Erik Van Laecke
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5
Total Citations
35
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About
Dr. Erik Van Laecke is a pioneering pediatric urologic surgeon whose work has fundamentally advanced the application of robotic surgery in children. His research focuses on minimally invasive techniques for complex congenital and oncologic conditions, particularly in kidney transplantation and the management of rare anatomical anomalies. Dr. Van Laecke’s major contributions include demonstrating the feasibility and safety of robot-assisted kidney transplantation in children, a procedure that combines single-port nephrectomy with robotic implantation to reduce surgical trauma. His landmark 2019 paper on this technique, with 14 citations, established a new paradigm for pediatric transplantation. He has also expanded the boundaries of robotic surgery to treat Wilms’ tumor, ectopic kidneys, and disorders of sexual development, as shown in his 2018 and 2023 works. Notably, his 2018 video article on resecting a prostatic utricle provides a rare, step-by-step guide for managing embryologic remnants. With over 35 total citations across his key papers, Dr. Van Laecke’s work is essential reading for surgeons seeking to apply robotics to the most challenging pediatric urologic cases, offering hope for less invasive, more precise care.
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- 3Robot-assisted radical nephrectomy for Wilms’ tumor in children6 citations · 2023
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