Lydi van Driel

Lydi van Driel is a Researcher at Erasmus MC in the Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology. Her work focuses on hepatobiliary and pancreatic diseases, with emphasis on interventional endoscopy, surgical oncology, and postoperative complication management. Key research areas include cholangiocarcinoma treatment protocols, pancreaticoduodenectomy outcomes, and endoscopic ultrasound applications in cancer staging.

Research Highlights

• Developed stenting protocols for unresectable biliary obstructions
• Investigated preoperative radiotherapy to reduce pancreatic fistula risk
• Advanced endo-ultrasonography techniques for early rectal cancer staging

Collaborations involve multidisciplinary teams across gastroenterology, oncology, and surgical specialties. Her recent studies address both clinical trial methodologies and translational applications of imaging technologies.