Jorg R. Oddens
Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
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About
Jorg R. Oddens is a leading urological surgeon and researcher whose work centers on advancing surgical treatments for bladder and prostate cancers, with a particular focus on minimally invasive and cost-effective approaches. His major contributions include spearheading the RACE study, a multicentre comparative effectiveness investigation that rigorously evaluated robot-assisted radical cystectomy (RARC) against the standard open radical cystectomy (ORC) for bladder cancer patients. This landmark work, published in 2021 and cited 53 times, provided critical insights into clinical outcomes and was complemented by an economic evaluation (16 citations) that assessed the cost-effectiveness of robotic surgery. In prostate cancer, Oddens has pioneered the use of Soractelite™ transperineal focal laser ablation (TPLA), demonstrating its safety, feasibility, and potential to reduce treatment-related morbidity in a multicenter pilot study (24 citations). He has also advanced imaging protocols to reliably visualize TPLA treatment effects using MRI and contrast-enhanced ultrasound (14 citations). With a portfolio of highly cited papers that blend clinical effectiveness, economic analysis, and innovative technology, Oddens is shaping the future of urologic oncology by making treatments more precise, less invasive, and more accessible.
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