Floris van Zijl

Dr. Floris van Zijl is a researcher in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery at Erasmus MC, Netherlands. His work centers on clinical and functional outcomes in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, particularly rhinoplasty and patient-reported metrics.

His research interests focus on rhinoplasty outcome assessment, patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs), and healthcare monitoring systems. He applies advanced statistical methods such as Rasch analysis to validate and crosswalk clinical scales like the NOSE and SCHNOS. His studies also extend to facial palsy treatments and keloid management, reflecting a broad engagement with head and neck surgical outcomes.

The recent publications show a strong emphasis on functional nasal surgery, clinical validation of assessment tools, and long-term outcome monitoring. Themes across his work include improving patient-centered evaluation, standardizing clinical metrics, and enhancing postoperative care through data-driven approaches.

Dr. van Zijl has collaborated extensively with colleagues at Erasmus MC, particularly with F.R. Datema and D. Rizopoulos, contributing to high-impact journals in plastic surgery, otolaryngology, and dermatologic surgery. His work has been cited in Scopus and referenced in policy sources, indicating clinical relevance and translational impact.

He is actively involved in research advising and collaborative projects, though no formal students are listed. His team contributes to the Rhinoplasty Health Care Monitor, a prospective system for tracking surgical outcomes over time.