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To define the optimum laparoscopic anti-reflux operation, ensuring long-term reflux control with minimal postoperative dysphagia and gas-related symptoms.
The purpose of the study is to define the accuracy of functional cine MRI detecting adhesions to the abdominal wall expressed in sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative predictive value. In addition MRI findings of organ to organ…
Objective: The primary objective is to evaluate whether distal LRYGB (DLRYGB) is superior in terms of %EWL after one year follow-up compared to standard LRYGB (LRYGB). Secondary objectives are to evaluate effect on quality-of-life (QOL), cure /…
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 aim of this study is to demonstrate which is the most effective operation for neonates with necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC): intestinal resection with stoma formation or intestinal resection with primary anastomosis.
The first objective is to determine whether the routine use of endostaplers for closing the appendiceal stump will lead to a lower incidence of infectious complications (intra-abdominal abscess, wound infection), compared to loop closure. The second…
Prospective study: The potential use of intraoperative, ICG based, fluorescence imaging of LN's during CRC lymphadenectomy.
Optimalisation of the surgical treatment of esophageal cancer.
The purpose of this prospective randomized controlled trial is to demonstrate that the EsophyX-TIF procedure will be more effective than PPI therapy as a short and long-term treatment of GERD.
Is het possible to determine the presence of disseminated tumor cells in blood in patients with colonic cancer who are operated upon laparoscopiccaly?
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…
The aim of this study is to compare LPM with OPM with respect to clinical benefits or disadvantages of LPM in children with hypertrophic pyloric stenosis.
This study investigates the feasibility role of neoadjuvant chemotherapy, consisting of docetaxel (Taxotere), cisplatin and capecitabine (Xeloda) (TCX), and protocolized surgery in localized and/or locally advanced resectable gastric cancer (D1extra…
The first objective of this integrated trial (LOLA) is to determine whether laparoscopic lavage leads to better clinical outcomes compared to sigmoidectomy in patients with perforated diverticulitis with purulent peritonitis in terms of mortality…
To investigate whether local inflammation in the area of the stomach and gastroenteric anastomosis is a cause of primary DGE.
Feasibility study: The potential use of intraoperative, ICG based, fluorescence imaging of LN*s during CRC lymphadenectomy.
1.What are ulcerative colitis patients* understanding of their risk of colon cancer and the benefit of colonoscopy?2. What is ulcerative colitis patients* threshold of cancer risk before accepting colectomy in the setting of dysplasia?3. What are…
This study aims to describe the long-term results of a randomized trial comparing LAGB and VBG with regard to clinical results and quality of life.