Maroeska M. Rovers
Radboud University Nijmegen, Radboud University Medical Center
Papers
10
Total Citations
342
H-Index
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About
Maroeska M. Rovers is a leading researcher in surgical robotics and health technology assessment, with a primary focus on robot-assisted surgery for bladder cancer. Her major contributions center on evaluating the clinical effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, and implementation of robot-assisted radical cystectomy (RARC) versus open surgery. She co-authored the influential IDEAL framework for surgical robotics, which provides a structured pathway for development, evaluation, and long-term monitoring of new surgical technologies—a landmark paper with 143 citations. Rovers has led multicenter comparative effectiveness studies (e.g., the RACE trial) and economic evaluations demonstrating that while RARC offers potential benefits, its value for money depends on specific clinical advantages. Her work on learning curves for intracorporeal robot-assisted cystectomy (40 citations) helps guide surgical training and adoption. With over 340 total citations across her top papers, Rovers has shaped evidence-based policy and practice in urologic oncology. Her research directly informs surgeons, hospital administrators, and policymakers on when and how robotic surgery provides genuine value, making her a pivotal figure in the rational adoption of surgical innovation.
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