Mr Vasileios Minas : Obstetrics and gynaecology

Bupa Platinum consultant
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Open Referral network

Overview

Offers

Face-to-face consultations
Video and telephone consultations

About me

Mr Minas is a Lead Endometriosis Surgeon and one of the highest volume surgeons in the UK for complex laparoscopic surgery and deeply infiltrating endometriosis. He has an excellent and well-documented outcome and safety record.

He is Director of the BSGE-accredited Endometriosis Centre at the Runnymede hospital in the private sector at Surrey, where he leads a multi-disciplinary team of specialists with several years experience in managing severe endometriosis. He is Lead Endometriosis Surgeon at his NHS base, the Centre for Endometriosis and Minimally Invasive Gynaecology (CEMIG) at St Peter's Hospital in Surrey, one of the largest Endometriosis Centres in the United Kingdom, where he has introduced a robotic surgical service for complex endometriosis.

He has received a number of national and international awards and scholarships for his academic work. He has published over 40 articles in peer-reviewed international scientific journals and has delivered over 100�presentations in national and international conferences. He regularly lectures at national and international meetings and training courses. He has been invited by UK-based Universities, including King's College London and Brunel Universities, to deliver lectures to medical students and raise awareness on Endometriosis.

He is one of the first Gynaecological Surgeons in the UK to complete the prestigious training programme Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery for the Excision of Benign Disease, a training module in excisional endometriosis surgery by the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists. He has received training in Neuropelveology by Professor Marc Possover at his International Centre of Excellence for Neuropelveology in Zurich.

He has served as College Tutor for the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists at Ashford & St. Peter's NHS Hospitals, where he was awarded for his contribution to the training and development of young �gynaecologists. He regularly supervises and teaches Fellows in Endometriosis surgery, thus actively shaping the new generation of Endometriosis Specialists.

Areas of interest

Menstrual Disorders; Heavy Periods; Abnormal Bleeding; Pelvic Pain; Endometriosis; Adenomyosis; Ovarian Cysts; Fibroids; Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery; Hysteroscopy; Pelvic Ultrasound; Laparoscopic Hysterectomy; Cystectomy; Myomectomy; Laparoscopic Excision of Endometriosis; PCOS; HRT; Menopause

Medical secretaries

Anaesthetists worked with

Mr Vasileios Minas has worked with Dr Ian White at the following hospitals:
- Nuffield Health Woking Hospital (1-5)
Mr Vasileios Minas has worked with Dr Audrius Jurgelionis at the following hospitals:
- Nuffield Health Woking Hospital (1-5)
- Runnymede Hospital (The) (1-5)
Mr Vasileios Minas has worked with Dr Martin Raymond at the following hospitals:
- Nuffield Health Woking Hospital (1-5)
- Runnymede Hospital (The) (1-5)
Mr Vasileios Minas has worked with Dr Ian Hart at the following hospitals:
- Runnymede Hospital (The) (1-5)
Mr Vasileios Minas has worked with Dr Anja Kuttler at the following hospitals:
- Runnymede Hospital (The) (1-5)
Mr Vasileios Minas has worked with Dr Nikunj Shah at the following hospitals:
- Nuffield Health Woking Hospital (1-5)
Mr Vasileios Minas has worked with Dr Zain Malik at the following hospitals:
- Nuffield Health Woking Hospital (1-5)

Mr Vasileios Minas has worked with Dr Nazima Hoque at the following hospitals:
- Runnymede Hospital (The) (1-5)
Mr Vasileios Minas has worked with Dr Melinda Brazier at the following hospitals:
- Nuffield Health Woking Hospital (1-5)
Mr Vasileios Minas has worked with Dr Seliat O Sanusi at the following hospitals:
- Runnymede Hospital (The) (1-5)
Mr Vasileios Minas has worked with Dr Robert Menzies at the following hospitals:
- Runnymede Hospital (The) (1-5)
Mr Vasileios Minas has worked with Dr Moira Wattie at the following hospitals:
- Runnymede Hospital (The) (1-5)
- Nuffield Health Woking Hospital (1-5)
Mr Vasileios Minas has worked with Dr Jonathan Pipe at the following hospitals:
- Runnymede Hospital (The) (1-5)
Mr Vasileios Minas has worked with Dr Jawaad Saleem Malik at the following hospitals:
- Runnymede Hospital (The) (1-5)

