Education:
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Thesis, Psycho-physiological and genetic background of functional hypothalamic amenorrhoea: «Cum Laude», National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (2016 – 2020)
- Master of Science (M.Sc)Thesis in Reproductive Endocrinology : «Cum Laude», National & Kapodistrian University of Athens (2010 – 2012)
- Medical Degree (MD): National & Kapodistrian University of Athens (2000 – 2006)
Surgical Training:
- SERGS Clinical Fellow in Robotic Gynaecological Surgery, Dorset University Hospitals, Poole Hospital, UK (10/2022 – 03/2023)
- ESSO Clinical Fellow in Pseudomyxoma and Peritoneal Malignancy Surgical Oncology, Basingstoke Peritoneal Malignancy Institute, UK (04/2022 – 10/2022)
- RCOG Subspecialty Fellow in Gynaecological Oncology, The Pan-Birmingham Gynaecological Cancer Centre, UK (07/2020 – 03/2022)
- ESGO Subspecialty Fellow in Gynaecological Oncology, James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, UK (10/2019 – 06/2020)
- ATSM Fellow in Gynaecological Oncology, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK (10/20218 – 10/2019)
- Clinical Fellow in Gynaecological Oncology, St James’s University Hospital, Leeds Teaching Hospitals, UK (08/2017 – 09/2018)
- Clinical Fellow in Gynaecological Oncology, Swansea University Hospitals NHS Trust, Swansea, UK (11/2016 – 07/2017)
- Clinical Fellow in Gynaecological Oncology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead, UK (03/2016 – 10/2016)
- Specialty Registrar in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Alexandra University Hospital, Athens, Greece (09/2012 – 03/2016)
- Speciality Registrar in General Suegery, Amalia Fleming General Hospital, Athens, Greece (08/2009 – 08/2011)
Certifications:
- Certification in Gynaecological Oncology – Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RCOG) (2022)
- Certification in Gynaecological Oncology – European Society of Gynecologic Oncology (ESGO) (2022)
- Certification in Robotic Surgery – Society of European Robotic Gynaecological Surgery (SERGS) (2022)
- Certification in Diagnostic & Therapeutic Colposcopy – British Society of Colposcopy & Cervical Pathology (BSCCP) (2022)
Publications:
- Prevalence of computed tomography-based sarcopenia and prognostic value of skeletal muscle index and muscle attenuation amongst women with epithelial ovarian malignancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. A.Tranoulis, A.Kwong, A. Lakhiani, D.Georgiou, J.Yap, J.Balega. European Journal of Surgical Oncology. March 2022.
- Friend or foe? The prognostic role of endometriosis in women with ovarian clear cell carcinoma: A UK population-based cohort study. A.Tranoulis, FE Buruiana, A. Kwong, A. Lakhiani, J. Yap, K. Singh, J. Balega. Arch Obstet Gynecol. Sept 2021.
- The evolving role of one-step nucleic acid amplification (OSNA) for the intra-operative detection of lymph node metastases: a diagnostic accuracy meta-analysis. A.Tranoulis, D. Georgiou, J. Yap, S. Attard-Montalto, J. Twigg, A. Elattar, K. Singh, J. Balega, S. Kehoe. European Journal of Surgical Oncology. December 2020.
- Challenges and management options of tubo-ovarian cancer in the midst of SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. A. Tranoulis, D. Georgiou. European Journal of Surgical Oncology. June 2020.
- A meta-analysis evaluating the intra-operative use of collagen-fibrin sealants during inguinofemoral lymphadenectomy: a new direction in reducing post-operative morbidity or another disappointment? A. Tranoulis, D. Georgiou, A. Sayasneh, A. Papadopoulos, O. Devaja, S. Attard-Montalto. European Journal of Surgical Oncology. June 2020.
- Adolescents and young women with functional hypothalamic amenorrhoea: is it time to move beyond the hormonal profile? A. Tranoulis, A. Soldatou, D. Georgiou, D. Mavrogianni, D. Loutradis, L. Michala. Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics. March 2020
- Use of elecrochemotherapy in women with vulvar cancer to improve quality-of-life in the palliative setting: A Meta-analysis. A. Tranoulis, D. Georgiou, C. Founta, G. Mehra, A. Sayasneh, R. Nath. International Journal of Gynecological Cancer. January 2020.
- Laser treatment for the management of genitourinary syndrome of menopause after breast cancer. Hope or hype? Tranoulis Α, Georgiou D, Michala L. International Urogynecology Journal. August 2019.
- Gestational trophoblastic neoplasia: A meta-analysis evaluating reproductive and obstetrical outcomes after administration of chemotherapy. Tranoulis A, Georgiou D, Sayasneh A, Tidy J. International Journal of Gynecologic Cancer. July 2019
- Sleep disorders and high anxiety levels in women with functional hypothalamic amenorrhoea. A wake-up call for physicians? Tranoulis A, Georgiou D, Soldatou A, Loutradis D, Michala L. European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Biology. June 2019
- Combined laparoscopic uterine artery occlusion and myomectomy versus laparoscopic myomectomy: a direct-comparison meta-analysis of short- and long-term outcomes in women with symptomatic leiomyomas. Tranoulis A, Georgiou D, Alazzam M, Borley J Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology. February 2019.
