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Philippe Tummers

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2026

Opportunistic salpingectomy : is surgical completeness achieved? Insights from the QOS study

Anne-Sophie MarynsTjalina HamerlynckCharlotte Van OverbergheEllen AllaertJulie RombautAmber LievensSabine DeclercqAmin MakarWiebren TjalmaPhilippe Tummers et al.

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY AND REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY

2025

Breast cancer Intraoperative Margin Assessment using specimen PET-CT (BIMAP)

Anne-Sofie De CremPhilippe TummersHerman DepypereGeert BraemsRawand SalihiGlenn VergauwenGiovanni CisterninoKoen Van de VijverPieter De VisschereKathia De Man et al.

A1 Journal Article in NPJ BREAST CANCER

TRPS1 is consistently expressed in hidradenoma papilliferum

Lars VelthofJo Van DorpePhilippe TummersDavid CreytensKoen Van de Vijver

A1 Journal Article in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGICAL PATHOLOGY

2024

BIMAP : breast cancer intra-operative margin assessment using PET-CT

Anne-Sofie De CremPhilippe TummersHerman DepypereGeert BraemsRawand SalihiGlenn VergauwenG. CisterninoKoen Van de VijverPieter De VisschereKathia De Man et al.

Cervical cancer in Kenya : a decade of implementation research-opportunities towards elimination : looking back to see the future

Valerian MwendaPhilippe TummersMarleen Temmerman

Effects of hyperthermia on cisplatin tissue penetration and gene expression in peritoneal metastases : results from a randomized trial in ovarian cancer

Jesse DemuytereCharlotte CarlierTom Van HeldenJoke BelzaFrank VanhaeckeFeifan XieAn VermeulenJoseph WeertsJürgen ThomaleHannelore Denys et al.

A1 Journal Article in BRITISH JOURNAL OF SURGERY

Exclusion of non-involved uterus from the target volume (EXIT-trial) : an individualized treatment for locally advanced cervical cancer using modern radiotherapy and imaging techniques followed by completion surgery

Axel Van DammePhilippe TummersPieter De VisschereJo Van DorpeKoen Van de VijverTom VercauterenWerner De GersemHannelore DenysEline NaertAmin Makar et al.

A1 Journal Article in CLINICAL AND TRANSLATIONAL RADIATION ONCOLOGY

Identification of potentially actionable genetic variants in epithelial ovarian cancer : a retrospective cohort study

Charlotte FieuwsJoni Van der MeulenKristiaan ProesmansEmiel De JaeghereSiebe LoontiensJo Van DorpePhilippe TummersHannelore DenysKoen Van de VijverKathleen Claes

A1 Journal Article in NPJ PRECISION ONCOLOGY

Mapping bacterial extracellular vesicle research : insights, best practices and knowledge gaps

Nele De LangheSofie Van DorpeNiké GuilbertAmélie Vander CruyssenQuentin RouxSarah DevilleSandor DedeynePhilippe TummersHannelore DenysLinos Vandekerckhove et al.

A1 Journal Article in NATURE COMMUNICATIONS

Pelophen B is a non-taxoid binding microtubule-stabilizing agent with promising preclinical anticancer properties

Stephanie VermeulenSam ErnstEva BlondeelZihan XiaPekka RappuJyrki HeinoSandor DedeyneHannelore DenysGwen SysStefanie Gijsels et al.

A1 Journal Article in SCIENTIFIC REPORTS

Performance of MRI for detection of ≥pT1b disease in local staging of endometrial cancer

Leonie Van VyncktPhilippe TummersHannelore DenysMenekse GOKERSifrid HendrickxEline NaertRawand SalihiKoen Van de VijverGabriëlle van RamshorstDonatienne Van Weehaeghe et al.

