Esther Consten

Esther Consten is a Professor in Robot and Computer Assisted Surgery at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Medical Sciences. She leads the Robotics and Image-Guided Minimally-Invasive Surgery department. Her primary focus is on advancing surgical techniques, particularly in colorectal surgery, robotic assistance, and patient recovery optimization. She holds editorial roles at Surgical Endoscopy and chairs the Dutch Society for Colorectal Surgery (DSCRS).

Research interests include minimally invasive surgical innovations, AI-driven imaging analysis, and patient-centered digital health solutions. Recent work emphasizes preoperative MRI assessment, stoma care apps, and robotic surgery outcomes. She has published 230+ articles and actively contributes to national and international surgical guidelines.

Professional activities include organizing regional surgery conferences (e.g., WCP Noordwest-Midden NL 2023) and supervising clinical trials like the AVOID study on anastomotic leakage prevention. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly improving health equity through advanced surgical techniques.