Max Robotics — Global Service Robot Directory + US Certification

About

Dr. Jennifer Schreinemakers is a leading surgical oncologist whose research is reshaping the landscape of minimally invasive pancreatic surgery. Her work centers on the safe, structured implementation of robotic pancreatoduodenectomy (RPD), a technically demanding procedure for pancreatic cancer. Dr. Schreinemakers’ major contribution lies in proving that a standardized, multicenter training program—adhering to the rigorous IDEAL framework—can safely disseminate this complex technique beyond pioneering centers. Her landmark paper, “Outcomes of a Multicenter Training Program in Robotic Pancreatoduodenectomy (LAELAPS-3),” has garnered 118 citations, establishing a new benchmark for surgical education. She has further defined the learning curve for RPD by analyzing 635 procedures, demonstrating that mastery requires sustained, structured practice. Notably, she has pioneered the use of video-based grading of surgical performance, showing that objective assessment of bile duct anastomoses can predict complications like bile leaks. Her work tracking the nationwide outcomes of 1,000 RPDs in the Netherlands provides the most comprehensive evidence yet that patient outcomes improve and stabilize after the initial learning phase. For any student or researcher interested in the future of surgical innovation, Dr. Schreinemakers’ work is essential reading—it proves that with the right training framework, even the most complex robotic procedures can be made safe and reproducible.