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Researcher
Karel Claes
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Results
2026
Does enzymatic debridement reduce the occurrence of hypertrophic scarring in intermediate depth burns?
Kimberly De Mey
Julie van Durme
Jozef Verbelen
Ignace De Decker
Henk Hoeksema
Tine Nuyttens
Petra De Coninck
Nathalie Roche
Stan Monstrey
Karel Claes
A1
Journal Article
in
BURNS
2026
2025
The reconstruction of various complex full-thickness skin defects with a biodegradable temporising matrix : a case series
Julie van Durme
Thibaut Dhont
Ignace De Decker
Michiel Van Waeyenberghe
Kimberly De Mey
Henk Hoeksema
Jozef Verbelen
Petra De Coninck
Nathalie Roche
Phillip Blondeel
et al.
A2
Journal Article
in
EUROPEAN BURN JOURNAL
2025
The use of silk dressings in the treatment of skin injuries : a systematic review
Leen Vermoesen
Ignace De Decker
Jozef Verbelen
Henk Hoeksema
Kimberly De Mey
Petra De Coninck
Julie van Durme
Nathalie Roche
Stan Monstrey
Karel Claes
A1
Journal Article
in
BURNS
2025
Use of the superficial circumflex iliac artery perforator flap for urethra and/or shaft reconstruction in gender-diverse persons : 10-year single-center experience
Anouk De Gelder
Danny Young-Afat
Karel Claes
Shane Morrison
Nicolaas Lumen
Anne-Françoise Spinoit
Mieke Waterschoot
Salvatore D'Arpa
Stan Monstrey
Marlon Buncamper
A1
Journal Article
in
PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
2025
Validity of laser speckle contrast imaging for predicting wound healing potential in burns : a critical examination
Kimberly De Mey
Ignace De Decker
Rodney Gush
Hendrik Hoeksema
Jozef Verbelen
Petra De Coninck
Phillip Blondeel
Stan Monstrey
Karel Claes
A1
Journal Article
in
BURNS
2025
2024
Assessing antibacterial efficacy of a polyhexanide hydrogel versus alginate-based wound dressing in burns
Ignace De Decker
Dries Janssens
Kimberly De Mey
Hendrik Hoeksema
Marie Simaey
Petra De Coninck
Jozef Verbelen
Alina De Pessemier
Phillip Blondeel
Stan Monstrey
et al.
A1
Journal Article
in
JOURNAL OF WOUND CARE
2024
Photo-crosslinkable polyester microneedles as sustained drug release systems toward hypertrophic scar treatment
Anna Szabó
Ignace De Decker
Sam Semey
Karel Claes
Phillip Blondeel
Stan Monstrey
Jo Van Dorpe
Sandra Van Vlierberghe
A1
Journal Article
in
DRUG DELIVERY
2024
The added value of cultured cells in burn treatment : a systematic review
Marie Simaey
Ignace De Decker
Florian Vanlauwe
Phillip Blondeel
Stan Monstrey
Karel Claes
A1
Journal Article
in
BURNS
2024
Use of the modified meek technique for the coverage of extensive burn wounds
C. Tapking
A. Panayi
V. Haug
A. Palackic
K. S. Houschyar
Karel Claes
S. Kuepper
F. Vollbach
U. Kneser
G. Hundeshagen
A1
Journal Article
in
BURNS
2024
2023
A single-stage bilayered skin reconstruction using Glyaderm® as an acellular dermal regeneration template results in improved scar quality : an intra-individual randomized controlled trial
Ignace De Decker
Hendrik Hoeksema
Jozef Verbelen
Petra De Coninck
Marijn Speeckaert
Sofie De Schepper
Philippe Blondeel
ALI PIRAYESH
Stan Monstrey
Karel Claes
A1
Journal Article
in
BURNS & TRAUMA
2023
ALT phalloplasty : the Ghent technique
Marlon Buncamper
Yair Shachar
Karel Claes
Wietse Claeys
Stan Monstrey
Bookchapter
in
Atlas of operative techniques in gender affirmation surgery
2023
An external validation of a novel predictive algorithm for male nipple areolar positioning : an improvement to current practice through a multicenter endeavor
Floyd Timmermans
Laure Ruyssinck
Sterre E. Mokken
Marlon Buncamper
Kevin M. Veen
Margriet G. Mullender
Karel Claes
Mark-Bram Bouman
Stan Monstrey
Timotheus C. van de Grift
A1
Journal Article
in
JOURNAL OF PLASTIC SURGERY AND HAND SURGERY
2023
Burn management : from survival to quality of survival
Karel Claes
Ignace De Decker
Stijn Blot
Editorial material
2023
Dissolving microneedles for effective and painless intradermal drug delivery in various skin conditions : a systematic review
Ignace De Decker
Thomas Logé
Hendrik Hoeksema
Marijn Speeckaert
Philippe Blondeel
Stan Monstrey
Karel Claes
A1
Journal Article
in
JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY
2023
Enzymatic deglycation of damaged skin by means of combined treatment of fructosamine-3-kinase and fructosyl-amino acid oxidase
Ignace De Decker
Margo Notebaert
Marijn Speeckaert
Karel Claes
Phillip Blondeel
Elisabeth Van Aken
Jo Van Dorpe
Filip De Somer
Margaux Heintz
Stan Monstrey
et al.
