uterine Anomalies CONUTA by common ESHRE/ESGE working groups: GF Grimbizis, V Tanos, R Campo, S Gordts, S Brucker, M Gergolet, T-C Li, C De Angelis A Di Spezio Sardo A special DELPHI procedure has been followed. Initiated in 2012 and it is still running with various academic activities, research and publication. Currently we are working on classification of adenomyosis.

Survey among ESGE members on Leiomyosarcomas (LMS): surgery and morcellation. Heads and coordinators: Vasilios Tanos and Hans Brolmann A project of 3 phases. The first 2 phases on LMS incidence and the Morcellation complications, initiated in November 2014 and completed in June 2015. Two publications appear in the journal of Gynaecological Surgery. Currently the phase 3, investigates the clinical characteristics and imaging results of LMS patients. We will try to identify possible clinical risk factors and tumor markers that will help to diagnose high risk patients for LMS.

ESGE Guidelines for the use of morcellation during laparoscopic surgery: Heads of the study are Hans Brolmann και Vasilios Tanos, Research initiated in April 2014. It is an ongoing scientific project aiming to include 25 European Gyne-Endoscopic Surgery Centers. We investigate the frequency and the risks of clinical and technical complications during laparoscopic and hysteroscopic morcellation. Additionally to develop a protocol to increase the safety of this technique.

EAGS and ESGE DIGESTT (Diploma in Imaging for Gynaecological Endoscopic Surgery Training and Testing) I am working together with Prof Nazar Amso and Dr Rudi Campo to format the syllabus for the DIGESTT program and we are organizing the development of this new training and assessment program. E-learning modules, ultrasound simulation exercises, problem and scenarios based learning and MCQs are included in the program. In addition the results of the training and education will be used for evaluation and research of this new field of imaging during gynaecological surgery.

Evaluation of the educational programs efficiency offered by the EAGS: All participants will be evaluated for their learning efficiency, during the Academy workshops in 2016, hence the Academy educational programs will be prospectively examined. I have designed special exercises to be performed before the start and by the end of each WS. Various parameters like time, accuracy and number of mistakes will examine and compare the participants and groups acquired skills after adjustment of their surgery experience.

ESHRE–ESGE Collaboration for Endometriosis Surgery Recommendation: Under the Coordination of Prof RL De Wilde we are a group of experts working and researching for developing recommendations and guidelines in endoscopic surgery of endometriosis. The group of experts consists of Gerard Dunselman, Ertan Saridogan, Vasilios Tanos, Ulrich Uwe, George Keckstein and Grigoris Grimbizis.

Research to identify the cellular structure and function of the Junctional zone (JZ) endometrium. This JZ is observed between the endometrium amd myometrium only during MRI and 4D ultrasound studies. Trials to diagnose this specific area subendometrial are so called JZ through histopathological examinations failed. I designed this research study, taking endometrial and myomaytrial biopsies by spirotome and investigating the JZ cellular micro-structure using the electrone microscope by 4 medical centers. The selected group of experts consitis of Prof V Tanos, Aretaeio Hospital, Prof K Kyriakou from The Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics Dpt Electone Microscopy, Prof Stephan Gordts Leuven, Belgium and Prof Hillary Critchley, Edinburgh Med School.

SUTUBA study (acronym for SUbtle TUbal Abnormalities) The first phase of this study will be transversal and observationnal to define “The normal tube and its variations” Five selected, well known teams will launch a preliminary study, investigating what are the characteristics of a “normal” tube; because specific subtle abnormalities being probably so common that they can be considered only as normal variations. Data will be recorded during either trans abdominal or trans vaginal laparoscopy, or laparotomy in 200 patients. All patients will be included in the biggest study which will comprise 20 centres for 1 year time. The centres selected are: Coordinator: Pr Antoine Watrelot Lyon (France), Pr Fernandez, Paris (France), Pr Vasilios Tanos, Nicosia (Cyprus), Pr Michelle Nisolle, Liège (Belgium) and Pr TC Li, Hong Kong

Local research programs

Since 2003, collaboration with Prof C Pattichis at the University of Cyprus, Department of Bioinformatics for Computer Assisted Diagnosis in Gynaecological cancer and infertility. We are performing basic and clinical research for early cancer detection by optical biopsies and best conditions for embryo transfer.

