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Schouten, A.M. (author), Flipse, S.M. (author), van Nieuwenhuizen, Kim E. (author), Jansen, F.W. (author), van der Eijk, A.C. (author), van den Dobbelsteen, J.J. (author)Literature proposes numerous initiatives for optimization of the Operating Room (OR). Despite multiple suggested strategies for the optimization of workflow on the OR, its patients and (medical) staff, no uniform description of ‘optimization’ has been adopted. This makes it difficult to evaluate the proposed optimization strategies. In...review 2023
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Tummers, Fokkedien H.M.P. (author), Bazelmans, Maria K. (author), Jansen, F.W. (author), Blikkendaal, Mathijs D. (author), Vahrmeijer, Alexander L. (author), Kuppen, P.J.K. (author)Intra-operative fluorescent imaging of endometriosis could help to optimize surgical treatment. Potential biomarkers to use as target for endometriosis-binding fluorescent probes were identified using a new five-phase transcriptomics-based approach to broaden the search for biomarkers. Using publicly available datasets, a differentially...review 2023
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Postema, R.R. (author), Hardon, S.F. (author), Cefai, David (author), Dankelman, J. (author), Jansen, F.W. (author), Camenzuli, Christian (author), Calleja-Agius, Jean (author), Horeman, T. (author)Background: <br/>Veress needles (VN) are commonly used in establishing pneumoperitoneum in laparoscopic surgery. Previously, a VN with a new safety mechanism ‘VeressPLUS’ needle (VN+) was developed to reduce the amount of overshoot.<br/><br/>Methods: <br/>Eighteen participants (novices, intermediates, and experts) performed in total of 248...journal article 2023
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Tummers, Fokkedien H.M.P. (author), Peltenburg, Sophie I. (author), Metzemaekers, Jeroen (author), Jansen, F.W. (author), Blikkendaal, Mathijs D. (author)Purpose: Patients often undergo repeat surgery for endometriosis, due to recurrent or residual disease. Previous surgery is often considered a risk factor for worse surgical outcome. However, data are scarce concerning the influence of subsequent endometriosis surgery. Methods: A retrospective study in a centre of expertise for endometriosis...journal article 2023
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Metzemaekers, Jeroen (author), Bouwman, Lotte (author), De Vos, Marit (author), Van Nieuwenhuizen, Kim (author), Twijnstra, A.R.H. (author), Smeets, Maddy (author), Jansen, F.W. (author), Blikkendaal, Mathijs (author)STUDY QUESTION: What is the additional value of the comprehensive complication index (CCI) and ClassIntra system (classification for intraoperative adverse events (ioAEs)) in adverse event (AE) reporting in (deep) endometriosis (DE) surgery compared to only using the Clavien-Dindo (CD) system? SUMMARY ANSWER: The CCI and ClassIntra are useful...journal article 2023
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van Nieuwenhuizen, Kim E. (author), Both, Ingena G.I.A. (author), Porte, Petra J. (author), van der Eijk, A.C. (author), Jansen, F.W. (author)Objective: To assess the various factors that influence environmentally sustainable behaviour in gynaecological surgery and examine the differences between gynaecologists and residents. Design: An interview study. Setting: Academic and non-academic hospitals in the Netherlands. Population: Gynaecologists (n = 10) and residents (n = 6)....journal article 2023
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de Ridder, Else F. (author), Friedericy, Herman J. (author), van der Eijk, A.C. (author), Dankelman, J. (author), Jansen, F.W. (author)Highlights: What are the main findings? Using the HSMEA, it is possible to systematically reduce operating room waste. The HSMEA identifies carbon hotspots of surgical waste based on waste stream analysis. Solutions for improvement are found by applying the six Rs of waste management. What is the implication of the main finding? A...journal article 2022
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Tummers, Fokkedien H.M.P. (author), Hoebink, Jasmin (author), Driessen, Sara R.C. (author), Jansen, F.W. (author), Twijnstra, A.R.H. (author)Introduction: The implementation of advanced minimally invasive surgical (MIS) techniques has broadened. An extensive body of literature shows that high hospital and surgeon volumes lead to better patient outcomes. However, no information is available regarding volume trends in the post-implementation phase of MIS. This study investigated...journal article 2021
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Metzemaekers, Jeroen (author), van den Akker-van Marle, M. Elske (author), Sampat, Jonathan (author), Smeets, Mathilde J.G.H. (author), English, James (author), Thijs, Elke (author), Maas, Jacques W.M. (author), Jansen, F.W. (author), Essers, Brigitte (author)Objective: To study the preferences of women with deep endometriosis (DE) with bowel involvement when they have to choose between conservative (medication) or surgical treatment. Design: Labelled discrete choice experiment (DCE). Setting: Dutch academic and non-academic hospitals and online recruitment. Population or Sample: A total of 169...journal article 2021
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van Straten, Bart (author), van der Heiden, D.R. (author), Robertson, P.D. (author), riekwel, corinne (author), Jansen, F.W. (author), van der Elst, M. (author), Horeman, T. (author)Introduction<br/>Hospitals in the Netherlands generate approximately 1.3 million kg of waste from the polypropylene (PP) wrapping paper (WP) used to wrap surgical instruments each year. The aim of this study was to develop a method to recycle WP waste into new medical devices.<br/><br/>Methods<br/>WP was recovered from Maasstad Hospital,...journal article 2021
