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1. Immunology and Pathology:To determine the immune response of patients with simple and complex appendicitis in order to identify markers which distinguish between simple and complex appendicitis.2.Clinical and Imaging:To analyze the differences in…
The primary objective is to evaluate the difference in 68Ga-exendin tracer accumulation in the pancreas of patients with and without complete resolution of T2DM after RYGB by quantitative analysis of PET images.
The main objective is to examine if 68Ga-exendin tracer accumulation (i.e. beta cell mass) differs in patients with persisting HH after RYGB compared to matched patients without HH after RYGB. The secondary objectives are:- compare GLP1 and GIP…
To investigate the feasibility and utility of indocyanine green fluorescence imaging for intraoperative perfusion assessment in patients undergoing gastro-intestinal surgery, primarily measured by the number of intraoperative changes in operation…
The primary objective is to study the effects of the inflammatory response to a surgical procedure on postoperative cognitive decline in elderly cancer patients and to compare this to the effects of the inflammatory response on postoperative…
We aim to investigate thirst in the above mentioned patient groups, applying a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and, where ethically acceptable, a new thirst provocation test which we will develop in a group of healthy probands. Using these tools, we aim…
Primary objective: - To study the pharmacokinetics of acetaminophen and metabolites in morbidly obese patients and compare with normal weight patients. Secondary objectives: - To compare the pharmacokinetics of acetaminophen and metabolites in…
To provide evidence whether a new perioperative care pathway for patients requiring an ileo- or colostomy reduces complication rates and improves quality of life against acceptable costs. Previous national surveys among ostomates and stoma care…
1) To investigate what changes are present in skeletal muscle tissue of elderly gastric and colonic cancer patients (>80) compared with younger gastric and colonic cancer patients (<60) and compared to elderly controls and younger…
To assess whether close rectal restorative proctocolectomy with IPAA has a better outcome regarding postoperative vaginal vasocongestion and reported psychological and sexual functioning then IPAA by TME restorative proctocolectomy.
The primary objective is to determine the feasibility of the in vivo sentinel node procedure in patients with colon carcinoma, during open and minimal invasive surgery.The secondary objective of the study is awareness and knowledge of (non)sentinel…
Main objective is to examine the preliminary effectiveness of preoperative IMT high-intensity in patients undergoing oesophagus resection on postoperative pulmonary complications, inspiratory muscle strength/endurance and IC stay compared to…
the investigation and evaluation of certain serummarkers for inflammation and tumoractivity during the followup of colorectal neoplasms, and the applicability of these markers during the followup of these patients or the evaluation of the effect of…
To investigate whether local inflammation in the area of the stomach and gastroenteric anastomosis is a cause of primary DGE.
To identify differences in the mechanisms leading to dysphagia after laparoscopic Toupet and Nissen fundoplication.
Primary objectives1. What is the pulmonary function and exercise tolerance in children born with esophageal atresia at the age of 8-18 years (group I), determined by spirometry, measurement of lung volumes and a maximal exercise test. 2. What is the…
Primary objectiveTo define a parameter, or parameters, in peritoneal drain fluid that have diagnostic value for clinically manifest anastomotic leakage of a colorectal anastomosis in the early postoperative period.Secondary objectivesTo compare the…
To compare endoscopic transmural debridement with standard conservative treatment in patients with symptomatic sterile organized pancreatic necrosis in a randomized controlled trial with emphasis on extent and duration of recovery.
To identify biomarkers associated with OSA in bariatric surgery patients prior to surgery; to investigate the effect of bariatric surgery on these with OSA associated biomarkers; to identify biomarkers that predict amelioration of OSA after…
Determine the feasibility of a study on the effectiveness of an integrated physiotherapy strategy aimed at promoting healthy physical activity during and after hospitalization. If the pilot project proves to be feasible, a multicenter randomized…