Publications
Below you can find a list of our published research.
Below you can find a list of our published research.
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Colorectal disease : the official journal of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland, 30 5 2024 Dissecting the surgeon's personality: cross-cultural comparisons in Western Europe. Sier VQ, Bisset CN, Tesselaar DAJ, Schmitz RF, Schepers A, Moug SJ, van der Vorst JR, SUPER and Plato Project Collaborators
Aim: The surgeon's personality contributes to variation in surgical decision-making. Previous work on surgeon personality has largely been reserved to Anglo-Saxon studies, with limited international comparisons. In this work we built upon recent work on gastrointestinal surgeon personality and aimed to detect international variations. Method: Gastrointestinal surgeons from the UK and the Netherlands were invited to participate in validated personality assessments (44-item, 60-item Big Five... Abstract
Annals of vascular surgery, 12 2 2024, Pages S0890-5096(24)00174-2 Towards uniform case-identification criteria in observational studies on peripheral arterial disease: A scoping review. Keekstra N, Biemond M, van Schaik J, Schepers A, Hamming JF, van der Vorst JR, Lindeman JHN
Objective: The diagnosis peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is commonly applied for symptoms related to atherosclerotic obstructions in the lower extremity, though its clinical manifestations range from an abnormal Ankle Brachial Index to critical limb ischemia. Subsequently, management and prognosis of PAD vary widely with the disease stage. A critical aspect is how this variation is addressed in administrative databases-based studies that rely on diagnosis codes for case identification. The obj... Abstract
European journal of surgical oncology : the journal of the European Society of Surgical Oncology and the British Association of Surgical Oncology, Volume 50, Issue 2, 12 2 2023, Pages 107317 Consensus conference statement on fluorescence-guided surgery (FGS) ESSO course on fluorescence-guided surgery. van Dam MA, Bijlstra OD, Faber RA, Warmerdam MI, Achiam MP, Boni L, Cahill RA, Chand M, Diana M, Gioux S, Kruijff S, Van der Vorst JR, Rosenthal RJ, Polom K, Vahrmeijer AL, Mieog JSD
Background: Fluorescence-guided surgery (FGS) has emerged as an innovative technique with promising applications in various surgical specialties. However, clinical implementation is hampered by limited availability of evidence-based reference work supporting the translation towards standard-of-care use in surgical practice. Therefore, we developed a consensus statement on current applications of FGS. Methods: During an international FGS course, participants anonymously voted on 36 statements. Co... Abstract
The Journal of cardiovascular surgery, 21 3 2023 The association between sarcopenia and adverse outcomes after complex endovascular aortic repair. Warmerdam BW, van Rijswijk CS, Droop A, Lucassen CJ, Hamming JF, van Schaik J, van der Vorst JR
Background: Sarcopenia is identified as a predictive factor for adverse outcomes after complex endovascular aortic repair (complex EVAR). Consensus on preferred parameters for sarcopenia is not yet reached. The current study compares three CT-assessed parameters on their association with adverse outcomes after complex EVAR. Methods: This was a single-center retrospective cohort study. Psoas Muscle Index (PMI), Skeletal Muscle Index (SMI), and lean psoas muscle area (LPMA) were examined by CT-seg... Abstract
Journal of vascular surgery, Volume 79, Issue 2, 31 5 2023, Pages 405-411 Diagnostic accuracy of the maximal systolic acceleration to detect peripheral arterial disease. Willems SA, Dolfing SG, van Wissen RC, van der Vorst JR, van Schaik J, Schepers A, Hamming JF, Brouwers JJWM
Background: Diagnosing peripheral arterial disease (PAD) can be challenging owing to medial arterial calcification (MAC) in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) and chronic kidney disease (CKD). Current bedside tests, such as the ankle-brachial index and toe-brachial index, are often insufficient. The maximal systolic acceleration (ACCmax) is a velocimetric Doppler-derived parameter and could be a new promising test in the diagnostic workup of these patients. The primary aim of this study was to... Abstract
The British journal of surgery, Volume 110, Issue 10, 1 1 2023, Pages 1271-1275 Surgical team dynamics in a reflective team meeting to improve quality of care: qualitative analysis of a shared mental model. Verhagen MJ, de Vos MS, van Schaik J, van der Vorst JR, Schepers A, Marang-van de Mheen PJ, Hamming JF
Cited 1 times since 2023 (1.4 per year) source: EuropePMC
Journal of vascular surgery cases and innovative techniques, Volume 9, Issue 4, 15 3 2023, Pages 101297 Therapeutic management of in-stent thrombosis after thoracic endovascular aortic repair for blunt thoracic aortic injury in a coronavirus disease 2019 patient. van Rijn K, Schepers A, van der Meer RW, van Rijswijk CSP, van Schaik J, van der Vorst JR