A1 Journal Article in CANCERS

Quality of life after extended pelvic surgery with neurovascular or bony resections in gynecological oncology : a systematic review

Andreas DenysSofie ThielemansRawand SalihiPhilippe TummersGabriëlle van Ramshorst

A1 Journal Article in ANNALS OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY

Sexual health in Belgian cervical cancer survivors : an exploratory qualitative study

Eline NaertHans Van HulleEmiel De JaeghereMarjolein OrijeSarah RoelsRawand SalihiKoen J. TraenKristien WattyLise-Marie KinnaerHans Verstraelen et al.

A1 Journal Article in QUALITY OF LIFE RESEARCH

VIMAP-trial : vulvar cancer intra-operative margin assessment using PET-CT

Anne-Sofie De CremPhilippe TummersRawand SalihiAmin MakarGlenn VergauwenKoen Van de VijverPieter De VisschereKathia De ManDonatienne Van WeehaegheKatrien Vandecasteele et al.

2023

ASO visual abstract : quality of life after extended pelvic surgery with neurovascular or bony resections in gynecological oncology : a systematic review

Andreas DenysSofie ThielemansRawand SalihiPhilippe TummersGabriëlle van Ramshorst

Editorial material

Completion surgery after intensity-modulated arc therapy for locally advanced cervical cancer : long-term follow-up and update on surgical outcome and oncologic results of a unique tertiary care single-center retrospective cohort

Axel Van DammeJulie RombautAmin MakarEmiel De JaeghereEline NaertHannelore DenysRawand SalihiPhilippe TummersKatrien Vandecasteele

A1 Journal Article in WORLD JOURNAL OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY

Dual-modality hafnium oxide nanocrystals for in vivo computed tomography and fluorescence imaging of sentinel lymph nodes

Loren DeblockBenedicte DescampsIlia GoemaereEline GoossensGlenn VergauwenJens DebackerPhilippe TummersKatrien RemautIsabel Van DriesscheKlaartje De Buysser et al.

A1 Journal Article in CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS

Improving surgical treatment of breast cancer : dual-modality nanocrystals for the detection of sentinel lymph nodes

Loren DeblockBenedicte DescampsEline GoossensGlenn VergauwenJens DebackerPhilippe TummersIsabel Van DriesscheKlaartje De BuysserJonathan De RooChristian Vanhove

Integrating automated liquid handling in the separation workflow of extracellular vesicles enhances specificity and reproducibility

Sofie Van DorpeLien LippensRobin BoiyCláudio PinheiroGlenn VergauwenPekka RappuIlkka MiinalainenPhilippe TummersHannelore DenysOlivier De Wever et al.

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY

Integrating human papillomavirus testing as a point-of care service using GeneXpert platforms : findings and lessons from a Kenyan pilot study (2019–2020)

Valerian MwendaJoan-Paula BorMary NyangasiJames NjeruSharon OlwandePatricia NjiriMarc ArbynSteven WeyersPhilippe TummersMarleen Temmerman

A1 Journal Article in PLOS ONE

Performance of MRI for detection of >=T1b disease in local staging of endometrial cancer

Leonie Van VyncktPhilippe TummersEmiel De JaeghereHannelore DenysMenekse GOKERHendrickx SigiEline NaertRawand SalihiKoen Van de VijverGabriëlle van Ramshorst et al.

Vaginal morbidity, sexual functioning, and health-related quality of life in cervical cancer survivors : a cross-sectional multicenter study (VAMOS)

Eline NaertAlexander DecruyenaereRenée BultijnckEmiel De JaeghereMarjolein OrijeRawand SalihiHans VerstraelenPhilippe TummersHannelore DenysKatrien Vandecasteele

A1 Journal Article in SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER

2022

A clearer view on ovarian clear cell carcinoma

Aglaja De PauwEline NaertKoen Van de VijverPhilippe TummersKatrien VandecasteeleHannelore Denys

A1 Journal Article in ACTA CLINICA BELGICA

Cervical cancer programme, Kenya, 2011-2020 : lessons to guide elimination as a public health problem

V MwendaW MburuJP BorM NyangasiMarc ArbynSteven WeyersPhilippe TummersMarleen Temmerman

A2 Journal Article in ECANCERMEDICALSCIENCE

Distinct transcriptional programs in ascitic and solid cancer cells induce different responses to chemotherapy in high-grade serous ovarian cancer

Nele LoretNiels VandammeJordy De ConinckJoachim TaminauKato De ClercqGillian BlanckeSven JonckheereSteven GoossensKelly LemeireSofie De Prijck et al.

