Roel Haen

Roel Haen is an active researcher in the Surgery department at Erasmus MC, specializing in pancreatic diseases and surgical interventions. His research focuses primarily on chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, and complex pancreatic surgical procedures including pancreaticoduodenectomy and pancreaticojejunostomy.

His research interests center on surgical management of chronic pancreatitis, with particular expertise in tailored surgical approaches based on pancreatic morphology. He investigates minimally invasive versus open surgical techniques, preoperative interventions to prevent complications like pancreatic fistula, and comparative outcomes of robot-assisted versus traditional laparoscopic pancreatic surgery. His work often involves large-scale multicenter collaborations across European institutions.

Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on clinical implementation of surgical guidelines, optimization of pancreatic surgery outcomes, and innovative approaches to managing complex pancreatic conditions. His work bridges clinical practice with research methodology, particularly evident in his systematic reviews and prospective multicenter studies.

Dr. Haen actively collaborates with major research consortia including the Dutch Pancreatitis Study Group and the European-African Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association, contributing to large-scale European initiatives aimed at standardizing and improving pancreatic surgical care.