Marcel G. W. Dijkgraaf
GGD Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam University Medical Centers
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About
Marcel G. W. Dijkgraaf is a leading clinical researcher in minimally invasive pancreatic surgery, whose work has fundamentally shaped the evidence base for surgical oncology. His primary research areas focus on the oncological safety, cost-effectiveness, and quality-of-life outcomes of minimally invasive versus open pancreatic resections. Dijkgraaf is best known for his pivotal role in the DIPLOMA trial, the first international randomised non-inferiority trial comparing minimally invasive distal pancreatectomy (MIDP) to open surgery for resectable pancreatic cancer, which has garnered over 120 citations and provided crucial data on radical resection rates and long-term survival. He also led the LEOPARD trial, demonstrating that MIDP reduces time to functional recovery while establishing its cost-effectiveness and impact on disease-specific quality of life. With over 300 cumulative citations across his most-cited works, Dijkgraaf’s contributions have directly influenced clinical guidelines and surgical practice worldwide. His ongoing work includes the VANTAGE trial, a prospective cohort assessing minimally invasive techniques for rectal cancer, and a global survey on the safe implementation of pancreatic resections, cementing his reputation as a key architect of high-quality, practice-changing surgical evidence.
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