A1
Journal Article
in
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
2023
Helpful hints in deciding what and when to operate after enzymatic debridement
Karel Claes
Ignace De Decker
Stan Monstrey
Yaron Shoham
Tom Vyncke
Bernard Depypere
Edward De Wolf
Fien Decuypere
Bernd Lannau
Hendrik Hoeksema
A1
Journal Article
in
BURNS
2023
Influence of moisturizers on skin microcirculation : an assessment study using laser speckle contrast imaging
Ignace De Decker
Tanja Klotz
Peter Vu
Henk Hoeksema
Kimberly De Mey
Anse Beeckman
Bob Vermeulen
Marijn Speeckaert
Phillip Blondeel
Marcus Wagstaff
et al.
A1
Journal Article
in
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
2023
Occlusion and hydration of scars : moisturizers versus silicone gels
Ignace De Decker
Hendrik Hoeksema
Els Vanlerberghe
Anse Beeckman
Jozef Verbelen
Petra De Coninck
Marijn Speeckaert
Phillip Blondeel
Stan Monstrey
Karel Claes
A1
Journal Article
in
BURNS
2023
Outcomes of Meek micrografting versus mesh grafting on deep dermal and full thickness (burn) wounds : study protocol for an intra-patient randomized controlled trial
Danielle Rijpma
Anouk Pijpe
Karel Claes
Hendrik Hoeksema
Ignace De Decker
Jozef Verbelen
Paul van Zuijlen
Stan Monstrey
Annebeth Meij-de Vries
A1
Journal Article
in
PLOS ONE
2023
Pressure therapy for scars : myth or reality? A systematic review
Ignace De Decker
Anse Beeckman
Hendrik Hoeksema
Kimberly De Mey
Jozef Verbelen
Petra De Coninck
Phillip Blondeel
Marijn Speeckaert
Stan Monstrey
Karel Claes
A1
Journal Article
in
BURNS
2023
Principles and outcomes of gender-affirming vaginoplasty
Shane D. Morrison
Karel Claes
Martin P. Morris
Stan Monstrey
Piet Hoebeke
Marlon Buncamper
A1
Journal Article
in
NATURE REVIEWS UROLOGY
2023
The process to obtain reimbursement for enzymatic debridement in clinically deep burns
Karel Claes
Hendrik Hoeksema
Cynthia Lafaire
Lieve De Cuyper
Katrien De Groote
Tom Vyncke
Ignace De Decker
JOZEF VERBELEN
Petra De Coninck
Bernard Depypere
et al.
A1
Journal Article
in
ACTA CHIRURGICA BELGICA
2023
Treatment of hypertrophic scars with corticoid-embedded dissolving microneedles
Ignace De Decker
Anna Szabó
Hendrik Hoeksema
Marijn Speeckaert
Joris Delanghe
Phillip Blondeel
Sandra Van Vlierberghe
Stan Monstrey
Karel Claes
A1
Journal Article
in
JOURNAL OF BURN CARE & RESEARCH
2023
2022
Comparison of Glyaderm with different dermal substitute matrices in a porcine wound model
ALI PIRAYESH
Ignace De Decker
Cornelia D. Richters
Nanne J. Paauw
Henk Hoeksema
Matthias J. Hoekstra
Karel Claes
Berend Van Der Lei
Stan Monstrey
A2
Journal Article
in
JPRAS OPEN
2022
Fat embolism after autologous facial fat grafting
Nicolas Dhooghe
Sebastiaan Maes
Bernard Depypere
Karel Claes
Renaat Coopman
Bela Kubat
Michel Piette
Stan Monstrey
A1
Journal Article
in
AESTHETIC SURGERY JOURNAL
2022
It's all about burn depth!
