Nikolas Charalambous
MD, PhD, EBIR

European Board of Interventional Radiology (EBIR)  
Fellow of the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology  Society of Europe (FCIRSE)
Fellow of the Council of the International College of Angiology (USA)  
• Member of the German Society of Interventional Radiology and Minimal Invasive Therapy (DEGIR)
• Member of the German Society of Radiology (DRG)
• Member of the European Society of Radiology (ESR)


Dr. Nikolas Charalambous specializes in minimally invasive, targeted treatments performed using imaging guidance, including vascular interventions (Angioplasty/Stenting/aneurysm coiling, embolization of vascular malformation, embolization of acute haemorrhage etc.) and interventional oncology procedures such as transarterial tumor embolization or percutaneous treatment/Ablation for soft tissue tumors, i.e., bone, liver, kidney, lung or metastases.

Dr. Charalambous is board certified by the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe with Certificate of Added Qualifications in Interventional Radiology.  He earned his medical degree from Christian-Albrechts -University of Kiel/Germany. He completed a diagnostic radiology residency at University- Clinics Schleswig Holstein/Clinic for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology. He has been largely involved in the field of Interventional Radiology/Oncology and Vascular Interventions.

He joined the Clinic as Consultant Radiologist and was trained to lead the vascular division including the program for percutaneous treatment of the abdominal- and thoracic aortic repair at the University Clinics Schleswig Holstein -Campus Kiel. Furthermore he performed various embolization procedures including innovates tumor- Chemoembolization/Chemoperfusion, gastrointerstinal – posttraumatic haemorrhage, the portal vein, uterine fibroids, vascular malformations and others. 


He has a very large clinical expertise and has performed a considerable amount of research. His major contribution has been the initiation of clinical studies following placement of new stents and CTO Devices for Peripheral Artery Disease. He has a remarkable scientific career, with an active participation in international scientific congresses and elaboration of research protocols in a wide spectrum of International Radiology. He has published in many international journals. His scientific work includes more than 20 peer review papers and more than 55 abstracts. He has presented and lectured at national and international conferences. 


Following a 16-year career in Germany he returned to Cyprus in 2010 and is centred in Aretaeio Hospital in Nicosia where he consults and operates.


Publications

2004
 
1) Biederer J, Liess C, Charalambous N, Heller M (2004) Volumetric interpolated contrast-enhanced MRA for the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism in an ex vivo system. J Magn Reson Imaging 19(4):428-37. PMID: 15065166


2006
 
2) Schaefer PJ, Schaefer FK, Hinrichsen H, Jahnke T, Charalambous N, Heller M, Mueller-Huelsbeck S (2006) Stent placement with the monorail technique for treatment of mesenteric artery stenosis. J Vasc Interv Radiol. 17(4):637-43. PMID: 16614146


3) Priebe M, Müller-Hülsbeck S, Jahnke T, Charalambous N, Hedderich J, Heller M, Paulsen FP (2006) Influence of various cell-detachment solutions on endothelial cells after catheter abrasion for prosthesis colonization prior to implantation.J Biomed Mater Res 78(2):399-406. PMID: 16705650


4) Biederer J, Charalambous N, Paulsen F, Heller M, Müller-Hülsbeck S (2006) Treatment of acute pulmonary embolism: local effects of three hydrodynamic thrombectomy devices in an ex vivo porcine model. J Endovasc Ther.13 (4):549-60. PMID: 16928172


5) Schaefer PJ, Müller-Hülsbeck S, Schaefer FK, Soehne J, Charalambous N, Heller M, Jahnke T (2006) [Does interventional therapy prolong the patency of hemodialysis fistulas and grafts?] Rofo. 178(11):1121-7. PMID: 17128380


2007
 
6) Müller-Hülsbeck S, Both M, Charalambous N, Schäfer PJ, Heller M, Jahnke T (2007) [Endovascular treatment of atherosclerotic arterial stenoses and occlusions of the supraaortic arteries: mid-term results from a single center analysis] Rontgenpraxis 56(4):119-28. PMID: 17390951


2008
 
7) Jahnke T, Schäfer JP, Bolte H, Schäfer F, Michalek J, Charalambous N, Sapoval M, Müller-Hülsbeck S (2008) Retrospective study of rapid-exchange monorail versus over-the-wire technique for femoropopliteal angioplasty.Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol (5):854-9. Epub 2007 Aug 21. PMID: 17710476
2009
 
8) Charalambous N, Jahnke T, Bolte H, Heller M, Schäfer PJ, Müller-Hülsbeck S (2009) Reduction of cerebral embolization in carotid angioplasty: an in-vitro experiment comparing 2 cerebral protection devices. J Endovasc Ther. 16(2):161-7. PMID: 19456185
9) Müller-Hülsbeck S, Schäfer PJ, Charalambous N, Schaffner SR, Heller M, Jahnke T (2009) Comparison of carotid stents: an in-vitro experiment focusing on stent design. J Endovasc Ther. 16(2):168-77. PMID: 19456191


