Mieke Van Hemelrijck
King's College London, Center for Special Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery
Papers
4
Total Citations
186
H-Index
3
About
Mieke Van Hemelrijck is a leading epidemiologist and health services researcher whose work bridges surgical oncology, patient-reported outcomes, and cognitive training in robotic surgery. Her major contributions center on optimizing treatment and recovery for muscle-invasive bladder cancer, particularly through the landmark CORAL trial, which provided the first long-term oncological outcomes comparing open, robotic, and laparoscopic radical cystectomy (116 citations). She has also pioneered the use of motor imagery—a form of cognitive training—to improve both technical and non-technical skills in minimally invasive surgery, as demonstrated in a randomized controlled trial (40 citations). Her umbrella review synthesizing health-related quality of life after various curative treatments for bladder cancer (28 citations) offers crucial guidance for shared decision-making. Van Hemelrijck’s work is distinguished by its rigorous trial design and patient-centered focus, directly informing surgical training and postoperative care. Her research has been widely cited and continues to shape evidence-based practice in urologic oncology and surgical education.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4