Papers
4
Total Citations
162
H-Index
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About
F. Van Meer is a pioneering researcher in the field of robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgery, with a primary focus on the da Vinci Surgical System and its application in pediatric urology. His most influential work addresses the critical challenge of workspace limitations in robotic laparoscopy, demonstrating through objective evaluation that smaller anatomical cavities present significant constraints for robot performance—a finding that has garnered 82 citations and shaped subsequent surgical protocols. Van Meer also made substantial contributions to surgical training and safety by developing an advanced computer-based simulator of the da Vinci system (67 citations), which enables surgeons to practice complex procedures and plan operations in a risk-free virtual environment. His innovative work extends to surgical instrument design, including a compact multi-channel plastic joint for enhanced dexterity in confined spaces. As part of the national EndoXiroB project, Van Meer has been instrumental in advancing integrated terminal instrumentation for robotic surgery, aiming to improve precision, surgeon ergonomics, and patient outcomes. His research has laid essential groundwork for the safe and effective expansion of robotic surgery into pediatric and other small-cavity applications.
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Top Papers
- 1Is Smaller Workspace a Limitation for Robot Performance in Laparoscopy?82 citations · 2008
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- 3Compact generic multi-channel plastic joint for surgical instrumentation11 citations · 2007
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