Filip Poelaert
Onze Lieve Vrouwziekenhuis Hospital, Ghent University Hospital
Papers
7
Total Citations
112
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About
Filip Poelaert is a surgeon-scientist whose work is reshaping the landscape of robotic urologic oncology, with a particular focus on improving outcomes for patients with bladder and prostate cancer. His research centers on refining complex robotic techniques, such as robot-assisted radical cystectomy with intracorporeal urinary diversion and Retzius-sparing prostatectomy, to enhance both oncological control and functional recovery. A key contribution is his investigation into the critical role of surgical experience, demonstrating in a highly cited 2020 study (52 citations) that surgeon volume directly impacts perioperative and oncological results at a high-volume referral center. He has also advanced the management of challenging clinical scenarios, including pT3b prostate cancer and distal ureteric disease, where his series on robot-assisted Boari flap and psoas hitch reimplantation (17 citations) provides a valuable technical roadmap. Beyond technique, Poelaert has critically evaluated the morbidity of pelvic lymph node dissection and called for a new disease-specific comorbidity index for bladder cancer patients. His work, accumulating over 100 citations, provides evidence-based guidance for surgeons adopting robotic platforms and underscores the importance of specialization in achieving optimal patient outcomes.
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- 7Retzius-Sparing Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy4 citations · 2022