Wouter Bakhuis

Wouter Bakhuis is a Researcher at the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Erasmus MC – University Medical Center Rotterdam. His work focuses on advancing surgical techniques through innovative technologies like virtual reality (VR) and 3D printing for preoperative planning. He completed his doctoral thesis in 2025, titled *Virtual reality planning in cardiothoracic surgery: From pilot to practice*, which explores the integration of VR into clinical practice.

His research interests include optimizing surgical strategies for complex cases such as congenital heart defects (e.g., Double Outlet Right Ventricle) and thoracic procedures like segmentectomies. He emphasizes patient-specific planning to enhance surgical precision and outcomes. Collaborations with institutions globally highlight his contributions to minimally invasive techniques and anatomical resections.

Notable research outputs address challenges in surgical planning, such as managing translobar venous drainage and refining segmentectomy approaches. His review articles underscore the transformative potential of VR in surgical training and future practice. While no scientific awards are explicitly listed, his work has garnered significant citations and reader engagement in academic platforms like Mendeley.