10) Müller-Hülsbeck S, Schäfer PJ, Hümme TH, Charalambous N, Elhöft H, Heller M, Jahnke T (2009) Embolic protection devices for peripheral application: wasteful or useful? J Endovasc Ther.16 Suppl 1:I163-9. Review. PMID: 19317576


11) 2010 Jahnke T, Schäfer JP, Charalambous N, Trentmann J, Siggelkow M, Hümme TH, Bolte H, Demirbas E, Heller M, Müller-Hülsbeck S (2009) Total percutaneous endovascular aneurysm repair with the dual 6-F Perclose-AT preclosing technique: a case-control study. J Vasc Interv Radiol. 2009 Oct; 20(10):1292-8. PMID: 19695904


12) Charalambous N, Schäfer PJ, Trentmann J, Hümme TH, Stöhring C, Müller-Hülsbeck S, Heller M, Jahnke T.(2009) Percutaneous Intraluminal Recanalization of Long, Chronic Superficial Femoral and Popliteal Occlusions Using the Frontrunner XP CTO Device: A Single-Center Experience. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol. 2010 Feb; 33 (1):25-33. PMID: 19777300


13) Schaefer PJ, Charalambous N, Trentmann J, Schaefer FK, Gross J, Siggelkow M, Heller M, Jahnke T (2010) Leash Your Guiding Catheter: Or How to Obtain a Stable Catheter Position for Crossover Iliac Embolization Procedures. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol. 2010 Jun; 33(3):583-5. PMID: 19937025


14) Biederer J, Bolte H, Schmidt T, Charalambous N, Both M, Kopp U, Hoffmann B, Freitag-Wolf S, Van Metter R, Heller M (2010) Detection of Artificial Air Space Opacities with Digital Radiography: Ex Vivo Study on Enhanced Latitude Post-Processing. Rofo. 2010 Jan 22. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 20099215


15) Jahnke T, Mueller-Huelsbeck S, Charalambous N, Trentmann J, Jamili A, Huemme TH, Bolte H, Heller M, Schaefer PJ (2010) Prospective, Randomized Single-center Trial to Compare Cryoplasty versus Conventional Angioplasty in the Popliteal Artery: Midterm Results of the COLD Study. J Vasc Interv Radiol.; 21(2):186-194. PMID: 20123205


16) Schulte KL, Müller-Hülsbeck S, Cao P, Becquemin JP, Langhoff R, Charalambous N, Desgranges P, Kobeiter H, Midulla M, Vladimir Borovicanin V, Paunovic D, Beregi JP (2010) MISAGO 1: first-in-man clinical trial with Misago nitinol stent. EuroIntervention; 5(6):687-91. PMID: 20142219


17) Müller-Hülsbeck S, Hümme TH, Philipp Schäfer J, Charalambous N, Paulsen F, Heller M, Jahnke T. (2010) Final Results of the Protected Superficial Femoral Artery Trial Using the FilterWire EZ System. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol. 2010 Dec; 33(6):1120-7. PMID: 20661570
 
18) Trentmann J, Charalambous N, Djawanscher M, Schäfer JP, Jahnke T. (2010) Safety and efficacy of directional atherectomy for the treatment of in-stent restenosis of the femoropopliteal artery. J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino); 51(4):551-60. PMID: 20671639


19)Müller-Hülsbeck S, Schäfer PJ, Charalambous N, Yagi H, Heller M, Jahnke T. (2010) Comparison of second-generation stents for application in the superficial femoral artery: an in vitro evaluation focusing on stent design. J Endovasc Ther. 2010 Dec; 17(6):767-76. PMID: 21142489


2011


20) Charalambous N. (2011) Endovascular Treatment Options of the Peripheral Arterial Disease. Health news 5; 66-67


21) Charalambous N., Hatjianastasiou V. (2011) Debate: Carotid Stenting versus Carotid Endarterectomy for treatment of carotid- artery stenosis. Health news 7; 18-19
2013


22) Neofytou K, Chrysochos A, Charalambous N, Dietis M, Petridis C, Andreou C, Petrou A. (2013) Hepatic epithelioid hemangioendothelioma and the danger of misdiagnosis: report of a case. Case Rep Oncol Med. 2013; 2013:243939. doi: 10.1155/2013/243939. Epub 2013 Feb 28. PMID: 23533870 [PubMed]