A1 Journal Article in MOLECULAR CANCER RESEARCH

The impact of hyperthermia on survival and pharmacokinetics in cisplatin HIPEC in stage III epithelial ovarian cancer

Jesse DemuytereCharlotte CarlierWouter WillaertPhilippe TummersHannelore DenysTom Van HeldenJoke BelzaFrank VanhaeckeFeifan XieAn Vermeulen et al.

The impact of hyperthermia on survival and pharmacokinetics in cisplatin HIPEC in stage III epithelial ovarian cancer

Jesse DemuytereCharlotte CarlierWouter WillaertPhilippe TummersHannelore DenysTom Van HeldenJoke BelzaFrank VanhaeckeFeifan XieAn Vermeulen et al.

2021

Association of chemotherapy timing in pregnancy with congenital malformation

Mathilde van GerwenCharlotte MaggenElyce CardonickEmma J. VerwaaijenMarry van den Heuvel-eibrinkRoman G. ShmakovIngrid BoereMina M. GziriPetronella B. OttevangerChristianne A. R. Lok et al.

A1 Journal Article in JAMA NETWORK OPEN

Cellular plasticity and heterogeneity in ovarian cancer progression and therapy resistance

Nele LoretGeert BerxPhilippe TummersBart Lambrecht

Cervical adenoma malignum in third trimester pregnancy

Katelijn PannecoeckPhilippe TummersPieter De Visschere

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF THE BELGIAN SOCIETY OF RADIOLOGY

Debulking and HIPEC for ovarian cancer : effects of perfusion temperature on morbidity and cisplatin pharmacokinetics

Jesse DemuytereCharlotte CarlierWouter WillaertPhilippe TummersHannelore DenysOlivier Van KerschaverJoseph WeertsSarah CosynsWim Ceelen

Immunogenicity and safety of a nine-valent human papillomavirus vaccine in women 27-45 years of age compared to women 16-26 years of age : an open-label phase 3 study

Elmar A. JouraAngels UliedCorinne VandermeulenMilagrosa Rua FigueroaIlkka SeppaJuan Jose Hernandez AguadoAnitta AhonenOlaf ReichMiia VirtaAntonino Perino et al.

A1 Journal Article in VACCINE

Single-dose human papillomavirus vaccination in low- and middle-income countries : time for implementation?

Delphine GallantPhilippe TummersSteven WeyersMireille Merckx

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC AND ADOLESCENT GYNECOLOGY

Survey : acceptability of opportunistic bilateral salpingectomy in Flanders

A.S. MarynsAmin MakarTjalina HamerlynckB. De VreePhilippe TummersW.A.A. Tjalma

A2 Journal Article in FACTS VIEWS AND VISION IN OBGYN

2020

Immunologic impact of chemoradiation in cervical cancer and how immune cell infiltration could lead toward personalized treatment

Lien LippensMieke Van BockstalEmiel De JaegherePhilippe TummersAmin MakarSofie De GeyterKoen Van de VijverAn HendrixKatrien VandecasteeleHannelore Denys

A1 Journal Article in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CANCER

PKPD modeling and dosing considerations in advanced ovarian cancer patients treated with cisplatin-based intraoperative intraperitoneal chemotherapy

Feifan XieJan Van BocxlaerPieter ColinCharlotte CarlierOlivier Van KerschaverJoseph WeertsHannelore DenysPhilippe TummersWouter WillaertWim Ceelen et al.

A1 Journal Article in AAPS JOURNAL

Splenic 18F-FDG uptake on baseline PET/CT is associated with oncological outcomes and tumor immune state in uterine cervical cancer

Emiel De JaeghereFrederiek LalooLien LippensMieke Van BockstalKathia De ManEline NaertJo Van DorpeKoen Van de VijverPhilippe TummersAmin Makar et al.

