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Surgical treatment of adenocarcinoma of the esophagus and gastroesophageal junction is complex and challenging. Huge variation exist in the immediate and long term outcomes of such interventions and it is generally accepted that this is a direct consequence of the experience of the surgical team. However beside surgical quality many other indicators of quality management may influence outcome. Def...<br/><br/>Toni Lerut, Georges Decker, Willy Coosemans, Paul De Leyn, Herbert Decaluwé, Philippe Nafteux, Dirk Van Raemdonck (2010) <i>Recent Results Cancer Res</i> <i></i> <i></i> 182: 127-142<br/>

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Relaxing the standard lung donor criteria may significantly increase the reported 15% organ yield but post-transplant recipient outcome should be carefully monitored. Charts from all consecutive deceased organ donors within our hospital network were reviewed over a 2-year period. Reasons for lung refusals and number of lungs transplanted were analysed. Hospital outcome including early recipient su...<br/><br/>Caroline Meers, Dirk Van Raemdonck, Geert M Verleden, Willy Coosemans, Herbert Decaluwe, Paul De Leyn, Philippe Nafteux, Toni Lerut (2010) <i>Transpl Int</i> <i></i> <i></i> 23: 6 628-635<br/>

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Cervical mediastinoscopy is a frequently used technique to assess the mediastinum, in particular the mediastinal lymph nodes in patients presenting with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The senior author of this article is credited for developing in 1989 the concept of what is now called videomediastinoscopy. The introduction of videomediastinoscopy has proven to be superior to conventional med...<br/><br/>T Lerut, P De Leyn, W Coosemans, H Decaluwé, G Decker, Ph Nafteux, D Van Raemdonck (2010) <i>Thorac Surg Clin</i> <i></i> <i></i> 20: 2 195-206<br/>

http://publicationslist.org/herbert.decaluwe/refid11 2009-04-02T12:42:31Z

INTRODUCTION: For sulcus superior tumors and central cT4 tumors, low resectability and poor long-term survival rates are obtained with single-modality treatment. METHODS: Analysis of all consecutive patients in our prospective database, who had potentially resectable superior sulcus (cT3-T4) and central cT4 tumors and were treated with induction chemoradiotherapy (two courses of cisplatin-etoposid...<br/><br/>Paul De Leyn, Johan Vansteenkiste, Yolande Lievens, Dirk Van Raemdonck, Philippe Nafteux, Georges Decker, Willy Coosemans, Herbert Decaluwé, Johny Moons, Tony Lerut (2009) <i>J Thorac Oncol</i> <i></i> <i></i> 4: 1 62-68<br/>

http://publicationslist.org/herbert.decaluwe/refid9 2009-01-27T04:24:31Z

Since 1992, various combinations of thoracoscopy (VATS), laparoscopy or hand-assisted thoracolaparoscopy have been used for 'minimally invasive' cancer esophagectomy (MIE). Despite widespread current use, indications and potential benefits of the many technical approaches remain controversial. A systematic literature search was conducted until June 2007. Out of 128 publications, 46 original series...<br/><br/>Georges Decker, Willy Coosemans, Paul De Leyn, Herbert Decaluwé, Philippe Nafteux, Dirk Van Raemdonck, Toni Lerut (2009) <i>Eur J Cardiothorac Surg</i> 35: 1 13-20; discussion 20-1<br/>

http://publicationslist.org/herbert.decaluwe/refid12 2009-10-13T07:35:30Z

BACKGROUND: The use of non-heart-beating donors (NHBD) to overcome organ shortage is moving into the clinic. In 2007, 5 of 51 lung transplantations (LTx) in our center were performed with lungs from controlled NHBD. METHODS: Our aim was to describe these 5 NHBD LTx recipients and compare early outcome (<or= 6 months) with a cohort of 10 heart-beating donor (HBD) LTx recipients matched for age, gen...<br/><br/>Stéphanie De Vleeschauwer, Dirk Van Raemdonck, Bart Vanaudenaerde, Robin Vos, Caroline Meers, Shana Wauters, Willy Coosemans, Herbert Decaluwe, Paul De Leyn, Philippe Nafteux, Lieven Dupont, Toni Lerut, Geert Verleden (2009) <i>J Heart Lung Transplant</i> <i></i> <i></i> 28: 4 380-387<br/>

