Panayiotis Kyzas

Prof. Panayiotis Kyzas is the Editor in Chief of the British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He was the youngest recipient of the UK Bronze National Clinical Excellence Award. This specialist serves as the Clinical Director for cancer services at ELHT in the UK.

Specialization and Surgical Expertise

Prof. Kyzas treats oral and maxillofacial conditions, including head and neck cancer and facial trauma. The doctor specializes in microvascular free tissue transfer. He introduced 3D printer–personalized planning for reconstructive surgery at his Manchester unit. The specialist also performs orthognathic surgery, salivary gland procedures, and facial cosmetic surgery.

The specialist uses lasers for oral pathologies. He serves as the Principal Investigator for an international trial on Transoral Laser resection. This procedure uses a laser to remove cancerous tissue through the mouth. Prof. Kyzas also treats facial skin cancer and temporomandibular joint disorders. He is an accredited medical expert witness with a Degree in Law with Honours.

Clinical Achievements

• Led his unit to the highest number of successful 3D PSP reconstructive cases in the UK.
• Established a new Head and Neck Cancer Service in Lancashire during the pandemic.
• Chief Investigator of the MANTRA trial, the largest randomized controlled trial in his specialty.
• Performed thousands of surgical procedures including major ablative and reconstructive operations.

Professional Experience

• Clinical Director for cancer services, ELHT, UK, serving over 1 million people.
• Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial/Head and Neck Surgery, Manchester (since 2014).
• Visiting Professor in OMFS Head and Neck Surgery at Edge Hill University.
• Faculty member for the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
• Lead trainer for the TIG Head and Neck fellowship at his hospital.
• Research Lead for his Deanery.
• Member of the Faculty of Surgical Trainers (MFSTEd).

Education and Training

• PhD in Head and Neck Cancer with Honours (2007).
• UK Higher Specialty Training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
• Training Interface Group (TIG) Fellowship in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology.
• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) from the General Medical Council.
• Accredited in Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS).
• Degree in Law with Honours (2024).

Research and Research Publications

Prof. Kyzas has published over 70 scientific papers in medical journals. His work has received over 6,000 citations. The doctor contributes to international collaborations for improving medical research methodology. He serves as a peer-reviewer for multiple medical journals.

Memberships and Recognitions

• Editor in Chief of the British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
• Council member of the British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (BAOMS).
• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCSEd).
• Member of the European Association of Craniomaxillofacial Surgery (EACMFS).
• 2021 – Recipient of the Bronze National Clinical Excellence Award for services in the NHS.
• 2018 – Winner of the Surgical Educator Excellence Award.
• 2018 – Nominated for Doctor of the Year in Northern Care Alliance.
• Member of the Hellenic Society of Head and Neck Oncology (HeSHNO).