Charlotte Cords

Charlotte Cords is an active researcher in the Surgery department at Erasmus University Medical Center, with a primary focus on esophagectomy outcomes, frailty assessment, and specialized burn care. Her research bridges surgical oncology, geriatric trauma, and quality improvement in complex surgical procedures.

Dr. Cords' research interests center around surgical outcomes in vulnerable populations, particularly focusing on frailty assessment tools in burn care and trauma settings. Her work examines the relationship between surgical procedures like esophagectomy and complications such as anastomotic leaks and conduit necrosis, with particular attention to elderly and frail patients. She has conducted extensive cohort studies analyzing mortality patterns in elderly burn patients and the reliability of assessment tools in specialized care settings.

Her publication trends indicate a strong focus on improving surgical outcomes through better patient assessment and risk stratification. The research spans multiple disciplines including surgical oncology, geriatric medicine, and trauma care, with particular emphasis on evidence-based approaches to complex surgical procedures in high-risk populations.

Dr. Cords has been involved in significant collaborative research efforts, including the Oesophago-Gastric Anastomosis Audit (OGAA) Collaborative and the Dutch Burn Repository Group. Her work demonstrates consistent productivity with multiple publications in high-impact journals across surgery, geriatrics, and burn care specialties.