Abstracts & Posters

1)Charalambous N, Bolte H, Knappe V, Schäfer P, Mohls A, Weigel C, Heller M, Biederer J (2005) Methodik zur ex-vivo Evaluation von Laserablationssystemen an belüftetem Lungengewebe. Deutscher Röntgenkongreß, 04.-07.05.2005 in Berlin. RöFo - Fortschr Röntgenstr 177: S265; Posterpreis: „cum laude“


2) Jahnke T, Schäfer F, Bolte H, Schäfer PJ, Riedel C, Charalambous N, Heller M, Müller-Hülsbeck S (2005) Eine kurzzeitige systemische Immunsuppression mit Sirolimus unterdrückt die Neointimabildung in einem Rattenmodell der Restenose. Deutscher Röntgenkongreß, 04.-07.05.2005 in Berlin. RöFo - Fortschr Röntgenstr 177:S323; Posterpreis „cum laude“


3) Schäfer J, Schäfer FK, Bolte H, BiedererJ, Both M, Charalambous N, Jahnke T, Heller M (2005) Kontrastmittelverstärkte Magnet-Resonanz-Angiographie abdominaler und iliakaler Arterien mit Gadodiamid und Gadopentetat Dimeglumin bei 0,1 mmol/kg KG – Unterschiede bei Therapievorschlägen.Deutscher Röntgenkongreß, 04.-07.05.2005 in Berlin. RöFo - Fortschr Röntgenstr 177:S309


4) Knöß N, .Bolte H, Riedel C, Jahnke T. H, Freitag S, Charalambous N, Hoffmann B, Heller M, Biederer J. „Supersampling“ in der Lungenrundherdvolumetrie – können modifizierte CT Routineuntersuchungen eine vergleichbare Reproduzierbarkeit erzielen wie spezielle Volumetrieprotokolle? Fortschr Röntgenstr 2006; 178: VO_303_5


5) Charalambous N, Bolte H, Schaefer PJ, Lukas R, Heller M, Müller-Hülsbeck S (2006) Experimentelle in vitro Untersuchung zur Effektivität zwei zerebraler Protektionssysteme bei der interventionell-radiologischen Behandluing der A. carotis interna Stenose. Deutscher Röntgenkongreß, 24.-27.05.2006 in Berlin. RöFo - Fortschr Röntgenstr 178:S332


6) Schaefer PJ, Müller-Hülsbeck S, Schaefer FK, Soehne J, Charalambous N, Heller M, Jahnke T. Verlängert die radiologisch-interventionelle Therapie die Shuntnutzungsdauer bei hämodialysepflichtigen Patienten? Does Interventional Therapy Prolong the Patency of Hemodialysis Fistulas and Grafts? Fortschr Röntgenstr 2006; 178: 1121-1127


5) Schäfer PJ, Söhne J, Schäfer FK, Müller- Hülsbeck S, Charalambous N, Heller M, Jahnke TH (2006) Retrospektive Analyse von 185 Shuntangiographien unter Interventionsbereitschaft bei akuter Shuntdysfunktion. Rofo 178 (Suppl.1):S 168


6) Hümme TH, Müller-Hülsbeck S, Brandt M, Walluscheck KP, Schäfer JP, Both M, Charalambous N, Heller M, Jahnke TH (2006) Notfall-Hybrid- Eingriffe bei rupturierten aorto-iliacalen Aneurysmen: Mittelfristige Ergebnisse einer prospektiven Studie. Deutscher Röntgenkongreß, 24.-27.05.2006 in Berlin. RöFo - Fortschr Röntgenstr 178:S219


7) Knöß N, Bolte H, Rieden C, Jahnke TH, Freitag S, Charalambous N, Hoffmann B, Heller M, Biederer J (2006) Supersampling in der Lungenrundherdvolumetrie- Können modifizierte CT Routinen-untersuchungen eine vergleichbare Reproduzierbarkeit erzielen wie spezielle Volumetrieprotokolle. Deutscher Röntgenkongreß, 24.-27.05.2006 in Berlin. RöFo - Fortschr Röntgenstr 178:S214


8) Charalambous N, Bolte H, Schäfer PJ, Lukas R, Knöß N, Hoffmann B, Heller M, Biederer J (2006) Entwicklung eines Phantomversuchs zur ex-vivo Perfusion von Schweinelungenpräparaten – vorläufige Ergebnisse. Rofo 178:1146


9) Bolte H, Riedel C, Knöß N, Charalambous N, Schäfer PJ, Freitag S, Heller M, Biederer J (2006) Supersampling in der Volumetrie pulmonaler Rundherde – können modifizierte Thorax-Routineprotokolle eine vergleichbare Genauigkeit, Reproduzierbarkeit und Interobservervarianz erzielen wie spezielle Volumetrieprotokolle?. Rofo 178:1147


10) Schäfer PJ, Schäfer FK, Vokuhl C, Charalambous N, Bolte H, Hümme T, Jahnke T, Heller M (2006) Helikale Bohrbiopsiesysteme versus Stanzbiopsiesysteme – Untersuchung an bovinem Herzmuskel. Rofo 178:1145


11) Schaefer PJ, Schaefer FKW, Jahnke T, Charalambous N, Heller M, Mueller-Huelsbeck S. Stenting of mesenteric arteries in monorail-technique in patients with chronic mesenteric ischemia. Eur Radiol 2006; 16(Suppl.1):278.


