Nausikaa Devriendt

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Dr. Nausikaa Devriendt is a pioneering veterinary surgeon whose work is transforming the treatment of complex urogenital cancers in companion animals. Her primary research focuses on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques, particularly the application of robotic-assisted surgery in veterinary oncology. Dr. Devriendt’s most notable contribution is her landmark 2020 case report describing the first robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) in a client-owned Bernese mountain dog with prostatic adenocarcinoma. This groundbreaking procedure, which has garnered 19 citations, demonstrated the feasibility and short-term safety of adapting human surgical robotics for canine patients, offering a new, less invasive option for treating a devastating disease. By bridging the gap between human and veterinary medicine, her work has opened a new frontier in surgical oncology for animals. Dr. Devriendt’s innovative approach not only improves surgical precision and recovery times but also provides valuable comparative data that can inform human medical research, establishing her as a leading figure in the advancement of veterinary surgical care.