Prof. Dr. George Vaos | Pediatric Surgery | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Dr. George Vaos | Pediatric Surgery | Research Excellence Award

Emeritus Professor of Pediatric Surgery | National and Kapodistrian University of Athens | Greece

George Vaos is an eminent pediatric surgeon and researcher specializing in clinical and experimental studies in pediatric surgery, including acute appendicitis, infantile hemangiomas, hypospadias, enteric nervous system development, Hirschsprung’s disease, and tissue healing models. His work integrates clinical outcomes with translational research, addressing laser applications, biomarkers like procalcitonin and calprotectin, gut microbiota, and pandemic-related impacts. With 79 peer-reviewed publications, his research has garnered 1,198 Scopus citations (h-index 19) and 1,816 Google Scholar citations (h-index 24), reflecting a sustained academic influence. His contributions significantly advance pediatric surgical knowledge and practices, making him highly suitable for awards recognizing clinical and translational research excellence.

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Highly Cited Publications

Fecal calprotectin in pediatric inflammatory bowel disease: a systematic review

Digestive Diseases and Sciences (2013) – 113 citations
The role of calprotectin in pediatric disease

BioMed Research International (2013) – 108 citations
Optimal timing for repair of an inguinal hernia in premature infants

Pediatric Surgery International (2010) – 88 citations