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Research paper thumbnail of Does post-operative radiotherapy (P-RXT) after radical prostatectomy (Px) improve progression-free …

Journal of Clinical Oncology

Background:In 1992, as radical prostatectomy was more frequently applied to clinical T1–2N0M0 pro... more Background:In 1992, as radical prostatectomy was more frequently applied to clinical T1–2N0M0 prostate cancer, the EORTC has undertaken a randomized trial of immediate post-operative treatment versus wait-and-see policy, for ...

Research paper thumbnail of Does prostate-specific antigen density alter decision making on biopsy?

European urology, 1996

The ability of prostate-specific antigen density (PSAD) to predict prostate cancer in biopsy spec... more The ability of prostate-specific antigen density (PSAD) to predict prostate cancer in biopsy specimens is evaluated in patients with benign digital rectal examination (DRE) and prostate-specific antigen (PSA) between 4.0 and 10.0 ng/ml. 144 referred patients with a benign DRE and PSA > 4.0 ng/ml were additionally evaluated by transrectal ultrasonography and transrectal biopsies. PSAD values were calculated and statistical analysis was performed. The mean PSAD value was able to distinguish significantly between benign prostate conditions and prostate cancer in patients with PSA > 4.0 ng/ml. However, in 73 patients with 4.0 < PSA < or = 10.0 ng/ml no significant stratification was obtained. At a PSAD value of 0.15 the pretest probability of 18% for positive biopsy was lowered to a posttest probability of 8.1% and PSAD appeared to be of limited value regarding sensitivity and specificity at different cutoff values (ROC curve). Applying age-specific reference ranges would ha...

Research paper thumbnail of Standardization of definitions in focal therapy of prostate cancer: report from a Delphi consensus project

World journal of urology, Jan 18, 2016

To reach standardized terminology in focal therapy (FT) for prostate cancer (PCa). A four-stage m... more To reach standardized terminology in focal therapy (FT) for prostate cancer (PCa). A four-stage modified Delphi consensus project was undertaken among a panel of international experts in the field of FT for PCa. Data on terminology in FT was collected from the panel by three rounds of online questionnaires. During a face-to-face meeting on June 21, 2015, attended by 38 experts, all data from the online rounds were reviewed and recommendations for definitions were formulated. Consensus was attained on 23 of 27 topics; Targeted FT was defined as a lesion-based treatment strategy, treating all identified significant cancer foci; FT was generically defined as an anatomy-based (zonal) treatment strategy. Treatment failure due to the ablative energy inadequately destroying treated tissue is defined as ablation failure. In targeting failure the energy is not adequately applied to the tumor spatially and selection failure occurs when a patient was wrongfully selected for FT. No definition o...

Research paper thumbnail of 385 is There a Diference in Prostate Cancer Detection Rates Between 8-VERSUS 12-CORE Transrectal Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy Protocols? Results from a Randomized Clinical Trial

European Urology Supplements, 2009

Research paper thumbnail of 977 Prostate Cancer Antigen (PCA3)-SCORE is Most Useful for Prediction of Biopsy (BX)-Outcome in Low (Below 4) and Intermediate (4-10 NG/ML) Psa-Ranges: Analysis of 1251 European Men

European Urology Supplements, 2010

Research paper thumbnail of 24 Initial Prostate Biopsy: PCA3 Outperforms Established Risk Factors of Prostate Cancer and Increases Multivariate Predictive Accuracy

European Urology Supplements, 2010

Research paper thumbnail of MRI and contrast-enhanced ultrasound imaging for evaluation of focal irreversible electroporation treatment: results from a phase I-II study in patients undergoing IRE followed by radical prostatectomy

European radiology, Jan 8, 2015

Irreversible electroporation (IRE) is an ablative therapy with a low side-effect profile in prost... more Irreversible electroporation (IRE) is an ablative therapy with a low side-effect profile in prostate cancer. The objective was: 1) To compare the volumetric IRE ablation zone on grey-scale transrectal ultrasound (TRUS), contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) and multiparametric MRI (mpMRI) with histopathology findings; 2) To determine a reliable imaging modality to visualize the IRE ablation effects accurately. A prospective phase I-II study was performed in 16 patients scheduled for radical prostatectomy (RP). IRE of the prostate was performed 4 weeks before RP. Prior to, and 4 weeks after the IRE treatment, imaging was performed by TRUS, CEUS, and mpMRI. 3D-analysis of the ablation volumes on imaging and on H&E-stained whole-mount sections was performed. The volumes were compared and the correlation was calculated. Evaluation of the imaging demonstrated that with T2-weighted MRI, dynamic contrast enhanced (DCE) MRI, and CEUS, effects of IRE are visible. T2MRI and CEUS closely match t...

