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Editorial
The mission of the European Society of Surgical Oncology is to improve the quality of diagnosis and treatment of cancer patients in Europe by training and educating surgeons involved in clinical cance...
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C. van de Velde,
M. Wouters
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S1-S2
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| Cancer Care Improvement Plans |
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The quality of cancer care initiative in the Netherlands
Abstract: Background: In 2007 the Dutch Cancer Society formed a ‘Quality of Cancer Care’ taskforce comprising medical specialists, from all disciplines involved in the care for cancer patients. This t...
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M.W.J.M. Wouters,
M.L.E.A. Jansen-Landheer,
C.J.H. van de Velde
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Enhancing patient safety and quality of surgical cancer care: The French National Cancer Plans
Abstract: Two National Cancer Plans (2003–2007 and 2009–2013) have been launched in France to organise the healthcare offer in order to enhance quality and safety. The current Cancer Plan defines regu...
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S. Evrard
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S14-S17
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Should specialized oncogeriatric surgeons operate older unfit cancer patients?
Abstract: This rapidly expanding cancer patient group benefits of specialist care. The use of frailty assessment tools is mandatory in clinical practice and in medical reporting. A fair risk-benefits ...
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B.L. van Leeuwen,
S.R. Kristjansson,
R.A. Audisio
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S18-S22
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Improving quality of cancer care through surgical audit
Abstract: Quality of healthcare is a hot topic and this is especially true for cancer care. New surgical techniques and effective neoadjuvant treatment regimens have significantly improved colorectal ...
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W. van Gijn,
C.J.H. van de Velde,
on behalf of the members of the EURECCA consortium
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S23-S26
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| Breast Cancer |
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A systematic review and meta-analysis of the volume-outcome relationship in the surgical treatment of breast cancer. Are breast cancer patients better of with a high volume provider?
Abstract: Aims: To conduct a systematic review of the literature on the volume-outcome relationship for the surgical treatment of breast cancer with consideration of the methodological quality of the ...
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G.A. Gooiker,
W. van Gijn,
P.N. Post,
C.J.H. van de Velde,
R.A.E.M. Tollenaar,
M.W.J.M. Wouters
et al.
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S27-S35
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Variation in management of early breast cancer in the Netherlands, 2003–2006
Abstract: Background: To describe variation in staging and primary treatment by hospital characteristics including type and volume and region in patients with early breast cancer (BC) in the Netherlan...
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L.N. van Steenbergen,
L.V. van de Poll-Franse,
M.W.J.M. Wouters,
M.L.E.A. Jansen-Landheer,
J.W.W. Coebergh,
H. Struikmans,
V.C.G. Tjan-Heijnen,
C.J.H. van de Velde
et al.
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S36-S43
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Synoptic operative record for point of care outcomes: A leap forward in knowledge translation
Abstract: Introduction: Modern information technology coupled with synoptic methodology allows point of care, real time outcomes generation. Our objective was to review province-wide breast cancer sur...
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L.A. Mack,
K. Dabbs,
W.J. Temple
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S44-S49
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| Gastro Intestinal Cancers |
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Enforcing centralization for gastric cancer in Denmark
Abstract: Background: Population-based data on the early postoperative outcome after surgery for gastric cancer are very sparse. We examined the development in the quality of surgery and early postope...
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L.S. Jensen,
H. Nielsen,
P.B. Mortensen,
H.K. Pilegaard,
S.P. Johnsen
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S50-S54
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Volume and outcome in colorectal cancer surgery
Abstract: Aims: There is a growing consensus to concentrate high-risk surgical procedures to high volume surgeons in high volume hospitals. However, there is fierce debate about centralizing more comm...
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W. van Gijn,
G.A. Gooiker,
M.W.J.M. Wouters,
P.N. Post,
R.A.E.M. Tollenaar,
C.J.H. van de Velde
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Disparities in quality of care for colon cancer between hospitals in the Netherlands
Abstract: Background: Aim of this study was to describe treatment patterns and outcome according to region, and according to hospital types and volumes among patients with colon cancer in the Netherla...
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M.A.G. Elferink,
M.W.J.M. Wouters,
P. Krijnen,
V.E.P.P. Lemmens,
M.L.E.A. Jansen-Landheer,
C.J.H. van de Velde,
S. Siesling,
R.A.E.M. Tollenaar
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Variation in treatment and outcome of patients with rectal cancer by region, hospital type and volume in the Netherlands
Abstract: Background: Aim of this study was to describe treatment patterns and outcome according to region and hospital type and volume among patients with rectal cancer in the Netherlands. Methods: A...
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M.A.G. Elferink,
P. Krijnen,
M.W.J.M. Wouters,
V.E.P.P. Lemmens,
M.L.E.A. Jansen-Landheer,
C.J.H. van de Velde,
J.A. Langendijk,
C.A.M. Marijnen,
S. Siesling,
R.A.E.M. Tollenaar
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| Thoracic Cancers |
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Variation in treatment and outcome in patients with non-small cell lung cancer by region, hospital type and volume in the Netherlands
Abstract: Background: Care processes for patients with NSCLC can vary by provider, which may lead to unwanted variation in outcomes. Therefore, in modern health care an increased focus on guideline de...
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M.W.J.M. Wouters,
S. Siesling,
M.L. Jansen-Landheer,
M.A.G. Elferink,
J. Belderbos,
J.W. Coebergh,
F.M.N.H. Schramel
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Lessons learned from the European thoracic surgery database: The composite performance score
Abstract: Background: This study reports the methods used to review the Composite Performance Score (CPS) along with a reference table, which will be used in the upcoming ESTS Quality Certification Pr...
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A. Brunelli,
G. Rocco,
D. Van Raemdonck,
G. Varela,
M. Dahan
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| Urological & Gynaecological Cancers |
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Variations in treatment policies and outcome for bladder cancer in the Netherlands
Abstract: Aim: To describe the population-based variation in treatment policies and outcome for bladder cancer in the Netherlands. Methods: All newly diagnosed patients with primary bladder cancers du...
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C.A. Goossens-Laan,
O. Visser,
M.W.J.M. Wouters,
M.L.E.A. Jansen-Landheer,
J.W.W. Coebergh,
C.J.H. van de Velde,
M.C.C.M. Hulshof,
P.J.M. Kil
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S100-S107
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Patterns of care in surgery for ovarian cancer in Europe
Abstract: Quality of surgery is one of the most important determinants of the outcome in ovarian cancer patients. Surgery by a gynaecological oncologist in a specialised, high-volume environment and r...
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L. Verleye,
I. Vergote,
A.G.J. van der Zee
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S108-S114
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