Biography

Apostolos Mitrousias MD, MSc 

Consultant Breast Surgeon & Mastologist | Military Medical Officer | Expert in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery 

Dr. Apostolos Mitrousias has specialized expertise in Breast Surgeon – Mastologist, possessing extensive scientific expertise and long-standing clinical experience exclusively at Breast Surgical Oncology and the Oncoplastic Breast Reconstruction.  

Holds the position of Senior Surgeon at the 251 Hellenic Air Force General Hospital in Athens, where he is the Head of the Breast Clinic. Simultaneously, he maintains Private Breast Clinic and collaborates with leading Breast Centers: Euroclinic Athens (Ampelokipoi), Mediterraneo Hospital (Glyfada) and IASO Thessaly (Larissa). 

His practice integrates rigorous scientific accuracy with a deep respect for the unique needs of every woman, providing tailored and comprehensive care for breast diseases.  

Excellence in Breast Surgical Techniques 

Within the scope of his clinical practice, he actively participated in the first-ever endoscopic mastectomy worldwide performed with the assistance of a robotic arm (HandX® system), which was performed at Mediterraneo Hospital. This procedure marks a milestone in the advancement of minimally invasive surgical techniques in breast surgery, aiming at faster recovery, reduced scarring, and significant improvement in women’s quality of life. 

Education & Specialization 

• Graduate of Military Medicine (Hellenic Military Academy of Combat Support Officers - SSAS) Thessaloniki, 2007 

• Specialization in General Surgery (251 Hellenic Air Force General Hospital and General Hospital G. Gennimatas, 2009–2015) 

• Master’s Degree (MSc) – "Minimally Invasive, Robotic Surgery and Telesurgery," Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), 2015 

• Postgraduate Training in Breast Surgery & Oncoplastic Surgery at Milton Keynes University Hospital Breast Care Unit, United Kingdom, and at Breast Unit of the Hippocratio General Hospital of Athens (2017–2020) 

• PhD Candidate at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) focusing on lymph node imaging in breast cancer for his doctoral research 

He possesses specialized experience in the use of cutting-edge technologies in breast surgery, such as intraoperative breast ultrasound, biopsies performed under ultrasound guidance, as well as the techniques for breast reconstruction, either immediately or in a delayed manner, with a focus on achieving optimal aesthetic and functional outcomes. 

Distinctions 

• Commendations and awards from High-profile medical conferences and the Hellenic Surgical Society and the Hellenic Air Force General Staff  

• Awards for Best Scientific Presentations (2015, 2016 twice, 2022, 2024 twice) 

• Doctoral Research Scholarship (2019) 

• Ranked 2nd in the General Surgery Specialty Certification Exams (2015) 

• Consistently ranked first in the Hellenic Surgical Society’s annual resident examinations (2011–2014) 

Innovations in Clinical Practice 

• 2025 – World’s first endoscopic mastectomy using the robotic HandX® system, Mediterraneo Hospital 

Academic Contributions & International Engagement 

Dr. Mitrousias possesses 12 publications in international peer-reviewed journals (indexed in PubMed) and scientific presentations at global breast cancer congresses (Barcelona, Vienna, Paris)  

He maintains a consistent scientific presence in international and in all the Hellenic National Conferences on Breast Surgical Oncology, both as a commentator or speaker and as an author of scientific presentations. 

His clinical and scientific research interests are centered on the surgical treatment of hereditary breast cancer, in the lymph node mapping and evaluation, as well as in the evaluation and implementation of minimally invasive surgical techniques. He places special emphasis on oncoplastic techniques and breast reconstruction, either as standalone procedures or as part of immediate or delayed reconstruction, aiming at the functional and aesthetic preservation of the breast. 

Educational Activities 

• Speaker – Instructor in the Master’s Program "Breast Diseases," Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (2023–present) 

• Speaker in the Master’s Program "Surgical Oncology," Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (2019) 

• Participation in postgraduate training programs of the Hellenic Surgical Society and the Medical School of NKUA (since 2017 

• Instructor of Anatomy & Physiology at the Professional School of Nursing Assistants, Ministry of Health (2011–2013) 

Community Service 

Since 2017, he has been involved in volunteer initiatives for breast cancer prevention and examination in remote areas of Greece (Patmos, Lemnos, Mytilene, Trifylia, Pylos, Mykonos). 

He participates in multidisciplinary oncology boards for the personalized management of breast cancer patients and collaborates with educational prevention and awareness programs in partnership with municipal organizations and medical institutions. 

Membership Status 

Member of: 

• European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO) 

• Hellenic Surgical Society 
• Medical Association Athens, Trikalwn, Larissas 

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