12) Bolte H, Riedel C, Knöß N, Charalambous N, Schaefer F, Freitag S, Heller M, Biederer J (2007) Wieviel Kollimation braucht die Volumetrie – können modifizierte Thorax Routineprotokolle zur suffizienten volumetrischen Verlaufskontrolle pulmonaler Rundherde verwendet werden? Rofo 179 (Suppl.1):S 184


13) Jahnke T, Michalek J, Schäfer P, Schäfer F, Charalambous N, Müller-Hülsbeck S, Sapoval M; Rapid-exchange monorail technique enhances technical success of percutaneous transluminal angioplasty in patients with femoropopliteal occlusive disease. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 29 (Suppl.1):217.


14) TH Hümme, S Müller-Hülsbeck, M Brandt, KP Walluscheck, JP Schäfer, M Both, N Charalambous, M Heller, TH Jahnke; Notfall-Hybrid-Eingriffe bei rupturierten aorto-iliacalen Aneurysmen: Mittelfristige Ergebnisse einer prospektiven Studie. Rofo 178
(Suppl.1): S 219.


15) Schaefer PJ, Mueller-Huelsbeck S, Schaefer FK, Charalambous N, Both M, Heller M, Jahnke T. Prospective, randomized single-center study to compare 17 cryoplasty versus POBA in the popliteal artery: first results of the“roll-in” phase. Atherosclerosis 2007; 8 (Suppl.):98


16) Knöß N, Bolte H, Charalambous N, Hoffmann B, Heller M, Biederer J (2007) Differenzierung jod- und gadoliniumhaltiger artifizieller Rundherde in ex vivo Schweinelungenpräparaten mittels Dual Energy Computertomographie. Deutscher Röntgenkongreß, 16.-19. Mai 2007 in Berlin. RöFo - Fortschr Röntgenstr 179:S29


17) CH Knuth, TH Hümme, JP Schäfer, N Charalambous, M Siggelkow, M Heller, ST Müller-Hülsbeck, T Jahnke (2008) Die vollständig perkutane Endoprothesenimplantation zur Behandlung des abdominellen Aortenaneurysma: Technischer Erfolg und lokale Komplikationen im Langzeitverlauf; Rofo 180; S 144.


18) T. Jahnke, S. Müller-Hülsbeck, N. Charalambous, T.Hümme, P.J. Schäfer Prospective, Randomized Single-Center Study To Compare Cryoplasty Versus POBA in the Popliteal Artery: First Results. February 2008 (Vol. 19, Issue 2, Pages S66-S67); Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology


19) T. Jahnke, P.J. Schaefer, M. Siggelkow, N. Charalambous, T.H. Huemme, M. Heller, S. Mueller-Huelsbeck Total Percutanous Endovascular Aneuryms Repair (TPAR): The Dual 6F Closer-AT™ Preclose Technique; Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology
February 2008 (Vol. 19, Issue 2, Pages S104-S105)


20) M. Both, N. Charalambous, C. Heneweer, Q. Wu, P.J. Schäfer, T.H. Hümme, M. Priebe, W.L. Gross, M. Heller, E. Csernok. Intraarterial brush-catheter abrasion for isolation and caracterization of endothelial cells. Supplement Cirse 2008 Kopenhagen


21) Schaefer PJ, Jahnke T, Mueller-Huelsbeck S, Charalambous N, Bolte H, Huemme T, Trentmann J, Both M, Heller M. Prospective, randomized single-center study to compare cryoplasty versus POBA in the popliteal artery: 6 months results. Radiology 2008; Suppl.:555.


22) T. Jahnke, J. Trentmann, N. Charalambous, T. H. Hümme, D. Sehr, M. Both, S. Müller-Hülsbeck, P. Schäfer; Directional Atherectomy for In-Stent Restenosis of the Femoropopliteal Artery: Mid-term results of a prospective Study; CIRSE 2009 (Suppl.)


23) N. Charalambous1, J. Trentmann1, T. H. Hümme1, C. Stöhring1, P. Schäfer1, S. Müller Hülsbeck2, M. Heller1, T. Jahnke1; Percutaneous Intraluminal Recanalization of Long, Chronic Superficial Femoral Occlusions using the Frontrunner CTO XP Device: A Single-Center Experience; CIRSE 2009 (Suppl.)


