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About
Dr. H.G. Van Der Poel is a pioneering urologic surgeon and researcher at the forefront of integrating advanced imaging and artificial intelligence into robotic surgery, with a primary focus on prostate cancer. His work centers on fluorescence-guided surgery, radioguided sentinel lymph node detection, and PSMA-targeted procedures, aiming to improve surgical precision and oncological outcomes. A major contribution is his development and validation of the DROP-IN gamma probe for robot-assisted radioguided surgery, enabling real-time, three-dimensional tumor localization during prostatectomy. His research has also introduced novel methods for quantifying fluorescence signal-to-background ratios and using AI-supported video analysis to objectively assess surgical movements and the impact of image guidance on surgeon performance. With over 160 citations across his most-cited works, his studies have directly influenced clinical practice, particularly in the debate over the extent of lymph node dissection. Notably, his 2022 work on click-on fluorescence detectors represents a significant step toward seamless molecular tissue characterization during robotic procedures. Dr. Van Der Poel’s innovative integration of nuclear medicine, fluorescence imaging, and robotics positions him as a leader in the next generation of precision-guided urologic surgery.
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