Liesbeth Desender
Papers
13
Total Citations
463
H-Index
9
About
Liesbeth Desender is a pioneering surgeon whose research has fundamentally advanced the field of robot-assisted kidney transplantation (RAKT). Her work centers on developing and validating minimally invasive surgical techniques to improve outcomes for patients with end-stage kidney disease. Desender’s major contributions include leading the European Robotic Urology Section (ERUS) series, which demonstrated the safety and efficacy of RAKT across multiple centers, with her landmark 2017 paper on the European experience accumulating 138 citations. She has also been instrumental in refining robot-assisted kidney autotransplantation, showing it as a viable, minimally invasive option for salvaging kidneys. Beyond clinical technique, Desender has made significant strides in surgical education, as evidenced by her randomized clinical trial on proficiency-based progression training, which has garnered 36 citations for its impact on robotic skills training. Her work extends to pediatric applications and rigorous assessment of surgical proficiency, with studies on GEARS and binary scoring metrics. With over 450 total citations across her top papers, Desender’s research has not only shaped European guidelines for RAKT but also set new standards for training the next generation of robotic surgeons, making her a leading figure in urologic surgery.
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Top Papers
- 1Robot-assisted Kidney Transplantation: The European Experience138 citations · 2017
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- 7Pediatric Challenges in Robot-Assisted Kidney Transplantation17 citations · 2021
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