About
Meet Mr Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos
I am a consultant Thoracic Surgeon and I am specialized in treating cancers of the chest. These types of cancer include lung cancer, thymic tumors, neuroendocrine tumors, and mesothelioma. Working with experienced respiratory physicians we emphasize in treatment plans that are unique and are tailored to each patient’s needs.
Having worked at the University College London Hospitals UCLH as a consultant Thoracic Surgeon and Clinical Lead for Robotic Thoracic Surgery I was invited to continue my surgical career to the prestigious Cleveland Clinic of London. I am fully trained and qualified in using the latest technology including Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) and the Da Vinci Robotic System to diagnose and treat a wide variety of diseases of the lung, mediastinum and chest wall. I perform these operations through small incisions with the goal of minimizing discomfort and accelerating recovery. In addition, I focus on techniques and procedures to improve symptoms and quality of life in people with advanced cancer.
I also have an interest in chest wall deformities (pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum) and their surgical (NUSS procedure and the Ravitch technique) or non surgical (dynamic brace and vacuum bell) management.
Another area of clinical interest is surgery for hyperhidrosis with keyhole thoracoscopic approach.
A significant portion of my time is also spent performing scientific research to better understand how tumours form and investigate new ways to treat them. I have developed a strong academic interest leading to a significant number of publications and presentations in various national and international conferences.
