Dr. Liviu Vasile | Surgery | Best Researcher Award
Vasile Liviu, born on March 5, 1967, in Slatina, Olt, Romania, is a dedicated Romanian medical professional specializing in general and laparoscopic surgery. He is married to Dr. Vasile Mihaela Mariana, a primary care obstetrics-gynecology specialist, and has a daughter, Daria Nicoleta. He currently serves as an Assistant Professor in Surgical Semiotics at UMF Craiova and as a primary surgeon at the III General Surgery Clinic, S.C.J.U. Craiova. Known for his clinical commitment, academic involvement, and patient care, Dr. Vasile has combined practical expertise with academic leadership, contributing to student education, surgical teaching materials, and clinical trials. He is in the fifth year of his doctoral studies, focusing on colorectal cancer under Prof. Dr. Ion Georgescu, and is fluent in English and French.
Profile
Education 🎓
Vasile Liviu completed his medical education at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy (UMF) Craiova, earning his medical degree in 1992 (Diploma Series J no. 781). His core training is in general surgery with additional specialization in laparoscopic surgery. He is currently a Ph.D. candidate in his fifth year at UMF Craiova, conducting research on colorectal cancer under the mentorship of Professor Ion Georgescu. His educational background is further enhanced by his ongoing academic role and his co-authorship of major surgical textbooks for students. While he has not completed foreign specializations, he actively participates in teaching, supervision of medical theses, and extracurricular academic activities, contributing significantly to medical education at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Experience 👨🏫
Dr. Vasile Liviu has a distinguished career as a primary care general surgeon and academic professional. He currently holds dual roles as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgical Semiotics at UMF Craiova and as a senior general surgeon at the III General Surgery Clinic, S.C.J.U. Craiova. His clinical expertise centers on both open and laparoscopic procedures, with a strong focus on gastrointestinal and oncological surgeries. He contributes extensively to medical education through lectures, student mentorship, university mobilities, and thesis supervision. His experience includes co-authoring surgical textbooks and participating in international multicentric clinical trials on infectious disease treatments. Dr. Vasile is also active in student scientific initiatives and athletic events, fostering a holistic educational environment. His medical career demonstrates a balance of clinical proficiency, educational dedication, and collaborative research.
Awards & Recognitions 🏅
While Dr. Vasile Liviu has not reported individual awards or formal academic honors, his contributions are reflected in his participation in multiple international clinical studies and authorship of student surgical manuals. He is an esteemed member of several prestigious professional bodies, including the Romanian Society of Surgery, A.R.C.E., I.G.S.C., and S.R.C.U.T. His academic reputation is upheld through indexed publications, such as a co-authored article in the Revista medico-chirurgicală a Societății de Medici și Naturaliști din Iași, which is indexed in Medline and Index Medicus. He actively serves in peer-review and supervisory roles and is recognized for his educational involvement through co-authorship of core student textbooks. His multilingual capabilities (English and French) further enhance his academic and professional engagement at the national and international levels.
Research Interests 🔬
Dr. Vasile Liviu’s primary research focus lies in colorectal cancer, the subject of his ongoing doctoral work at UMF Craiova under Professor Ion Georgescu. His broader interests extend to laparoscopic surgical methods and clinical advancements in gastrointestinal surgery. He has participated in four international multicentric clinical trials on antibiotics and infection management, including studies involving Tygecycline and Telavancin. His commitment to research is complemented by co-authoring peer-reviewed articles indexed in ISI Web of Science and Medline. Dr. Vasile contributes to surgical semiotics literature, enhancing medical student understanding of diagnostic and clinical practices. Although not affiliated with editorial boards, his engagement in clinical studies and textbook authorship reflects a commitment to evidence-based practice and medical education. His research work bridges the gap between clinical experience and academic development in surgical sciences.
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T Babinchak, EE Grosse, N Dartois, GM Rose, E Loh, …Clinical Infectious Diseases 41 (Supplement_5), S354-S367
- Telavancin versus vancomycin for hospital-acquired pneumonia due to gram-positive pathogens
E Rubinstein, T Lalani, GR Corey, ZA Kanafani, EC Nannini, MG Rocha, …Clinical Infectious Diseases 52 (1), 31-40
- Phase 2, dose-ranging study of relebactam with imipenem-cilastatin in subjects with complicated intra-abdominal infection
C Lucasti, L Vasile, D Sandesc, D Venskutonis, P McLeroth, M Lala, …Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy 60 (10), 6234-6243
- Prognosis of colorectal cancer: clinical, pathological and therapeutic correlation
L Vasile, A Olaru, M Munteanu, IE Plesea, V Surlin, C TudorascuRom J Morphol Embryol 53 (2), 383-391
- Clinicopathological Analysis of Complicated Colorectal Cancer: A Five-Year Retrospective Study from a Single Surgery Unit
E Savu, L Vasile, MS Serbanescu, DO Alexandru, IA Gheonea, D Pirici, …Diagnostics 13 (12), 2016
- Correlation of clinical and biological evidence – a dominant therapeutic element of succeeding in ectopic pregnancy
Rom J Morphol Embryol 58 (1), 167–174
- Sindromul de dispariție embrio-fetală în gestația multiplă. The vanishing twin syndrome. An update
C Berceanu, MM Cîrstoiu, E Brătilă, L Vasile, V Gheorman, S Berceanu, …Revista Ginecologia 3 (8), 12-16
- Gastrointestinal stromal tumor in the cecum–a rare cause of ileo-cecal-colic invagination
M Pirşcoveanu, M Munteanu, P Mănescu, A Ruxanda, L Vasile, S Dina, …Chirurgia (Bucharest, Romania: 1990) 105 (3), 403-407