Wouter J.M. Derksen
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95
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About
Wouter J.M. Derksen is a pioneering surgical researcher whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive techniques in hepatopancreatobiliary surgery, with a particular focus on robotic and laparoscopic approaches for liver and pancreatic resections. His major contributions include demonstrating the efficacy of indocyanine green (ICG)-fluorescence imaging for real-time margin assessment during minimally invasive colorectal liver metastasis resection, a technique that addresses the critical problem of unintended tumor-positive margins. His pan-European multicenter study comparing robot-assisted versus laparoscopic pancreatoduodenectomy, with 20 citations, provides robust, internationally generalizable evidence for surgical decision-making. Derksen’s nationwide propensity-matched analysis of robotic versus laparoscopic liver resections (12 citations) and his investigation of risk factors for conversion to open surgery (8 citations) have shaped best practices in the field. Notably, his evaluation of the first 1000 robotic pancreatoduodenectomies in the Netherlands (6 citations) maps the learning curve across four phases, offering invaluable guidance for surgical training and implementation. With cumulative citations exceeding 95, Derksen’s work is instrumental in defining the safety, efficacy, and evolution of minimally invasive surgical oncology.
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