I. Quintus Molenaar
University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, St. Antonius Ziekenhuis, Cancer Genomics Centre, AZ Groeninge
Papers
20
Total Citations
592
H-Index
12
About
I. Quintus Molenaar is a pioneering surgeon whose work has fundamentally shaped the field of minimally invasive pancreatic and hepatobiliary surgery. His research centers on the adoption, safety, and mastery of robotic and laparoscopic techniques for complex procedures like pancreatoduodenectomy and distal pancreatectomy. A key contribution is his systematic establishment of learning curves, notably demonstrating in a 2023 study of 635 robotic pancreatoduodenectomies that structured, multicenter training programs can safely guide surgeons through feasibility, proficiency, and mastery phases. His work on the DIPLOMA-2 trial, a landmark international randomized controlled trial, directly addresses the critical debate on whether minimally invasive approaches can match open surgery for pancreatic cancer. With over 500 citations across his most influential papers, including seminal systematic reviews on robotic pancreatic and liver resections, Molenaar’s impact is profound. He has also advanced the field by developing national robotic pancreas programs and exploring specialized applications, such as spleen-preserving surgery for MEN1 patients, consistently pushing the boundaries of what is possible in complex cancer surgery.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Robot‐assisted pancreatic surgery: a systematic review of the literature85 citations · 2012
- 2Robotic Distal Pancreatectomy76 citations · 2022
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- 5Developing a robotic pancreas program: the Dutch experience53 citations · 2017
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- 8Robotic Developments in Cancer Surgery30 citations · 2018
- 9Robot-assisted spleen preserving pancreatic surgery in MEN1 patients22 citations · 2016
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