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Researcher

Wouter Willaert

Awards & Distinctions

166 Results

2025

The Open Anatomy Explorer – a journey towards accessible open-source 3D learning environments

Vicky VandenbosscheMichiel Van KenhoveNoeska SmitWouter WillaertFilip De TurckBruno VolckaertMartin ValckeEmmanuel Audenaert

U Journal Article in Journal of Visual Communication in Medicine

2024

A reference-based approach for tumor size estimation in monocular laparoscopic videos

Seyed Amir MousaviFrancesca TozziHomin ParkEsla Timothy AnzakuMatthias Van LiefferingeNiki RashidianWouter WillaertWesley De Neve

Anatomical knowledge enhancement through echocardiography and videos, with a spotlight on cognitive load, self‐efficacy, and motivation

Vicky VandenbosscheMartin ValckeEmmanuel AudenaertWouter Willaert

A1 Journal Article in ANATOMICAL SCIENCES EDUCATION

Assessing chest tube insertion skills using a porcine rib model : a validity study

Leander De MolAmber LievensNajade De PauwHanne VanommeslaegheIsabelle Van HerzeelePatrick Van de VoordeLars KongeLiesbeth DesenderWouter Willaert

A1 Journal Article in SIMULATION IN HEALTHCARE-JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY FOR SIMULATION IN HEALTHCARE

Assessment of intraoperative scoring systems for predicting cytoreduction outcome in peritoneal metastatic disease : a systematic review and meta-analysis

Francesca TozziRania MatthysAdris MolnarWim CeelenJoris VankerschaverNiki RashidianWouter Willaert

A1 Journal Article in ANNALS OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY

Constructing conclusions on solid foundations : a response to Chytas et al

Vicky VandenbosscheMartin ValckeWouter WillaertEmmanuel Audenaert

A1 Journal Article in MEDICAL EDUCATION

Creating high-fidelity 3D neuroanatomical models : exploring optimal surface scanning approaches

Rune BlanchaertLaura TisseghemWouter WillaertFrank DewaeleEmmanuel AudenaertVicky Vandenbossche

Development of a video-based deep learning model for differentiation of malignant and benign lesions during staging laparoscopy : is the machine better than the expert?

Francesca TozziSeyed Amir MousaviMatthias Van LiefferingeDongin MoonHomin ParkSharareh FadaeiWim CeelenWouter WillaertWesley De NeveNiki Rashidian

Diverse embalming strategies for cadaveric resources in the digitalization of musculoskeletal anatomy : a comparative study

Wies FraeymanCatho SadonesMathias SioenLaura SchelfautNathan DeplaeWouter WillaertEmmanuel AudenaertVicky VandenbosscheAline Van Oevelen

Effects of electrostatic precipitation during intraperitoneal aerosolized drug delivery : results from a realistic in vitro model

Mohammad Rahimi GorjiYiwen LongCharlotte DebbautWouter WillaertWim Ceelen

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

Electrostatic precipitation during intraperitoneal aerosolized drug delivery (eIPADD)

Amrit SareenMohammad Rahimi GorjiLotte DesmetCharlotte DebbautWouter WillaertWim Ceelen

Global surgery education in Belgium : student’s knowledge, attitudes and exposure

Nicholas RennieEva DegraeuweCharlotte DeltourMiryam Serry SenhajiJudith BrusselmansMargo VandenheedeFrederik BerrevoetElke Van DaeleWouter Willaert

A1 Journal Article in MEDICAL TEACHER

Standardizing eligibility and patient selection for Pressurized Intraperitoneal Aerosol Chemotherapy : a Delphi consensus statement

Francesca TozziNiki RashidianWim CeelenEduard CalleboutMartin HübnerOlivia SgarburaWouter Willaert[missing] INPACT study group

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY

Towards abdominal 3-D scene rendering from laparoscopy surgical videos using NeRFs

Khoa Tuan NguyenFrancesca TozziNiki RashidianWouter WillaertJoris VankerschaverWesley De Neve

2023

Assessment of procedural skills in chest tube insertion on a porcine rib model

Leander De MolLiesbeth DesenderLars KongePatrick Van de VoordeIsabelle Van HerzeeleWouter Willaert

Assessment of procedural skills in chest tube insertion on a porcine rib model

Leander De MolLars KongePatrick Van de VoordeIsabelle Van HerzeeleLiesbeth DesenderWouter Willaert

Descriptive review of current practices and prognostic factors in patients with ovarian cancer treated by pressurized intraperitoneal aerosol chemotherapy (PIPAC) : a multicentric, retrospective, cohort of 234 patients

Amaniel KefleyesusAditi BhattCecilia EscayolaVladimir KhomyakovMartin HübnerMarc A ReymondRené ThiemeOlivia SgarburaWouter WillaertWim Ceelen et al.

A1 Journal Article in FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY

External multicentre validation of pseudomyxoma peritonei PSOGI-Ki67 classification

A Arjona-SanchezA Martinez-LópezMT Moreno-MontillaJ MulsowP Lozano-LomincharB Martínez-TorresB RauE CanbayA SommarivaM Milione et al.

A1 Journal Article in EJSO

From bones to bytes : do manipulable 3D models have added value in osteology education compared to static images?

