Octavian Andercou MD

Octavian Andercou MD. stands out as an exceptional vascular and general surgeon in Cluj, with extensive professional experience and a deep commitment to his patients. Through his personalized and meticulous approach, Dr. Andercou ensures top-notch treatments, distinguished by his special attention to each patient's needs. He is a remarkable professional, committed to continuously improving the health and well-being of his patients.

Professional Experience

2017-present - Associate Professor, Surgery Department II, UMF Cluj Napoca;
2004 – 2017 - Head of Works, Surgery Clinic II, University of Medicine and Pharmacy „Iuliu Hatieganu” Cluj-Napoca, integration into General Surgery Clinic II.

Educational Activity

• Coordination of practical work stages with third-year General Medicine students
• Theoretical courses with third-year General Medicine students
• Coordination of Bachelor's Theses
• Collaborator in organizing the "General Surgery Student Circle", Surgery Department II, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Iuliu Hatieganu" Cluj Napoca.
• Collaborator in organizing the "Vascular Surgery Student Circle", Surgery Department II, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Iuliu Hatieganu" Cluj Napoca.
• Course holder at the Surgical Semiology Department
• Member of the graduation committee
• Member in committees for academic positions filling
• HEAD of the Shifts Discipline for the Second Year General Medical Assistance study line
• Residency coordinator for residents in the vascular surgery specialty
• Guidance of resident activity in surgical specialties

Research Activity

• Partial stripping of the internal saphenous vein, axillary vein thrombosis
• Endovenous techniques in the treatment of varicose vein disease
• Studies on the epidemiology of venous disease
• Distal arterial revascularizations of the lower limbs through composite or serial bypasses
• Evaluation of microcirculation in patients with critical ischemia
• Pathophysiology of phantom pains
• Early predictive markers of severe acute pancreatitis, Acute pancreatitis management;
• Therapeutic options in the management of anastomotic pseudoaneurysms
• Surgical treatment in vascular prosthesis infections
• Evaluation and diagnosis of critical ischemia
• Surgical treatment in carotid stenosis
• Early and prolonged laparoscopic peritoneal lavage in severe acute pancreatitis
• Inguinal hernia treatment
• Treatment of acute or chronic surgical conditions through laparoscopic technique
• Emergency surgery

Medical Assistance Professional Activity

• 2009 – present - Primary physician in vascular surgery, Certificate No. 1200/2009, Clinical Emergency Hospital Cluj, General Surgery Clinic II.
• 2004 - present - Primary physician in general surgery, Certificate No. 1067/2004, Clinical Emergency Hospital Cluj, General Surgery Clinic II.
• 1999-2004 - Specialist physician in general surgery, Certificate No. 900/1999, Clinical Emergency Hospital Cluj.
• 2002-2010 - Specialist physician in vascular surgery, Certificate No. 1024/2002, Clinical Emergency Hospital Cluj, General Surgery Clinic II, Str. Clinicilor nr. 2-4, Cluj-Napoca

Education and Training

• 1997 - 2003 - Doctoral studies, PhD in Medicine-specialty Medicine, co-supervised at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy „Iuliu Hatieganu” Cluj-Napoca, and Friedrich-Alexander Universität, Faculty of Medicine, Krankenhausstraße 12, 91054 Erlangen, Germany. Thesis title: „BYPASS OPERATIONS IN ARTERIAL SURGERY”, co-supervised under Prof Dr. Doc. Crisan Mircioiu (UMF Cluj Napoca) and Prof. Dr. Dieter Raithel (University of Medicine Erlangen, Germany).Order of the Ministry of Education and Research No. 3876/19.05.2004
• 1988 - 1994 - University studies, Doctor of Medicine diploma, specialty Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy „Iuliu Hatieganu” Faculty of Medicine, str V. Babes nr .5 Cluj-Napoca. Diploma No. 182/21.02.1995. Thesis title: VASCULAR GRAFTS IN ARTERIAL RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY, Scientific advisor: Prof.dr. Aurel Andercou

Acquired Skills

• Peripheral vascular Doppler ultrasound,
• Colorectal surgery techniques,
• Vascular and endovascular surgery (PTA, stenting, EVAR),
• Vein surgery,
• Endovenous treatment of varicose veins through the radiofrequency method (Fast Closure),
• Vascular Doppler ultrasound of the lower limbs, carotid arteries, abdominal aorta, arterial and venous of the upper limbs,
• Phlebology.

