Martijn B. Busstra
Erasmus MC, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Maasstad Ziekenhuis
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About
Martijn B. Busstra is a leading urological surgeon and researcher whose work is reshaping the landscape of prostate cancer surgery. His primary research focus is on optimizing functional and oncological outcomes in radical prostatectomy, with a particular emphasis on nerve-sparing techniques. Busstra’s most significant contribution is his pioneering work on the NeuroSAFE technique—an intraoperative frozen-section analysis of the neurovascular bundles. His landmark 2022 study (40 citations) demonstrated that NeuroSAFE significantly increases the rate of nerve-sparing surgery without compromising cancer control, a finding that has influenced surgical practice worldwide. He further validated these benefits in a 2023 study (22 citations), showing improved postoperative urinary continence and erectile function. Busstra has also investigated surgical complications, such as lymphoceles after pelvic lymph node dissection, and the role of PSMA PET/CT in guiding salvage radiation therapy. His 2024 work (9 citations) on centralized prostatectomy with NeuroSAFE underscores his commitment to standardizing high-quality, margin-controlled surgery. With a growing citation impact and a clear translational focus, Busstra is a key figure in the movement toward more precise, patient-centered prostate cancer care.
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