Robert J. Vandewalle

Assistant Professor

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

faculty

COM | Surgery General Peds

9 h-index 33 pubs 215 cited

Research Areas

Child and Adolescent Health Trauma and Emergency Care Studies Gastrointestinal Disorders Treatment Surgical Simulation and Training Healthcare Policy and Management Interprofessional Education and Collaboration Medical Imaging Techniques and Applications

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Robert J. Vandewalle's research focuses on pediatric surgery and patient outcomes, particularly in the areas of choledocholithiasis and trauma. He has investigated the comparative effectiveness of different treatment approaches, such as "Surgery First" versus "Endoscopy First" for pediatric choledocholithiasis, and the safety of laparoscopic common bile duct exploration. His work also includes examining the presentation and associated injuries in chance fractures across different age groups and the impact of provider education on reducing pediatric opioid prescribing following surgery. Vandewalle has published 33 papers, with an h-index of 9 and 215 citations. He collaborates with researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, including Derek Krinock, Graham M. Strub, Hannah Wilkins, and Anna Celeste Gibson.

Metrics

h-index: 9
Publications: 33
Citations: 215

Selected Publications

Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) Findings in Pediatric Patients With Choledocholithiasis Justify a Surgery-First Approach: A Multi-Center Study (2025) DOI
“Surgery First” vs. “Endoscopy First” for Pediatric Choledocholithiasis Presenting at the End of the Week - A CARES Working Group Study (2024) DOI