Erik-Jan Rijkhorst
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About
Erik-Jan Rijkhorst is a biomedical engineer whose research focuses on advancing image-guided interventions for cancer diagnosis and treatment. His work primarily integrates magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography (PET) with robotic systems to improve the precision of cancer detection and biopsy procedures. A major contribution is his development of a semi-robotized device for high-precision 18F-FDG-guided breast cancer biopsy, detailed in two papers from 2016 and 2017 (each with 5 citations), which enhances targeting accuracy for suspicious lesions. His most cited work, a 2022 study on prostate cancer (8 citations), demonstrates that 3D-reconstructed contact surface area and tumour volume from MRI significantly improve the prediction of extraprostatic extension, aiding surgical planning. Rijkhorst’s innovations bridge imaging and robotics, offering tangible tools for clinicians to achieve more reliable, minimally invasive cancer diagnostics. His research holds promise for reducing false negatives and improving patient outcomes, marking him as a key contributor to the intersection of medical imaging and interventional technology.
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