A1 Journal Article in GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY

2019

Immunologic impact of chemoradiation in cervical cancer and how immune cell infiltration could lead towards personalized treatment

Lien LippensMieke Van BockstalEmiel De JaegherePhilippe TummersAmin MakarSofie De GeyterKoen Van de VijverAn HendrixKatrien VandecasteeleHannelore Denys

Is locally advanced cervix adenocarcinoma less radiosensitive than squamous cell carcinoma?

Katrien VandecasteeleEmiel De JaegherePhilippe TummersAmin MakarPieter De VisschereKoen Van de VijverEline NaertHannelore Denys

Meeting report : first state-of-the-art meeting on uterus transplantation

Philippe TummersMenekse GOKERPernilla Dahm-KahlerMats BrännströmStefan G TulliusXavier RogiersSteven Van LaeckeSteven Weyers

Editorial material

Mismatch repair deficiency glands in normal endometrial tissue as a predictor of endometrial carcinoma in patients with lynch syndrome

P. LofC. A. R. LokP. SnaebjornssonW. G. McCluggageJo Van DorpePhilippe TummersKoen Van de Vijver

Morphological effects of chemoradiation therapy on cervical adenocarcinoma

Ann-Sophie CandaeleJo Van DorpeEmiel De JaegherePhilippe TummersAmin MakarPieter De VisschereHannelore DenysKatrien VandecasteeleKoen Van de Vijver

Splenic metabolic activity as biomarker in cervical cancer

Emiel De JaeghereFrederiek LalooLien LippensKathia De ManMieke Van BockstalKoen Van de VijverPhilippe TummersAmin MakarPieter De VisschereOlivier De Wever et al.

The rationale of opportunistic bilateral salpingectomies (OBS) during benign gynaecological and obstetric surgery : a consensus text of the Flemish Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (VVOG)

W. A. A. TjalmaJan BosteelsI. CooremansS. CosynsM. De GreveB. P. De VreeD. DebruyneE. T. De JongeE. J. I. DesmedtP. Dubois et al.

A2 Journal Article in FACTS, VIEWS & VISION IN OBGYN

The role of epithelial-to-mesenchymal plasticity in ovarian cancer progression and therapy resistance

Nele LoretHannelore DenysPhilippe TummersGeert Berx

A1 Journal Article in CANCERS

Treatment of ovarian cancer with intraperitoneal platinum : heating up the debate

Emiel De JaeghereFélix GremonprezPhilippe TummersWouter WillaertWim CeelenFrédéric AmantHannelore Denys

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY

2018

EXclusion of non-Involved uterus from the Target Volume (EXIT-trial) : an individualized treatment for locally advanced cervical cancer using modern radiotherapy and imaging techniques

Katrien VandecasteelePhilippe TummersMieke Van BockstalPieter De VisschereTom VercauterenWerner De GersemHannelore DenysEline NaertAmin MakarWilfried De Neve

A1 Journal Article in BMC CANCER

Neo-adjuvant treatment of adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix results in significantly different pathological complete response rates

KAREN COUVREUREline NaertEmiel De JaegherePhilippe TummersAmin MakarPieter De VisschereMieke Van BockstalJo Van DorpeWilfried De NeveHannelore Denys et al.

