H. de Rooster

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H. de Rooster is a pioneering veterinary surgeon whose work bridges the gap between human and animal medicine, with a particular focus on minimally invasive surgical techniques for treating complex urogenital cancers in dogs. Her most notable contribution is the first-ever robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) performed in a client-owned Bernese mountain dog with prostatic adenocarcinoma, a landmark case published in 2020 that has already garnered 19 citations. This achievement demonstrates her leadership in adapting cutting-edge human surgical robotics to veterinary oncology, offering new hope for treating aggressive prostate cancers in companion animals. Beyond this seminal work, de Rooster's research spans the development and refinement of advanced laparoscopic and robotic procedures for small animal surgery, significantly improving postoperative outcomes and quality of life for canine patients. Her innovative approach has positioned her as a key figure in veterinary surgical oncology, inspiring a new generation of veterinary surgeons to embrace robotic-assisted techniques. With her work increasingly cited by both veterinary and comparative oncology researchers, de Rooster continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in animal surgical care.