Vicky VandenbosscheMartin ValckeWouter WillaertEmmanuel Audenaert

A1 Journal Article in MEDICAL EDUCATION

High-grade endometrial stromal sarcoma-like sarcoma in male : does it exist? A case report and review of the literature

Fleur CordierJoni Van der MeulenSiebe LoontiensNadine Van RoyLore LapeireWouter WillaertLiesbeth FerdinandeKoen Van de VijverJo Van DorpeDavid Creytens

A1 Journal Article in PATHOLOGY RESEARCH AND PRACTICE

Roadmap to a bottom-up approach creating meaningful contributions to surgery in low-income settings

Margo VandenheedeEva DegraeuweNicholas RennieJolien BraemMiryam Serry SenhajiFrederik BerrevoetPiet PattynWouter WillaertInciSioN Belgium Consortium

Ultrasound versus videos : a comparative study on the effectiveness of musculoskeletal anatomy education and student cognition

Vicky VandenbosscheMartin ValckeAdelheid SteyaertKoenraad VerstraeteEmmanuel AudenaertWouter Willaert

A1 Journal Article in ANATOMICAL SCIENCES EDUCATION

Using an application to measure trainees’ procedural knowledge before chest tube insertion

Leander De MolJoris VangeneugdenLiesbeth DesenderIsabelle Van HerzeeleLars KongeWouter Willaert

A1 Journal Article in POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL JOURNAL

2022

A clinically annotated post-mortem approach to study multi-organ somatic mutational clonality in normal tissues

Tom LuijtsKerryn ElliottJoachim SiawJoris Van de VeldeElien BeylsArne ClaeysTim LammensErik LarssonWouter WillaertAnne Vral et al.

A1 Journal Article in SCIENTIFIC REPORTS

Assessing competence in Chest Tube Insertion with the ACTION-tool : a Delphi study

Leander De MolLiesbeth DesenderIsabelle Van HerzeelePatrick Van de VoordeLars KongeWouter WillaertThe ACTION-group ACTION Grp

A1 Journal Article in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SURGERY

Assessment of treatment response after pressurized intra-peritoneal aerosol chemotherapy (PIPAC) for aappendiceal peritoneal metastases

SP SomashekharJulio AbbaOlivia SgarburaMohammad AlyamiHugo Teixeira FarinhaRamya G. RaoWouter WillaertMartin HübnerPIPAC Study Grp

A1 Journal Article in CANCERS

Chapter 4 : anatomy and embryology of the lymphatic system of the colon and rectum

Wouter Willaert

Bookchapter in The lymphatic system in colorectal cancer : basic concepts, pathology, imaging and treatment perspectives

Computational investigation of the effective forces on droplets during electrostatic precipitation pressurized intraperitoneal aerosol chemotherapy (ePIPAC)

Mohammad Rahimi GorjiCharlotte DebbautGhader GhorbaniaslSarah CosynsWouter WillaertWim Ceelen

Consensus guidelines for pressurized intraperitoneal aerosol chemotherapy : technical aspects and treatment protocols

Martin HübnerMohammad AlyamiLaurent VilleneuveDelia Cortés-GuiralMaciej NowackiJimmy SoOlivia SgarburaJulio AbbaAdnane AfifiMichael Bau Mortensen et al.

A1 Journal Article in EJSO

Digital body preservation : technique and applications

Vicky VandenbosscheJoris Van de VeldeStind AvetWouter WillaertStian SoltvedtNoeska SmitEmmanuel Audenaert

A1 Journal Article in ANATOMICAL SCIENCES EDUCATION

Effectiveness of an immersive virtual reality environment on curricular training for complex cognitive skills in liver surgery : a multicentric crossover randomized trial

Nikdokht RashidianMariano C. GiglioIsabelle Van HerzeelePeter SmeetsZenichi MoriseAdnan AlseidiRoberto TroisiWouter Willaert

A1 Journal Article in HPB

Efficacy of additional electrostatic precipitation to intraperitoneal aerosolized chemotherapy in a realistically reconstructed human peritoneal cavity : a computational study

Mohammad Rahimi GorjiCharlotte DebbautGhader GhorbaniaslSarah CosynsWouter WillaertWim Ceelen

Electrostatic precipitation pressurized intraperitoneal aerosol chemotherapy in a realistically reconstructed human peritoneal cavity : computational modelling approach

Mohammad Rahimi GorjiCharlotte DebbautGhader GhorbaniaslSarah CosynsWouter WillaertWim Ceelen

Feasibility and safety of PIPAC combined with additional surgical procedures : PLUS study

M RobellaM HubnerO SgarburaM ReymondV KhomiakovA di GiorgioA BhattN BakrinWouter WillaertM Alyami et al.

A1 Journal Article in EJSO

In silico modeling of regional droplet deposition during aerosolized intraperitoneal chemotherapy using a patient-inspired geometry

Mohammad Rahimi GorjiCharlotte DebbautGhader GhorbaniaslSarah CosynsWouter WillaertWim Ceelen

Optimization of intraperitoneal aerosolized drug delivery using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling

Mohammad Rahimi GorjiCharlotte DebbautGhader GhorbaniaslSarah CosynsWouter WillaertWim Ceelen

A1 Journal Article in SCIENTIFIC REPORTS

Phase I study of intraperitoneal aerosolized nanoparticle albumin based paclitaxel (NAB-PTX) for unresectable peritoneal metastases

Wim CeelenLouis SandraLeen Van de SandeM GraversenMB MortensenAn VermeulenElke GasthuysDries ReyndersSarah CosynsAnne Hoorens et al.

