Roland van Velthoven
University of California, Irvine, Institut Jules Bordet, Université Libre de Bruxelles
Papers
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Total Citations
898
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About
Roland van Velthoven is a prominent Belgian urological surgeon whose work has fundamentally shaped minimally invasive approaches to urological oncology, particularly in the treatment of prostate and bladder cancer. He is perhaps best known for his landmark 2020 paper introducing the "Single Knot Method" for laparoscopic urethrovesical anastomosis, a technical innovation that has garnered over 420 citations and become a widely adopted surgical reference. His research spans laparoscopic and robot-assisted radical prostatectomy, salvage prostatectomy for recurrent prostate cancer, and radical cystectomy, with a consistent focus on refining techniques to improve both oncological and functional outcomes for patients. Through multicenter and multi-institutional collaborations, including work with the European Association of Urology's Section of Uro-Technology, van Velthoven has contributed meaningful data on complications, recurrence rates, and quality of life after major urological procedures. His comparative work on HIFU hemiablation versus robotic prostatectomy reflects a broader commitment to evaluating emerging technologies rigorously. With a body of work exceeding 880 cumulative citations, van Velthoven stands as an influential figure bridging surgical innovation and evidence-based urological practice.
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- 7Live surgical education: a perspective from the surgeons who perform it35 citations · 2013
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