Roel Hompes
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Roel Hompes is a colorectal surgeon and clinical researcher whose work sits at the intersection of surgical oncology, minimally invasive techniques, and perioperative safety. His research focuses primarily on rectal cancer surgery, with a particular emphasis on reducing one of the field's most feared complications: anastomotic leakage. His most notable contribution to date is the IntAct trial, a randomised controlled trial investigating the use of indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence angiography as an intraoperative tool to assess bowel perfusion and prevent anastomotic leaks following rectal cancer resection. This work addresses a critical unmet need, as anastomotic failure remains a significant source of morbidity and mortality in colorectal surgery. By rigorously evaluating ICG angiography in a controlled trial setting, Hompes has helped move the field beyond anecdotal enthusiasm toward evidence-based adoption of this technology. Already accumulating notable citations shortly after publication, the IntAct trial signals Hompes as an emerging leader in surgical research, bridging innovation with scientific rigour and positioning himself as an influential voice in the future of safe, precision colorectal surgery.
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