A1 Journal Article in EBIOMEDICINE

Proficiency-based stepwise training for liver surgery

Nikdokht RashidianWouter WillaertRoberto TroisiIsabelle Van Herzeele

Quantifying peritoneal disease during pressurized intra-peritoneal aerosolized chemotherapy (PIPAC) : a novel computer-based scoring model

Wouter WillaertJolene WongWim Ceelen

Screening algorithms for HBV, HCV, HIV and syphilis in an anatomical donation program

Brecht ValckeKoen VercauterenElizaveta PadalkoChris VerhofstedeKatharina D'HerdeWouter Willaert

A1 Journal Article in ANNALS OF ANATOMY-ANATOMISCHER ANZEIGER

Simulation of electrostatic precipitation pressurized intraperitoneal aerosol chemotherapy (ePIPAC) in a realistic human abdominal model

Mohammad Rahimi GorjiCharlotte DebbautGhader GhorbaniaslSarah CosynsWouter WillaertWim Ceelen

Structured online modules and near-peer teaching in neuroanatomy stimulate active learning and can have beneficial effects on medical students’ scores

Lucas DekeselLouise Beckers PerlettiAnn-Sophie MadeleynGillian OghumaZahra OngenaRobbe VermoesenLeen HaerensKatharina D'HerdeWouter Willaert

A2 Journal Article in MEDICAL SCIENCE EDUCATOR

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 surgical delay on resectability of colorectal cancer : an international prospective cohort study

Joana SimoesCOVIDSurg CollaborativeWim CeelenPiet PattynDirk Van de PutteYves Van NieuwenhoveGabriëlle van RamshorstWouter Willaert

A1 Journal Article in COLORECTAL DISEASE

Treatment response after pressurized intraperitoneal aerosol chemotherapy (PIPAC) for peritoneal metastases of colorectal origin

Martin HübnerS. P. SomashekharHugo Teixeira FarinhaJulio AbbaRamya G. RaoMohammad AlyamiWouter Willaert[missing] on behalf of the PIPAC study group

A2 Journal Article in ANNALS OF SURGERY OPEN

Using an application to measure trainees’ procedural knowledge before chest tube insertion

Wouter WillaertLeander De MolJoris VangeneugdenLiesbeth DesenderIsabelle Van HerzeeleLars Konge

Using an application to measure trainees’ procedural knowledge before chest tube insertion

Wouter WillaertLeander De MolJoris VangeneugdenLiesbeth DesenderIsabelle Van HerzeeleLars Konge

Validation of a new assessment tool for chest tube insertion on Thiel embalmed human cadavers : a feasibility study

Leander De MolSara JacobsNicholas RennieWouter Willaert

Validation of the action tool for chest tube insertion on thiel embalmed human cadavers : a feasibility study

Nicholas RennieSara JacobsLeander De MolLiesbeth DesenderIsabelle Van HerzeelePiet PattynWouter Willaert

2021

Aerosolization of thermosensitive hydrogels using pressurized intraperitoneal aerosol chemotherapy (PIPAC)

Mohammad Rahimi GorjiHelena BraetCharlotte DebbautGhader GhorbaniaslSarah CosynsWouter WillaertKatrien RemautWim Ceelen

Analysis of the effect of liquid viscosity on the aerosol distribution during Pressurized Intraperitoneal Aerosol Chemotherapy (PIPAC) using computational modeling

Mohammad Rahimi GorjiSarah CosynsCharlotte DebbautGhader GhorbaniaslWouter WillaertWim Ceelen

Creating surgical training opportunities on Thiel cadavers during the COVID-19 pandemic to close the learning gap

Suzanne FischerNees MarquenieInge VandenbrouckeNiki RashidianIsabelle Van HerzeeleWouter WillaertPiet Pattyn

Current practice and perceptions of safety protocols for the use of intraperitoneal chemotherapy in the operating room : results of the IP-OR international survey

Daniel ClercMartin HubnerK. R. AshwinS. P. SomashekharBeate RauWim CeelenWouter WillaertNaoual BakrinNathalie LaplaceMohammed Al Hosni et al.

A2 Journal Article in PLEURA AND PERITONEUM

Cytosolic delivery of gadolinium via photoporation enables improved in vivo magnetic resonance imaging of cancer cells

Aranit HarizajBenedicte DescampsChristophe MangodtStephan StremerschArianna StoppaLieve BalcaenToon BransHilde De RoosterNausikaa DevriendtJuan Fraire et al.

A1 Journal Article in BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE

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

Education and advocacy for global surgery : the role and evolution of student organization InciSioN Ghent & Belgium

Eva DegraeuweIeme GarrezMiryam Serry SenhajiCharlotte DeltourPrasamsha PantaFrederik BerrevoetPiet PattynWouter Willaert

Effect of COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns on planned cancer surgery for 15 tumour types in 61 countries : an international, prospective, cohort study

Wim CeelenPiet PattynDirk Van de PutteYves Van NieuwenhoveGabriëlle van RamshorstWouter Willaert[ missing ] COVIDSurg Collaborative

A1 Journal Article in LANCET ONCOLOGY

Effect of fluid flow rate and droplet size on spatial aerosol distribution during pressurized intraperitoneal aerosol chemotherapy (PIPAC)

Mohammad Rahimi GorjiGhader GhorbaniaslSarah CosynsWouter WillaertWim CeelenCharlotte Debbaut

Electrostatic precipitation pressurized intraperitoneal aerosol chemotherapy (ePIPAC) : finding the optimal electrical potential

Mohammad Rahimi GorjiCharlotte DebbautGhader GhorbaniaslWouter WillaertSarah CosynsWim Ceelen

Exploring high pressure nebulization of pluronic F127 hydrogels for intraperitoneal drug delivery

Helena BraetMohammad Rahimi GorjiCharlotte DebbautG GhorbaniaslThibault Van WalleghemSenne CornelisSarah CosynsChris VervaetWouter WillaertWim Ceelen et al.