Since 2014, collaboration with Prof Julio Georgiou University of Cyprus, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in instrumentation for researching the uterine functions, ovarian cancer early warning system and smart surgical instruments for assessing surgeons’ techniques. Perfusion Real-Time Monitoring of the endometrial cavity (PRiMe study) we prepare an application for a scientific competitive grant in the next 2 months.

K. COMPETITIVE RESEARCH GRANTS FUNDING

Middle East Cancer Consortium (MECC) Telepathology and Teleconsultation on Gynecological Cancer, TELEGYN, I act as the main principal investigator

Total budget: US $ 30.000 (years 2000-2001).

Cyprus Ministry of Health, PASYKAF and Rotary Club-Paphos, Telemedicine in Gynecological Cancer, Paphos–Nicosia General Hospitals, I act as the main principal Total budget: US $ 40.000 (years 2001-2002)

The Cyprus Anticancer Society. Epidemiology of Gynecological Cancer in Cyprus

I act as the main principal investigator Total budget: US $ 5000 (years 2001-2002).

USAID & UNOPS – Epidemiology of HPV and Cervical Cancer in Cyprus

I act as the main principal investigator Total budget: US $ 50.000 (years 2002 -2003).

Cyprus Ministry of Health and the Cyprus Anticancer Society. Population response to the invitation for free Pap test performance in the Nicosia district. Characteristics and health profile of the No-Responders, I act as the main principal investigator

Total budget: US $ 5000 (years 2003 – 2004).

Research Promotion Foundation, Cyprus Π28/02, Tissue image digital analysis of an endoscopy picture – Macrobiopsy in Gynaecological cancer. (Hippocrates),

Total budget: CY Pounds 38.600,00 Approximately – US $ 100.000,

(Jan 2003 – Dec 2005).

This project deals with the development of several endoscopy image processing techniques in order to investigate the usefulness of the computers in supporting physicians to identified suspicious region of cancer for the endometrium and ovary, I act as the main principal investigator

Database for automatic SMS reminders for routine Pap test and mammography as a tool for breast and cervical cancer early diagnosis in Cypriot population. Cancer Patients Support Group Paphos, CYTA – Cyprus Telecommunication Authorities, Netymology / Sideshow. www.sunflower.org.cy, I act as the main principal investigator and coordinator of this program Initiated 2010 and runs.

Total Budget: US $ 100.000, (years 2005 – 2009)

Research Promotion Foundation, Cyprus. “Intraoperative Computer Assisted Tissue Image Analysis” (CATIA), Total budget: CY Pounds 100.560,00 Approximately – US $ 200.000, (April 2006 – March 2008), as the principal investigator

This project is about the development of a complete Computer Aided Diagnosis System for h hysteroscopy image processing. Automatic identification of endometrial cancer suspicious areas. In addition, to create a European network and apply a standardized protocol for hysteroscopy operations. I act as the main principal investigator.

Research Promotion Foundation, Cyprus. “Interactive Data Base for storing, data mining, diagnosis and treatment, ensuring the high quality of service provided in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Total budget: 200.000Euro, (Jan2011–Jan2013), One of the principal investigators.

Research Promotion Foundation, Cyprus. “The prevalence of Non Classical Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia due to 21-OHD in Cypriot females with Hyperandrogenism and Ovarian Dysfunction Total budget: 130.000Euro, (Jan2011–Jan2013), One of the principal investigators.

Research project Title: Neonatal Uterine Bleeding as a precursor to adult life endometriosis Aim: To investigate the impact of the occurrence of vaginal bleeding during newborn first days of life with the present condition of the patient diagnosed with endometriosis /endometrioma / adenomyosis. Study design: Study type: Survey + Prospective study. Multicenter study, participating18 European Medical centers treating infertility patients. I act as the main principal investigator and coordinator of this research program Initiated January 2017 and runs. Total Budget: US $ 10.000, (years 2017 – 2019), Funding by the EAGS, Study ISRCTN registry with trial ID ISRCTN60023255. View this study at: http://www.isrctn.com/ISRCTN60023255.

Sunflower – Quantumenergy HPVvaccination and STD awareness project. This program is sponsored by Quantumenergy to promote awareness and teach about sexually transmitted diseases and contraception all female students, age 14-15 of all schools in free Cyprus territory every year. GYn and concomitant health problems data will be collected and analysis will follow. Total budget: 20.000 Euro / year, (Start February 2018), Principal investigator.

