Erik H.F.M. van der Heijden
Radboud University Nijmegen, Radboud University Medical Center
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Total Citations
143
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About
Erik H.F.M. van der Heijden is a leading pulmonologist and interventional bronchoscopist whose research sits at the forefront of minimally invasive lung diagnostics. His work focuses primarily on navigation bronchoscopy, cone-beam CT (CBCT) imaging, and robotic-assisted bronchoscopy for the diagnosis of peripheral pulmonary nodules — lesions that present significant clinical challenges due to their small size and difficult-to-reach locations. Van der Heijden's most impactful contribution is his 2023 systematic review and meta-analysis on navigation bronchoscopy, which has already accumulated 105 citations, underscoring its rapid adoption as a key reference in the field. This work synthesized evidence on diagnostic yield and safety across emerging multi-modality approaches, providing clinicians with critical guidance for procedural decision-making. His complementary investigations into CBCT technology — spanning clinical practice reviews, robotic bronchoscopy applications, and three-dimensional imaging innovations — collectively reflect a sustained effort to refine image-guided tissue acquisition and improve patient outcomes. Through his continued publications into 2025, van der Heijden remains an active voice shaping the evolving landscape of interventional pulmonology, helping to define best practices as robotic and navigational technologies transition from promising innovations into standard clinical care.
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- 4Cone‐beam <scp>CT</scp> imaging for robotic navigation bronchoscopy4 citations · 2024
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- 6Cone beam computed tomography for navigational bronchoscopy1 citations · 2025