24) Schaefer PJ, Charalambous N, Schaefer FK, Heller M, Jahnke T. Interventions in acute dysfunctional hemodialysis fistulas: Prospective analysis of efficacy in 241 cases. Eur Radiol 2009; 19 (Suppl. 1):S 204.


25) Schaefer PJ, Trentmann J, Schaefer FKW, Groß J, Charalambous N, Huemme TH, Heller M, Jahnke T. Leash your guiding catheter: or how to obtain a stable catheter position for cross-over iliac embolization procedures. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2009; Main Programme and Abstract Book:S 114.


26) N. Charalambous1, J. Trentmann1, T. H. Hümme1, C. Stöhring1, P. Schäfer1, M. Heller1, T. Jahnke1; Neue Rekanalisationssysteme zur Behandlung langstreckiger, chronischer Verschüsse der A. femoralis superficialis: Eine Prospektive Eincenter-Studie. Rofo 2009; 181 (Suppl.): S 269


27) Hümme T, Knöß N, Siggelkow M, Charalambous N, Schäfer JP, Bolte H, Heller M, Jahnke (2009) CT-Koronarangiographie zur präoperativen Risikoabschätzung vor offener infrarenaler Aortenoperation. Rofo 2009; 181 (Suppl.): S 179.


28) P.J. Schaefer, N. Charalambous, F.K.W. Schaefer, J. Trentmann, M. Heller,T. Jahnke; Celiac trunk and superior mesenteric artery: Prospective comparative study of duplex sonography, CTA and MRA versus intraarterial DSA; Eur Radiol 19 (Suppl. 1):S 289-290. (ECR Wien March 2009)


29) P.J. Schaefer, N. Charalambous, F.K.W. Schaefer, M. Heller, T. Jahnke; Interventions in acute dysfunctional hemodialysis fistulas: Prospective analysis of efficacy in 241 cases; Eur Radiol 19 (Suppl. 1):S 204.


30) P.J. Schaefer, N. Charalambous, F.K. Schaefer, J. Trentmann, M. Heller, T.Jahnke; Interventions in Acute Dysfunctional Hemodialysis Fistulas: What Interventionalist, What Time of Day, What Lesion Type? Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology February 2009 (Vol. 20, Issue 2, Pages S130-S131) SIR in San Diego 2009


31) P.J. Schaefer, F.K. Schaefer, N. Charalambous, M. Heller, T. Jahnke; What Non-Invasive Modality Is Best for Stenosis Grading in Celiac Trunk and Superior Mesenteric Artery? Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology February 2009 (Vol. 20, Issue 2, Page S57) SIR in San Diego 2009


32) Schaefer PJ, Charalambous N, Schaefer FK, Trentmann J, Heller M, JahnkeT. Celiac trunk and superior mesenteric artery: Prospective comparative study of duplex sonography, CTA and MRA versus intraarterial DSA. Eur Radiol 2009; 19 (Suppl. 1):S 289-290.


33) Schaefer PJ, Charalambous N, Schaefer FKW, Hedderich J, Mueller-Huelsbeck S, Trentmann J, Heller M, Jahnke T. Interventional revision of acute dysfunctional hemodialysis fistulas: analysis by interventionalist's level of experience, by time of day, and by specific lesion type. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2009; Cardiovasc; Main Programme and Abstract Book: S 81.


34) Schaefer PJ, Charalambous N, Schaefer FK, Huemme T, Both M, Jahnke T, Heller M. Competitive comparison of non-invasive imaging modalities in stenosis grading in mesenteric arteries. Radiology 2009; Suppl.: xxx


35) Schäfer P, Trentmann J, Schäfer FK, Charalambous N, Hümme TH, Heller M, Jahnke T. Interventionen bei akut dysfunktionellen Dialysehunts: Welcher Interventionalist, welche Tageszeit, welcher Läsionstyp? Rofo 2009; 181(Suppl.): S 163.


36) PJ Schäfer, FK Schäfer, N Charalambous, T Hümme , J Trentmann , M Heller , T Jahnke Welche nicht-invasive Modalität ist die effizienteste zur Stenosebeurteilung im Truncus coeliacus und Arteria mesenterica superior? Rofo 2009; 181 (Suppl.): S 214.


37) T. Jahnke, J. Trentmann, N. Charalambous, T. Huemme, D. Sehr, M. Heller, S. Mueller-Huelsbeck, P. Schaefer Directional Atherectomy for In-Stent Restenosis of the Femoropopliteal Artery: Results of a Pilot Study Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology; February 2009 (Vol. 20, Issue 2, Pages S87-S88)


38) T. Jahnke, A. Jamili, N. Charalambous, T. Huemme, J. Trentmann, S. Mueller-Huelsbeck, M. Heller, P. Schaefer. Mid-Term Results of the COLD Study, a Prospective, Randomized Single-Center Trial to Compare Cryoplasty Versus “Plain Old Balloon Angioplasty” (POBA) in the Popliteal Artery Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology. February 2009 (Vol. 20, Issue 2, Page S89)


39) T. Hümme, H. Bolte, M. Siggelkow, N. Charalambous, P. J. Schäfer, J. Trentmann, M.Heller, T.Jahnke; Cardiac CTA in preoperative risk assesment of patients with AAA or Leriche Syndrom. CIRSE 2009 (Suppl.)