13] EAGS instructor / mentor abilities and characteristics for efficient Training and Testing educational program, 2017 – 2018: Funding by ESGE / EAGS

14] Video Journal – Facts and Views & Vision in ObGyn. 1^st e-publication January 2018, Since 2017 – ongoing: Funding by EAGS / ESGE / FVV

15] Medical Students and Residents e-learning platform and website www.womana.com.cy/students 2017 – ongoing: Funding by Womana

16] Patent on Endometrial Bio-Electrical Activity Measurements (eBEAM) 2017 – ongoing: Funding by Research Promotion Foundation, Cyprus / UCY / Womana

17] Evaluation of Training and Certification Centers: Run since 2018 operated by the EAGS Central office in Leuven (Leuven-Belgium, Clermont-Ferrand-France, Naples-Italy, Lisbon & Porto-Portugal, Cape Town-South Africa. In 2018 will open London, Glasgow and in China 11 centers Funding by EAGS / ESGE

18] Neonatal Uterine Bleeding as a precursor in Adult Endometriosis. 2016 -2020 Funding. Tbilisi State University, Georgia

19] The significance of fallopian tubes, subtle lesions and length and infertility 2017 – 2020 Funding: EAGS / ESHRE / OMAM Hospital

20] The frequency and clinical implication of Bladder Endometriosis 2018-2022 Funding: OMAM Hospital / Womana

21] Endo-Cardio project: Endometriosis as a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases: A prospective randomized controlled study OMAM Hospital / Ain Shams University / Womana

22] The epidemy of Isthmocelle as a result of increasing caesarean section rate Funding by OMAM Hospital Cairo

L. Editorial Board member of scientific journals

Member of the Editorial Board: Gynecological Surgery – Official Journal of the European Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy (ESGE). Since 2003.

Assistant Editor of the CME Journal of Gynecologic Oncology April 2005 – April 2007.

Frontiers in Medicine, Associate Editorial Board, Section Obstetrics and Gynecology,

M. Reviewer of scientific international journals

Journal of:

Gynaecological Surgery
Human Reproduction
Reproductive BioMedicine Online
Human Fertility
Fertility Sterility
Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Ovarian Research
Eur J Obstetrics Gynecology Reproductive Biology

N. Membership in scientific boards and committees after invitation and/or elections

O. Collaborators in current academic and research programs

Prof Arnaud Wattiez, Chair ObGyn, IRCAD

University of Strassburg, info@winnersproject.com, www.winnersproject.com

Prof Stephan Gordts, Dr Rudi Campo and Patrick Puttemans

Leuven Institute for Fertility & Embryology, Life Expert Centre,

Schipvaartstraat 4, 3000 Leuven.

stephan.gordts@lifeexpertcentre.be

Hilary OD Critchley MD, FRCOG, FMedSci, FRSE

Head, Deanery of Clinical Sciences, Edinburgh Medical School

Professor of Reproductive Medicine MRC Centre for Reproductive Health

University of Edinburgh,The Queen’s Medical Research Institute

47 Little France Crescent, EDINBURGH EH16 4TJ, email: Hilary.Critchley@ed.ac.uk

Dr. med. Anis FEKI MD, PhD – Médecin chef – Service de gynécologie obstétrique HFR Fribourg – Hôpital cantonal – Chemin des Pensionnats 2-6

Anis.Feki@h-fr.ch, www.h-fr.ch

Basil C. Tarlatzis, MD, Ph.D – Professor of OB/GYN & Repr. Med.

Chairman 1st Dept of OB/GYN – Past Dean,

Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

basil.tarlatzis@gmail.com

Prof Gregoris Grimbizis

Dept of OB/GYN, Medical School,

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

E-mail: grigoris.grimbizis@gmail.com

Rudy Leon De Wilde – Professor and Head

Clinic of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecological Oncology

