Baukje van den Heuvel

Baukje van den Heuvel is the Program Leader (Programmaleider) of Fit4Surgery at Radboudumc.3 She is also a surgeon and the chair of the Fit4Surgery foundation.3

Fit4Surgery is a prehabilitation program at Radboudumc that aims to improve patients' condition before surgery.1 The program includes physical training, nutrition improvement, mental counseling, and support for quitting smoking and alcohol.12

As the Program Leader, Baukje van den Heuvel likely plays a key role in overseeing and managing the Fit4Surgery initiative. This program has shown significant benefits, including a 50% reduction in post-surgery complications and an average two-day reduction in hospital stays for colorectal cancer patients.2

Baukje van den Heuvel is based in Amsterdam and has over 500 connections on LinkedIn.3 Her role involves leading a program that has expanded to multiple patient groups undergoing major surgeries across various departments at Radboudumc.1