Willemijn Y. van der Plas

The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Time to Treatment in Surgical Oncology: A National Registry Study in The Netherlands Open

Roos M. G. van Vuren, Yester F. Janssen, Rianne N. M. Hogenbirk, Michelle R. de Graaff, Rinske van den Hoek , et al. · 2024

To avoid delay in oncological treatment, a 6-weeks norm for time to treatment has been agreed on in The Netherlands. However, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on health systems resulted in reduced capacity for regular surgical care. In …

Pre-Transplant Hyperparathyroidism and Graft or Patient Outcomes After Kidney Transplantation Open

Fernanda Guedes Rodrigues, Willemijn Y. van der Plas, Camilo G. Sotomayor, Amarens van der Vaart, Daan Kremer , et al. · 2024

The impact of pre-transplant parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels on early or long-term kidney function after kidney transplantation is subject of debate. We assessed whether severe hyperparathyroidism is associated with delayed graft function…

Actual physical activity after major abdominal cancer surgery: Far from optimal Open

Rianne N. M. Hogenbirk, Allard G. Wijma, Willemijn Y. van der Plas, Judith E. K. R. Hentzen, Geertruida H. de Bock , et al. · 2024

Postoperative physical activity is low in patients undergoing major abdominal cancer surgery and is linked to postoperative outcomes. Although physical activity should be encouraged in all patients, patient-specific risk factors were ident…

Surgery-Related Muscle Loss after Pancreatic Resection and Its Association with Postoperative Nutritional Intake Open

Rianne N. M. Hogenbirk, Judith E. K. R. Hentzen, Willemijn Y. van der Plas, Marjo Campmans‐Kuijpers, Schelto Kruijff , et al. · 2023

To study the occurrence of surgery-related muscle loss (SRML) and its association with in-hospital nutritional intake, we conducted a prospective observational cohort study including patients who underwent pancreatic surgery because of (su…

Actual Physical Activity after Major Abdominal Surgery: Far from Optimal Open

Allard Wijma, Rianne N. M. Hogenbirk, Willemijn Y. van der Plas, Judith E. K. R. Hentzen, Geertruida H. de Bock , et al. · 2023

Postoperative muscle loss, protein intake, physical activity and outcome associations Open

Rianne N. M. Hogenbirk, Willemijn Y. van der Plas, Judith E. K. R. Hentzen, Laura van Wijk, Allard G. Wijma , et al. · 2022

Background Skeletal muscle loss is often observed in intensive care patients. However, little is known about postoperative muscle loss, its associated risk factors, and its long-term consequences. The aim of this prospective observational …

Comparison of reconstruction methods used during liver transplantation in case of a graft with replaced or accessory right hepatic artery: A retrospective study Open

Dune Wouters, Marc Blondeau, Isabel Bos, Christophe Camus, Caroline Jézequel , et al. · 2022

Variations in graft arterial anatomy can increase the risk of postoperative hepatic arterial thrombosis (HAT), especially in presence of a replaced or accessory right hepatic artery (RHA). We retrospectively analyzed 223 cases of liver tra…

Thickness of Biceps and Quadriceps Femoris Muscle Measured Using Point-of-Care Ultrasound as a Representation of Total Skeletal Muscle Mass Open

Rianne N. M. Hogenbirk, Alain R. Viddeleer, Judith E. K. R. Hentzen, Willemijn Y. van der Plas, Cees P. van der Schans , et al. · 2022

Generalized loss of muscle mass is associated with increased morbidity and mortality in patients with cancer. The gold standard to measure muscle mass is by using computed tomography (CT). However, the aim of this prospective observational…

Impact of parathyroidectomy on quality of life in multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 Open

Marília D’Elboux Guimarães Brescia, Karine Rodrigues, André Fernandes d’Alessandro, Wellington Alves Filho, Willemijn Y. van der Plas , et al. · 2022