University Hospital for Gynecology, Pius-Hospital Oldenburg

Medical Campus University of Oldenburg,

26121 Oldenburg, Germany

Email: rudy-leon.dewilde@pius-hospital.de

dr. H.A.M. Brölmann, gynaecoloog – Vrije Universiteit medisch centrum

Postbus 7057, 1007 MB, Amsterdam,

Email: h.brolmann@vumc.nl

Dr Luca Gianaroli – SISMER – Reproductive Medicine Unit

Via Mazzini 12, 40138 Bologna Italy

sismer@sismer.it www.sismer.it

Dr Antoine Watrelot MD, Hôpital NATECIA

22 Avenue Rockefeller 69008-Lyon-France

watrelot@wanadoo.fr

Gregoris Grimbizis MD, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

1st Dept of OB/GYN Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

Email: grigoris.grimbizis@gmail.com

Prof Costa Pattichis and Prof C Schizas

Department of Computer Science and Bioinformatics University of Cyprus

Prof Ioulios Georgiou

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science University of Cyprus

Antonis Makrigiannakis MD, PhD Professor of Ob/Gyn

ObGyn and IVF Unit, Medical School, University of Crete, Iraklion, Crete – Greece

Minas Paschopoulos MD, PhD Professor of Ob/Gyn

ObGyn and Hysteroscopy Unit, Medical School

University of Ioannina, Ioannina – Greece

Description of Future Scientific Research Plans

Summary description

	Research Title	Stage	Collaboration
A	Computer Assisted Tissue Image Analysis and Diagnosis during endoscopic surgery of gynaecological cancer. Video analysis of 100 endoscopic surgeries in 5 different medical centers in Europe	Run since 2000, we have 16 publications, preparing a new multicenter prospe- ctive study	University of Cyprus Department Computer Science, eHealth Lab
B	Trans Vaginal Hydro laparoscopy in high risk patients for ovarian cancer “ TVHL and Tubal Brushing”	Run since 2004, we have 4 publications A new prospective randomized study will start in 4 months	LIFE Leuven Be Natencia Hosp Fr University of Liege in Belgium
C	Hystero – embryoscopy for the diagnosis of missed abortions and recurrent pregnancy loss etiology	Run since 2002, we have 2 publications and we are preparing a new multi-center prospective study	University of Ioannina, Greece LIFE Leuven Belgium
D	Hysteroscopic surgery navigation (Development of new tools and technologies)	First trial in 2012, we have 1 publication. We start a new research for develop- ment of new algorithms	University of Cyprus Department Computer Science, eHealth Lab
Ε	In situ and real time evaluation of the endometrial cavity functionality	The strategy and design initiated in 2015. We need funding	Univ of Cyprus, Dpt of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
F	Suggested small research and the involvement of medical and paramedical students	The preparation has been completed Ready to start	University of Nicosia St George’s Medical school
G	Electronic learning in Obstetrics and Gynaecology	Under design and preparation Funding is needed	Univ. of Cyprus Dpt Computer Science, eHealth and Medical school

Detailed Description of future research planning

Proposed projects

Image analysis in Gynaecological Cancer

Our Computer Assisted Tissue Image Analysis has provided the data and clearly demonstrated that optical biopsies are feasible and reliable. The main difficulty is to prove that the developed system can offer similar results with all types of equipment and technical options. Gamma correction should be found and applied to the already existing program. Our future research will focus on resolving this problem in order to further continue our trial and provide the final program.

Trans Vaginal Endoscopy

I plan a multiclinical, multinational prospective randomized study using trans-vaginal endoscopy for high risk ovarian cancer patients in order to reduce the number of unnecessary operations, to facilitate fertility methods, and to understand how ovarian cancer develops. This is the least invasive procedure (2-mm scope) that allows ovaries to be directly visualized and biopsied. Chemoprevention and /or preventive intra-abdominal therapies in these high risk ovarian cancer patients is also possible. With trans-vaginal endoscopy, we can also approach patients with premature ovarian failure, and study the possibility of applying stem cell therapy in treating these menopausal ovaries. We are working on the design of the study.

Hystero-embryoscopy

My research on hysteroembryoscopic techniques and the potential to examine in vivo the dead embryo (miscarriage) at the very early gestational age of 2-3 weeks and correlate its phenotype to genotype attracted the attention and interest of many colleagues. In addition we plan the potential of gene therapy in thalassemia embryos once embryonal/fetal DNA can be isolated in maternal circulation. I was recently invited to teach my technique in Greece and Italy and I try to encourage and scientifically prove the usefulness of this surgical method.

