Khe T. C. Tran

Khe T. C. Tran is a surgical researcher at Erasmus University Medical Center in Rotterdam, Netherlands, specializing in hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery with a strong focus on robotic and minimally invasive techniques. As a Researcher in the Department of Surgery, Tran actively contributes to advancing surgical methodologies and outcomes through rigorous clinical research.

Dr. Tran's research interests span multiple critical areas in modern surgical practice, with particular expertise in robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy, liver resection techniques, and innovative transplantation approaches. The research portfolio demonstrates deep engagement with learning curve analysis in complex surgical procedures, quality assessment in surgical anastomoses, and expanding donor organ pools through domino transplantation strategies for metabolic disorders.

Analysis of recent publications reveals a clear trend toward large-scale, multicenter collaborative studies examining the comparative effectiveness of robotic versus traditional laparoscopic approaches in hepatobiliary surgery. The research emphasizes practical clinical outcomes, risk factor identification, and systematic evaluation of surgical learning curves to improve patient safety and procedural success rates.

Dr. Tran actively participates in major surgical research initiatives including the Dutch Pancreatic Cancer Group and Dutch Hepato Biliary Audit (DHBA), contributing to national surgical quality improvement efforts. The research output demonstrates significant collaboration with leading surgical centers both within the Netherlands and internationally, reflecting integration into broader surgical research networks.

Current work focuses on refining robotic surgical techniques, particularly in pancreaticoduodenectomy and liver resection procedures, with emphasis on identifying critical learning curve milestones and developing objective assessment tools for surgical performance. The research program addresses important gaps in understanding the optimal implementation pathways for advanced surgical technologies in complex hepatopancreatobiliary procedures.