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Hjalmar C. van Santvoort

Hjalmar C. van Santvoort

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Medicine

D-Index
81
Citations
29270
World Ranking
16480
National Ranking
625

Overview

Hjalmar C. van Santvoort is affiliated with Utrecht University in the Netherlands. Their research primarily focuses on medicine, with a significant emphasis on surgery and oncology. Additional areas of study include pulmonary and respiratory medicine, cancer research, and epidemiology.

The scientist's research spans several main topics:

  • Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research
  • Pancreatitis Pathology and Treatment
  • Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders
  • Cancer Genomics and Diagnostics
  • Renal Cell Carcinoma Treatment
  • Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Advances
  • Gastrointestinal Disorders and Treatments

Hjalmar C. van Santvoort has published extensively in various scientific venues. Frequent publication outlets include:

  • HPB
  • Annals of Surgery
  • Annals of Surgical Oncology
  • Pancreatology
  • British Journal of Surgery

Their recent papers cover topics related to pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer, with notable publications such as:

  • "Acute pancreatitis", 2020, The Lancet
  • "Immediate versus Postponed Intervention for Infected Necrotizing Pancreatitis", 2021, New England Journal of Medicine
  • "Effect of Early Surgery vs Endoscopy-First Approach on Pain in Patients With Chronic Pancreatitis", 2020, JAMA
  • "Neoadjuvant therapy or upfront surgery for resectable and borderline resectable pancreatic cancer: A meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials", 2021, European Journal of Cancer
  • "Total neoadjuvant FOLFIRINOX versus neoadjuvant gemcitabine-based chemoradiotherapy and adjuvant gemcitabine for resectable and borderline resectable pancreatic cancer (PREOPANC-2 trial): study protocol for a nationwide multicenter randomized controlled trial", 2021, BMC Cancer

Collaboration is a significant aspect of their work, with frequent co-authors including:

  • Marc G. Besselink
  • Bas Groot Koerkamp
  • Olivier R. Busch
  • Casper H.J. van Eijck
  • Ignace H. J. T. de Hingh

Hjalmar C. van Santvoort's contributions span a broad spectrum of medical research focused on surgical treatment, oncology, and gastrointestinal diseases. Their work integrates clinical approaches to pancreatic disorders, including acute and chronic pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer treatment strategies.

Best Publications

  • A step-up approach or open necrosectomy for necrotizing pancreatitis

    Hjalmar C. van Santvoort;Marc G. Besselink;Olaf J. Bakker;H. Sijbrand Hofker

  • Probiotic prophylaxis in predicted severe acute pancreatitis: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

    Marc G. H. Besselink;Hjalmar C. van Santvoort;Erik Buskens;Erik Buskens;Marja A. Boermeester

  • Endoscopic transgastric vs surgical necrosectomy for infected necrotizing pancreatitis: a randomized trial.

    Olaf J. Bakker;Hjalmar C. van Santvoort;Sandra van Brunschot;Ronald B. Geskus

  • A conservative and minimally invasive approach to necrotizing pancreatitis improves outcome.

    Hjalmar C. van Santvoort;Olaf J. Bakker;Thomas L. Bollen;Marc G. Besselink

  • Endoscopic or surgical step-up approach for infected necrotising pancreatitis : A multicentre randomised trial

    Sandra van Brunschot;Janneke van Grinsven;Hjalmar C van Santvoort;Olaf J Bakker

  • Interventions for necrotizing pancreatitis: summary of a multidisciplinary consensus conference.

    Martin L. Freeman;Jens Werner;Hjalmar C. Van Santvoort;Todd H. Baron

  • Laparoscopic versus open pancreatoduodenectomy for pancreatic or periampullary tumours (LEOPARD-2) : a multicentre, patient-blinded, randomised controlled phase 2/3 trial

    Jony van Hilst;Thijs de Rooij;Koop Bosscha;David J Brinkman

  • Systematic review of percutaneous catheter drainage as primary treatment for necrotizing pancreatitis

    M. C. van Baal;H. C. van Santvoort;T. L. Bollen;O. J. Bakker

  • Minimally Invasive Versus Open Distal Pancreatectomy (LEOPARD): A Multicenter Patient-blinded Randomized Controlled Trial.

    Thijs de Rooij;Jony van Hilst;Hjalmar van Santvoort;Djamila Boerma

  • Timing and impact of infections in acute pancreatitis.

    M. G. Besselink;H. C. van Santvoort;M. A. Boermeester;V. B. Nieuwenhuijs

  • Endoscopic management of acute necrotizing pancreatitis: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) evidence-based multidisciplinary guidelines

    Marianna Arvanitakis;Jean-Marc Dumonceau;Jörg Albert;Abdenor Badaoui

  • Acute pancreatitis: recent advances through randomised trials

    Sven M van Dijk;Nora D L Hallensleben;Hjalmar C van Santvoort;Paul Fockens

  • The Atlanta Classification of acute pancreatitis revisited

    T.L. Bollen;H.C. van Santvoort;M.G.H. Besselink;M.S. van Leeuwen

  • Same-admission versus interval cholecystectomy for mild gallstone pancreatitis (PONCHO): a multicentre randomised controlled trial

    David W da Costa;Stefan A Bouwense;Nicolien J Schepers;Marc G Besselink

  • Timing of Cholecystectomy After Mild Biliary Pancreatitis A Systematic Review

    Mark C. van Baal;Marc G. Besselink;Olaf J. Bakker;Hjalmar C. van Santvoort

  • Impact of characteristics of organ failure and infected necrosis on mortality in necrotising pancreatitis

    Nicolien J Schepers;Olaf J Bakker;Marc G Besselink;Usama Ahmed Ali

  • Enteral nutrition and the risk of mortality and infectious complications in patients with severe acute pancreatitis: a meta-analysis of randomized trials.

    Maxim S. Petrov;Hjalmar C. van Santvoort;Marc G. H. Besselink;Geert J. M. G. van der Heijden

  • Current Concepts in Severe Acute and Necrotizing Pancreatitis: An Evidence-Based Approach

    Guru Trikudanathan;Daniel R.J. Wolbrink;Hjalmar C. van Santvoort;Shawn Mallery

  • Alternative Fistula Risk Score for Pancreatoduodenectomy (a-FRS): Design and International External Validation.

    Timothy H. Mungroop;L. Bengt Van Rijssen;David Van Klaveren;F. Jasmijn Smits

  • Minimally invasive versus open distal pancreatectomy (LEOPARD): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

    Thijs de Rooij;Jony van Hilst;Jantien A Vogel;Hjalmar C van Santvoort

Frequent Co-Authors

Marc G. Besselink
Marc G. Besselink University of Amsterdam
Hein G. Gooszen
Hein G. Gooszen Radboud University
Casper H.J. van Eijck
Casper H.J. van Eijck Erasmus University Rotterdam
Marja A. Boermeester
Marja A. Boermeester University of Amsterdam
Marco J. Bruno
Marco J. Bruno Erasmus University Rotterdam
Olivier R. Busch
Olivier R. Busch University of Amsterdam
Harry van Goor
Harry van Goor Radboud University
Ignace H. J. T. de Hingh
Ignace H. J. T. de Hingh Maastricht University
Paul Fockens
Paul Fockens University of Amsterdam
Marcel G. W. Dijkgraaf
Marcel G. W. Dijkgraaf University of Amsterdam

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