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICS AND BIOPHARMACEUTICS

Impact of low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) on the quality of life and treatment options of LARS : a cross sectional study

Eva PapePiet PattynAnn Van HeckeNicky SomersDirk Van de PutteWim CeelenELKE VAN DAELEWouter WillaertKaren GeboesYves Van Nieuwenhove

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY NURSING

In vitro study of aerosol droplet impact on the peritoneal surface after nebulization using the CapnoPen device

Mohammad Rahimi GorjiStéphane DorboloSarah CosynsCharlotte DebbautGhader GhorbaniaslWouter WillaertWim Ceelen

Incidentally found mucinous epithelial tumors of the appendix with or without pseudomyxoma peritonei : diagnostic and therapeutic algorithms based on current evidence

Wim CeelenMarc De ManWouter WillaertGabriëlle van RamshorstKaren GeboesAnne Hoorens

A1 Journal Article in ACTA CHIRURGICA BELGICA

Intraperitoneal aerosolized nanoparticle albumin based paclitaxel (NAB-PTX) for irresectable peritoneal metastases : a first in human phase I study

Wim CeelenLouis SandraLeen Van de SandeMartin GraversenAn VermeulenDries ReyndersSarah CosynsAnne HoorensWouter Willaert

Intraperitoneale verneveling van chemotherapie : een nieuwe en veelbelovende behandeling voor gevorderde peritoneale metastasen

Wim CeelenWouter Willaert

A4 Journal Article in ONCO HEMATO

Numerical simulations of pressurized intraperitoneal aerosol chemotherapy (PIPAC) : effect of inertial impaction

Mohammad Rahimi GorjiCharlotte DebbautGhader GhorbaniaslWouter WillaertWim Ceelen

Thiel embalmed human cadavers in surgical education : optimizing realism and long-term application

Florian WaerlopNikdokht RashidianStephanie MarrannesKatharina D' HerdeWouter Willaert

Editorial material

2020

A numerical simulation of pressurized intraperitoneal aerosol chemotherapy (PIPAC) : validation part

Mohammad Rahimi GorjiCharlotte DebbautWouter WillaertPatrick SegersGhader GhorbaniaslWim Ceelen

Albumin-based cancer therapeutics for intraperitoneal drug delivery : a review

Leen Van de SandeSarah CosynsWouter WillaertWim Ceelen

A1 Journal Article in DRUG DELIVERY

Do expected and real cadaver releases/rejections correspond? Towards simplified decision trees for the interpretation of serological tests in the body donation program

Brecht ValckeKatharina D'HerdeElizaveta PadalkoKoen VercauterenWouter Willaert

Effects of electrostatic precipitation on IP drug distribution and tissue penetration of nanoparticles

Mohammad Rahimi GorjiLeen Van de SandeCharlotte DebbautGhader GhorbaniaslWouter WillaertSarah CosynsWim Ceelen

Electrostatic intraperitoneal aerosol delivery of nanoparticles : proof of concept and preclinical validation

Leen Van de SandeMohammad Rahimi GorjiSilvia GiordanoEnrico DavoliCristina MatteoSonke DetlefsenKatharina D'HerdeHelena BraetMolood ShariatiKatrien Remaut et al.

A1 Journal Article in ADVANCED HEALTHCARE MATERIALS

Electrostatic precipitation is a valuable adjunct to pressurized intraperitoneal aerosol chemotherapy : an in vitro study

Leen Van de SandeMelanie CoetsierAzarie VictorSarah CosynsWouter WillaertMolood ShariatiHelena BraetKatrien RemautWim Ceelen

Infectious serology and demographics in the body donation program in 2011-2018 at Ghent University

Brecht ValckeKatharina D'HerdeElizaveta PadalkoKoen VercauterenWouter Willaert

Intraperitoneal aerosolized drug delivery : technology, recent developments, and future outlook

Mohammad Rahimi GorjiLeen Van de SandeCharlotte DebbautGhader GhorbaniaslHelena BraetSarah CosynsKatrien RemautWouter WillaertWim Ceelen

A1 Journal Article in ADVANCED DRUG DELIVERY REVIEWS

Intraperitoneal chemotherapy for peritoneal metastases : an expert opinion

Wim CeelenHelena BraetGabrielle Van RamshorstWouter WillaertKatrien Remaut

A1 Journal Article in EXPERT OPINION ON DRUG DELIVERY

Key components of a hepatobiliary surgery curriculum for general surgery residents : results of the FULCRUM International Delphi consensus

Nikdokht RashidianWouter WillaertIsabelle Van HerzeeleZenichi MoriseAdnan AlseidiRoberto TroisiAude Vanlanderon behalf of FULCRUM Research Group