Karel Claes
Phillip Blondeel
Stan Monstrey
Marlon Buncamper
Dissertation
2022
Pain management during a bromelain-based selective enzymatic debridement in paediatric and adult burn patients
Karel Claes
Sarah Amar
Hendrik Hoeksema
Rachel Kornhaber
Alette de Jong
Stan Monstrey
Josef Haik
Erik Biros
Moti Harats
A1
Journal Article
in
BURNS
2022
The Meek micrograft technique for burns : review on its outcomes : searching for the superior skin grafting technique
Danielle Rijpma
Karel Claes
Hendrik Hoeksema
Ignace De Decker
Jozef Verbelen
Stan Monstrey
Anouk Pijpe
Paul van Zuijlen
Annebeth Meij-de Vries
A1
Journal Article
in
BURNS
2022
The use of fluid silicone gels in the prevention and treatment of hypertrophic scars : a systematic review and meta-analysis
Ignace De Decker
Henk Hoeksema
JOZEF VERBELEN
Els Vanlerberghe
Petra De Coninck
Marijn Speeckaert
Phillip Blondeel
Stan Monstrey
Karel Claes
A1
Journal Article
in
BURNS
2022
2021
A novel technique for preventive lymphovenous anastomosis : anastomosing a ligated lymphatic vessel
Bernard Depypere
Tom Vyncke
Nicolas Dhooghe
Karel Claes
Phillip Blondeel
Koenraad Van Landuyt
A2
Journal Article
in
PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN
2021
Evidence based burn depth assessment using laser-based technologies : where do we stand?
Karel Claes
Henk Hoeksema
Tom Vyncke
Jozef Verbelen
Petra De Coninck
Ignace De Decker
Stan Monstrey
A1
Journal Article
in
JOURNAL OF BURN CARE & RESEARCH
2021
Fifteen-year experience with the Ghent technique of penile inversion vaginoplasty
Dries Opsomer
Tom Vyncke
Delphine Mertens
Aline Ceulemans
Karel Claes
Marlon Buncamper
Stan Monstrey
A1
Journal Article
in
PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
2021
Male-to-female gender affirmation surgery : breast reconstruction with Ergonomix round prostheses
Fien Decuypere
Edward De Wolf
Tom Vyncke
Karel Claes
Stan Monstrey
Marlon Buncamper
A1
Journal Article
in
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF IMPOTENCE RESEARCH
2021
Phalloplasty in cis-men with penile insufficiency : evaluation of outcomes and surgical complications : good ability to achieve orgasm, high urinary complication rate
Céline Sinatti
Dylan Wolff
Marlon Buncamper
Wesley Verla
Karel Claes
Nicolaas Lumen
Marjan Waterloos
Stan Monstrey
Piet Hoebeke
Anne-Françoise Spinoit
A1
Journal Article
in
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF IMPOTENCE RESEARCH
2021
Photo‐crosslinked gelatin‐based hydrogel films to support wound healing
Birgit Stubbe
Arn Mignon
Lana Van Damme
Karel Claes
Henk Hoeksema
Stan Monstrey
Sandra Van Vlierberghe
Peter Dubruel
A1
Journal Article
in
MACROMOLECULAR BIOSCIENCE
2021
The LDI enigma part II : indeterminate depth burns, man or machine?
Karel Claes
Henk Hoeksema
Cedric Robbens
JOZEF VERBELEN
Nicolas Dhooghe
Ignace De Decker
Stan Monstrey
A1
Journal Article
in
BURNS
2021
The LDI enigma, part I : so much proof, so little use
Karel Claes
Henk Hoeksema
Cedric Robbens
JOZEF VERBELEN
Nicolas Dhooghe
Ignace De Decker
Stan Monstrey
A1
Journal Article
in
BURNS
2021
2020
Enzymatic debridement as an effective treatment for combined flame and chemical burns caused by e -cigarettes*
Karel Claes
Tom Vyncke
Edward De Wolf
Henk Hoeksema
Jozef Verbelen
Stan Monstrey
A1
Journal Article
in
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
2020
Incisional lumbar hernia after the use of a lumbar artery perforator flap for breast reconstruction
Stijn Van Cleven
Karel Claes
Aude Vanlander
Koenraad Van Landuyt
Frederik Berrevoet
A1
Journal Article
in
ACTA CHIRURGICA BELGICA
2020
Initial experience with a novel hybrid vascular graft for peripheral artery disease
Willem Willaert
Karel Claes
Albert Flamme
Bart Jacobs
A1
Journal Article
in
JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY
2020
Injuries associated with electronic nicotine delivery systems : a systematic review
Tom Vyncke
Edward De Wolf
Henk Hoeksema
JOZEF VERBELEN
Petra De Coninck
Marlon Buncamper
Stan Monstrey
Karel Claes
A1
Journal Article
in
JOURNAL OF TRAUMA AND ACUTE CARE SURGERY
2020
Phalloplasty in biological men with penile insufficiency
Céline Sinatti
Dylan Wolff
Marlon Buncamper
Wesley Verla
Karel Claes
Nicolaas Lumen
Marjan Waterloos
Stan Monstrey
Piet Hoebeke
Anne-Françoise Spinoit
Editorial material
2020
2019
Free bipedicled radial forearm and posterior interosseous artery perforator flap phalloplasty
Edward De Wolf
Karel Claes
Casper Sommeling
Dries Opsomer
Mario Cherubino
Salvatore Vieni
Stan Monstrey
SALVATORE D'ARPA
A1
Journal Article
in
JOURNAL OF SEXUAL MEDICINE
2019
Free flaps for lower limb soft tissue reconstruction in children : systematic review
Karel Claes
Nathalie Roche
Dries Opsomer
Edward De Wolf
Casper E Sommeling
Koenraad Van Landuyt
A1
Journal Article
in
JOURNAL OF PLASTIC RECONSTRUCTIVE AND AESTHETIC SURGERY
2019
The surgical techniques and outcomes of secondary phalloplasty after metoidioplasty in transgender men : an international, multi-center case series
Muhammed Al-Tamimi
Garry L. Pigot
Wouter B. van der Sluis
Tim C. van de Grift
R. Jeroen A. van Moorselaar
Margriet G. Mullender
Romain Weigert
Marlon Buncamper
Mujde Ozer
Kristin B. de Haseth
et al.
