Fahim Kanani | Surgery | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Fahim Kanani | Surgery | Best Researcher Award

Belenson medical centre | Israel

Dr. Fahim Kanani is a distinguished Israeli surgeon and researcher specializing in general surgery, hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) surgery, and surgical oncology. He completed his MD at the University of Verona, Italy, in 2014, and is currently pursuing dual master’s degrees in Public Health and Healthcare Administration at Tel Aviv University, with an expected completion in 2025. Dr. Kanani’s clinical training includes residencies in internal medicine and general surgery at Edith Wolfson Medical Centre and Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, respectively. His research interests encompass minimally invasive surgery, organ transplantation, and the integration of artificial intelligence in surgical practices. He has authored over 11 peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals, contributing significantly to the field of surgery. Dr. Kanani’s work has been recognized with several awards, including the Best Clinical Researcher in Medicine Award in 2025. His commitment to advancing surgical practices and patient care is evident through his extensive training, research contributions, and recognition in the medical community.

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Featured Publications

Lahav, Z., Shimonovich, S., Kanani, F., Haberman, S., Ebril, S., Hashavia, E., Shopen, N., & Cohen, N. (2025). Assessing the role of chest CT in minor blunt trauma: Evaluation of the NEXUS decision instrument across an expanded population. European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery.

Messer, N., Bertke, A., Miller, B. T., Beffa, L. R. A., Petro, C. C., Krpata, D. M., Lahat, G., Nizri, E., Abu-Abeid, A., & Kanani, F., et al. (2025). Outcomes of abdominal wall closure with fascial bridging using a polyglactin 910 (Vicryl) mesh following non-trauma laparotomy: A multi-center study. Hernia: The Journal of Hernias and Abdominal Wall Surgery.

Messer, N., Ben Yehuda, A., Manoskin, Y., Abu-Abeid, A., Lessing, Y., Kanani, F., Nizri, E., Lahat, G., & Szold, A. (2025). Performance and operative outcomes’ evaluation of a hand-held articulating laparoscopic device: A prospective clinical trial on the HandX™ platform. Journal of Robotic Surgery.

Lessing, Y., Dvir, N., Kanani, F., Eldar, S. M., Keidar, A., Lahat, G., & Abu-Abeid, A. (2025). The role of preoperative consumption of antiobesity medications in patients undergoing bariatric and metabolic surgery. Bariatric Nursing and Surgical Patient Care.

Kanani, F., Messer, N., Khalil, M., Khabarov, E., & Zoabi, N. (2025, November). Effectiveness of standardized pain management protocols for acute abdominal pain in emergency departments: A systematic review and meta-analysis. The Journal of Emergency Medicine.

Raphael Capelli Guerra | Biomedical Engineering | Best Research Article Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Raphael Capelli Guerra | Biomedical Engineering | Best Research Article Award

Hospital Sírio-Libanês / Faculdade Israelita de Ciências da Saúde Albert Einstein | Brazil

Dr. Raphael Capelli Guerra is a distinguished Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with a strong academic and clinical background in Brazil and abroad.  His expertise was further enhanced through an international fellowship in oral and maxillofacial surgery at the renowned Peking University School of Stomatology, China. Dr. Guerra has extensive hospital experience, serving as Head of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Hospital Metropolitano de Sarandi, and as a specialist at the Maringá Dental Hospital. He has presented his work at numerous national and international conferences and is actively engaged in academic collaborations. Recognized for his commitment to advancing patient care and surgical education, Dr. Guerra continues to combine research, teaching, and clinical excellence, contributing significantly to the development of oral and maxillofacial surgery.

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Featured Publications

Guerra, R. C. (2023–present). Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Hospital Municipal Dr. Arthur Ribeiro Saboya, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.

Guerra, R. C. (2017–present). Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon. Hospital Beneficência Portuguesa de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.

Guerra, R. C. (2015–present). Postgraduate Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Hospital Sírio-Libanês, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.

Guerra, R. C. (2015–present). Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon. Hospital e Maternidade São Luiz Unidade Itaim, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.

Guerra, R. C. (2015–present). Head of Department, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Grupo Leforte, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.

Konstantinos Zapsalis | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Academic Researcher Award

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Mr. Konstantinos Zapsalis | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Academic Researcher Award

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) | Greece

Dr. Konstantinos Zapsalis is a PhD candidate at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, focusing his research on abdominal wall reconstruction using platelet-rich plasma and adipose tissue micrografts. He holds an MSc in Surgical Oncology of the GI tract with distinction and a medical degree from the same institution. With extensive clinical experience across leading hospitals in Greece and the UK, including Epsom and St. Helier Hospital NHS and St. George’s University Hospital, he has been actively involved in general and vascular surgery, emergency surgery, and trauma care. His research contributions are notable, over 196 citations, an h-index of 8, and more than 25 research documents addressing regenerative surgery, wound healing, surgical oncology, and minimally invasive procedures. He has presented at international congresses such as the World Society of Emergency Surgery and Panhellenic Surgical Congresses, earning recognition for his innovative work, including praise at the 33rd Panhellenic Surgical Congress for his study on the use of ICG in pancreatic surgery. His teaching experience includes instructing medical students and leading surgical skills workshops, while his leadership roles in scientific societies highlight his commitment to academic advancement. With strong clinical, academic, and research credentials, Dr. Zapsalis represents a promising surgeon-scientist contributing to translational surgical innovation.

Profile : Scopus

Featured Publications

“Platelet rich plasma, adipose tissue micrografts, and regenerative mimetic factors for abdominal wall defect   reconstruction: Experimental study protocol”

“Tailored Negative Pressure Wound Therapy with instillation in diabetic, hypertensive, and obese patients when   guideline treatment is not enough: a case series and a proposal for the ANSWER score”

“A Comprehensive Review of the Impact of Platelet Concentrates on Mesh Integration in Hernia Management”

“Patterns of opioid use after surgical discharge: a multicentre, prospective cohort study in 25 countries”

“Access to and quality of elective care: a prospective cohort study using hernia surgery as a tracer condition”