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Bridging generational gaps in Surgery: A narrative review on values, well-being, and training preferences Open

Floortje Huizing, Vincent Q. Sier, Annelot D Sark, H.S. Snijders, Joost R. van der Vorst , et al. · 2025

This review summarizes key factors contributing to surgical well-being and generational dynamics. Awareness of these factors is increasing. While generational differences exist, many distinctions may be attributed to life phases, lifestyle…

Surgeon personality diversity across generations and subspecialties Open

Vincent Q. Sier, Roderick F. Schmitz, Reinier W A M Wertenbroek, Abbey Schepers, Joost R. van der Vorst · 2025

We delineated nuanced personality variations across generations and subspecialties in the surgical population, marking a starting point in the introduction of personality insights in the professional domain of healthcare.

Dissecting the surgeon's personality: cross‐cultural comparisons in Western Europe Open

Vincent Q. Sier, Carly Bisset, D. A. J. Tesselaar, Roderick F. Schmitz, Abbey Schepers , et al. · 2024

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 r…

The Christmas Procedure: A Surgical Approach to Holiday Cooking Open

Vincent Q. Sier, Abbey Schepers, Žilvinas Dambrauskas, Joost R. van der Vorst, Roderick F. Schmitz · 2023

Surgeons are known for their steady hands, decision-making skills, and, according to some, their self-admiration [...]

Adjuvant Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy in Patients With Locally Advanced Colon Cancer (COLOPEC): 5-Year Results of a Randomized Multicenter Trial Open

Emma S. Zwanenburg, Charlotte E.L. Klaver, D D Wisselink, Cornelis J.A. Punt, Pétur Snæbjörnsson , et al. · 2023

Clinical trials frequently include multiple end points that mature at different times. The initial report, typically based on the primary end point, may be published when key planned co-primary or secondary analyses are not yet available. …

Future surgeon: bridging the intergenerational gap Open

Floortje Huizing, Vincent Q. Sier, Jaco Tresfon, Joost R. van der Vorst, Ronald S. L. Liem , et al. · 2023

Baseline and early digital [18F]FDG PET/CT and multiparametric MRI contain promising features to predict response to neoadjuvant therapy in locally advanced rectal cancer patients: a pilot study Open

Floris A. Vuijk, Shirin Feshtali Shahbazi, Wyanne A. Noortman, Floris H. P. van Velden, Petra Dibbets‐Schneider , et al. · 2023

Objective In this pilot study, we investigated the feasibility of response prediction using digital [ 18 F]FDG PET/computed tomography (CT) and multiparametric MRI before, during, and after neoadjuvant chemoradiation therapy in locally adv…

The big five: Studying the surgical personality Open

Vincent Q. Sier, Roderick F. Schmitz, Hein Putter, Abbey Schepers, Joost R. van der Vorst · 2022

Exploring the surgical personality Open

Vincent Q. Sier, Roderick F. Schmitz, Abbey Schepers, Joost R. van der Vorst · 2022

Surgery is a demanding field, requiring determination and emotional stability. This review explores the surgical personality, addressing international personality differences between surgical and non-surgical specialties. Across the globe,…

Adhesion formation after surgery for locally advanced colonic cancer in the COLOPEC trial Open

Emma S. Zwanenburg, D D Wisselink, Charlotte E.L. Klaver, Alexandra Brandt, André J. A. Bremers , et al. · 2022

This study investigated the impact of laparoscopic or open resection of locally advanced colonic cancer on the incidence and severity of adhesions evaluated by laparoscopy at 18 months, primarily intended to evaluate peritoneal recurrence.…

Short-course radiotherapy followed by chemotherapy before total mesorectal excision (TME) versus preoperative chemoradiotherapy, TME, and optional adjuvant chemotherapy in locally advanced rectal cancer (RAPIDO): a randomised, open-label, phase 3 trial Open

Renu R. Bahadoer, Esmée A. Dijkstra, Boudewijn van Etten, Corrie A.M. Marijnen, Hein Putter , et al. · 2020

Adjuvant hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy in patients with locally advanced colon cancer (COLOPEC): a multicentre, open-label, randomised trial Open

Charlotte E.L. Klaver, D D Wisselink, Cornelis J.A. Punt, Pétur Snæbjörnsson, Johannes Crezee , et al. · 2019

Successful sacral nerve modulation despite migration of tined lead Open

Stefanie Dekkers, Roderick F. Schmitz, Johannes TM van der Heyden, Coen I.M. Baeten · 2016

Background: Sacral nerve modulation (SNM) is a minimally invasive treatment for chronic constipation or incontinence when conservative treatment is insufficient to provide relieve of symptoms. Case description: A 74-year-old patient with a…

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