Dirk De Ridder
Organ Recovery Systems (Belgium), Universitair Ziekenhuis Leuven, KU Leuven
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116
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About
Dirk De Ridder is a leading urological surgeon and researcher whose work centers on robotic-assisted surgery, pelvic floor reconstruction, and postoperative functional outcomes, particularly urinary continence recovery. His major contributions include advancing the understanding of anatomical predictors for continence after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP). Notably, his multi-institutional study on the key role of levator ani thickness in early urinary continence recovery (2022, 18 citations) challenged the traditional focus on membranous urethral length, offering new insights for surgical planning. De Ridder also developed a novel predictive tool for 12-month continence status after RARP (2020, 28 citations), enabling personalized patient counseling and guiding decisions on additional incontinence surgery. His systematic review comparing laparoscopic versus robotic-assisted sacrocolpopexy for pelvic organ prolapse (2016, 65 citations) remains a highly cited reference in the field, highlighting his impact on evidence-based surgical practice. With a career dedicated to improving quality of life through minimally invasive techniques and precise outcome prediction, De Ridder’s work continues to shape modern urological care.
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