Jan Willem van den Berg
Utrecht University, University Medical Center Utrecht, Heidelberg University
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Total Citations
79
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About
Dr. Jan Willem van den Berg is a leading surgical oncologist specializing in minimally invasive esophageal surgery, with a focus on robot-assisted techniques. His major contributions center on advancing robot-assisted minimally invasive esophagectomy (RAMIE), particularly through the development of innovative intrathoracic anastomosis methods. He pioneered a robotic handsewn anastomotic technique, overcoming the traditional challenges of thoracoscopic suturing in the upper mediastinum, and demonstrated its feasibility and safety in high-volume European centers. Dr. van den Berg also led the Upper GI International Robotic Association (UGIRA) Esophageal Registry, a landmark study with 24 citations that provides a comprehensive global assessment of RAMIE outcomes. His work on indocyanine green fluorescence angiography (ICG-FA) for real-time perfusion assessment during RAMIE has been cited 19 times, offering a practical solution to reduce anastomotic leakage. With over 80 total citations, his research has directly shaped perioperative management, including enhanced recovery protocols and leakage management strategies. Dr. van den Berg’s contributions are instrumental in defining best practices for robotic esophageal surgery worldwide.
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- 6Robot-assisted hand-sewn intrathoracic anastomosis after esophagectomy4 citations · 2021
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