Navigation in Hysteroscopic Surgery

Hysteroscopy is perhaps the most difficult endoscopic surgery in gynaecology. The degree of difficulty is increased if there are large fibroid tumors or polyps to be removed or when adhesions are covering both ostia and the landmarks for hysteroscopic surgery. When large pathologic lesions or adhesions hide the landmarks of the ostia, navigation in hysteroscopic surgery can help enormously in performing the operation and providing additional operative safety for the patient. After the pilot study we are now ready to proceed to a more complex plan of research action.

In situ and real time evaluation of Endometrium functionality

In collaboration with the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science University of Cyprus Nicosia we are planning a research study on real-time perfusion monitoring of the endometrial cavity. The results of this study will help identify the extend of destruction that intramural and subserous myomas cause to the endometrial microenvironment. It will be an additional tool to triage patients, separating those who should be managed conservatively from those who should be operated.

This research plan aims to develop an electronic intrauterine device capable of collecting, storing and wirelessly transmitting visual and other biomedical sensor data over a period of several weeks. On the medical diagnostics level, such a device is considered a valuable new gynaecological tool. The female endometrium undergoes a series of natural changes throughout the female menstrual cycle. Currently, all experiments performed to investigate endometrial cell function rely on endometrial tissue being extracted during a biopsy from the endometrial cavity, using a small catheter called a pipelle. However, these cells extracted by biopsies are inadvertently destroyed upon extraction and lose most of their biochemical and functional abilities. Once the proposed intrauterine device fulfills the aforementioned criteria, it will provide ground-breaking medical benefits from long-term monitoring of the endometrium.

Suggested topics for medical and paramedical students involvement in research

Research topic 1: Review of the literature benign and malignant polyps. Five students can work as a research team on etiology, preventive measures and treatment options. Research on cellular level in basic sciences on genetics, biochemistry histology etc. The clinical aspects in gynaecology, gastroenterology, respiratory system and urological system should also be explored. The frequency of appearance in men and women, correlation to age, risk factors, concomitant diseases and the existence of preventive measures are all included in these studies. Collected data, analysis of the results and conclusive remarks will be all published in the medical school and submitted in scientific journals. According to the results further research will follow with animal models, cell cultures etc.

Research topic 2: An endoscopic surgery tissue image, texture analysis is feasible and our experience on this matter is probably one of the best worldwide. We collected a great amount of data and our CATIA project runs successfully in the last 8 years. We have published 16 papers on computer assisted tissue image analysis and much more can be performed. We can accommodate 5 students to research on these images related to histopathology findings, anatomical regions, pathophysiology mechanisms and medical statistics.

Electronic simulation for minor operations and practical applications scenarios which they are expected to face as soon as they finish medical school. Eg series of urgent and high risk cases, such as ectopic pregnancy, ruptured and haemorrhagic corpus luteum, ovarian cyst torsion etc. Surgery, ultrasound, MRI videos and images archives, can be used to educate students in anatomy, pathology, indicating the correct clinical examination and the way to implement small operations eg bladder catheterization, venipuncture, etc.

E-Learning: using the internet various presentations slides and short videos can educate students on various Chapters and in accordance with the training program. At the end of the presentation there will be multiple choice questions and answers where students can verify what they have learned.

Administrative Experience Review (Experience in Administrative positions)

Summary description

Organization Name	Position and Responsibilities	Dates
ESGE (European Society of Gynaecological Endoscopy)	Secretary General	2014 – 2015
EAGS (European Academy of Gynaecological Surgery)	1 of the 4 Managers Management team	2006 – to date
EAGS – Nic Branch	Director	2011 – to date
ECRES (ESHRE Certification of Reproductive Endoscopic Surgery)	Director	2011 – to date
Aretaeio Hospital	Secretary	2001 – 2004
Aretaeio Hospital	President	2005 – 2006
Mendel Center for Biomedical Sciences, Nicosia	Medical Director	2002 – 2005
IVF unit RGI-Cy, Maroni – Larnaca Branch of the Reproductive Genetics Institute, Chicago, USA	Medical Director	2003 – 2009
Cyprus Anti Cancer Society (after elections)	Member of the Board of Directors	2003 – 2006
Cyprus – Israel Friendship Association (after elections)	Board of Directors President	2000 – 2003 2004 – 2008
In more than 30 international scientific meetings	Member of Scientific and Organizing committee	2003 – to date
10 National Scientific meetings	Head and Organizer	2005 – to date
OMAM Hospital in Egypt (100 beds in Obstetrics and Gynaecology)	Consultant for the development and operation	2015 – to date

Administrative experience in detail

Secretary General of the European Society of Gynaecological Endoscopy (ESGE) for the years 2014 and 2015.

