M.P.R. Van Gellekom

University Medical Center Utrecht, Radiotherapie Groep

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M.P.R. Van Gellekom is a leading figure in the field of interventional radiation oncology, with a specialized focus on brachytherapy for urological cancers. Her research is centered on advancing organ-sparing treatment techniques, particularly for bladder and prostate cancers, aiming to improve patient quality of life while maintaining high cure rates. A major contribution is her pioneering work on MRI-guided prostate brachytherapy, demonstrated in her highly cited 2004 planning study (53 citations), which established a single-needle method for enhanced precision. She has also been instrumental in modernizing bladder cancer treatment, developing a laparoscopic-assisted interstitial brachytherapy approach that integrates the Da Vinci robot for minimally invasive implantation. Since 2009, this technique has been successfully applied to over 40 patients with T1/T2 bladder cancer at ARTI. Her comprehensive 2020 historical review (5 citations) further solidifies her expertise, tracing the evolution of brachytherapy as a vital organ-sparing strategy for solitary bladder tumors. Through her innovative clinical work and scholarly contributions, Van Gellekom has significantly shaped the practice of brachytherapy, offering patients effective, less invasive alternatives to radical surgery.