40) T. H. Hümme1, G. Lutter2, R. Bombien2, T. Jahnke1, N. Charalambous1, P. J. Schäfer1, M. Heller1, H. Bolte1; Usefullness of cardiac-CT to validate the mitral valved stents - feasibility study; Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol; Main Programme and Abstract Book:S 80.


41) Hümme TH, Lutter G, Bombien R , Charalambous N, Heller M, Bolte H, Jahnke T Usefullness of cardiac-CT to validate mitral valved stents – feasibility study SCCT 2009 Orlando/Fl Supplement JCCT


42) Hümme T, Knöß N, Siggelkow M, Charalambous N, Schäfer JP, Bolte H, Heller M, Jahnke T CT-Koronarangiogaphie zur präoperativen Risikoabschätzung vor offener infrarenaler Aortenoperation; Rofo 181 (Suppl.): S 179-180. Fortschr Röntgenstr 2009;
 
43) T Jahnke, J Trentmann, N Charalambous , T Hümme , D Sehr , M Heller , S Müller-Hülsbeck , J Schäfer. Direktionale Excisions-Atherektomie zur primären Behandlung von In-Stent Restenosen der Arteria femoropoplitea: Erste Ergebnisse einer prospektiven Studie. Rofo 2009; 181 (Suppl.): S 161.


44) T Jahnke , N Charalambous , A Jamili , T Hümme , J Trentmann , S Müller-Hülsbeck, M Heller , P Schäfer. Prospektive, randomisierte Studie zum Vergleich Kryoplastie versus Angioplastie („Plain Old Balloon Angioplasty“, POBA) in der Arteria poplitea: 9-Monats Ergebnisse der COLD Studie. Rofo 2009; 181 (Suppl.): S 162.


45) PJ Schäfer , J Trentmann , FK Schäfer , N Charalambous , T Hümme , M Heller , T Jahnke. Interventionen bei akut dysfunktionellen Dialyseshunts: Welcher Interventionalist, welche Tageszeit, welcher Läsionstyp? Rofo 2009; 181 (Suppl.): S 163.


46) T Hümme , G Lutter , R Quaden , T Jahnke , N Knöß, N Charalambous , M Heller, H Bolte; Herz-CT zur Kontrolle des weltweit ersten klappentragenden Mitralstents - Erste Ergebnisse; Experimentelle Radiologie Mainz, 13./14. Februar 2009. Rofo - Fortschr Röntgenstr 181: 281


47) Both M, Holl-Ulrich K, Csernoc E, Charalambous N, Bremer P,Valerius T, Schaefer PJ, Heneweer C, Heller M; Intraarterielle Diagnostik der Riesenzellarteriitis; Rofo 2009; 181
(Suppl.): S 195-196.


48) P.J. Schaefer, N. Charalambous, F.K.W. Schaefer, M. Siggelkow, J. Hedderich, J. Trentmann, M. Heller, T. Jahnke; Stenosis grading in celiac trunk and superior mesenteric artery: what non-invasiv modality; Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol (2009); Main Programme and Abstract Book:S 80.


49) P.J. Schaefer, N. Charalambous, F.K.W. Schaefer, J. Hedderich, J. Trentmann, M. Heller, T. Jahnke; Interventional revision of acute dysfunctional hemodialysis fistulas: analysis by interventionalist´s level of experience, by time of day and specific lesion type; CIRSE 2009


50) T. Jahnke, J.Trentmann, N.Charalambous, T.H. Hümme, D.Sehr, M.Both, S.Müller-Hülsbeck,P.J. Schäfer; Directional atherectomy for in-stent restenosis of the femoropopliteal artey: mid-term results of a prospective study; CIRSE 2009


51) Siggelkow M, Schäfer P, Charalambous N, Groß J, Hümme TH, Trentmann J, Müller-
Hülsbeck S, Cremer J, Jahnke T (2009) Vollständig perkutane endovaskuläre Aneurysmaausschaltung mit der Dual-Perclose Nahttechnik (6F Closer-ATTM) – Eine case
match Studie. Jahreskongress der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Gefäßchirurgie 14.- 17.10.2009, München; Hauptprogramm:S 37.


