Hannah Van Puyvelde
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About
Dr. Hannah Van Puyvelde is a leading urologic surgeon and researcher specializing in robot-assisted surgical oncology, with a particular focus on complex pelvic procedures. Her major contributions center on advancing minimally invasive techniques for bladder and prostate cancer, particularly in challenging patient populations. Dr. Van Puyvelde’s landmark work on robot-assisted cystectomy with intracorporeal urinary diversion following pelvic irradiation (21 citations) established critical safety and efficacy benchmarks for this high-risk cohort. She also pioneered the "Aalst technique" for early catheter removal after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy, demonstrating in a 2021 study (18 citations) that removal on postoperative day 2 is feasible and safe, significantly improving patient recovery. Her long-term outcomes research (9 citations) provides essential data on the durability of robot-assisted radical cystectomy beyond 10 years of follow-up, solidifying its role as a standard of care. Additionally, her comprehensive literature review on concomitant robot-assisted surgeries for synchronous upper and lower tract malignancies (6 citations) offers valuable guidance for managing complex, multi-site disease. As a surgeon at a high-volume robotic center, Dr. Van Puyvelde’s work has directly shaped modern urologic oncology practice, improving both oncologic control and postoperative quality of life for thousands of patients.
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