Wim G. van Gemert
Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht University, Catharina Ziekenhuis
Papers
11
Total Citations
543
H-Index
7
About
Wim G. van Gemert is a pioneering surgeon whose career has been defined by his groundbreaking contributions to robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery. Working at the intersection of surgical innovation and clinical outcomes, van Gemert has systematically advanced the understanding of how robotic systems can improve upon conventional laparoscopic techniques across a range of procedures. His most influential work, cited 145 times, compared robot-assisted and conventional laparoscopic rectopexy for rectal prolapse, establishing critical benchmarks for cost-effectiveness and procedural efficiency. Complementary studies on learning curves (109 citations) and long-term recurrence outcomes (101 citations) cemented his reputation as a leading voice in colorectal robotic surgery. His early adoption of the da Vinci Surgical System — demonstrated through research on cholecystectomy and Nissen fundoplication — further illustrates his role as a surgical early adopter and educator. In recent years, van Gemert has turned his attention to a particularly underserved population: pediatric patients. His pioneering work with the Senhance® Surgical System has produced the world's first reported robotic pyeloplasty and inguinal hernia repair in children using this platform. With over 540 cumulative citations, van Gemert's career represents a sustained commitment to making minimally invasive surgery safer, more precise, and more accessible across all patient populations.
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- 5Robot-assisted Versus Conventional Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication53 citations · 2007
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- 7First Pediatric Pyeloplasty Using the Senhance® Robotic System—A Case Report12 citations · 2022
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