Sophia H. van der Graaf
Amsterdam University Medical Centers, The Netherlands Cancer Institute
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About
Sophia H. van der Graaf is a rising leader in urologic oncology, with a focused research program dedicated to optimizing outcomes in robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) for prostate cancer. Her work spans the entire surgical care continuum, from preoperative planning to postoperative follow-up. A key contribution is her systematic review on quality assurance programs, which critically evaluates how structured protocols impact surgical outcomes. Demonstrating a commitment to reducing healthcare burden, she has identified specific patient subgroups where the standard, strict PSA follow-up scheme in the first year after RARP can be safely streamlined. At the cutting edge of surgical innovation, van der Graaf is pioneering the use of artificial intelligence for automated prostate and tumor segmentation on MRI, moving toward AI-driven 3D-model-guided surgery to enhance precision. She has also investigated the impact of the NeuroSAFE technique on nerve-sparing quality, quantifying improvements in fascia preservation scores. With her most cited work already accumulating citations and her recent publications from 2024-2025, van der Graaf is establishing herself as a key voice in evidence-based, technology-enhanced prostate cancer surgery.
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