Gijsbert I. van Boxel
University Medical Center Utrecht, Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust
Papers
6
Total Citations
180
H-Index
5
About
Gijsbert I. van Boxel is a pioneering surgeon-researcher at the forefront of robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgery, with a focus on gastrointestinal oncology and benign foregut procedures. His major contributions center on advancing robotic techniques for gastric cancer, esophageal cancer, and bariatric surgery, aiming to reduce patient burden through precision and safety. His most cited work, "Robotic-assisted gastrectomy for gastric cancer: a European perspective" (82 citations), provides a critical European outlook on adopting robotic gastrectomy, while his systematic reviews on robotic cholecystectomy (26 citations) and hiatus hernia surgery (18 citations) define optimal learning pathways for new technologies. Notably, his 2024 systematic review on learning curves for robotic bariatric surgery (9 citations) underscores his commitment to ensuring safe clinical adoption. With over 180 total citations, van Boxel’s research shapes how surgeons integrate robotic platforms, emphasizing efficiency and outcomes. His work on linear stapled techniques for esophagectomy further highlights his technical innovation. For students and researchers, van Boxel exemplifies how evidence-based surgery can transform patient care, bridging technological advancement with rigorous clinical evaluation.
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Top Papers
- 1Robotic-assisted gastrectomy for gastric cancer: a European perspective82 citations · 2019
- 2Robotic-assisted minimally invasive esophagectomy: past, present and future42 citations · 2020
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