About me

External resources

Website : https://www.minasgynaecology.com
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/EndometriosisExperts
LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/vasileios-minas-625b6647/

Current NHS consultant posts held

Consultant Gynaecologist, Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Trust, Chertsey, Surrey

Research interests

Advanced Laparoscopic and Hysteroscopic Surgery
Pelvic pain and Endometriosis
Menstrual Disorders
Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy

Personal interests

Swimming
Reading

Awards received

Alan Gordan Travelling Fellowship, BSGE, UK 2023
Best Laparoscopic Video Presentation, RCOG World Congress, UK, 2013
"Manassakis" Legacy Scholarship for young researchers, University of Crete, 2006
Best Poster Presentation, European Society for Clinical Investigation, 2005
Best Oral Presentation, Hellenic Society of Endocrinology & Metabolism, 2005
Best Poster Presentation, Hellenic Society of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, 2004
Award for Entry into Medical School, 1997

(Additional) Languages spoken

Publications

A full list of Mr Minas publications can be found in his CV which can be downloaded from his linkedin account:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/vasileios-minas-625b6647/
or requested from his secretary: secretary.minas@gmail.com
Some of his publications are shown here:

Khazali S, Gorgin A, Mohazzab A, Kargar R, Padmehr R, Shadjoo K, Minas V. Laparoscopic excision of deeply infiltrating endometriosis: a prospective observational study assessing perioperative complications in 244 patients. Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2019.
Kargar R, Minas V, et al. Transversus abdominis plane block versus port-site local anaesthetic infiltration in laparoscopic excision of endometriosis: a double-blind randomized placebo-controlled trial. BJOG. 2019 Apr;126(5):647-654.
Minas V et al. Reducing the Rate of Abdominal Hysterectomies: Experience from a UK University Teaching Hospital. Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology 2017
Minas V. Robotic Gynaecologic Surgery: A tool or a toy? BJOG 2017
Minas V et al. Total laparoscopic hysterectomy for benign, malignant and pre-malignant gynaecological pathology: relation between surgical outcome and body mass index. Gynaecological Surgery 2016
Minas V et al. Total laparoscopic hysterectomy for non-puerperal uterine inversion: anatomical and operative considerations. Gynaecological Surgery 2015;12:287-289.
Palmer C, Rowlands D, Minas V. Broad ligament defects as a cause of chronic pelvic pain. Gynaecological Surgery 2015
Minas V et al. Laparoscopic management of an 11-week rudimentary uterine horn pregnancy using extracorporeal Roeder knot to secure the dilated vascular pedicle. Gynaecological Surgery 2014;11:159-164.
Minas V et al. Role of prophylactic antibiotics in endoscopic gynaecological surgery; a consensus proposal. Gynaecological Surgery 2014;11:153-156
Minas V, Dada T. Laparoscopic treatment of endometriosis and effects on quality of life: A retrospective study using the short form EHP-5 endometriosis specific questionnaire. Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology 2014;34:336-340.
Minas V et al. Urinary tract injuries in laparoscopic gynaecological surgery; prevention, recognition and management. The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist (TOG) 2014;16:19-28.
Minas V, Aust T. Idiopathic brachial plexus neuritis following laparoscopic treatment of endometriosis; a complication that may mimic position-related brachial plexus injury. Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology 2013;20:891-893.

