Bert A. Bonsing
Leiden University Medical Center, Utrecht University, Leiden University
Papers
16
Total Citations
587
H-Index
11
About
Bert A. Bonsing is a leading figure in the advancement of minimally invasive pancreatic surgery, with a research focus on the safe implementation and mastery of robotic and laparoscopic techniques for complex hepatopancreatobiliary procedures. His major contributions center on rigorous, multicenter training programs and outcome studies that have helped define the learning curves for robotic pancreatoduodenectomy (RPD). Bonsing’s landmark work includes the LAELAPS-3 training program, which demonstrated the feasibility of safely disseminating RPD across multiple centers, and a large European study comparing minimally-invasive versus open pancreatoduodenectomy, each cited over 100 times. He has also pioneered the use of intraoperative ICG-fluorescence for real-time margin assessment during liver resections, addressing the critical issue of tumor-positive margins. With several highly-cited papers on learning curves and risk stratification for pancreatic fistula, Bonsing’s work has directly shaped surgical training and patient safety standards. His recent nationwide propensity-score-matched analyses provide crucial evidence for the broader adoption of robotic techniques, solidifying his reputation as a key architect of modern, evidence-based pancreatic surgery.
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Top Papers
- 1Outcomes After Minimally-invasive Versus Open Pancreatoduodenectomy159 citations · 2018
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- 8Robot-assisted spleen preserving pancreatic surgery in MEN1 patients22 citations · 2016
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