Jozien Helleman
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Jozien Helleman is a leading urological researcher whose work centers on optimizing surgical outcomes in prostate cancer treatment, particularly through nerve-sparing techniques. Her most impactful contribution is the investigation of NeuroSAFE (neurovascular structure-adjacent frozen-section examination) during radical prostatectomy. In her landmark 2022 study, cited over 40 times, Helleman demonstrated that intraoperative NeuroSAFE significantly increases the rate of nerve-sparing surgery without compromising oncological control. This finding is critical for preserving postoperative erectile function and urinary continence, directly improving patients' quality of life. By analyzing a large cohort, she provided robust evidence that real-time pathological feedback enables surgeons to safely maximize nerve preservation. Helleman's work bridges surgical precision and patient-centered outcomes, offering a practical solution to the longstanding challenge of balancing cancer clearance with functional recovery. Her research has influenced urological practice guidelines and continues to shape how surgeons approach prostatectomy, making her a key figure in advancing personalized, function-preserving oncology.
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