52) Müller-Hülsbeck S, Hümme TH, Charalambous N, Schäfer JP, Paulsen F, Heller M,
Jahnke T (2009) Final results of the protected superficial femoral artery trial using the FilterWire EZ embolic protection system. 22. International Congress on Endovascular
Interventions, 06.-12.02.2009, Scottsdale, AZ, USA.


53) Heller, M, Trentmann, J, Charalambous, N (2010) Computertomographie des BAA: braucht man mehr Bildgebung? Rofo 2010; 182: RKINT402_1


54) Trentmann, J, Heneweer, C, Budach, N, Brüske, N, Schäfer, PJ, Charalambous, N, Hümme, TH, Jahnke, T, Heller, M (2010) Hochfrequenzultraschall gesteuerte Denudierung der A. iliaca der Ratte: ein neues Tiermodell zur Induktion und zum in vivo Monitoring der Intimahyperplasie in einem peripheren Gefäß. Rofo 2010; 182: VO315_3-


55) Hümme TH, Lutter G, Bombien R, Jahnke T, Charalambous N, Trentmann J, Heller M, Bolte H (2010) Prä- und postoperative Cardio-CT zur Evaluation eines klappentragenden Mitralstents im Tiermodell – Erste Ergebnisse. Rofo 2010; 182: VO207_6-


Awards
 
1) Poster award „cum laude“(German Society of Radiology)
Charalambous N, Bolte H, Knappe V, Schäfer P, Mohls A, Weigel C, Heller M, Biederer J (2005) Methodik zur ex-vivo Evaluation von Laserablationssystemen an belüftetem Lungengewebe. Deutscher Röntgenkongreß, 04.-07.05.2005 in Berlin. RöFo - Fortschr Röntgenstr 177: S2651)


2) Poster award „cum laude“ (German Society of Radiology)
Jahnke T, Schäfer F, Bolte H, Schäfer PJ, Riedel C, Charalambous N, Heller M, Müller-Hülsbeck S (2005) Eine kurzzeitige systemische Immunsuppression mit Sirolimus unterdrückt die Neointimabildung in einem Rattenmodell der Restenose. Deutscher Röntgenkongreß, 04.-07.05.2005 in Berlin. RöFo – Fortschr Röntgenstr 177:S323


Educational Lectures

1) Charalambous N, Heller M; Techniken der Rekanalisation der AFS. Jahrestagung NDRG, Hamburg 5-6.02.2010


2) Charalambous N, Bolte H, Schäfer PJ, Lukas R, Knöß N, Hoffmann B, Heller M, Biederer J (2006) Entwicklung eines Phantomversuchs zur ex-vivo Perfusion von Schweinelungenpräparaten – vorläufige Ergebnisse. Symposium Experimentelle Radiologie 15.-16.9.2006 in Kiel. RöFo - Fortschr Röntgenstr 178:1146


3) Hümme TH, Müller-Hülsbeck S, Walluschek K, Schäfer JP, Both M, Charalambous N,
Heller M, Jahnke T (2007) Notfall-Hybrid-Eingriffe bei rupturierten aorto-iliacalen
Aneurysmen – Mittelfristige Ergebnisse einer prospektiven Studie. XXVIII. International
vascular workshop, Going am Wilden Kaiser, Österreich, 11.-18.03.2007.


4) Charalambous N, Hümme T, Röger I, Knöß N, Schaefer JP, Heller M (2009) New recanalisation devices for treatment of chronic occlusions of the superficiial femory artery: A prospective single-center study; International Vascular Workshop, Going am Wilden Kaiser/Österreich, 8-15.03.2009


5) Charalambous N, Röger I, Hümme T, Trentmann J, Heller M (2009) Recanalisation of chronic femoropopliteal occlusions: Shortterm results from a prospective study; International Vascular Workshop, Going am Wilden Kaiser/Österreich, 8-15.03.2009


6) Knöß N, Röger I, Hümme T, Trentmann J, Charalambous N, Heller M (2009) Manegment of endoleaks after EVAR; International Vascular Workshop, Going am Wilden Kaiser/Österreich, 8-15.03.2009


7) Hümme T, Knöß N, Siggelkow M, Charalambous N, Schaefer JP, Bolte H, trentmann J, Heller M (2009) CT- coronography for präoperative risk evaluation in aortic surgery; International Vascular Workshop, Going am Wilden Kaiser/Österreich, 8-15.03.2009


8) Schaefer JP, Charalambous N, Trentmann J, Hümme T, Knöß N, Röger I, Heller M (2009)
Which non-invasive Modality ist the most efficient for assessment of celiac artery stenoses? International Vascular Workshop, Going am Wilden Kaiser/Österreich, 8-15.03. 2009


9) Charalambous N, Röger I, Hümme T, Trentmann J, Knöß N, Heller M (2010) Percutaneous intraluminal recanalisation of long femoropopliteal occlusions with the Frontrunner- XP CTO system; International Vascular Workshop, Going am Wilden Kaiser/Österreich, 28.02-07.03. 2010