Background Potential influences of parathyroidectomy (PTx) on the quality of life (QoL) in multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1-related primary hyperparathyroidism (HPT/MEN1) are unknown. Method Short Form 36 Health Survey Questionnaire was…

Skeletal Muscle Loss after HPB Surgery and its Relation with Objectively Measured Postoperative Physical Activity and Nutritional Intake Open

Rianne N. M. Hogenbirk, Judith E. K. R. Hentzen, Willemijn Y. van der Plas, Schelto Kruijff, Joost M. Klaase · 2022

Oxygenated versus non‐oxygenated flush out and storage of donor livers: An experimental study Open

Isabel M.A. Brüggenwirth, Willemijn Y. van der Plas, Otto B. van Leeuwen, Adam M. Thorne, Michel Rayar , et al. · 2021

Background During donor organ procurement and subsequent static cold storage (SCS), hepatic adenosine triphosphate (ATP) levels are progressively depleted, which contributes to ischemia‐reperfusion injury (IRI). We sought to investigate a …

Palliative cancer care in Malawi Open

Jane Bates, Duncan Kwaitana, Willemijn Y. van der Plas, Stan Benjamens, Schelto Kruijff · 2021

Therapeutic anticoagulation after liver transplantation is not useful among patients with pre‐transplant Yerdel‐grade I/II portal vein thrombosis: A two‐center retrospective study Open

Isabel Bos, Marc Blondeau, Dune Wouters, Christophe Camus, Pauline Houssel‐Debry , et al. · 2021

Actual postoperative protein and calorie intake in patients undergoing major open abdominal cancer surgery: A prospective, observational cohort study Open

Reickly D. N. Constansia, Judith E. K. R. Hentzen, Rianne N. M. Hogenbirk, Willemijn Y. van der Plas, Marjo Campmans‐Kuijpers , et al. · 2021

Background Adequate nutritional protein and energy intake are required for optimal postoperative recovery. There are limited studies reporting the actual postoperative protein and energy intake within the first week after major abdominal c…

End-Stage Renal Disease Related Hyperparathyroidism: Towards a Patient-Tailored Journey Open

Willemijn Y. van der Plas · 2021

Hyperparathyroidism is a common consequence of end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Patients with hyperparathyroidism related to ESRD may experience symptoms such as pruritus, muscle weakness, concentration difficulties, and feeling depressed. …

Outcomes of parathyroidectomy versus calcimimetics for secondary hyperparathyroidism and kidney transplantation: a propensity-matched analysis (vol 405, pg 851, 2020) Open

Eio Koh, Willemijn Y. van der Plas, R. R. Dulfer, Robert A. Pol, Schelto Kruijff , et al. · 2021

Correction to: Outcomes of parathyroidectomy versus calcimimetics for secondary hyperparathyroidism and kidney transplantation: a propensity-matched analysis Open

Ezra Y. Koh, Willemijn Y. van der Plas, R. R. Dulfer, Robert A. Pol, Schelto Kruijff , et al. · 2021

Association of time-updated plasma calcium and phosphate with graft and patient outcomes after kidney transplantation Open

Willemijn Y. van der Plas, António W. Gomes‐Neto, Stefan P. Berger, Robert A. Pol, Schelto Kruijff , et al. · 2020

Disturbances in calcium-phosphate homeostasis are common after kidney transplantation. We aimed to assess the relationship between deregulations in plasma calcium and phosphate over time and mortality and death-censored graft failure (DCGF…

Parathyroidectomy for patients with secondary hyperparathyroidism in a changing landscape for the management of end-stage renal disease Open

Willemijn Y. van der Plas, Schelto Kruijff, Stan B. Sidhu, Leigh Delbridge, Mark Sywak , et al. · 2020

Perioperative SARS-CoV-2 infections increase mortality, pulmonary complications, and thromboembolic events: A Dutch, multicenter, matched-cohort clinical study Open

