Bas W.G. van Rhijn
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Bas W.G. van Rhijn is a leading urological researcher whose work centers on sexual function outcomes and quality of life following prostate cancer surgery, particularly robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP). His major contribution lies in advancing the understanding of how erectile dysfunction (ED) affects sexual satisfaction beyond mere physiological recovery, challenging the assumption that functional restoration alone ensures patient well-being. In his highly cited 2020 observational study, van Rhijn demonstrated that many men continue to experience diminished sexual satisfaction despite regained erectile function, highlighting the critical role of psychological and relational factors in postoperative recovery. This work, with 9 citations, has influenced clinical guidelines by emphasizing patient-reported outcomes in surgical success metrics. Van Rhijn’s research bridges the gap between surgical technique and holistic patient care, making him a key voice in uro-oncology. His findings have been instrumental in shaping postoperative counseling protocols, ensuring that treatment success is measured not just by survival or potency, but by the patient’s lived experience. For students and researchers, van Rhijn’s work underscores the importance of integrating quality of life endpoints into oncological research.
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