Paulien M. van Kampen
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Paulien M. van Kampen is a leading clinical researcher in orthopaedic and spinal surgery, with a primary focus on the comparative effectiveness and safety of advanced surgical technologies. Her work critically evaluates the adoption of robotic guidance (RG) and computer-assisted navigation (NV) in instrumented spine surgery, addressing a central question in modern orthopaedics: whether these expensive technologies meaningfully improve patient outcomes over conventional freehand (FH) techniques. Van Kampen’s major contribution is the design and leadership of the landmark EUROSPIN study, a multicentre prospective observational investigation that systematically compares pedicle screw revision rates across RG, NV, and FH approaches. This protocol paper, which has garnered 20 citations since 2019, establishes a rigorous methodological framework for assessing real-world surgical precision and safety. By focusing on clinically relevant endpoints like revision surgery rather than solely radiological accuracy, van Kampen’s work provides essential evidence for surgical decision-making and healthcare resource allocation. Her research directly impacts spine surgeons, hospital administrators, and patients navigating the trade-offs between innovation and proven techniques. Through this high-impact study, van Kampen has positioned herself as a key voice in evidence-based spinal instrumentation, helping to define best practices in an era of rapid technological change.
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