10) Knöß N, Röger I, Hümme T, Trentmann J, Charalambous N, Heller M (2010) Evaluation of the supraaortic vessels for TEVAR; International Vascular Workshop, Going am Wilden Kaiser/Österreich, 28.02-07.03. 2010


11) Trentmann J, Jahnke T, Charalambous N, Hümme T, Röger I, Knöß N, S Müller-Hülsbeck, Heller M, Schaefer PJ (2010) Safety and effectivity of directional atherectomy for treatment of in-stent stenoses of the femoral and popliteal arteries-a prospective study; International Vascular Workshop, Going am Wilden Kaiser/Österreich, 28.02-07.03. 2010


12) Charalambous N (2010), The role of Interventional Radiology in surgical problems;12th Cyprus Surgical Congress, 22-23.10.2010, Nicosia, Cyprus


13) Charalambous N (2011), Matching technologies to indications in the lower limb - what, where and why, Feb. 2011, Limassol, Cyprus


14) Charalambous N (2011) Post-Partum Hemorrhage; Endovascular Options, Gynecological Forum, Jun. 2011, Limassol, Cyprus


15) Charalambous N (2012) The role of interventional Radiology in the treatment and management of neuroendocrine tumors, Oncological Forum NET, Nov. 2012, Limassol, Cyprus


16) Charalambous N (2012), Interventional Therapy Concept in CLI and Diabetic Foot:
Infrapopliteal angioplasty and Stenting: Utopia or reality? Diabetes Forum 5.10-06.10.2012, Limassol, Cyprus
         
Workshops Co- Organizer
       
1) Workshop „Peripheral Interventions and Recanalization Techniques“ 05.05.04 University Clinics Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel


2) Workshop „Peripheral Interventions and Recanalization Techniques“ 16.06.04 University Clinics Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel


3) Workshop „Peripheral Interventions and Recanalization Techniques“ 27.10.04 University Clinics Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel


4) Workshop „Peripheral Interventions and Recanalization Techniques“ 09.03.05 University Clinics Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel


5) Workshop „Peripheral Interventions and Recanalization Techniques“ 08.06.05 University Clinics Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel
 
6) Workshop: Hybrid Procedures in Vascular Surgery 21.06.06 University Clinics Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel


7) EVAR TAA and AAA( Medtronic) 04.07.06.-05.07.06 University Clinics Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel


8) Workshop: Hybrid Procedures in Vascular Surgery 28.11.-29.11 University Clinics Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel


9) Modern Endovascular Techniques (peripheral Stent-grafts) Workshop 07.12.- 08.12.2006 University Clinics Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel


10) EVAR TAA and AAA ( Medtronic) 17.04-18.04.07 University Clinics Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel

11) Modern Endovascular Techniques (peripheral Stent-grafts) Workshop 18.04.- 19.04.2007 University Clinics Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel


12) Advanced Recanalization Techniques for CTOs 09.05.-10.05.2007 University Clinics Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel


13) EVAR TAA and AAA (Medtronic) 05.06-06.06.07 University Clinics Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel


14) Modern Endovascular Techniques (peripheral Stent-grafts) Workshop 13.06.- 14.06.2007 University Clinics Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel


15) Percutaneous EVAR Workshop. 12.07.07 – 13.07.07 University Clinics Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel


16) Endovascular Therapy. Interdisciplinary Educational Course; „Stay Mobile“– limb salvage for patients with diabetes. 18.04.2007 Dermatology Department, University Clinics Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel


17) AAA EVAR Basic/ Intermediate Training, Fundamentals and Percutaneous Approach 09.10-10.10.2007 (Medtronic) University Clinics Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel


18) Advanced Recanalization Techniques for CTOs 31.10.-01.11.2007, University Clinics Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel


19) Percutaneous EVAR Workshop. 21.11.07. – 22.11.07 University Clinics Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel


20) EVAR TAA and AAA ( Medtronic) 15.04-16.04.08 University Clinics Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel
 
21) Advanced Techniques for CTO Recanalization; Workshop: 06.05.08 – 07.05.08 University Clinics Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel


22) Emerging Technologies for Infrainguinal Occlusive Disease: Practical Workshop for wire Recanalization, cutting balloon and cryoplasty: (Sponsor: Boston) 10.06-11.06.08 University Clinics Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel


23) Percutaneous EVAR Workshop. 17.06-18.06.08 University Clinics Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel


24) AAA/ EVAR Basic/ Intermediate Training, Fundamentals and Percutaneous Approach 02.07-03.07.08 (Medtronic) University Clinics Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel


25) Moderne Endovaskuläre Techniken (periphere Endoprothesen) Workshop 13.06- 11.11. – 12.11.08 University Clinics Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel

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