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)