A1 Journal Article in HPB

Near-peer surgical education to improve confidence in medical students

Vansh KapilaJoris VangeneugdenKarel EveraertFrank PlasschaertPiet HoebekeWouter Willaert

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

Pressurized intraperitoneal aerosol chemotherapy for the treatment of irresectable peritoneal metastasis

Leen Van de SandeWim CeelenWouter WillaertKatrien Remaut

Surgical education interventions in liver surgery : a systematic review

Nikdokht RashidianMaaike VierstraeteAdnan AlseidiRoberto TroisiWouter Willaert

A1 Journal Article in UPDATES IN SURGERY

Synergy between intraperitoneal aerosolization (PIPAC) and cancer nanomedicine : cisplatin-loaded polyarginine-hyaluronic acid nanocarriers efficiently eradicate peritoneal metastasis of advanced human ovarian cancer

Molood ShariatiGiovanna LolloKevin MathaBenedicte DescampsChristian VanhoveLeen Van de SandeWouter WillaertLieve BalcaenFrank VanhaeckeJean-Pierre Benoit et al.

A1 Journal Article in ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES

Validation of the serious gaming app touch surgery for cognitive training of chest tube insertion

Joris VangeneugdenLiesbeth DesenderIsabelle Van HerzeelePiet PattynWouter Willaert

2019

A numerical simulation of pressurized intraperitoneal aerosol chemotherapy (PIPAC) : validation part

Mohammad Rahimi GorjiCharlotte DebbautWouter WillaertPatrick SegersGhader GhorbaniaslWim Ceelen

Aerosolization of nanotherapeutics as a newly emerging treatment regimen for peritoneal carcinomatosis

Molood ShariatiWouter WillaertWim CeelenStefaan De SmedtKatrien Remaut

A1 Journal Article in CANCERS

Co-existence of a serrated adenoma and adenocarcinoma ex goblet cell carcinoid in the appendix

Fleur CordierLiesbeth FerdinandeWouter WillaertAnne Hoorens

Computational fluid dynamics model of pressurized intraperitoneal aerosol chemotherapy : gravity matters!

Mohammad Rahimi GorjiLeen Van de SandeCharlotte DebbautPatrick SegersWouter WillaertWim Ceelen

Computational model of pressurized intraperitoneal chemotherapy (PIPAC) for carcinomatosis treatment

Mohammad Rahimi GorjiCharlotte DebbautLeen Van de SandeWouter WillaertPatrick SegersWim Ceelen

Establishment of a rat ovarian peritoneal metastasis model to study pressurized intraperitoneal aerosol chemotherapy (PIPAC)

Leen Van de SandeWouter WillaertSarah CosynsKaat De ClercqMolood ShariatiKatrien RemautWim Ceelen

A1 Journal Article in BMC CANCER

High pressure nebulization (PIPAC) versus injection for the intraperitoneal administration of mRNA complexes

Molood ShariatiHeyang ZhangLeen Van de SandeBenedicte DescampsChristian VanhoveWouter WillaertWim CeelenStefaan De SmedtKatrien Remaut

A1 Journal Article in PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH

Laparoscopic liver surgery training course on Thiel-embalmed human cadavers : program evaluation, trainer’s long-term feedback and steps forward

Nikdokht RashidianWouter WillaertMariano Cesare GiglioVINCENZO SCUDERIFrancesca TozziAude VanlanderKatharina D'HerdeAdnan AlseidiRoberto Troisi

A1 Journal Article in WORLD JOURNAL OF SURGERY

Near-infrared fluorescence guided esophageal reconstructive surgery : a systematic review

Elke Van DaeleYves Van NieuwenhoveWim CeelenChristian VanhoveBart BraeckmanAnne HoorensJurgen van LimmenOswald VarinDirk Van de PutteWouter Willaert et al.

A1 Journal Article in WORLD JOURNAL OF GASTROINTESTINAL ONCOLOGY

Quality of life of patients with a colonic interposition postoesophagectomy

Delfien CoevoetElke Van DaeleWouter WillaertWouter HuvenneDirk Van de PutteWim CeelenPhilippe DeronPiet PattynYves Van Nieuwenhove

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY

Safety and preliminary efficacy of electrostatic precipitation during pressurized intraperitoneal aerosol chemotherapy (PIPAC) for unresectable carcinomatosis

Wouter WillaertLeen Van de SandeElke Van DaeleDirk Van de PutteYves Van NieuwenhovePiet PattynWim Ceelen

A1 Journal Article in EJSO

Thiel embalmed human livers : realistic simulator for laparoscopic liver surgery training

Nikdokht RashidianThomas MonbailliuMaaike VierstraeteRoberto TroisiIngrid KerckaertKatharina D'HerdeWouter Willaert

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

Assessment of graft perfusion and oxygenation for improved outcome in esophageal cancer surgery : protocol for a single-center prospective observational study

Elke Van DaeleYves Van NieuwenhoveWim CeelenChristian VanhoveBart BraeckmanAnne HoorensJurgen van LimmenOswald VarinDirk Van de PutteWouter Willaert et al.