The European Society of Gynaecological Endoscopy has over 5000 members; it’s a non-profit organization and has its official seat at Leuven, Belgium. In 2014 and 2015 I was the Secretary General of the Society. The society is governed by a Board of Directors who designs the strategy of the society for short and long term activities. The daily management of the Society is assured by an Executive Board composed of 5 Officers (President, Vice-President, Past-President, Secretary General and Treasurer), supported by the Central Office, responsible for daily operations. In addition there is an Advisory Board which consists of 16 representative members elected by the ESGE members, the representatives of the Corporate Member Societies and the Ambassador of the Affiliated Societies. I coordinated the Corporate Member Societies, the Affiliated Societies and 12 special interest groups. Under my responsibility was also the organization and upgrading of the website of the ESGE. I was and I am still actively involved in the promotion of the Gynaecological Endoscopic Surgery Education and Assessment (GESEA) program a unique certification program in Europe.

Since 2006 one of the four managers of the European Academy of Gynecological Surgery (EAGS)

Since 2006 I am a member of the management team of the European Academy of Gynaecological Surgery. My tasks include the Academy strategy, the management of financial activities and the budget, as well as arbitration when disputes arise.

The Academy is dedicated to teaching and training of gynecological surgery based on scientific evidence and new technological developments. We designed a training program for young doctors to acquire these skills the GESEA (Gynaecological Endoscopic Surgery Training and Evaluation) program which is the only certification program in Europe. I am also the coordinator of the academy for the Middle East, Eastern Europe and the Balkans. A large part of the management, organization, logistics and financial budget is prepared by me. Twice a year in Leuven, Belgium, at the Head offices of the Academy I am coordinating and supervising two ESHRE workshops (25 doctors each time). It is an internationally recognized curriculum, for the ESHRE special interest group in reproductive surgery.

Director of the European Academy of Gynaecological Surgery – Nicosia Branch

In 2011 I founded the Cyprus branch of the Academy (European Academy for Gynaecological Surgery – Nicosia Branch) in Nicosia and I am the Director. The financial management and organization together with the scientific program is under my responsibility. This is a training center offering 2-3 seminars / workshops a year and operates from March 2011. www.esge.org, www.theacademy.org. (Reference G, H).

Coordinator since 2011 and Director of ECRES program since 2015

Manager and coordinator of the operation, development, promotion and supervision of the program results. The program is supported by a central committee with 6 Professors of Gynecology, 25 gynecologists trainers, 2 person clerical staff and 10 assessors. The following are some of the important issues processing a) ECRES e-learning websurg selection of topics, presentation sessions and video b) Design and creation of an electronic platform c) Preparation of test subjects of both theoretical and practical issues d) Selection and training of teachers and trainers (www.eshre.org and eshre.ecres websurg)

Co-founder of Aretaeio Hospital in Nicosia

Secretary of the Board 2001-2004.

Elected President of the Board of Directors, 2005 – 2006

Co-founder of Aretaeio Hospital in Nicosia. I was one of five doctors who conceived the idea of building a new hospital in Nicosia. I drafted the regulations of the hospital. I also organized the team of 41 doctors and all meetings for the design, registration of the company, the construction and operation of the Hospital.

Manager of workshops/seminars since 2004

My administrative experience, my leadership and organizational skills helped the excellent organization and successful completion of 10 conferences, 5 international and 5 regional aimed at medical education. I have also contributed to the organization of several international scientific conferences as a member of the scientific and organizational committees. (Reference K).

In 2004 I organized the largest hands on training workshop in diagnostic and surgical hysteroscopy with animal models, using cattle uterus and cysts. One hundred and forty doctors from 24 different countries, from Iceland to Iraq were trained under the auspices of the European Society of Gynaecological Endoscopy (ESGE), which then numbered 80 members only. The supervision, coordination, program and budget, all, were made by me. The success was unexpected but impressed the above company which entrusted me with a so innovative for that time work (Ref E).