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Metzemaekers, Jeroen (author), Slotboom, Suzanne (author), Sampat, Jonathan (author), Vermolen, Polo (author), Smeets, Mathilde J.G.H. (author), Elske van den Akker-van Marle, M. (author), Maas, Jacques (author), Bakker, Esther C. (author), Nijkamp, Marjan (author), Both, S. (author), Jansen, F.W. (author)Objective: To study the experiences, considerations, and motivations of patients with endometriosis in the decision-making process for deep endometriosis (DE) treatment options. Design: Qualitative study using semi-structured in-depth focus group methodology. Setting: University medical center. Patient(s): A total of 19 Dutch women diagnosed...journal article 2021
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Friedericy, Herman J. (author), van Egmond, Cas W. (author), Vogtländer, J.G. (author), van der Eijk, A.C. (author), Jansen, F.W. (author)The widespread use of single-use polypropylene packaging for sterilization of surgical instruments (blue wrap) results in enormous environmental pollution and plastic waste, estimated at 115 million kilograms on a yearly basis in the United States alone. Rigid sterilization containers (RSCs) are a well-known alternative in terms of quality...journal article 2021
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Tummers, Fokkedien H.M.P. (author), Draaisma, Werner A. (author), Demirkiran, Ahmet (author), Brouwer, Tammo A. (author), Lagerveld, Brunolf W. (author), van Schrojenstein Lantman, Esther S. (author), Spijkers, Klaartje (author), Coppus, Sjors F.P.J. (author), Jansen, F.W. (author)Background. During the COVID-19 pandemic the question arises if laparoscopy, as an aerosol forming procedure, poses a potential risk for viral transmission of SARS-CoV-2 to healthcare workers. Methods. A literature search was conducted using PubMed, Embase and MEDLINE. Articles reporting information regarding COVID-19 or other relevant...review 2021
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van den Haak, Lukas (author), de Kroon, Cor D. (author), Warmerdam, Milo I. (author), Siebers, Albert G. (author), Rhemrev, Johann P. (author), Nieboer, Theodoor E. (author), Jansen, F.W. (author)Objective: To estimate the risk of uterine leiomyosarcoma in patients undergoing gynecological surgery and also to identify groups at risk for unrecognized uterine leiomyosarcoma. Methods: A national cohort study was performed evaluating all uterine leiomyosarcoma (ULMS) diagnosed in The Netherlands between January 2000 and September 2015....journal article 2019
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Overtoom, Evelien M. (author), Horeman, T. (author), Jansen, F.W. (author), Dankelman, J. (author), Schreuder, Henk W.R. (author)OBJECTIVES: To provide a systematic overview of the literature assessing the value of haptic and force feedback in current simulators teaching laparoscopic surgical skills. DATA SOURCES: The databases of Pubmed, Cochrane, Embase, Web of Science, and Google Scholar were searched to retrieve relevant studies published until January 31st, 2017....review 2019
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Sandberg, E. M. (author), Twijnstra, A.R.H. (author), van Meir, C. A. (author), Kok, H. S. (author), van Geloven, N. (author), Gludovacz, K. (author), Kolkman, W. (author), Nagel, H.T.C. (author), Haans, L.C.F. (author), Kapiteijn, K. (author), Jansen, F.W. (author)Objective: To evaluate if immediate catheter removal (ICR) after laparoscopic hysterectomy is associated with similar retention outcomes compared with delayed removal (DCR). Study design: Non-inferiority randomised controlled trial. Population: Women undergoing laparoscopic hysterectomy in six hospitals in the Netherlands. Methods: Women were...journal article 2019
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Berger, Judith P. (author), Rhemrev, Johann (author), Smeets, Maddy (author), Henneman, Onno (author), English, James (author), Jansen, F.W. (author)OBJECTIVES: To assess the added value of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) after dynamic transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) in the diagnostic pathway for preoperative staging of pelvic endometriosis. METHODS: A prospective observational study was conducted between April 22, 2014, and May 1, 2015. During that period, 363 patients with a clinical...journal article 2019
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Sandberg, E.M. (author), Driessen, S.R.C. (author), Bak, E.A.T. (author), van Geloven, N. (author), Berger, J.P. (author), Smeets, M.J.G.H. (author), Rhemrev, J.P.T. (author), Jansen, F.W. (author)Background: Pelvic endometriosis is often mentioned as one of the variables influencing surgical outcomes of laparoscopic hysterectomy (LH). However, its additional surgical risks have not been well established. The aim of this study was to analyze to what extent concomitant endometriosis influences surgical outcomes of LH and to determine if...journal article 2018
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Blikkendaal, Mathijs D. (author), Driessen, Sara R C (author), Rodrigues, Sharon P. (author), Rhemrev, J.P.T. (author), Smeets, M.J.G.H. (author), Dankelman, J. (author), van den Dobbelsteen, J.J. (author), Jansen, F.W. (author)Background: During the implementation of new interventions (i.e., surgical devices and technologies) in the operating room, surgical safety might be compromised. Current safety measures are insufficient in detecting safety hazards during this process. The aim of the study was to observe whether surgical teams are capable of measuring surgical...journal article 2018
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Sandberg, Evelien M. (author), Leinweber, Fleur S. (author), Herbschleb, Petra J. (author), Berends-van der Meer, Dorien M.A. (author), Jansen, F.W. (author)The aim of this study was to evaluate the catheterisation regimes after a laparoscopic hysterectomy (LH) in Dutch hospitals and to assess the nurses’ opinion on this topic. This was particularly relevant as no consensus exists on the best moment to remove a urinary catheter after an LH. All 89 Dutch hospitals were successfully contacted and...journal article 2018