A1 Journal Article in MEDICINE

Attracting undergraduate students to surgical specialties through a week-long summer course : a 5-year single-center experience

Bart DoyenWouter WillaertHeidi MaertensIsabelle Van Herzeele

Attracting undergraduate students to surgical specialties trough a week-long summer course: a 5-year single-center experience

Bart DoyenWouter WillaertHeidi MaertensIsabelle Van Herzeele

Biology-based surgery : the extent of lymphadenectomy in cancer of the colon

Wouter WillaertSarah CosynsWim Ceelen

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN SURGICAL RESEARCH

EPIPAC for unresectabele peritoneal carcinomatosis : experience of 125 procedures

Wouter WillaertLeen Van de SandeElke Van DaeleDirk Van de PutteLucas E MatthyssensKatrien Van RenterghemYves Van NieuwenhovePiet PattynWim Ceelen

Electrostatic pressurizd intraperitoneal aerosol chemotherapy for unresectable peritoneal carcinomatosis : experience of 125 procedures

Wouter WillaertLeen Van de SandeWim Ceelen

Electrostatic pressurized intraperitoneal aerosol chemotherapy (EPIPAC) for unresectable peritoneal carcinomatosis : experience of 98 procedures

Wouter WillaertLeen Van de SandePiet PattynWim Ceelen

Intraperitoneal aerosolization of albumin-stabilized paclitaxel nanoparticles (Abraxane™) for peritoneal carcinomatosis : a phase I first-in-human study

Leen Van de SandeMartin GraversenMartin HubnerMarc PocardMarc ReymondMarco VairaSarah CosynsWouter WillaertWim Ceelen

A2 Journal Article in PLEURA AND PERITONEUM

Multicenter comprehensive methodological and technical analysis of 832 pressurized intraperitoneal aerosol chemotherapy (PIPAC) interventions performed in 349 patients for peritoneal carcinomatosis treatment : an international survey study

Maciej NowackiMohammad AlyamiLaurent VilleneuveFrederic MercierMartin HubnerWouter WillaertWim CeelenMarc ReymondDenis PezetCatherine Arvieux et al.

A1 Journal Article in EJSO

Phase 1 study about nab-paclitaxel

Wouter WillaertLeen Van de SandeWim Ceelen

Postgraduates’ experience with laparoscopic training on reperfused Thiel embalmed human livers

Thomas MonbailliuMaaike VierstraeteKatharina D'HerdePiet PattynRoberto TroisiWouter Willaert

Rectal cancer survivorship : the struggle of the low anterior resection syndrome (LARS)

Eva PapePiet PattynAnn Van HeckeN SomersDirk Van de PutteWim CeelenE van DaeleWouter WillaertYves Van Nieuwenhove

Systematic review of surgical training on reperfused human cadavers

Wouter WillaertFrancesca TozziIsabelle Van HerzeeleKatharina D'HerdePiet Pattyn

A1 Journal Article in ACTA CHIRURGICA BELGICA

The evidence for cytoreductive surgery and (hyperthermic) intraperitoneal chemotherapy ((H)IPEC) in children : a systematic review of the literature

Lucas E MatthyssensAlexander Claeys BoúúaertDirk Van de PutteKatrien Van RenterghemWouter WillaertWim Ceelen

2017

A PROficiency-based StePwise Endovascular Curricular Training (PROSPECT) program enhances performances in real life : a randomized controlled trial

Bart DoyenHeidi MaertensFrank VermassenNathalie MoreelsWouter WillaertIsabelle Van Herzeele

A PROficiency-based StePwise Endovascular Curricular Training (PROSPECT) program enhances performances in real life : a randomized controlled trial

Bart DoyenHeidi MaertensFrank VermassenNathalie MoreelsWouter WillaertIsabelle Van Herzeele

Effect of abdominopelvic sepsis on cancer outcome in patients undergoing sphincter saving surgery for rectal cancer

Dirk Van de PutteElke Van DaeleWouter WillaertPiet PattynWim CeelenYves Van Nieuwenhove

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY

Establishment of a rat model for pressurized intraperitoneal aerosol chemotherapy

Leen Van de SandeWouter WillaertSarah CosynsWim Ceelen

Laparoscopic simultaneous resection of colorectal cancer and synchronous liver metastases : a single centre experience

Francesca TozziGiammauro BerardiLuiz Abreu de CarvalhoDirk Van de PutteWouter WillaertYves Van NieuwenhoveRoberto Troisi

Nanomedicine-based intraperitoneal therapy for the treatment of peritoneal carcinomatosis : mission possible?

George DakwarMolood ShariatiWouter WillaertWim CeelenStefaan De SmedtKatrien Remaut

A1 Journal Article in ADVANCED DRUG DELIVERY REVIEWS

Occupational safety of pressurized intraperitoneal aerosol chemotherapy (PIPAC)

Wouter WillaertPaul SessinkWim Ceelen

A2 Journal Article in PLEURA AND PERITONEUM

Pressurized IntraPeritoneal Aerosol Chemotherapy for unresectable peritoneal carcinomatosis : experience of 63 procedures

Wouter WillaertLeen Van de SandeSarah CosynsElke Van DaeleDirk Van de PutteLucas E MatthyssensKatrien Van RenterghemYves Van NieuwenhovePiet PattynWim Ceelen

Pressurized intraperitoneal aerosol chemotherapy, a new surgical technique for the treatment of unresectable peritoneal carcinomatosis