Research paper thumbnail of 292 Improved Prediction of Biopsy Outcome Using Prostate Cancer Gene 3 (PCA3) in Men Undergoing an Initial Biopsy

European Urology Supplements, 2009

Research paper thumbnail of 119 Trends in Epidemiology and Treatment of Upper Urinary Tract Tumours

European Urology Supplements, 2009

Research paper thumbnail of How severe is acute and late toxicity of post-operative radiation treatment for PT3N0 prostate cancer? EORTC trial 22911

European Urology Supplements, 2003

Research paper thumbnail of Polyomavirus BK in the pathogenesis of bladder cancer

The Netherlands journal of medicine, 2013

Polyomaviruses are able to drive malignant transformation in rodent models, and have been implica... more Polyomaviruses are able to drive malignant transformation in rodent models, and have been implicated in the aetiology of a variety of human malignancies. However, the reports on this association in humans are strongly conflicting. Here we describe a renal transplant (RT) recipient with ureteral stenosis against the background of polyomavirus BK (BKV) activity. Six and a half years after transplantation, this patient developed metastasised bladder cancer. Prior to the diagnosis of cancer, atypical cells were detected in the urine that were denoted as 'decoy cells': virally infected epithelial cells that are frequently seen in the urine of RT recipients with BKV (re)activation, which may morphologically resemble malignant cells. Intriguingly, the primary urothelial carcinoma, as well as the mesenterial and two intestinal metastases, stained positive with antibodies against polyomavirus virus large T antigen protein, whereas the adjacent healthy tissue did not. This case sugges...

Research paper thumbnail of Best practice in the treatment of nonmuscle invasive bladder cancer

Therapeutic advances in urology, 2012

Bladder carcinoma is the most common malignancy of the urinary tract. Approximately 75-85% of pat... more Bladder carcinoma is the most common malignancy of the urinary tract. Approximately 75-85% of patients with bladder cancer present with a disease that is confined to the mucosa (stage Ta, carcinoma in situ) or submucosa (stage T1). These categories are grouped as nonmuscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). Although the management of NMIBC tumours has significantly improved during the past few years, it remains difficult to predict the heterogeneous outcome of such tumours, especially if high-grade NMIBC is present. Transurethral resection is the initial treatment of choice for NMIBC. However, the high rates of recurrence and significant risk of progression in higher-grade tumours mandate additional therapy with intravesical agents. We discuss the role of various intravesical agents currently in use, including the immunomodulating agent bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) and chemotherapeutic agents. We also discuss the current guidelines and the role of these therapeutic agents in the con...

Research paper thumbnail of Work ability and return-to-work in cancer patients

British journal of cancer, Jan 22, 2008

The extent to which self-assessed work ability collected during treatment can predict return-to-w... more The extent to which self-assessed work ability collected during treatment can predict return-to-work in cancer patients is unknown. In this prospective study, we consecutively included employed cancer patients who underwent treatment with curative intent at 6 months following the first day of sick leave. Work ability data (scores 0-10), clinical and sociodemographic data were collected at 6 months, while return-to-work was measured at 6, 12 and 18 months. Most of the 195 patients had been diagnosed with breast cancer (26%), cancer of the female genitals (22%) or genitourological cancer (22%). Mean current work ability scores improved significantly over time from 4.6 at 6 months to 6.3 and 6.7 at 12 and 18 months, respectively. Patients with haematological cancers and those who received chemotherapy showed the lowest work ability scores, while patients with cancer of urogenital tract or with gastrointestinal cancer had the highest scores. Work ability at 6 months strongly predicted r...

Research paper thumbnail of 626 Does Neoadjuvant Sorafenib Treatment Affect Microvessel Density Count in Prostate Cancer?

European Urology Supplements, 2009

Research paper thumbnail of An unusual cause of irritable urinary bladder symptoms

Urologia internationalis, 2001

A metastasis from a renal cell carcinoma to a seminal vesicle is extremely rare. This pattern of ... more A metastasis from a renal cell carcinoma to a seminal vesicle is extremely rare. This pattern of metastatic disease has been reported once previously in the Japanese literature. We describe a patient with irritability symptoms of the urine bladder and involuntary loss of stool caused by obstruction of the bladder by a large metastasis from a renal cell carcinoma to the seminal vesicle. The mode of diagnosis and treatment of this patient are described.

