Elles Steenhagen
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Dr. Elles Steenhagen is a leading surgical oncologist whose work has fundamentally advanced the treatment of esophageal cancer through minimally invasive techniques and perioperative care. Her landmark contribution is the ROBOT trial, a randomized controlled trial comparing robot-assisted minimally invasive thoraco-laparoscopic esophagectomy to open transthoracic esophagectomy. This highly cited study (179 citations) provided pivotal evidence that robotic surgery can achieve equivalent oncologic resection with reduced morbidity, helping to establish robotic esophagectomy as a standard approach in high-volume centers. Dr. Steenhagen has also been at the forefront of implementing Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols for esophagectomy, demonstrating in a high-volume tertiary center how systematic perioperative optimization can accelerate recovery and improve outcomes. Her work bridges surgical innovation with practical implementation, directly impacting patient care. With her research shaping both operative technique and postoperative management, Dr. Steenhagen continues to influence the global standard for esophageal cancer surgery, making her a key figure for students and researchers interested in surgical oncology, minimally invasive surgery, and evidence-based perioperative care.
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