B. Feike Kingma
Utrecht University, University Medical Center Utrecht, Heidelberg University
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Total Citations
442
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About
B. Feike Kingma is a surgical researcher whose work has profoundly shaped the field of minimally invasive esophageal surgery, with a particular focus on robot-assisted minimally invasive esophagectomy (RAMIE) for esophageal cancer. Operating at the intersection of surgical oncology, robotic surgery, and perioperative care, Kingma has been instrumental in establishing the evidence base for RAMIE as a safe and effective alternative to traditional open esophagectomy. Among his most influential contributions is his involvement in the landmark ROBOT trial, whose long-term follow-up results — cited 69 times — demonstrated that RAMIE achieves comparable oncological outcomes to open surgery while offering superior short-term recovery. His internationally collaborative work through the Upper GI International Robotic Association (UGIRA), reflected in multicenter registry studies accumulating over 70 citations, has provided generalizable global data on RAMIE techniques and outcomes. Kingma has also addressed critical practical challenges, including structured surgical training pathways for safe RAMIE implementation and the optimization of anastomotic techniques and pain management protocols. With publications spanning 2018 to 2024 and a combined citation count exceeding 375, Kingma's research has meaningfully advanced surgical standards worldwide, offering students and clinicians a robust framework for understanding and adopting robotic esophageal surgery.
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- 3Robotic-assisted minimally invasive esophagectomy: past, present and future42 citations · 2020
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