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Lung transplantation is still limited by the shortage of suitable donor organs. This results in long waiting times for listed patients with a substantial risk (10-15%) of dying before transplantation. All efforts to increase donor awareness through legislation, public campaigns, and training of transplant coordinators and medical ICU staff should be encouraged. Only a minority of cadaveric donors ...<br/><br/>Dirk Van Raemdonck, Arne Neyrinck, Geert M Verleden, Lieven Dupont, Willy Coosemans, Herbert Decaluwé, Georges Decker, Paul De Leyn, Philippe Nafteux, Toni Lerut (2009) <i>Proc Am Thorac Soc</i> <i></i> <i></i> 6: 1 28-38<br/>

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To evaluate the frequency and risk of postoperative complications and mortality in patients with IIIa-N2 non small cell lung cancer after induction chemotherapy and surgery.<br/><br/>Ph Borreman, P De Leyn, H Decaluwé, J Moons, D Van Raemdonck, Ph Nafteux, W Coosemans, T Lerut (2009) <i>Acta Chir Belg</i> <i></i> <i></i> 109: 3 333-339<br/>

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Analysis of single centre results and identification of prognostic factors of surgical combined modality treatment in pathological proven stage IIIA-N2 non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).<br/><br/>Herbert Decaluwé, Paul De Leyn, Johan Vansteenkiste, Christophe Dooms, Dirk Van Raemdonck, Philippe Nafteux, Willy Coosemans, Toni Lerut (2009) <i>Eur J Cardiothorac Surg</i> <i></i> <i></i> 36: 3 433-439<br/>

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To assess the impact of postoperative complications after transthoracic esophagectomy, using the modified Clavien classification, on recurrence and on its timing in patients with cancer of the esophagus or gastroesophageal junction.<br/><br/>Toni Lerut, Johnny Moons, Willy Coosemans, Dirk Van Raemdonck, Paul De Leyn, Herbert Decaluwé, Georges Decker, Philippe Nafteux (2009) <i>Ann Surg</i> <i></i> <i></i> 250: 5 798-807<br/>

http://publicationslist.org/herbert.decaluwe/refid1 2008-10-07T15:13:54Z

Tremendous progress has been made in surgery for cancer of the esophagus and gastroesophageal junction. After primary surgery, overall 5-year survival rates of 35% or more are obtained in high-volume units, and for advanced stage III cancer, 5-year survival reaches 25%. Multimodality therapy, in particular induction chemotherapy with or without radiotherapy, results in a complete response rate in ...<br/><br/>Toni Lerut, Johnny Moons, Willy Coosemans, Herbert Decaluwé, Georges Decker, Paul De Leyn, Philippe Nafteux, Dirk Van Raemdonck (2008) <i>Surg Oncol Clin N Am</i> <i></i> <i></i> 17: 3 485-502, vii-viii<br/>

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OBJECTIVE: Due to recent advances in imaging, the incidence of patients presenting with bilateral lung lesions is increasing. A single contralateral lung lesion can be an isolated metastasis or a synchronous second primary lung cancer. For the revision of the TNM in 2009, the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer Staging Committee proposes that patients with contralateral lung nod...<br/><br/>Paul De Leyn, Johnny Moons, Johan Vansteenkiste, Eric Verbeken, Dirk Van Raemdonck, Philippe Nafteux, Herbert Decaluwe, Tony Lerut (2008) <i>Eur J Cardiothorac Surg</i> <i></i> <i></i> 34: 6 1215-1222<br/>

