Geert Villeirs

Ghent University Hospital

Papers

2

Total Citations

11

H-Index

2

About

Geert Villeirs is a prominent researcher specializing in prostate cancer imaging and diagnostic oncology, with a particular focus on the application of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in clinical decision-making. His work centers on leveraging advanced imaging techniques and clinical biomarkers to improve outcomes for patients undergoing treatment for prostate cancer, including robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy. Villeirs has made notable contributions to the field through his investigations into predictive models for detecting extracapsular extension and identifying risk biomarkers associated with biochemical recurrence following prostatectomy. By integrating MRI-derived semantic features with clinical data, his research helps clinicians better stratify patient risk and anticipate disease progression — a critical advancement in personalized urological oncology. His 2023 studies on biochemical recurrence-free survival have already begun to accumulate citations, reflecting growing interest from the research community in MRI-guided prognostic frameworks. While his citation portfolio is still developing, the clinical relevance of his work — bridging diagnostic radiology with surgical oncology outcomes — positions him as a meaningful contributor to improving precision medicine in prostate cancer management. Students and clinicians alike will find his research highly applicable to contemporary urological practice.

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2
H-Index
2
Papers
11
Total Citations
6
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Risk Biomarkers for Biochemical Recurrence after Radical Prostatectomy for Prostate Cancer Using Clinical and MRI-Derived Semantic Features
6 citations · 2023
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2023 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 5
🏛 Institutions: Ghent University Hospital

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