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R. Van Velthoven is a urological surgeon whose research focuses on improving outcomes in prostate cancer surgery, particularly through minimally invasive and robotic-assisted techniques. His work centers on the critical intersection of patient-specific factors—such as body mass index and age—and surgical precision, aiming to reduce complications like urinary incontinence and positive surgical margins. His most cited study (9 citations) examines how body habitus and age affect quality of life after robotic prostatectomy, providing actionable insights for patient counseling. A subsequent paper (4 citations) explores whether body habitus influences positive surgical margins in minimally invasive procedures, challenging assumptions about surgical risk. Van Velthoven also contributed to a multicentre comparison of open versus robot-assisted salvage radical prostatectomy (2 citations), evaluating functional outcomes and complications in a challenging patient population. While his citation counts reflect a focused, early-career impact, his work is notable for its practical emphasis on tailoring surgical approaches to individual patient profiles, helping to refine the balance between oncologic control and quality of life in prostate cancer care.