A1
Journal Article
in
JOURNAL OF SEXUAL MEDICINE
2019
Urethral reconstruction in anterolateral thigh flap phalloplasty : a 93-case experience
SALVATORE D'ARPA
Karel Claes
Nicolaas Lumen
Sebastiano Oieni
Piet Hoebeke
Stan Monstrey
A1
Journal Article
in
PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
2019
2018
A new technique for coronaplasty in penile reconstruction
Casper Sommeling
Edward De Wolf
Ali Salim
Stan Monstrey
Dries Opsomer
Karel Claes
SALVATORE D'ARPA
A1
Journal Article
in
JOURNAL OF SEXUAL MEDICINE
2018
Chest surgery for transgender and gender nonconforming individuals
Karel Claes
SALVATORE D'ARPA
Stan Monstrey
A1
Journal Article
in
CLINICS IN PLASTIC SURGERY
2018
Creation of clitoral hood and labia minora in penile inversion vaginoplasty in circumcised and uncircumcised transwomen
Dries Opsomer
Katherine M Gast
Lisa Ramaut
Edward De Wolf
Karel Claes
Casper Sommeling
Stan Monstrey
A1
Journal Article
in
PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
2018
Male-to-female gender confirmation surgery intestinal vaginoplasty
Karel Claes
Piet Pattyn
SALVATORE D'ARPA
Cedric Robbens
Stan Monstrey
A1
Journal Article
in
CLINICS IN PLASTIC SURGERY
2018
Routine histopathological examination after female-to-male gender-confirming mastectomy
Sofie Van Renterghem
Jo Van Dorpe
Stan Monstrey
Justine Defreyne
Karel Claes
Marleen Praet
Sofie Verbeke
Guy T'Sjoen
Mieke Van Bockstal
A1
Journal Article
in
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SURGERY
2018
2017
Gender confirmation surgery : guiding principles
Loren S Schechter
SALVATORE D'ARPA
Mimis N Cohen
Ervin Kocjancic
Karel Claes
Stan Monstrey
A1
Journal Article
in
JOURNAL OF SEXUAL MEDICINE
2017
Histopathology of transgender breast specimens : expect the unexpected!
Sofie Van Renterghem
Jo Van Dorpe
Guy T'Sjoen
Stan Monstrey
Sofie Verbeke
Mieke Van Bockstal
the additional authors on the poster
Justine Defreyne
Karel Claes
Marleen Praet
C3
Conference
2017
2016
DIEAP flap for safe definitive autologous breast reconstruction
Katrin Seidenstuecker
CARL VAN WAES
Beatrix I Munder
Karel Claes
Christian Witzel
Nathalie Roche
Filip Stillaert
Ajay L Mahajan
Christoph Andree
Phillip Blondeel
A1
Journal Article
in
BREAST
2016
2015
Vascularized nerve 'grafts': just a graft or a worthwhile procedure?
SALVATORE D'ARPA
Karel Claes
Filip Stillaert
BRITT COLEBUNDERS
Stan Monstrey
Phillip Blondeel
A2
Journal Article
in
PLASTIC AND AESTHETIC RESEARCH
2015
2014
Fatal visceral ischemia as a complication of intra-aortic balloon placement
Karel Claes
K. K. J. Cathenis
Ph. K. E. W. Ballaux
A1
Journal Article
in
ACTA CHIRURGICA BELGICA
2014