Draft:Keyvan Moghissi

Keyvan Moghissi is a distinguished cardiothoracic surgeon renowned for his pioneering work in laser surgery and photodynamic therapy (PDT). Born on June 22, 1927, in Tehran, Iran, he has made significant contributions to medicine, particularly in the United Kingdom.

Professor Keyvan Moghissi

Early Life and Education

Moghissi began his medical education at the University of Geneva, Switzerland, earning a Bachelor of Science in 1950 and a Doctor of Medicine in 1954. He pursued postgraduate surgical training in the UK and Switzerland, obtaining the degree of Médecine Specialist en Chirurgie in 1958.

Career

Early Career

Between 1958 and 1970, Moghissi held several key positions:

- Chief Assistant in Cardiothoracic Surgery at Harefield Hospital, London (1958–1961).

- Chief Assistant at Southampton Chest Hospital (1961–1965).

- Senior Research Fellow at Southampton University (1965–1968).

- Senior Registrar at Harefield Hospital and the Royal Postgraduate Medical School, London (1968–1970).

Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon

In 1970, Moghissi was appointed Senior Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon at Castle Hill Hospital in Hull, where he established modern cardiothoracic surgery services. He served in this role until 1992, later focusing on thoracic endoscopy and laser services at Scunthorpe and Goole Hospitals Trust until 1997.

Pioneering Laser Surgery and Photodynamic Therapy

A pioneer in laser surgery, Moghissi was the first cardiothoracic surgeon in Europe to use a laser to remove secondary breast cancer from the lung without loss of lung tissue. In 1989, he was part of an international team introducing photodynamic therapy (PDT) for lung cancer in the UK and Europe. He founded the Yorkshire Laser Centre in 1997, serving as Clinical Director, and has been instrumental in advancing PDT and laser treatments for various cancers. YORKSHIRE LASER CENTRE

Publications and Contributions

Written by Keyvan Moghissi

Moghissi has authored numerous books, papers, and articles. His notable works include "Off My Chest: Tales of a Cardiothoracic Surgeon" and "Castle Hill Hospital and Me," providing insights into his medical career and the development of cardiothoracic surgery in the UK.

Honors and Recognitions

Throughout his career, Moghissi has received numerous awards and honors, including:

- Honorary Membership of L’Academie de Chirurgie (Paris).

- Honorary Visiting Professorship from Guang Zhou University (China).

- Awards for contributions to science and cardiothoracic surgery from Russia.

- Award for Lifelong Contribution to Cardiothoracic Surgery from the World Society of Cardiothoracic Surgery.

- Honorary Membership from the British Medical Laser Association (BMLA) in 2021, acknowledging his outstanding contributions to the field of lasers and light in medical and surgical applications. BMLA

Personal Life

Moghissi is fluent in English, French, and Farsi, with knowledge of Italian, Arabic, and Latin. He has a passion for music, having studied violin at the Geneva Conservatoire Populaire, earning a Diplome de Capacite.

Professor Keyvan Moghissi.

Legacy

Professor Moghissi's contributions have significantly advanced cardiothoracic surgery and cancer treatment, particularly through the use of lasers and photodynamic therapy. His work continues to influence medical practices and patient care in the UK and beyond.

RESEARCH PRIZES, AWARDS& HONOURS

• First prize winner of Wessex Regional Hospital Board Research Essay Competition Prize 1963.

• Joint first prize winner of Wessex Regional Hospital Board Research Essay Competition Prize 1968.

• British Medical Association Award for Scientific Exhibition 1974.

• Membre (Etranger) de l’Academie de Chirurgie, Paris 1979.

• Visiting Professor X-Curso Internacional Cirugia Digestiva. Madrid 1987.

• President of the European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery (EACTS) 1987. • Honorary membership of Association of Cardiothoracic Surgeons of India 1988. • International Society of Cardiothoracic Surgeon (Japan) 1988. • Daily Mail Unsung Hero of the National Health Service. • Honorary Professor in Cardiothoracic/Laser Surgery, University of Hull 1990. • Honorary corresponding member of the Society of Surgeons of Poland 1991. • The Beacon Prize. Contribution to Charitable and Social Causes 2003. • Honorary visiting Professor Guangzhou University, China 2013. • Honorary Life Member Iranian Laser Association 2014. • Award from World Association of Cardio-vascular and Thoracic Surgery… for services in Cardiothoracic surgery • Honorary membership and citation British Medical Laser Association 2021 • 2023 Humanitarian Award Inernational Photodynamic Association 2023

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelier es Science Medical (BSc) 1950 University of Geneva, Switzerland.

• Diplome de Certificat de fin d’etude Medicale (CFEM) University of Geneva 1953

• Docteur en Médecin (MD) 1954 Geneva.

• Médecin Specialist en Chirurgie (MS Chir) 1958 University of Geneva.

• Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh FRCS (Ed) 1968.

• Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons of England FRCS (Eng) 1983 Ad eundem.

• Fellow of the European Thoracic & Cardiac Surgery (FETCS) 1987

PUBLICATIONS:

• Thoracic Surgery for Nurses, K. Moghissi 1982 Published by Kimpton.

• Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition for Nurses, K. Moghissi & J. Boore 1983. Published by Heinemann Medical Books.

• Moghissi’s Essentials of Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery (first edition), K. Moghissi. Published by Heinemann Medical Books 1986.

• Moghissi’s Essentials of Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery (second edition). Edited by K. Moghissi, J.A.C. Thorpe, & F. Ciulli. Published by Elsevier Science BV, Amsterdam. 2003.

• Frontier of Lung Cance ; Perspective in Lung Cancer Vol 1 2021

published by Bentham Sciece Publishing Group