Dr. Dimitri Papagiannopoulos, MD is an urologist in Geneva, IL specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). He graduated from Rush Medical College in 2012 and has 13 years of experience. Dr. Dimitri Papagiannopoulos, MD is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine, UroPartners, UROPARTNERS LLC and Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital - Winfield, IL.
2172 Blackberry Drive Unit 102
Geneva, IL 60134
610 E Roosevelt Road Suite 203
Wheaton, IL 60187
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Enlarged Prostate)
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a noncancerous condition in which the prostate gland becomes enlarged. BPH affects about half of men between the ages of 50 and 60, and approximately 80% of men over 80. As the prostate grows in size, it can press down on the tube where urine flows out of the body (the urethra) and cause urinary problems.
Medication can relieve mild to moderate symptoms of BPH, such as frequent urination, incomplete bladder emptying, a weak urine stream, and straining while urinating. However, other forms of treatment may be more appropriate if an individual has pain with urination, frequent urinary tract infections, or is unable to urinate. The size of the prostate and the severity of their symptoms will determine the type of treatment they need. If the prostate is not very large, doctors will likely recommend a transurethral procedure. This minimally invasive technique involves the insertion of a scope into the urethra. The most common transurethral procedures for BPH are:
If the prostate is too big for a transurethral procedure, an individual may need a simple prostatectomy, which can be done in one of three ways: laparoscopic, robotic, or open. During a laparoscopic simple prostatectomy, a surgeon makes several small incisions on the belly. Then they insert a long tube with a camera into one of the cuts and surgical instruments into the others. Using the camera to see inside the belly, they carefully removes the enlarged part of the prostate. Robotic simple prostatectomy uses the same techniques as the laparoscopic method, but the surgery is done with the help of a robot. For men with very large prostates, open simple prostatectomy may be the best treatment option. This surgery differs from the other approaches in that it requires a much larger incision.
Most transurethral treatments for BPH, like TUIP, TUNA, and laser prostate ablation, are done in the doctor's office or outpatient surgery center. TURP and simple prostatectomy, however, need to be performed in the hospital and require an average stay of one to three days. Patients should wait a week before doing any strenuous activities after a TUIP, TUNA, or laser prostate ablation, and about four to six weeks after a TURP or simple prostatectomy. Although these treatments improve BPH symptoms for most patients, it is important to be aware of the risks involved, such as urine control issues, tightening of the urethra, and erectile dysfunction.
Robotic Surgery
Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.
There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dimitri Papagiannopoulos, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Dimitri Papagiannopoulos, MD treated as an urologist in Geneva, IL were urologic procedures, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and chronic care.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dimitri Papagiannopoulos, MD.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Dimitri Papagiannopoulos, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.
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Dr. Dimitri Papagiannopoulos, MD graduated from Rush Medical College in 2012. He completed residency at Rush University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Urology - Urology (Certified) and has a state license in Illinois.
Medical School: Rush Medical College (2012)
Residency: Rush University Medical Center (2017)
Board Certification: American Board of Urology - Urology (Certified)
Licensed In: Illinois
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Dimitri Papagiannopoulos, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$32,072
GENERAL - KIDNEY STONE DISEASE $30,012 |
AMS 700 $1,170 |
Rezum $205 |
GENERAL BPH $150 |
AMS $127 |
Other $408 |
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$421
Cook Medical Urology $255 |
Cook Medical Catheters $166 |
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$373
SPEEDICATH $373 |
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$268
Myrbetriq $53 |
Vesicare $48 |
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$194
TELESCOPE,HOPKINS,6'AUTOCLAV $97 |
09 PROMO FLEX-X FLEX URETEROSCOPE, 7.5F $96 |
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$1,025
PROVENGE $122 |
AMS 700 Series $98 |
LOFRIC $91 |
Uronav $74 |
Lupron Depot $72 |
Other $568 |
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Dr. Dimitri Papagiannopoulos, MD has received 3 research payments totaling $8,975.
Dr. Dimitri Papagiannopoulos specializes in urology (urinary tract disease). Dr. Papagiannopoulos attended Rush Medical College for medical school and subsequently trained at Rush University Medical Center for residency. He is affiliated with UroPartners and Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital.