A 27-year-old man underwent thoracic endovascular aortic repair for blunt thoracic aortic injury. Fourteen months later, he presented with intermittent paraplegia, congestive heart failure, and a decline of kidney function as a result of high-grade aortic stenosis caused by in-stent thrombosis. He had a concurrent infection with coronavirus disease 2019. The patient was successfully treated using axillofemoral bypass, followed by stent relining 2 weeks later. The possible risk factors and the op... Abstract
Journal of endovascular therapy : an official journal of the International Society of Endovascular Specialists, 3 1 2023, Pages 15266028231187604 Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia: When is Enough Enough? Brouwers J, van Rijswijk C, Van Den Hoven P, Hamming J, van der Vorst JR
Annals of surgery, Volume 278, Issue 5, 27 4 2023, Pages 815-822 Persistent High Long-term Excess Mortality After Elective AAA Repair Especially in Women: A Large Population-based Study. Bulder RMA, van der Vorst JR, van Schaik J, Bedene A, Lijfering WM, Bastiaannet E, Hamming JF, Lindeman JHN
Objective: The aim of this time-trend analysis is to estimate long-term excess mortality and associated cardiovascular risk for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) patients after elective repair while addressing the changes in AAA management and patient selection over time. Background: Despite the intensification of endovascular aneurysm repair and cardiovascular risk management, Swedish population data suggest that AAA patients retain a persistently high long-term mortality after elective repair. T... Abstract
The British journal of surgery, Volume 110, Issue 8, 1 1 2023, Pages 991-992 Future surgeon: bridging the intergenerational gap. Huizing F, Sier VQ, Tresfon JAS, van der Vorst JR, Liem RSL, Schmitz RF, Schepers A, Houwert RM, Vriens MR, Snijders HS, Blok JJ
Angiology, 26 4 2023, Pages 33197231186096 Near-Infrared Fluorescence Imaging With Indocyanine Green to Predict Clinical Outcome After Revascularization in Lower Extremity Arterial Disease. Tange FP, van den Hoven P, van Schaik J, Schepers A, van der Bogt KEA, van Rijswijk CSP, Putter H, Vahrmeijer AL, Hamming JF, van der Vorst JR
Contemporary quality control methods are often insufficient in predicting clinical outcomes after revascularization in lower extremity arterial disease (LEAD) patients. This study evaluates the potential of near-infrared fluorescence imaging with indocyanine green to predict the clinical outcome following revascularization. Near-infrared fluorescence imaging was performed before and within 5 days following the revascularization procedure. Clinical improvement was defined as substantial improveme... Abstract
The Journal of cardiovascular surgery, Volume 64, Issue 6, 12 2 2023, Pages 634-644 Outcomes of Omniflow® II prosthesis used for revascularization in the femoral tract both in infected and non-infected setting. Liesker DJ, Gareb B, Speijers MJ, VAN DER Vorst JR, Salemans PB, Tutein Nolthenius RP, Zeebregts CJ, Saleem BR
Background: Evidence regarding the outcomes of Omniflow® II prosthesis in peripheral arterial revascularization at different anatomical sites and for different indications is scarce. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the outcomes of the Omniflow® II used at various positions within the femoral tract both in infected and non-infected setting. Methods: Patients who underwent reconstructive lower leg vascular surgery with implantation of an Omniflow® II from 2014 until 2021 at five m... Abstract
Cited 2 times since 2023 (2.2 per year) source: EuropePMC
Surgical endoscopy, Volume 37, Issue 9, 7 1 2023, Pages 6824-6833 Quantification of indocyanine green near-infrared fluorescence bowel perfusion assessment in colorectal surgery. Faber RA, Tange FP, Galema HA, Zwaan TC, Holman FA, Peeters KCMJ, Tanis PJ, Verhoef C, Burggraaf J, Mieog JSD, Hutteman M, Keereweer S, Vahrmeijer AL, van der Vorst JR, Hilling DE
Background: Indocyanine green near-infrared fluorescence bowel perfusion assessment has shown its potential benefit in preventing anastomotic leakage. However, the surgeon's subjective visual interpretation of the fluorescence signal limits the validity and reproducibility of the technique. Therefore, this study aimed to identify objective quantified bowel perfusion patterns in patients undergoing colorectal surgery using a standardized imaging protocol. Method: A standardized fluorescence... Abstract
Cited 1 times since 2023 (1.1 per year) source: EuropePMC
Annals of vascular surgery, Volume 97, 25 4 2023, Pages 410-418 Use of Omniflow® II Biosynthetic Graft for the Treatment of Vascular Graft and Endograft Infections. Liesker DJ, Gareb B, Speijers MJ, van der Vorst JR, Salemans PB, Tutein Nolthenius RP, Zeebregts CJ, Saleem BR
Background: Vascular graft/endograft infection is a rare but life-threatening complication of cardiovascular surgery and remains a surgical challenge. Several different graft materials are available for the treatment of vascular graft/endograft infection, each having its own advantages and disadvantages. Biosynthetic vascular grafts have shown low reinfection rates and could be a potential second best after autologous veins in the treatment of vascular graft/endograft infection. Therefore, the a... Abstract