Courses offered to GPs

Minimally Invasive Gynaecology
Pelvic pain and Endometriosis
Ovarian Cysts and Fibroids: When to act
Heavy Menstrual Bleeding: The NICE advice

About my work

My qualifications & training

Qualifications

Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery for the Excision of Benign Disease Wirral University Teaching Hospital (RCOG training module) 2014
MRCOG Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists 2011
MD University of Crete 2003
PhD University of Crete 2007
Pelvic Ultrasound (gynaecology and early pregnancy) Wirral University Teaching Hospital (RCOG training module) 2014

GMC registration

Reference number 6161431

Details of entry to specialist register

Obstetrics & Gynaecology , 2014

Affiliations / memberships

Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
British and European Societies of Gynaecological Endoscopists
American Association of Gynaecological Laparoscopists
British Medical Association

My private practice

Practice hours

Practice
Day
Hours
Appt Bookings

39-42 Osborne RoadWINDSORSL4 3SJ
Monday
08:00 - 12:30
07421 138298

Guildford RoadOttershawCHERTSEYKT16 0RQ
Thursday
17:30 - 20:30
07421 138298

Shores RoadWOKINGGU21 4BY
Thursday
13:00 - 17:00
07421 138298

Post treatment communication

Following treatment of a Bupa member, I will communicate with GPs in line with Department of Health, GMC and appropriate professional bodies guidelines.

In the event of an urgent query following treatment, Bupa members should use the following contact details

Vasileios Minas 07728274194

Information for healthcare professionals (Bupa patients only, last 12 months)

Procedures completed

Q1800
Hysteroscopy (including biopsy, dilatation, +/- cauterisation, curettage and resection of polyp(s) +/- Mirena coil insertion) - (5-50)

Nuffield Health Woking Hospital (1-5) Runnymede Hospital (The) (1-5)
20365
Follow-up out-patient consultation - remote - (5-50)
Q1700
Therapeutic hysteroscopic operations on uterus (including endometrial ablation excluding microwave or radiofrequency ablation) +/- Mirena coil insertion - (5-50)

Nuffield Health Woking Hospital (5-50)
Q0790
Laparoscopic total hysterectomy, +/- oophorectomy, +/- ureterolysis - (5-50)

Runnymede Hospital (The) (5-50) Nuffield Health Woking Hospital (1-5)
Q1701
Laparoscopic excision of endometriosis, +/-ureterolysis - (5-50)

Runnymede Hospital (The) (5-50) Nuffield Health Woking Hospital (1-5)
Q2020
Endometrial biopsy or aspiration - (5-50)

Runnymede Hospital (The) (1-5) Nuffield Health Woking Hospital (1-5)
P3190
Laparoscopic excision of recto-vaginal endometriosis including rectal shave, +/-ureterolysis - (5-50)

Runnymede Hospital (The) (5-50) Nuffield Health Woking Hospital (1-5)
P3192
Laparoscopic excision of recto-vaginal endometriosis including bowel resection (including formation of stoma) +/- hysterectomy, +/-ureterolysis - (1-5)

Runnymede Hospital (The) (1-5)
Q4400
Ovarian cystectomy +/- omental biopsy (as sole procedure and including bilateral) - (1-5)

Runnymede Hospital (The) (1-5)
Q2230
Laparoscopic oophorectomy and salpingectomy, +/- biopsy eg. omentum, peritoneum, lymph node (as sole procedure) - bilateral - (1-5)

Nuffield Health Woking Hospital (1-5) Runnymede Hospital (The) (1-5)
M2510
Excision of ureterocele (+/- ureteric reimplantation) - unilateral - (1-5)

Nuffield Health Woking Hospital (1-5) Runnymede Hospital (The) (1-5)
Q1010
Dilation of cervix uteri and curettage of retained products of conception following miscarriage - (1-5)

Runnymede Hospital (The) (1-5)
Q1280
Introduction of a mirena coil - (1-5)

Nuffield Health Woking Hospital (1-5)
Q0920
Myomectomy (including laparoscopically) +/- ureterolysis - (1-5)
Q3900
Laparoscopy (including e.g. puncture of ovarian cysts, +/- biopsy, minor endometriosis, +/-ureterolysis) - (1-5)
P3191
Laparoscopic excision of recto-vaginal endometriosis including disc resection of rectum, +/-ureterolysis - (1-5)

Runnymede Hospital (The) (1-5)

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