Profile

• MBBS, Medical Athens, University of Athens
• Certificate of Completion of Training, Public Health Directorate Prefecture of Attica, Greece
• Certificate of Complexion of Training, NHS – Health Education East of England, U.K.  
• Subspecialist in Urogynaecology and Pelvic Floor Recontruction Medicine, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, U.K.
• Honorary Research and Clinical Fellow, St Mary’s Hospital, Imperial College London, Healthcare NHS Trust, U.K.

   

The use of Imaging in lower Urinary Tract Disorders and Pelvic Organ Prolapse in Women, Imperial College London, UK

 

• 2018 – 2024: Clinical Director, Department of Urogynaecology and Pelvic Floor Reconstructive Surgery, REA Maternity Hospital
• 2017 – 2018: Clinical Director, Department of Urogynaecology and Pelvic Floor Reconstructive Surgery, Athens Genesis Clinic
• 2015 – 2017: Consultant Gynaecologist – Subspecialist in Urogynaecology, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle, U.K.
• 2015: Consultant Obstetrician – Gynaecologist – Subspecialist  in Urogynaecology, Fellow in Robotic Surgery, Cork University Maternity Hospital, Ireland
• 2014 – 2015: Consultant Obstetrician – Gynaecologist – Subspecialist in Urogynaecology, Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals, Surrey, U.K.
• 2012 – 2014: Post CCT Subspecialty Fellow in Urogynaecology and Pelvic Floor Reconstructive Surgery, Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals, U.K.

   

• Pelvic Organ Prolapse
• Urinary and Faecal Incontinence
• Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections
• Chronic Pelvic Pain
• Postpartum Pelvic Floor Dysfunction  
• Disorders in Menopause

   

• 2011: “Does 3D/4D Ultrasound Imaging of the Pelvic Floor add valuable information to the assessment of women with pelvic organ prolapse?”, Best Oral Presentation in Sexual Health, Benign and Operative Gynaecology, 9th International RCOG Meeting
• 2011: “Intra- and Inter-Observer Reliability of 3D Ultrasound Imaging in the Measurement of the Urethral Sphincter”, Best Oral Post Presentation in Sexual Health, Benign and Operative Gynaecology, 9th International RCOG Meeting
• 2011: “The Degree of Pelvic Organ Prolapse in asymptomatic Women”, Best Poster in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 9th International RCOG Meeting
• 2010: “Biomechanics of the Pelvic Floor: What does it tell us about its functions?”, Imperial College Healthcare, NHS Trust Fellowship Award

   

• Derpapas A, Vijaya G, Nikolopoulos K, Nikolopoulos M, Robinson D, Fernando R, Khullar V. The use of 3D ultrasound in comparing surgical techniques for posterior wall prolapse repair: a pilot randomised controlled trial. J Obstet Gynaecol. 2021May;41(4):594-600. doi: 10.1080/01443615.2020.1786805.14
• Latthe P, Middleton L, Rachaneni S, McCooty S, Daniels J, Coomarasamy A, Balogun M, Duckett J, Thakar R, Goranitis I, Roberts T, Deeks J; BUS Collaborative Group (Derpapas A). Ultrasound bladder wall thickness and detrusor overactivity: a multicentre test accuracy study. BJOG. 2017 Feb 7. doi: 10.1111/1471-0528.14503
• Bray R, Derpapas A, Fernando R, Khullar V, Panayi DC. Does the vaginal wall become thinner as prolapse grade increases? Int Urogynecol J. 2016 Sep 27.
• Derpapas A, Vijaya G, Robinson D, Fernando R, Khullar V. The use of 3D ultrasound in comparing surgical techniques for posterior wall prolapse repair: a pilot randomised controlled trial (revised manuscript submitted to Gynaecological Surgery Nov 2016)
• Rachaneni S, McCooty S, Middleton LJ et al. Bladder ultrasonography for diagnosing detrusor overactivity: test accuracy study and economic evaluation. Health Technol Assess. 2016 Jan;20(7):1-150. doi: 10.3310/hta20070
• Vijaya G, Cartwright R, Bhide A, Derpapas A, Fernando R, Khullar V. Reliability and validity of urinary nerve growth factor measurement in women with lower urinary tract symptoms. Neurourol Urodyn. 2015 Jul 30. doi: 10.1002/nau.22832
• Derpapas A, Cartwright R, Upadhyaya P, Bhide AA, Digesu AG, Khullar V. Lack of Association of Joint Hypermobility with Urinary Incontinence Subtypes and Pelvic Organ Prolapse. BJU Int. 2014 Jun 6. doi: 10.1111/bju.12823.
• Digesu GA, Derpapas A, Hewett S, Tubaro A, Puccini F, Fernando R, Khullar V. Does the onset or bother of mixed urinary incontinence symptoms help in the urodynamic diagnosis? Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2013 Oct 10. doi:pii: S0301-2115(13)00491-0. 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2013.09.036
• Grigoriadis C, Bakas P, Derpapas A, Creatsa M, Liapis A. Tension-free vaginal tape obturator versus Ajust adjustable single incision sling procedure in women with urodynamic stress urinary incontinence. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2013 Aug 7. doi:pii: S0301-2115(13)00367-9. 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2013.07.041
• Digesu GA, Derpapas A, Robshaw P, Vijaya G, Hendricken C, Khullar V. Are the measurements of water-filled and air-charged catheters the same in urodynamics? Int Urogynecol J. 2013 Aug 1. [Epub ahead of print]
  
• Vijaya G, Cartwright R, Derpapas A, Gallo P, Fernando R, Khullar V. Changes in nerve growth factor level and symptom severity following antibiotic treatment for refractory overactive bladder. Int Urogynecol J. 2013 Feb 2

• International Continence Society (ICS) - Publications and Communication Committee Member
• International Consultation on Incontinence (ICI) - Expert Member Imaging and Investigations
• International Urogynecological Association (IUGA) - Membership Committee Member
• Ελληνική Εταιρεία Ουρογυναικολογίας και Διαταραχών του Πυελικού Εδάφους - Ιδρυτικό μέλος
• British Society of Urogynaecology (BSUG) – Member
• BJOG – Reviewer
• Neurourology and Urodynamics - Reviewer
• International Urogynecology Journal - Reviewer
• Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology - Reviewer
• European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Biology - Reviewer
• Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology - Reviewer