Sarah Versnel

Sarah Versnel is a Researcher in the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Hand Surgery at Erasmus University Medical Center (Erasmus MC) in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Her work focuses on craniofacial anomalies, particularly cleft lip and palate and craniosynostosis syndromes, with an emphasis on patient outcomes and treatment standardization across European centers.

Her research spans Craniofacial Surgery, Cleft Lip and Palate, and Craniosynostosis, with specific expertise in patient-reported outcome measures, surgical technique evaluation, and registry development. She actively investigates hard palate reconstruction, syndromic craniofacial disorders, and systematic reviews of treatment protocols, often through multinational collaborations.

Analysis of her 2025 publications reveals concentrated efforts in developing European registries for facial dysostosis, standardizing cleft care protocols, and comparing surgical versus conservative approaches for metopic synostosis using 3D imaging. Her work integrates clinical outcomes with psychosocial impact and healthcare economics.

Dr. Versnel has supervised 4 research projects, indicating active mentorship in craniofacial research. She operates within Erasmus MC's multidisciplinary craniofacial team, collaborating with surgeons, orthodontists, and international specialists to advance evidence-based protocols for rare congenital conditions.