http://publicationslist.org/herbert.decaluwe/refid2 2008-06-11T14:30:49Z

OBJECTIVES: To investigate the activities which may exacerbate symptoms in patients with varicose veins. METHODS: Questionnaires sent to patients before clinics and at least six months later. RESULTS: Both questionnaires were returned by 149 of 203 patients (74%) but only 124 contained adequate data for comparison--55 from patients who had surgical treatment and 69 who had no surgery. At initial p...<br/><br/>W B Campbell, H Decaluwe, V Boecxstaens, J A MacIntyre, N Walker, J F Thompson, A R Cowan (2007) <i>Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg</i> <i></i> <i></i> 34: 6 741-744<br/>

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INTRODUCTION: This study aimed to document fears and concerns of patients about their varicose veins. REPORT: Completed questionnaires about symptoms and concerns were brought to clinic by 62% (203/329) patients referred with uncomplicated primary varicose veins. 'Concerns, worries or fears' about their veins were reported by 79%. These were seldom mentioned in referral letters, and included fears...<br/><br/>W B Campbell, H Decaluwe, J B Macintyre, J F Thompson, A R Cowan (2006) <i>Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg</i> <i></i> <i></i> 31: 3 332-334<br/>

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BACKGROUND: Portopulmonary hypertension (PPHT) has a prevalence of 5-10% in liver transplantation (LiTx) candidates. Mild PPHT is reversible with LiTx, but more severe PPHT is a contraindication to LiTx given the high intraoperative mortality due to heart failure. Prostacyclin can reduce PPHT to a level at which LiTx can be performed. In patients refractory to that treatment, combined (heart-)lung...<br/><br/>Jacques Pirenne, Geert Verleden, Frederik Nevens, Marion Delcroix, Dirk Van Raemdonck, Bart Meyns, Paul Herijgers, Willem Daenen, Paul De Leyn, Raymond Aerts, Willy Coosemans, Herbert Decaluwe, Gerrit Koek, Johan Vanhaecke, Marie Schetz, Marleen Verhaegen, Luca Cicalese, Enrico Benedetti (2002) <i>Transplantation</i> <i></i> <i></i> 73: 1 140-142<br/>

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OBJECTIVE: We sought to evaluate the agreement between the opinions of specialists in fetal medicine with ex vivo observations on the potential influence of the angle of needle insertion on the fluid leak through the created defect in human fetal membranes. STUDY DESIGN: Membranes from placentas of women who were delivered by elective cesarean were harvested, cut in pieces, and secured to the bott...<br/><br/>E Gratacós, R Devlieger, H Decaluwé, J Wu, U Nicolini, J A Deprest (2000) <i>Am J Obstet Gynecol</i> <i></i> <i></i> 182: 3 646-649<br/>

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OBJECTIVE: To develop a small animal model for fetoscopy. METHODS: In 12 time-dated pregnant rabbits at 22 days' gestational age (term 32 days) one amniotic sac in each uterine horn (n = 24) was used for a fetoscopic procedure. After laparotomy, a 2- to 3-mm microsurgical myometrial incision was made to expose the chorionic and amniotic membrane. Under microscopic control, a 2-mm needle was insert...<br/><br/>N A Papadopulos, I Dumitrascu, J L Ordoñez, H Decaluwé, T E Lerut, G Barki, J A Deprest (1999) <i>Fetal Diagn Ther</i> <i></i> <i></i> 14: 2 118-121<br/>

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Operative fetoscopy may be limited by its relatively high associated risk of preterm prelabour rupture of membranes. The objective of this study was to study closure techniques of the access site for fetoscopy in the mid-gestational rabbit. A total of 32 does (288 amniotic sacs) at 22 days gestational age (GA; term = 32 days) underwent 14 gauge needle fetoscopy, by puncture through surgically expo...<br/><br/>J A Deprest, N A Papadopulos, H Decaluw, H Yamamoto, T E Lerut, E Gratacós (1999) <i>Hum Reprod</i> 14: 7 1730-1734<br/>