Hjalmar C. van Santvoort
Utrecht University, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Utrecht, St. Antonius Ziekenhuis, AZ Groeninge, Regional Cancer Center
Papers
19
Total Citations
657
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About
Hjalmar C. van Santvoort is a leading figure in hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) surgery, whose work has fundamentally reshaped the adoption of minimally invasive techniques for complex pancreatic procedures. His research focuses on the safe, structured implementation of robotic and laparoscopic pancreatoduodenectomy—among the most demanding abdominal operations. Van Santvoort is the driving force behind landmark trials like LEOPARD-2 and DIPLOMA-2, which provide rigorous, randomized evidence comparing minimally invasive to open approaches. His landmark LAELAPS-3 study (118 citations) demonstrated the feasibility of a multicenter training program for robotic pancreatoduodenectomy, while his analysis of 635 robotic procedures (62 citations) defined the learning curves for proficiency and mastery. Through systematic reviews and nationwide propensity-matched analyses, he has shown that with proper training, robotic surgery can be safely scaled beyond pioneer centers. His work on cost-effectiveness and quality of life (LEOPARD trial, 55 citations) ensures that innovation is paired with patient-centered outcomes. With over 600 combined citations, van Santvoort’s contributions are essential reading for any surgeon or researcher navigating the transition to robotic HPB surgery.
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- 3Robot‐assisted pancreatic surgery: a systematic review of the literature85 citations · 2012
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