Robert Damstra

Robert Damstra is a researcher active in the fields of lymphedema, patient referral, and healthcare cost analysis. His work focuses on clinical aspects of lymphedema treatment, including breast cancer-related lymphedema and obesity-induced lymphedema, with collaborations across Dutch institutions.

• Active in lymphedema research
• Collaborates with BMC Primary Care and Cancers journal

Recent publications highlight his contributions to evaluating care substitution services in the Netherlands and consensus guidelines for lymphedema in Phelan-McDermid syndrome. His research spans clinical studies, cohort analysis, and case reports.

Key trends in his work include optimizing patient satisfaction, referral protocols, and limb volume reduction through interventions like bariatric surgery. Collaborations involve institutions focused on healthcare cost and quality analysis.