Marc G. Besselink
Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam, University Hospital Heidelberg, Kolej Poly-Tech MARA, University of Amsterdam, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Dutch Cancer Society, GGD Amsterdam, Amsterdam Neuroscience, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Marche Polytechnic University, Institut Supérieur d'Études Maritimes
Papers
109
Total Citations
4,184
H-Index
35
About
Marc G. Besselink is a leading surgical oncologist whose work has fundamentally shaped the field of minimally invasive pancreatic and upper gastrointestinal surgery. Based at a major academic center, Besselink has dedicated his career to rigorously evaluating laparoscopic and robotic approaches to complex abdominal procedures, with a particular focus on pancreatic resection and esophageal cancer surgery. His contributions span landmark randomized controlled trials, multicenter cohort studies, and internationally adopted clinical guidelines. Among his most influential achievements is his leadership in developing the Miami and Brescia evidence-based guidelines on minimally invasive pancreas resection, which have collectively accumulated nearly 600 citations and serve as foundational references for surgeons worldwide. His DIPLOMA trial—conducted across both a 2017 retrospective study and a landmark 2023 randomized non-inferiority trial—provided critical evidence for the oncological safety of minimally invasive distal pancreatectomy in pancreatic cancer, addressing longstanding clinical uncertainty. He has also made significant contributions to surgical training methodology through the LAELAPS-3 program and refined fistula risk prediction tools used in routine clinical practice. With a portfolio exceeding 1,500 citations across his top ten papers alone, Besselink's research continues to drive the global adoption of safer, evidence-based minimally invasive surgical techniques.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
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- 5Outcomes After Minimally-invasive Versus Open Pancreatoduodenectomy159 citations · 2018
- 6Laparoscopic pancreatic surgery for benign and malignant disease143 citations · 2016
- 7Robotic <i>versus</i> laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy: multicentre analysis121 citations · 2021
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