Pascal Jonker, Willemijn Y. van der Plas, Pieter J. Steinkamp, Ralph Poelstra, Marloes Emous , et al. · 2020

Outcomes of parathyroidectomy versus calcimimetics for secondary hyperparathyroidism and kidney transplantation: a propensity-matched analysis Open

Ezra Y. Koh, Willemijn Y. van der Plas, R. R. Dulfer, Robert A. Pol, Schelto Kruijff , et al. · 2020

Palliatieve geneeskunde in sub-Sahara Afrika Open

Willemijn Y. van der Plas, Stan Benjamens, Yester Janssen, Steven van de Vijver, Schelto Kruijff · 2020

P1634TIME-UPDATED SERUM CALCIUM AND PHOSPHATE ARE ASSOCIATED WITH GRAFT AND PATIENT OUTCOMES AFTER KIDNEY TRANSPLANTATION Open

Willemijn Y. van der Plas, António W. Gomes‐Neto, Stefan P. Berger, Schelto Kruijff, Stephan J. L. Bakker , et al. · 2020

Background and Aims Disturbances in calcium-phosphate homeostasis are common after kidney transplantation. The clinical implications of changes in calcium-phosphate homeostasis after transplantation are unclear. The aim of this study was t…

The increased need for palliative cancer care in Sub-Saharan Africa Open

Willemijn Y. van der Plas, Stan Benjamens, Schelto Kruijff · 2020

Although palliative care as a discipline in high income countries is maturing, it is still somewhat in its infancy in sub-Saharan Africa, an area where this type of care is needed the most: more than 80% of people in urgent need of palliat…

Surgeons’ Ability to Predict the Extent of Surgery Prior to Cytoreductive Surgery with Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy Open

Judith E. K. R. Hentzen, Willemijn Y. van der Plas, Lukas B. Been, Frederik J.H. Hoogwater, Robert J. van Ginkel , et al. · 2020

Background The extent of surgery (ES) during cytoreductive surgery with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (CRS + HIPEC) is a well-known risk factor for major postoperative morbidity. Interestingly, the reliability of surgeons to pr…

Effect of intraperitoneal chemotherapy concentration on morbidity and survival Open

Fortuné M.K. Elekonawo, W J van Eden, Willemijn Y. van der Plas, Roos S. G. Ewalds, Loek A. W. de Jong , et al. · 2020

Background Selected patients with colorectal peritoneal metastases are treated with cytoreductive surgery (CRS) and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC). The concentration of intraperitoneal chemotherapy reflects the administe…

Delta peritoneal cancer index (ΔPCI): A new dynamic prognostic parameter for survival in patients with colorectal peritoneal metastases Open

Judith E. K. R. Hentzen, Willemijn Y. van der Plas, Hendrien Kuipers, Swades Ramcharan, Lukas B. Been , et al. · 2019

Role of diagnostic laparoscopy in patients with suspicion of colorectal peritoneal metastases to evaluate suitability for cytoreductive surgery with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy Open

Judith E. K. R. Hentzen, Willemijn Y. van der Plas, Reickly D. N. Constansia, Lukas B. Been, Frederik J.H. Hoogwater , et al. · 2019

Routinely performing DLS in patients with suspicion of colorectal PM to evaluate suitability for CRS + HIPEC is feasible and safe, avoiding the morbidity of an unnecessary laparotomy in patients with extensive disease.

Cancer in low and middle income countries - The same disease with a different face Open

Yester F. Janssen, Willemijn Y. van der Plas, Stan Benjamens, Schelto Kruijff · 2019

Secondary and Tertiary Hyperparathyroidism: A Narrative Review Open

Willemijn Y. van der Plas, Milou E. Noltes, Tessa M. van Ginhoven, Schelto Kruijff · 2019

End-stage renal disease is often complicated by the occurrence of secondary and eventually tertiary hyperparathyroidism, characterized by increased parathormone, calcium, and phosphate concentrations. Related symptoms include pruritus and …

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