Jan N.M. IJzermans
Erasmus University Rotterdam, Erasmus MC Transplant Institute, Erasmus MC
Papers
7
Total Citations
278
H-Index
7
About
Jan N.M. IJzermans is a pioneering surgeon whose work has fundamentally reshaped living donor kidney transplantation, making it safer and less invasive. His research centers on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques, with a particular focus on live donor nephrectomy and robot-assisted kidney transplantation (RAKT). IJzermans has been instrumental in evaluating and implementing robotic surgery in high-volume centers, demonstrating through systematic reviews and meta-analyses that RAKT offers significant benefits over traditional open surgery. His landmark 2009 review on live donor nephrectomy (94 citations) established the evidence base for modern surgical practices, confirming the long-term safety of the procedure. He has also rigorously analyzed learning curves for minimally invasive donor nephrectomy, using cumulative sum analysis on nearly 1,900 donors to guide surgical training and quality improvement. His work extends to comparative studies of 3D endoscopic versus robot-assisted techniques, and randomized trials on ureteroneocystostomy methods. With over 30 citations on his key studies, IJzermans’ contributions have directly improved outcomes for thousands of kidney donors and recipients worldwide, cementing his reputation as a leader in the field of transplant surgery.
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Top Papers
- 1Live donor nephrectomy: a review of evidence for surgical techniques94 citations · 2009
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- 73D Endoscopic Donor Nephrectomy Versus Robot-assisted Donor Nephrectomy8 citations · 2018