Jolien Van der Jeugt
Papers
5
Total Citations
87
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5
About
Jolien Van der Jeugt is a pioneering urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive robotic surgery for complex urologic conditions, particularly bladder cancer, benign prostatic enlargement, and pediatric renal tumors. Her major contributions include demonstrating that surgical experience significantly improves perioperative and oncological outcomes in robot-assisted radical cystectomy with intracorporeal urinary diversion—a finding drawn from a high-volume referral center and cited over 50 times. She also conducted the first comparative analysis of holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) versus robot-assisted simple prostatectomy (RASP) for extremely large prostates (≥200 cc), providing critical evidence for treatment selection in challenging cases. Her work extends to pediatric oncology, where she has shown the feasibility of robot-assisted nephrectomy for Wilms’ tumor. Notably, Van der Jeugt has called for a new disease-specific comorbidity index for bladder cancer patients undergoing robotic cystectomy, highlighting her commitment to refining risk stratification. With over 85 cumulative citations across her key papers, her research is shaping surgical practice and improving patient outcomes in robotic urology.
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- 3Robot-assisted radical nephrectomy for Wilms’ tumor in children6 citations · 2023
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