- Hysteroscopic tissue removal system (MyoSure) for the resection of polyps, sub-mucosal leiomyomas and retained products of conception in an out-patient setting: A single UK institution experience. Georgiou D, Tranoulis A, Jackson LT. European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Reproductive Biology. October 2018.
- 5-Flouorouracil Is an Attractive Medical Treatment in Women With Vaginal Intraepithelial Neoplasia: A Meta-Analysis. Tranoulis A, Georgiou D, Laios A, Theophilou G, Thangavelu A, Hutson RC. Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. July 2018.
- The Impact of Saphenous Vein Sparing During Inguinal Lymphadenectomy on Postoperative Morbidity in Women With Vulval Cancer: An Updated Per-Groin Meta-analysis of Short-term Outcomes. Tranoulis A, Laios A, Theophilou G, Bramis K, Kehoe S. Int J Gynecol Cancer. July 2018.
- Efficacy and safety of pulsatile gonadotropin-releasing hormone therapy among patients with idiopathic and functional hypothalamic amenorrhea: a systematic review of the literature and a meta-analysis. Tranoulis A, Laios A, Pampanos A, Yannoukakos D, Loutradis D, Michala L. Fertil Steril. April 2018.
- Obstetric Outcomes in Women With Early Bulky Cervical Cancer Downstaged by Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy to Allow for Fertility-Sparing Surgery: A Meta-analysis and Metaregression. Laios A, Kasius J, Tranoulis A, Gryparis A, Ind T. Int J Gynecol Cancer. May 2018.
- Multidisciplinary Approach in the Management of Primary Malignant Melanoma of the Uterine Cervix: Diagnostic and Management Challenges. Tranoulis A, Laios A, Munot S, Theophilou G, Pathak D, Nugent D. Journal of Gynecologic Surgery. April 2018.
- What is the accuracy of frozen section in the diagnosis of mucinous ovarian tumours? A 9-year review of performance in a Greek tertiary referral centre. Tranoulis A, Thomakos N, Sotiropoulou M, Rodolakis A. Arch Gynecol Obstet. January 2018.
- Efficacy of 5% imiquimod for the treatment of vaginal intraepithelial neoplasia-A systematic review of the literature and a meta-analysis. Tranoulis A, Laios A, Mitsopoulos V, Lutchman-Singh K, Thomakos N. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. November 2017.
- Hermaphroditism. An obsolete diagnosis? Tranoulis A, Michala L. Hormones. January 2017.
Book Chapters:
- What is best management for premenopausal women with early stage uterine leiomyosarcomas after hysterectomy for presumed uterine leiomyomas? TRANOULIS A, SINGH K, BALEGA J. In: N. Colombo, N. Lakhi, D. Chi (eds) 50 Big Debates in Gynecologic Oncology. Cambridge University Press (2023)
- Cervical Cancer. TRANOULIS A, JAP J. In D.M. Lesley, M.D. Kilby (Eds) Obstetrics & Gynaecology: An Evidence-based Text for MRCOG (4th Ed). CRC Press: Taylor & Francis Group (2023)
- Ultrasound characterisation of endometrium. TRANOULIS A, SAYASNEH A. In: A.Sayasheh (ed). Ultrasound in Gynaecological Oncology. Springer Nature. (2023)
- Low-grade ovarian cancer. TRANOULIS A. In: Singh, K., Gupta, B. (eds) Case-Based Gynecological Oncology. Springer, Cham. (2023)
- Advanced cervical cancer. TRANOULIS A. In: Singh, K., Gupta, B. (eds) Case-Based Gynecological Oncology. Springer, Cham. (2023)
- Metastatic Ovarian Cancer. TRANOULIS A. In: Singh, K., Gupta, B. (eds) Case-Based Gynecological Oncology. Springer, Cham. (2023)
- Hormonal Treatment in Gynaecological Malignancies. TRANOULIS A, FERNANDO IN. In: Singh, K., Gupta, B. (eds) Gynecological Oncology-Basic Principles and Clinical Practice. Springer, Cham. (2022)
- Management of Complications: Chemotherapy Related Complications, Acute Bowel Obstruction, Symptomatic Ascites and Pleural Effusion, Pulmonary Embolism, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Chylous Ascites. TRANOULIS A, JOY H, GUPTA B. In: Singh, K., Gupta, B. (eds) Gynecological Oncology-Basic Principles and Clinical practice. Springer, Cham. (2022)
Memberships:
- Member of Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG)
- British Society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (BSCCP)
- European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO)
- British Gynaecological Cancer Society (BGCS)
- Society of European Robotic Gynaecological Surgery (SERGS)
- British Society of Gynaecological Endoscopy (BSGE)
- European Society of Gynaecological Endoscopy (ESGE)
- European Society of Reproductive Endocrinology (ESHRE)