A1 Journal Article in BMC CANCER

2017

Incorporating PARP-inhibitors into clinical routine : a tailored treatment strategy to tackle ovarian cancer

Emiel De JaeghereKatrien VandecasteeleKathleen ClaesAmin MakarPhilippe TummersVeronique CocquytHannelore Denys

A1 Journal Article in ACTA CLINICA BELGICA

2016

Advanced ovarian cancer: primary or interval debulking? : five categories of patients in view of the results of randomize trials and tumor biology : primary debulking surgery an interval debulking surgery for advanced ovarian cancer

Amin MakarClaes G TropéPhilippe TummersHannelore DenysKatrien Vandecasteele

A1 Journal Article in ONCOLOGIST

Mesonephric adenocarcinoma of the cervix : case report and literature review

Anneloor DierickxMenekse GOKERGeert BraemsPhilippe TummersRudy Van den Broecke

A2 Journal Article in GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY REPORTS

Uterus transplantation from a deceased multi-organ donor : technical and ethical considerations

Steven WeyersTjalina HamerlynckPhilippe TummersPetra De SutterSteven Van LaeckeXavier Rogiers

A2 Journal Article in MÉDECINE THÉRAPEUTIQUE. MÉDECINE DE LA REPRODUCTION

2015

Jeroen De SmetTjalina HamerlynckPhilippe TummersKatrien De KetelaereRudy Van den BroeckeSteven Weyers

A2 Journal Article in TIJDSCHRIFT VOOR GENEESKUNDE

2014

Moeten BRCA1/2-geassocieerde borsttumoren anders behandeld worden?

Tineke De SutterHanne DebunnePhilippe TummersRudy Van den Broecke

A2 Journal Article in TIJDSCHRIFT VOOR GENEESKUNDE

New insights in staging and treatment of advanced cervical cancer

Philippe TummersRudy Van den BroeckeAmin Makar

Oncologische heelkunde bij hoogbejaarde patiënten met urologische of gynaecologische tumoren

Karel DecaesteckerPhilippe Tummers

A2 Journal Article in TIJDSCHRIFT VOOR GENEESKUNDE

2013

Completion surgery after intensity-modulated arc therapy in the treatment of locally advanced cervical cancer feasibility, surgical outcome, and oncologic results

Philippe TummersAmin MakarKatrien VandecasteeleGert De MeerleerHannelore DenysPieter De VisschereLouke DelrueGeert VilleirsKathleen LambeinRudy Van den Broecke

A1 Journal Article in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGICAL CANCER

Interobserver variability of the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics staging in cervical cancer

Philippe TummersKees GeresteinJan Willem MensHans VerstraelenHelena van Doorn

A1 Journal Article in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGICAL CANCER

Leiomyomatosis peritonealis disseminata associated with ascites and endometriosis : a case report and review of the literature

TOENGA DE VOSSteven WeyersGeert BraemsGeert VilleirsKathleen LambeinAmin MakarPhilippe TummersRudy Van den Broecke

A1 Journal Article in ACTA CHIRURGICA BELGICA

Primary intestinal type adenocarcinoma of the female genital tract, arisen from a tubulo-villous adenoma : case report

Steffi van WesselHelena Van KerrebroeckVALERIE VAN BOGAERTPhilippe TummersRudy Van den Broecke

A2 Journal Article in GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY CASE REPORTS

2012

Intensity-modulated arc therapy with cisplatin as neo-adjuvant treatment for primary irresectable cervical cancer : toxicity, tumour response and outcome

Katrien VandecasteeleAmin MakarRudy Van den BroeckeLouke DelrueHannelore DenysKathleen LambeinBieke LambertMarc Van EijkerenPhilippe TummersGert De Meerleer

A1 Journal Article in STRAHLENTHERAPIE UND ONKOLOGIE

Postoperative intensity-modulated arc therapy for cervical and endometrial cancer : a prospective report on toxicity

Katrien VandecasteelePhilippe TummersAmin MakarMarc Van EijkerenLouke DelrueHannelore DenysBieke LambertANNE-SOPHIE BEERENSRudy Van den BroeckeKathleen Lambein et al.

