Suzan Nikkessen

Suzan Nikkessen is a Researcher in the Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology at Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam. Her work focuses on gastrointestinal oncology with particular emphasis on esophageal cancer management, mesenteric ischemia interventions, and surveillance protocols for cancer patients.

Her primary research interests include:

• Chemoradiotherapy protocols for esophageal cancer
• Endoscopic surveillance techniques for cancer patients
• Management of mesenteric ischemia through stenting procedures
• Second primary tumor detection in head and neck cancer survivors
• Development of biopsy techniques for residual cancer detection

Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on clinical trial design and implementation, particularly multicenter randomized controlled trials that address critical questions in gastrointestinal oncology. Her work spans both diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, with an emphasis on improving patient outcomes through evidence-based approaches. The SANO trial represents a paradigm-shifting approach to esophageal cancer management, while the CoBaGI trial addresses an important vascular complication in gastrointestinal patients.

Nikkessen actively collaborates with major Dutch medical institutions and is part of several large study groups including the SANO study group and Dutch Mesenteric Ischemia Study Group. Her publications appear in high-impact journals including The Lancet Oncology, The Lancet Gastroenterology and Hepatology, and Endoscopy, indicating significant contribution to the field.