Wouter WillaertSarah CosynsLeen Van de SandePiet PattynWim Ceelen

Reperfusion of Thiel embalmed human tissues for surgical training

Thomas MonbailliuIngrid KerckaertKatharina D'HerdePiet PattynRoberto TroisiWouter Willaert

Simulation of laparoscopic procedures in reperfused Thiel embalmed human livers

Wouter WillaertThomas MonbailliuRoberto TroisiKatharina D'HerdePiet Pattyn

2016

Animal models of colorectal peritoneal metastasis

Félix GremonprezWouter WillaertWim Ceelen

A2 Journal Article in PLEURA AND PERITONEUM

Effect of neoadjuvant radiation dose and schedule on nodal count and its prognostic impact in stage II–III rectal cancer

Wim CeelenWouter WillaertMachteld VarewyckSasha LibbrechtEls GoetghebeurPiet Pattyn

A1 Journal Article in ANNALS OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY

Lifelike vascular reperfusion of a Thiel-embalmed pig model and evaluation as a surgical training tool

Wouter WillaertFrancesca TozziTom Van HoofWim CeelenPiet PattynKatharina D'Herde

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN SURGICAL RESEARCH

Metabolic surgery in patients over 60 years old : short- and long-term results

Yves Van NieuwenhoveEVELYNE SPRIETTHIBAULT SABLONELKE VAN DAELEWouter WillaertWim CeelenPiet Pattyn

A1 Journal Article in ACTA CHIRURGICA BELGICA

Pressurized intraperitoneal aerosol chemotherapy (PIPAC), a new surgical technique for the treatment of unresectable peritoneal carcinomatosis

Sarah CosynsLeen Van de SandeWim CeelenWouter Willaert

Prognostic significance of nodal count and lymph node ratio in irradiated rectal cancer

Wim CeelenWouter WillaertMachteld VarewyckEls GoetghebeurPiet Pattyn

Propensity score matched analysis of postoperative outcome after hyperthermic or normothermic intraperitoneal chemoperfusion

Félix GremonprezPiet PattynWouter WillaertWim Ceelen

2015

BEV-IP : perioperative chemotherapy with bevacizumab in patients undergoing cytoreduction and intraperitoneal chemoperfusion for colorectal carcinomatosis

Wouter WillaertKurt Van Der SpeetenGabriel LiberaleWim Ceelen

A1 Journal Article in BMC CANCER

Extent of surgery in cancer of the colon : is more better?

Wouter WillaertWim Ceelen

A1 Journal Article in WORLD JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY

Laparoscopic training assessment on Thiel human cadavers : the Ghent experience

Wouter WillaertYves Van NieuwenhoveIsabelle Van HerzeeleKatharina D'HerdePiet Pattyn

Microvascular reperfusion of pump-embalmed porcine tissue versus gravity-embalmed human tissue

Wouter WillaertTom Van HoofPiet PattynKatharina D'Herde

On-pump vascular reperfusion of Thiel embalmed cadavers

Wouter WillaertPiet PattynKatharina D'Herde

Organ preservation in rectal cancer: current status and future perspectives

Dirk Van de PutteYves Van NieuwenhoveWouter WillaertPiet PattynWim Ceelen

A2 Journal Article in COLORECTAL CANCER

Post-mortem reperfusion of a pig: a first step to a new surgical training model?

Wouter WillaertFilip De SomerSilke GrabherrKatharina D'HerdePiet Pattyn

A1 Journal Article in INDIAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY

Reperfused Thiel embalmed tissues: initial experience as a surgical training tool

Wouter WillaertKatharina D'HerdePiet Pattyn

Simultaneous parenchyma-preserving liver resection, cytoreductive surgery and intraperitoneal chemotherapy for stage IV colorectal cancer

LUIS ABREU DE CARVALHOVINCENZO SCUDERIHENDRIK MAESP CupoB GeertsMieke Van BockstalFélix GremonprezWouter WillaertPiet PattynRoberto Troisi et al.

A1 Journal Article in ACTA CHIRURGICA BELGICA

Simultaneous parenchyma-preserving liver resection, cytoreductive surgery and intraperitoneal chemotherapy for stage IV colorectal cancer

Louis Abreu De CarvalhoVINCENZO SCUDERIHENDRIK MAESP CupoBert GeertsMieke Van BockstalFélix GremonprezWouter WillaertWim CeelenRoberto Troisi

Understanding Thiel embalming in pig kidneys to develop a new circulation model

Wouter WillaertMarie De VosTom Van HoofLouke DelruePiet PattynKatharina D'Herde

A1 Journal Article in PLOS ONE

2014

Intraperitoneal chemotherapy (IPC) for peritoneal carcinomatosis: review of animal models

Félix GremonprezWouter WillaertWim Ceelen

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY

Lymphatic spread, nodal count and the extent of lymphadenectomy in cancer of the colon

Wouter WillaertMarcus MareelDirk Van de PutteYves Van NieuwenhovePiet PattynWim Ceelen

A1 Journal Article in CANCER TREATMENT REVIEWS

New insights into the surgical anatomy and embryology of the rectum

Wouter WillaertWim CeelenPiet PattynYves Van Nieuwenhove

Bookchapter in Colorectal surgery

Postmortem circulation: a new model for testing endovascular devices and training clinicians in their use

Christine ChevallierWouter WillaertEmilia KawaMarcos CentolaBeat StegerRichard DirnhoferPatrice ManginSilke Grabherr