A1 Journal Article in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY BIOLOGY PHYSICS

Surgery after intensity modulated arc therapy in the treatment of locally advanced cervical cancer : feasibility and surgical outcome

Philippe TummersAmin MakarKatrien VandecasteeleGert De MeerleerHannelore DenysPieter De VisschereGeert VilleirsKathleen LambeinRudy Van den Broecke

Value of magnetic resonance and 18FDG PET-CT in predicting tumor response and resectability of primary locally advanced cervical cancer after treatment with intensity-modulated arc therapy : a prospective pathology-matched study

Katrien VandecasteeleLouke DelrueBieke LambertAmin MakarKathleen LambeinHannelore DenysPhilippe TummersRudy Van den BroeckeGeert VilleirsGert De Meerleer

A1 Journal Article in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGICAL CANCER

Whole abdominopelvic radiotherapy (WAPRT) using intensity modulated arc therapy (IMAT) as palliation for chemotherapy-resistant ovarian cancer

Katrien VandecasteeleAmin MakarPhilippe TummersHannelore DenysRudy Van den BroeckeLouke DelruePieter De VisscherePiet OstGert De Meerleer

2011

Chirurgie bij recidief gynaecologische kanker

Amin MakarPhilippe TummersRudy Van den Broecke

2009

Assessment of the resectability after chemoradiation of primary irresectable cervical cancer by MRI

Louke DelrueKatrien VandecasteeleBieke LambertAmin MakarKathleen LambeinGeert VilleirsPhilippe DuyckPhilippe TummersHannelore DenysGert De Meerleer

HPV-vaccinatie : rationale

Philippe TummersSteven Weyers

A2 Journal Article in TIJDSCHRIFT VOOR GENEESKUNDE

Magnetic resonance imaging to assess the resectability after chemoradiation of primary irresectable cervical cancer

Louke DelrueKatrien VandecasteeleBieke LambertAmin MakarKathleen LambeinGeert VilleirsPhilippe TummersWilfried De NeveHannelore DenysGert De Meerleer

2008

Pathological response in radical hysterectomy following intensity modulated arc therapy (IMAT) in the multimodality treatment of locally advanced cervical carcinoma

Kathleen LambeinKatrien VandecasteeleAmin MakarGeert VilleirsHannelore DenysVeronique CocquytRudy Van den BroeckeValérie FonteyneLouke DelruePhilippe Tummers et al.

Radical hysterectomy following Intensity Modulated Arc Therapy (IMAT) in the multimodality treatment of locally advanced cervical cancer

Amin MakarKatrien VandecasteeleGeert VilleirsHannelore DenysRudy Van den BroeckeVeronique CocquytKathleen LambeinValérie FonteyneLouke DelruePhilippe Tummers et al.

Toxicity, tumour response, and resectability after IMAT +/- cisplatin for primary irresectable carcinoma of the cervix

Katrien VandecasteeleAmin MakarGeert VilleirsHannelore DenysWilfried De NeveValérie FonteyneRudy Van den BroeckeVeronique CocquytKathleen LambeinCarlos De Wagter et al.

2007

Number of women needed in a prospective trial to prove potential cardiovascular benefit of hormone replacement therapy

Herman DepyperePhilippe TummersDirk De BacquerGui De BackerM DoMarc Dhont

A1 Journal Article in CLIMACTERIC

2003

Risk of spontaneous abortion in singleton and twin pregnancies after IVF/ICSI

Philippe TummersPetra De SutterMarc Dhont

A1 Journal Article in HUMAN REPRODUCTION

2002

Kans op een miskraam bij éénling- en tweelingzwangerschappen ontstaan na IVF

Philippe TummersPetra De SutterMarc Dhont

A4 Journal Article in GUNAÏKEIA (NEDERLANDSE EDITIE)

Reiki en vruchtbaarheid : een leerzame casus van een heterotope drielingzwangerschap

Philippe TummersPetra De SutterMarc Dhont

A4 Journal Article in GUNAÏKEIA (NEDERLANDSE EDITIE)

2000

Antisaccades and remembered saccades in mild traumatic brain injury

Luc CrevitsMC HansePhilippe TummersGEORGES VAN MAELE

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY

Intactness of inhibitory saccade mechanism in minor traumatic head injury

Luc CrevitsPhilippe Tummers

A1 Journal Article in NEURO-OPHTHALMOLOGY