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Caroline Hoeks is a leading researcher in prostate cancer imaging, with a focus on improving preoperative MRI assessment to guide surgical and treatment planning. Her work centers on standardizing the measurement of the membranous urethral length (MUL), a critical factor in predicting post-surgical urinary continence. In her most cited paper (2022, 17 citations), she developed a reproducible MRI protocol for MUL measurement, achieving high inter- and intra-observer agreement—a key step toward clinical adoption. Hoeks has also advanced the detection of apical tumor involvement (2021, 10 citations), demonstrating how preoperative MRI can identify high-risk tumor locations that influence surgical margins and patient outcomes. Her innovative use of 3D-reconstructed contact surface area and tumor volume (2022, 8 citations) significantly improves the prediction of extraprostatic extension, helping surgeons tailor nerve-sparing approaches. By integrating quantitative imaging biomarkers with clinical decision-making, Hoeks’ research directly enhances the precision of prostate cancer staging and treatment personalization. Her work is widely cited by radiologists and urologists seeking evidence-based MRI protocols, and she continues to shape standards for preoperative imaging assessment.