Journal of endovascular therapy : an official journal of the International Society of Endovascular Specialists, 11 2 2023, Pages 15266028231172400 Elastic Deformation Measurement Using Duplex Ultrasound for the Detection of High Aneurysm Sac Pressure Following EVAR. van Genderen OS, van Wissen RC, Hamming JF, van Schaik J, van der Vorst JR
Purpose: To describe the concept of aortic elastic deformation (ED) measurement using duplex ultrasonography (DUS) as a tool for detection of high aneurysm sac pressure following endovascular aortic repair (EVAR). Technique: High aneurysm sac pressure, with or without proven endoleak, will result in a less compressible aneurysm. Using the dual image function in B-mode of the DUS device and a standardized amount of applied probe pressure, ED can be measured. It is defined as the percentage of def... Abstract
Cited 1 times since 2023 (0.9 per year) source: EuropePMC
Annals of vascular surgery, Volume 94, 5 1 2023, Pages 178-185 Nutcracker Syndrome: Challenges in Diagnosis and Surgical Treatment. Dieleman F, Hamming JF, Erben Y, van der Vorst JR
Background: Nutcracker syndrome (NCS) is an uncommon syndrome that presents with signs and symptoms caused by compression of the left renal vein (LRV), whereas 'nutcracker phenomenon' is solely used to refer to the anatomical configuration without clinical symptoms. Treatment for NCS may include nonoperative management, open surgical intervention, and in some instances endovascular stenting. We present a single-center retrospective case series of patients who presented with NCS managed... Abstract
Cited 1 times since 2023 (0.9 per year) source: EuropePMC
Contemporary clinical trials communications, Volume 33, 2 1 2023, Pages 101128 Near-infrared fluorescence angiography with indocyanine green for perfusion assessment of DIEP and msTRAM flaps: A Dutch multicenter randomized controlled trial. Tange FP, Verduijn PS, Sibinga Mulder BG, van Capelle L, Koning S, Driessen C, Mureau MAM, Vahrmeijer AL, van der Vorst JR
Background: A common complication after a DIEP flap reconstruction is the occurrence of fat necrosis due to inadequate flap perfusion zones. Intraoperative identification of ischemic zones in the DIEP flap could be optimized using indocyanine green near-infrared fluorescence angiography (ICG-NIR-FA). This randomized controlled trial aims to determine whether intraoperative ICG-NIR-FA for the assessment of DIEP flap perfusion decreases the occurrence of fat necrosis. Design/methods: This article... Abstract
Cited 2 times since 2023 (1.7 per year) source: EuropePMC
European journal of surgical oncology : the journal of the European Society of Surgical Oncology and the British Association of Surgical Oncology, Volume 49, Issue 5, 2 1 2023, Pages 990-995 A quantitative assessment of perfusion of the gastric conduit after oesophagectomy using near-infrared fluorescence with indocyanine green. Galema HA, Faber RA, Tange FP, Hilling DE, van der Vorst JR, Upper-GI ICG quantification study group
Introduction: Anastomotic leakage is a severe complication after oesophageal resection with gastric conduit reconstruction. Poor perfusion of the gastric conduit plays an important role in the development of anastomotic leakage. Quantitative near-infrared (NIR) fluorescence angiography with indocyanine green (ICG-FA) is an objective technique that can be used for perfusion assessment. This study aims to assess perfusion patterns of the gastric conduit with quantitative ICG-FA. Methods: In this e... Abstract
Annals of vascular surgery, Volume 93, 10 2 2023, Pages 308-318 Learning Curve Analysis of Complex Endovascular Aortic Repair. Warmerdam BWCM, Stevens M, van Rijswijk CSP, Eefting D, van der Meer RW, Putter H, Hamming JF, van der Vorst JR, van Schaik J
Background: When introducing new techniques, attention must be paid to learning curve. Besides quantitative outcomes, qualitative factors of influence should be taken into consideration. This retrospective cohort study describes the quantitative learning curve of complex endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) in a nonhigh-volume academic center and provides qualitative factors that were perceived as contributors to this learning curve. With these factors, we aim to aid in future implementation of new... Abstract
Cited 4 times since 2023 (3.1 per year) source: EuropePMC
Langenbeck's archives of surgery, Volume 408, Issue 1, 26 4 2023, Pages 67 Quantitative perfusion assessment using indocyanine green during surgery - current applications and recommendations for future use. Van Den Hoven P, Osterkamp J, Nerup N, Svendsen MBS, Vahrmeijer A, Van Der Vorst JR, Achiam MP
Purpose: Incorrect assessment of tissue perfusion carries a significant risk of complications in surgery. The use of near-infrared (NIR) fluorescence imaging with Indocyanine Green (ICG) presents a possible solution. However, only through quantification of the fluorescence signal can an objective and reproducible evaluation of tissue perfusion be obtained. This narrative review aims to provide an overview of the available quantification methods for perfusion assessment using ICG NIR fluorescence... Abstract