H. Van Der Poel
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About
H. Van Der Poel is a leading figure in urologic oncology whose work has fundamentally shaped how surgeons are trained in robot-assisted surgery. His primary research focuses on the development, validation, and standardization of structured training curricula for robotic procedures, particularly robot-assisted partial nephrectomy and prostate cancer surgery. Van Der Poel spearheaded the ERUS (European Robotic Urology Section) Educational Board’s Delphi-consensus study, which defined a structured training curriculum for robot-assisted partial nephrectomy, and led multi-institutional validation studies (including the MARS project) that established benchmarks for robotic surgery training. His work on the diagnostic value and safety of image-guided technologies, including sentinel node biopsy during robot-assisted lymph node dissection for prostate cancer, has advanced precision in oncologic surgery. With over 30 citations across his most influential papers, Van Der Poel’s contributions have been instrumental in creating competency-based, validated training tools that ensure patient safety and surgical excellence. He also developed tools for assessing non-technical skills in robotic surgery, addressing the human factors critical to operative success. His research remains a cornerstone for educators and trainees seeking evidence-based pathways to robotic surgical proficiency.
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