Sunflower website

Design, development and implementation of sunflower site with more than 500 articles related to breast and cervical cancer. I created the “Newsletter” about recent medical advances for breast and cervical cancer, whereas international studies are selected and translated and analyzed. Doctors and health professionals can learn about the latest achievements in these neoplasias (www.sunflower.org).

Organization of scientific meetings and seminars in Cyprus

Chairman of the “1st Seminar on Transvaginal Endoscopy and Workshop on Hysteroscopy” Under the auspices and guidance of the European Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy Larnaca, Cyprus 4th-7th March 2004.

Chairman of the 2nd International Congress of the European Academy of Gynaecological Cancer. “Gynaecological Malignancies – Prevention, Early Detection and Treatment” Larnaca Cyprus 19th – 21st 2004.

Chairman of the 1st International Congress “The Power of Friendship among Nations Leading to Peace” Formation of the European Federation of Israel Friendship Associations (EFIFA) Limassol Cyprus 27th November 2004.

Chairman of a Local Conference under the European Society of Gynaecological Endoscopy and the European Academy of Gynaecological Surgery entitled “Infertility and the General Gynaecologist” Columbia Resort Limassol Cyprus 12th–13th April, 2008.

Chairman and Organizer of the Seminar – New Hysteroscopic Essure procedure for female sterilization. Seminar for all Gynaecologists in Cyprus and life surgery demonstration on patients at Aretaeio Hospital. Supported by Aretaeio Hospital, Conceptus and Multimedical. November 8th 2008

Chairman and Organizer as a Coordinator of the ESHRE Special Interest Group Reproductive Surgery, entitled Reproduction and management of fibroids – from basic research to innovative operative techniques. ESHRE Campus, Palm Beach Hotel, Larnaca 16-17 March, 2012.

Head &Coordinator Workshop on Diagnostic and Operative Hysteroscopy. Under the auspice of ESGE and EAGS. University Clinical Centre Maribor, Clinic for gynaecology and obstetrics, Maribor, Slovenia. 31st May to 1th June 2012.

Co-organizer of the “Infertility 2012 Updates and Controversies” Cyprus Society of Human Reproduction, Israel and Greek Fertility Societies. Palm Beach Hotel Larnaca 7-8 September 2012.

Chairman and Coordinator of Reproductive Surgery courses (WS & Life surgery) twice a year in Leuven Belgium at EAGS as a Director of the SIG RS of ESHRE since February 2012 and continue

Director of the Nicosia Branch of the European Academy for Gynaecological Surgery. It is a training center initiated its activities in March 2011, organizing 2-3 courses every year www.esge.org, theacademy.org

Organization of DIGESTT (Diploma in Imaging for Gynaecological Endoscopic Surgery Training and Testing) First step and Level 1, e-learning modules to be recorded in Paris on 19th March 2016.

Member of the Scientific and Organization committees in International congresses

Since 2009 at the ESHRE (European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology) Annual Congresses

Since 2010 at the MSRM (Mediterranean Society of Reproductive Medicine) Annual Congresses

12th Panhellenic Congress in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2012, Thessaloniki

9th Athens Congress in Women Health and Disease 2015

10thAthens Congress in Women Health and Disease 2015

21st ESGE Annual Congress, Paris 2012

22nd ESGE Annual Congress, Berlin 2013

24th ESGE Annual Congress, Budapest 2015

22nd EBCOG European Congress of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Antwerp Belgium 2012

23rd EBCOG European Congress of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Glasgow 2014

24th EBCOG European Congress of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Torino 2016

PLAN HOW TO ORGANIZE THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM IN OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY

In addition to the existing syllabus and educational standard procedures, I suggest the following.

Structured and integrated educational program in obstetrics and Gynaecology (ObGyn) based on international standards and experiences of other Medical Schools, acknowledged for years as “Ivy league” schools. It should be standards-based in accordance with other educational institutions programs in Europe and America but also tailored to Cyprus needs and peculiarities.

I have direct access to the Medical School of the Hebrew University, the University of Leuven and various others which could be used as reference or for information for their educational programs and experiences.

Learning must be both broad and in depth. Evidence based knowledge should be applied where ever is applicable. Clinical training must be complimentary to knowledge on basic sciences such as anatomy, physiology, histopathology, genetics etc and must be repeated when they are related to Obgyn.

