Frank Hoexum

Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Spaarne Gasthuis

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About

Frank Hoexum is a surgical innovator whose work centers on the application of robotic technology to complex thoracic outlet and autonomic nerve disorders. His primary research focuses on advancing minimally invasive treatments for venous thoracic outlet syndrome (vTOS), including both McCleery Syndrome and Paget-Schroetter Syndrome. His most-cited work, the 2021 study on robot-assisted transthoracic first rib resection, represents a significant step forward in treating subclavian vein compression at the costoclavicular junction, offering a precise, less invasive alternative to traditional open surgery. Hoexum also demonstrated early leadership in robotic autonomic surgery with his 2013 feasibility study on robot-assisted thoracoscopic T2-T5 ramicotomy in a swine model, a foundational investigation into nerve-sparing alternatives to sympathectomy. While his citation counts (11 and 3, respectively) reflect a focused, emerging body of work, his contributions are notable for their technical ambition and potential to reshape surgical approaches to these challenging conditions. Hoexum’s research signals a clear commitment to pushing the boundaries of what robotic assistance can achieve in thoracic surgery.