He is a certified robotic surgeon, accredited by both European and British professional bodies, and has performed a large number of complex gynaecological oncological procedures.
Manolis Nikolopoulos
Gynaecologist Surgeon
MD, MSc, MRCOG
Gynaecologist Surgeon - Oncologist
Education & Professional Experience
Dr Nikolopoulos graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras, Greece (2013) and obtained his Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in 2021. He has extensive clinical experience in NHS hospitals in the United Kingdom, including Guy’s & St Thomas’ Hospitals (London) and Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals.
He successfully completed his subspecialist training in Gynaecological Oncology at Poole Hospital (University Hospitals Dorset, UK), where he also received advanced training in robotic gynaecological surgery. In addition, he worked at the internationally renowned Basingstoke Peritoneal Malignancy Institute, a leading centre for the surgical management of pseudomyxoma peritonei and peritoneal carcinomatosis, where he was trained in cytoreductive surgery with Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) for advanced, recurrent and metastatic abdominal malignancies.
He holds surgery certification from the Society of European Robotic Gynaecological Surgery (SERGS) and accreditation from the British and Irish Association of Robotic Gynaecological Surgeons (BIARGS).
He has been an accredited colposcopist since 2021, having successfully completed the training programme of the British Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (BSCCP).
From January 2026, he holds the position of Consultant in Gynaecological Oncology at Poole Hospital, confirming the completion of a full and formally recognised subspecialty training pathway. At the same time, he maintains a private practice in Athens and collaborates with IASO General Hospital.
In addition to his oncological practice, he has extensive experience in general and benign gynaecology, minimally invasive surgery and colposcopy, having worked in specialised hospitals in the United Kingdom.
Previously, he also worked as a physician with Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) during the peak of the refugee crisis in Greece.
Specialist Training & Certifications
- Subspecialty training in Gynaecological Oncology, officially accredited by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG Subspecialty Accreditation, completion 2025) and recognised by the European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO)
- Certified Da Vinci Robotic Surgeon, Society of European Robotic Gynaecological Surgery (SERGS)
- Accredited Robotic Gynaecological Surgeon, British and Irish Association of Robotic Gynaecological Surgeons (BIARGS)
- Colposcopy Accreditation, British Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (BSCCP) / RCOG
- ATSM (Advanced Training Skills Module) in Gynaecological Oncology, RCOG
- ATSM in Benign Gynaecology – Hysteroscopy, RCOG
- Member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (MRCOG), 2021
- Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, UK
- Medical Degree, University of Patras Medical School, 2013
- Graduate of the Greek–German School of Athens, with successful national entry to medical school
His clinical practice is firmly based on the principles of evidence-based medicine and current international guidelines.
Professional Memberships
- Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG)
- British Gynaecological Cancer Society (BGCS)
- European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO)
- British Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (BSCCP)
- Society of European Robotic Gynaecological Surgery (SERGS)
- British and Irish Association of Robotic Gynaecological Surgeons (BIARGS)
Research and Publications
Dr Nikolopoulos has an extensive research portfolio, with publications in high-impact international medical journals, including BMJ Oncology, Annals of Surgical Oncology, Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics, International Journal of Gynecological Cancer, Cytopathology and others.
His main research interests include:
- gynaecological oncology
- robotic and minimally invasive gynaecological surgery
- endometrial and ovarian cancer
- colposcopy and cervical pathology
- applications of artificial intelligence in gynaecological imaging
(A full publication list is available upon request.)
Selected Publications
- Mismatch in testing: a retrospective analysis of mismatch repair testing in endometrial cancer and Lynch syndrome diagnosis
BMJ Oncology, 2025 - SUROVA Study: Global Real-World Treatment Strategies and Mortality Risk Prediction in Advanced Ovarian Cancer
International Journal of Gynecological Cancer, 2025 - Comparing oncological outcomes of robotic versus open surgery in the treatment of endometrial cancer
Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 2024 - En bloc resection of sentinel lymph nodes with the hysterectomy specimen in endometrial cancer
Annals of Surgical Oncology, 2024 - Artificial intelligence in the ultrasound diagnosis of ovarian cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis
International Journal of Gynecological Cancer, 2023 - Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on gynaecological oncology care: a rapid review
Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 2022 - Cervical glandular neoplasia referrals and the diagnosis of adenocarcinoma in situ
Cytopathology, 2021
Conferences & Scientific Presentations
Dr Nikolopoulos actively participates in national and international scientific conferences, delivering oral and poster presentations within recognised organisations in gynaecological oncology and minimally invasive surgery. His presentations focus on contemporary developments in gynaecological oncology, robotic surgery, colposcopy and personalised patient care.
Selected Conference Activity
- European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO)
Poster presentations at international congresses (Berlin 2022, 2024) on robotic surgery outcomes and rare gynaecological malignancies. - Society of European Robotic Gynaecological Surgery (SERGS)
Oral and poster presentations (Athens 2023) focusing on robotic surgery and oncological outcomes in endometrial cancer. - British Gynaecological Cancer Society (BGCS)
Poster presentations at annual scientific meetings (2025) on secondary cytoreductive surgery for ovarian cancer. - Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG)
Poster presentation at trainee scientific meetings (2024), presenting rare cervical cancer cases. - British Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (BSCCP)
Multiple poster presentations on colposcopy, glandular cervical lesions and management of pre-cancerous conditions. - National & European Congresses in Gynaecology and Endoscopic Surgery
Oral presentations and participation in scientific symposia in Greece and abroad.