Medical students should accompany specialists in ObGyn to their clinics, attending both out patient’s clinics, labour ward and surgeries. On site clinical experience is of vital importance since they can observe the most frequent ObGyn pathologies.

There should be emphasis and priority to ObGyn diseases related to emergencies, in general medicine and preventive medicine.

The educational program for ObGyn must be coordinated with other programs of surgical disciplines such as endocrinology, pediatric, neonatology etc

Graduates of the Medical School should be ready to face incidents in general practice.

Graduates of the Medical School should acquire knowledge and skills so that they can pass exams like ECFMG (Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates) for America, PLAB (Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board) for International Medical Graduates practicing in UK) for Great Britain, etc.

Practical Suggestions

Preparing projects and presentations by students in general, Obgyn as well as other specific medical matters. These are presented by each student in the entire group together with their instructor and later exchanged between them. The trainer / instructor should be responsible for the level and accuracy of the work.

Level A – easy diagnosis and treatment cases, related to only one specialty for example Obstetrics and Gynecology

Level B – complex cases (eg accidental or chronic diagnostic findings in general surgery and gynecology, or for instance an acute event of pyelonephritis in pregnancy 30 weeks, etc.) with a long medical history scenario, multiple questions and answers until the final diagnosis and treatment is made.

Simulator for minor operations and practical applications scenarios which they are expected to face as soon as they finish medical school. Eg series of urgent and high risk cases, such as ectopic pregnancy, ruptured and haemorrhagic corpus luteum, ovarian cyst torsion etc.

Surgery, ultrasound, MRI videos and images archives, can be used to educate students in anatomy, pathology, indicating the correct clinical examination and the way to implement small operations eg bladder catheterization, venipuncture, etc.

e-Learning: using the internet various presentations slides and short videos can educate students on various Chapters and in accordance with the training program. At the end of the presentation there will be multiple choice questions and answers where students can verify what they have learned.

Awards

Price award for outstanding presentation Effect of epidural analgesia on duration and outcome of labor: A prospective controlled trial. In the first world congress on labour and delivery, July 1994.

Young scientist award for the best presentation of “The imprinted H19 Gene as a tumor marker in Gynecological cancer” in the 13th Congress of the European Association of Gynecologists and Obstetricians (EAGO) May 1998

Together with other 3 persons we were awarded the Certificate by

Guiness World Records for “The longest bra chain in the world” was created in aid of breast cancer awareness by the cancer patients support Group in Paphos Harbour Cyprus on 30th April 2006

Curriculum Vitae

Vasilios Tanos MD PhD,
Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, St. George’s Medical School at the University of Nicosia and Aretaeio Hospital in Nicosia

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Vasilios Tanos MD PhD

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Education:

Under Graduate studies

Graduate studies

PhD Post Graduate studies

Positions currently held:

Previous Experience

Academic positions in summary

University of Cyprus, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science University of Cyprus Nicosia

Academic and Clinical positions in summary

Clinical position in summary

Academic and clinical positions in detail

Residency program 1993 -1996

Fellowship and PhD period 1996 -2002

Lecturer period 2000 – 2005

Honorary Visiting Professor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Academic activities in Europe

Participation in International Teaching Programs

Academic activities at the University of Cyprus since 2000

Co-supervision with Prof. Pattichis C. Univ. of Cyprus the following students (1-14)

A. PhD and MSc Thesis

B. Undergraduate Diploma Projects

Research in summary

Review of the research work in detail

List of Publications

B. Conference refereed proceedings

C. Publications in Scientific Books

D. Publications in electronic form

E. Submitted papers for publication

F. Papers to be submitted within the next 3 months for publication

G. Presentations in International scientific meetings

H. Presentations in local scientific meetings in Cyprus

I. Contribution to public awareness

J. Review of the participation of current international and local research programs

International research programs

Local research programs

K. COMPETITIVE RESEARCH GRANTS FUNDING

L. Editorial Board member of scientific journals

M. Reviewer of scientific international journals

N. Membership in scientific boards and committees after invitation and/or elections

O. Collaborators in current academic and research programs

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Detailed Description of future research planning

Proposed projects

Summary description

Organization of scientific meetings and seminars in Cyprus

Member of the Scientific and Organization committees in International congresses

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