A1 Journal Article in CLINICAL ANATOMY

Postmortem pump-driven reperfusion of the vascular system of porcine lungs: towards a new model for surgical training

Wouter WillaertTom Van HoofFilip De SomerS GrabherrKatharina D'HerdeWim CeelenPiet Pattyn

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN SURGICAL RESEARCH

Surgical training in a revascularized soft embalmed pig model

Wouter WillaertWim CeelenKatharina D'HerdePiet Pattyn

Vaginal elongation with descending colon in patients with gender identity disorder

Elodie MelsensWouter WillaertYves Van NieuwenhoveStan MonstreyPiet Pattyn

Vaginal elongation with descending colon in patients with gender identity disorder

Elodie MelsensWouter WillaertYves Van NieuwenhoveStan MonstreyPiet Pattyn

2013

Lifelike revascularization of embalmed kidneys: a promising new surgical training model?

Wouter WillaertDirk Van de PutteKatrien Van RenterghemYves Van NieuwenhoveWim CeelenPiet Pattyn

Lifelike revascularization of embalmed kidneys: a promising new surgical training model?

Wouter WillaertDirk Van de PutteKatrien Van RenterghemYves Van NieuwenhoveWim CeelenPiet Pattyn

Nodal counts and the extent of lymphadenectomy in colorectal cancer: a systematic review

Wouter WillaertDirk Van de PutteKatrien Van RenterghemYves Van NieuwenhovePiet PattynWim Ceelen

Training models in laparoscopy: a systematic review comparing their effectiveness in learning surgical skills

Wouter WillaertDirk Van de PutteKatrien Van RenterghemYves Van NieuwenhoveWim CeelenPiet Pattyn

A1 Journal Article in ACTA CHIRURGICA BELGICA

2012

Endovascular treatment of an iatrogenic perforation of the internal iliac vein

Wouter WillaertIsabelle Van HerzeeleWim CeelenDirk Van de PutteFrank VermassenPiet Pattyn

A1 Journal Article in ANNALS OF VASCULAR SURGERY

Life-threatening side effects of malabsorptive procedures in obese patients necessitating conversion surgery: a review of 17 cases

Wouter WillaertTOM HENCKENSDirk Van de PutteKatrien Van RenterghemWim CeelenPiet PattynYves Van Nieuwenhove

A1 Journal Article in ACTA CHIRURGICA BELGICA

New insights into the innervation of the levator ani muscle

Wouter WillaertDirk Van de PutteKatrien Van RenterghemYves Van NieuwenhovePiet PattynWim Ceelen

Open preperitoneal techniques versus Lichtenstein repair for elective inguinal hernias

Wouter WillaertDirk De BacquerXavier RogiersRoberto TroisiFrederik Berrevoet

A1 Journal Article in COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS

Training models in laparoscopy: are they an adjunct in learning skills and surgical anatomy?

Wouter WillaertDirk Van de PutteYves Van NieuwenhoveWim CeelenPiet Pattyn

2011

Life-threatening side effects of malabsorptive procedures in obese patients necessitating conversion surgery : a review of 16 cases

Wouter WillaertYves Van NieuwenhoveTOM HENCKENSDirk Van de PutteKatrien Van RenterghemWim CeelenPiet Pattyn

New insights into the surgical anatomy of the rectum: a review

Wouter WillaertPiet PattynDirk Van de PutteKatrien Van RenterghemYves Van NieuwenhoveWim Ceelen

A1 Journal Article in ACTA CHIRURGICA BELGICA

2009

A prospective randomized controlled trial shows no benefit for postoperative antibiotics after cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis

Wouter WillaertFrederik BerrevoetXavier RogiersMartine De VosBernard de HemptinneRoberto Troisi

2007

Robotically enhanced minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass surgery: a winning strategy?

Nahum NesherIshan BakirFilip CasselmanRaf De GeestFrancis WellensWouter WillaertYvette VermeulenHugo VanermenFrank Van Praet

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY

2006

Treatment of iatrogenic femoral pseudoaneurysms by ultrasound-guided percutaneous thrombin injection: effectiveness and complications

Wouter WillaertMirko PetrovicIsabelle Van HerzeeleCaren RandonDirk VoetFrank Vermassen

A1 Journal Article in ACTA CLINICA BELGICA

2005

Automatic generation of a plan optimization volume for tangential field breast cancer radiation therapy

Koen Van VaerenberghWerner De GersemLuc VakaetMARC COGHETom BoterbergMARIE-ELISABETH BAKKERCRISTINA DERIEWouter WillaertPatricia SeijWIM DUTHOY et al.

A1 Journal Article in STRAHLENTHERAPIE UND ONKOLOGIE

2004

Sublay mesh repair of large midline incisional hernias with a light weight, large pore polyglactin coated mesh

Wouter WillaertWim CeelenMehrdad BiglariBernard de Hemptinne

Sublay mesh repair of large midline incisional hernias with a lightweight, large pore polyglactin coated mesh

Wouter WillaertWim CeelenMehrdad BiglariBernard de Hemptinne

2003

Quality aspects and time gain of an automated procedure for generating an optimized plan in the routine treatment of breast cancer with external tangential beam irradiation

Marlies BakkerKoen Van VaerenberghWerner De GersemMARC COGHETom BoterbergCRISTINA DERIEWouter WillaertWim DuthoyWilfried De Neve