Ernst Jan Spillenaar Bilgen
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Ernst Jan Spillenaar Bilgen is a leading colorectal surgeon whose research centers on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques for rectal cancer, with a particular focus on robotic and laparoscopic total mesorectal excision (TME). His major contributions include pioneering the implementation of robot-assisted TME in large teaching hospitals, demonstrating that multiple surgeons can successfully adopt this complex procedure while maintaining favorable morbidity, long-term oncological, and functional outcomes. His multinational cohort study on laparoscopic and robotic TME in overweight and obese patients provides critical evidence for optimizing surgical approaches in challenging populations. Notably, his development of a predictive risk model for positive circumferential resection margin (CRM) after robot-assisted TME—a factor strongly linked to local recurrence and survival—offers a practical tool for preoperative risk stratification. As a key figure in the EUREKA collaborative, he is leading a multicentre cohort study to systematically evaluate clinical, oncological, and functional outcomes following robotic rectal cancer surgery. With publications spanning from 2021 to 2025 and accumulating citations that reflect growing clinical impact, Spillenaar Bilgen’s work is shaping evidence-based guidelines for robotic colorectal surgery worldwide.
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