Publications

• 29 articles in ISI-rated journals, 19 in journals indexed in international databases and in proceedings, 25 articles in non-ISI/BDI journals, 70 publications in abstract volumes with ISSN, 110 participations at congresses with presentations published in the abstract volumes, 4 specialty books, 16 book chapters, 14 chapters in educational publications
• Coordinator of 2 textbooks for students.

Projects

• Project leader in 2 grants won through national tender:

1. Development of new preventive and interventional methods for critical ischemia from atherosclerosis of the lower limbs, EPICA, No. 1960 / 2007, project number 1960 (41040/2007) (2007-2010)
2. Advanced Methods of Analysis and Control in Hemodynamics with Application in Vascular Surgery, MAACH, contract no. 82086/2008 (2008-2011)

1. Prevention and intervention in atherosclerotic critical ischemia of the limbs, PREVIS, National Research-Development and Innovation Plan II, “IDEAS” EXPLORATORY WORKSHOP Program, (2008-2011)
2. Laparoscopic diagnosis and staging in abdominal cancers – Diastal, CEEX Grant, contract No. 54/2005 (2005-2009)

1. National multicentric study SEPIA - Epidemiological Study on the prevalence of Chronic Venous Insufficiency in Outpatient - Research program between the Romanian Society of Angiology and Vascular Surgery and Servier Pharma Company, Protocol No. ICE-5682-004-ROM (2004), - local central coordinator Cluj;
2. National multicentric study PEGAS – Prevalence of Calf Edema in Outpatient. Epidemiological Study - Research program between the Romanian Society of Angiology and Vascular Surgery and Servier Pharma Company, Protocol No.ICE – 5682-39-ROM (2006) – project team member;
3. Decision Matrix for prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism - research contract with Sanofi company 2004 (March - September 2004) – investigator member.

Conferences

Seminars

Member of the organizing committee of the congresses of the Romanian Society of Angiology and Vascular Surgery during 1995-2019 (11 congresses with international participation)

Awards

• Third Prize at the Scientific Session of the Days of UMF “Iuliu Hatieganu” Cluj-Napoca, Dec 10, 2004
• The Ioan Chiricuta Award given to the Surgery Department II for the educational activity carried out in the academic year 2008-2009
• CNCSIS Award - Project "Rewarding research results - Article type" (PN-II-RU-PRECISI-200 2). Mironiuc A, Bontea D, Silaghi H, Gherman Claudia, Andercou O, Stancu B, Diugan Crina. Surgical treatment of aorto-iliac atherosclerotic disease, Chirurgia, 103(5): 565-568 sep-oct 2008.
• CNCSIS Award - Project "Rewarding research results - Article type" (PN-II-RU-PRECISI-200 2). Mironiuc A., Palcau L., Andercou O., Rogojan L., Todoran M., Gordan G.: Clinicopathological correlations of venous wall changes in chronic venous insufficiency, Chirurgia, 103(3) 309-312 May-June 2008
• The “Alexandru Radulescu” Award for Medical Sciences of the Academy of Scientists from Romania for “Phlebopathology”, 2012

Affiliations

• Romanian Society of Angiology and Vascular Surgery
• Romanian Society of Vascular Surgery
• Romanian Society of Phlebology
• Romanian Society of Surgery
• International Union of Phlebology,
• Romanian Society of Ambulatory Surgery
• German Society of Vascular Surgery
• German Society of Phlebology and Lymphatic Diseases
• European College of Phlebology
• European Venous Forum
• European Society of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
• International College of Angiology
• Romanian Society of Laparoscopic Surgery and Mechanical Sutures
• Romanian Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
• Balkan Medical Union.