Research output per year
Research output per year
The quality and effectiveness of oncological reconstructive surgery depends on continued research and investment in surgical innovations. To this end, my overarching research goal is to ensure and improve the quality of patient care based on the principles of value-based healthcare. Thus, my clinical research integrates two research lines: 1) patient-centred research based on reported data from patients and healthcare providers; and 2) innovations in reconstructive surgery.
My main focus in research line 1 is clinical studies on the impact, safety, value, and effectiveness of reconstructive surgery following treatment for breast cancer. Clinical studies are also carried out in patients who have had reconstructive surgery after treatment for head & neck, and facial skin cancer.
Research line 2 focuses on innovations in reconstructive surgery, and includes robotics in surgery, 3D planning, augmented reality, and wireless sensors for free flap monitoring. This research is in line with the commitment of Erasmus MC to take a leading role in shaping the use of advanced technology in healthcare.
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Professor of Oncological Reconstructive Surgery, Erasmus MC
Award Date: 1 Apr 2020
Associate Professor, Erasmus MC
Award Date: 27 May 2016
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon, Erasmus MC
Award Date: 1 Jul 2005
Fellow of EBOPRAS, European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery
Award Date: 14 Nov 2004
Master, Medical Doctor, Erasmus University Rotterdam
1988 → 1997
Award Date: 18 Apr 1997
PhD, Psychosexual and Psychosocial Adjustment of Hypospadias Patients
1992 → 1995
Award Date: 6 Sept 1995
Clinical Fellowship in Reconstructive Facial Nerve Surgery, Algemeines Krankenhaus Wien
May 2005 → Jul 2005
Resident in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Erasmus MC
Jul 2002 → Jul 2005
Resident in General Surgery, Ziekenhuis Leyenburg
Jul 1999 → Jun 2002
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon, Franciscus Gasthuis & Vlietland
Feb 2022 → …
Expert Panel Medical Devices, General and Plastic Surgery and Dentistry, European Commission
Aug 2020 → Aug 2023
President of Board, Netherlands Society of Plastic Surgery
Nov 2017 → Dec 2020
Clinical Audit Board NABON Breast Cancer Audit, Dutch Institute for Clinical Auditing (DICA)
Oct 2017 → Sept 2021
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon, Franciscus Gasthuis & Vlietland
Feb 2016 → Jun 2018
President Quality Committee, Netherlands Society of Plastic Surgery
Sept 2015 → Mar 2018
Vice-President of Board, Netherlands Society of Plastic Surgery
Sept 2015 → Nov 2017
Breast Cancer Working Group, International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement (U.S.)
May 2015 → May 2017
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon, Havenziekenhuis
Jan 2015 → Jan 2016
Vice-President Dutch Breast Implant Registry, Dutch Institute for Clinical Auditing (DICA)
2013 → …
National Delegate, International Collaboration of Breast Registry Activities
2013 → …
Scientific Committee NABON Breast Cancer Audit, Dutch Institute for Clinical Auditing (DICA)
2012 → Oct 2017
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon, Franciscus Gasthuis & Vlietland
Jul 2005 → Dec 2014
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review