S A F Fransen
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About
S. A. F. Fransen is a surgical researcher whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive techniques for rectal cancer treatment, with a particular focus on robotic and laparoscopic total mesorectal excision (TME). Their major contributions include leading the EUREKA collaborative, a multicentre cohort study that evaluates clinical, oncological, and functional outcomes following robotic rectal cancer surgery—a protocol that has already garnered 5 citations since its 2024 publication. Fransen has also investigated the impact of obesity on surgical outcomes, demonstrating in a multinational cohort study (2 citations, 2024) that both laparoscopic and robotic TME are feasible in overweight and obese patients. Most notably, their 2025 retrospective cohort study (2 citations) developed a predictive model and risk score for positive circumferential resection margin (CRM) after robot-assisted TME—a critical factor linked to higher recurrence rates and reduced survival. By identifying key predictors of positive CRM, Fransen’s work provides surgeons with actionable tools to improve patient selection and surgical planning. Their research bridges the gap between technical innovation and real-world clinical outcomes, making a tangible impact on the safety and efficacy of robotic rectal cancer surgery.
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