Research paper thumbnail of The detection of prostatic carcinoma. 4- or 7-MHz transrectal ultrasonography?

World journal of urology, 1993

In this prospective study a comparison of 4-versus 7-MHz transrectal ultrasonography for the dete... more In this prospective study a comparison of 4-versus 7-MHz transrectal ultrasonography for the detection of prostatic carcinoma is reported. A total of 150 prostates were biopsied due to suspicion of malignancy arising at either digital rectal examination, 4- and/or 7-MHz transrectal ultrasonography, or elevated serum prostate-specific antigen levels. Malignancies of the prostate were detected in 68 of the 147 eligible biopsy core specimens. The results show only marginal differences in the sensitivity, specificity, and predictive values for the two transducers.

Research paper thumbnail of UP-02.172 The Appropriateness of Active Surveillance and the Impact of Prostate Cancer Gene 3 (PCA3) in Low Risk Prostate Cancer: An Analysis of Expert Opinion

Research paper thumbnail of PD-11.11: Phase II marker lesion study with intravesical instillation of Eoquin™ in superficial bladder cancer: toxicity, marker response and follow up

Research paper thumbnail of 997 EORTC nomograms for predicting recurrence, progression, overall and disease specific survival in non-muscle invasive Ta T1 bladder cancer patients treated with maintenance Bacillus Calmette-Guerin

European Urology Supplements, 2014

Research paper thumbnail of 659 Effect of Age on Treatment Outcome and Tolerance in Patients with Stage Ta T1 Papillary Carcinoma of the Bladder Treated with Maintenance Bacillus Calmetteguerin: Results of Eortc Gu Group Study 30911

European Urology Supplements, 2009

Research paper thumbnail of Does post-operative radiotherapy (P-RXT) after radical prostatectomy (Px) improve progression-free …

Journal of Clinical Oncology

Background:In 1992, as radical prostatectomy was more frequently applied to clinical T1–2N0M0 pro... more Background:In 1992, as radical prostatectomy was more frequently applied to clinical T1–2N0M0 prostate cancer, the EORTC has undertaken a randomized trial of immediate post-operative treatment versus wait-and-see policy, for ...

Research paper thumbnail of Does prostate-specific antigen density alter decision making on biopsy?

European urology, 1996

The ability of prostate-specific antigen density (PSAD) to predict prostate cancer in biopsy spec... more The ability of prostate-specific antigen density (PSAD) to predict prostate cancer in biopsy specimens is evaluated in patients with benign digital rectal examination (DRE) and prostate-specific antigen (PSA) between 4.0 and 10.0 ng/ml. 144 referred patients with a benign DRE and PSA > 4.0 ng/ml were additionally evaluated by transrectal ultrasonography and transrectal biopsies. PSAD values were calculated and statistical analysis was performed. The mean PSAD value was able to distinguish significantly between benign prostate conditions and prostate cancer in patients with PSA > 4.0 ng/ml. However, in 73 patients with 4.0 < PSA < or = 10.0 ng/ml no significant stratification was obtained. At a PSAD value of 0.15 the pretest probability of 18% for positive biopsy was lowered to a posttest probability of 8.1% and PSAD appeared to be of limited value regarding sensitivity and specificity at different cutoff values (ROC curve). Applying age-specific reference ranges would ha...

Research paper thumbnail of Standardization of definitions in focal therapy of prostate cancer: report from a Delphi consensus project

World journal of urology, Jan 18, 2016

To reach standardized terminology in focal therapy (FT) for prostate cancer (PCa). A four-stage m... more To reach standardized terminology in focal therapy (FT) for prostate cancer (PCa). A four-stage modified Delphi consensus project was undertaken among a panel of international experts in the field of FT for PCa. Data on terminology in FT was collected from the panel by three rounds of online questionnaires. During a face-to-face meeting on June 21, 2015, attended by 38 experts, all data from the online rounds were reviewed and recommendations for definitions were formulated. Consensus was attained on 23 of 27 topics; Targeted FT was defined as a lesion-based treatment strategy, treating all identified significant cancer foci; FT was generically defined as an anatomy-based (zonal) treatment strategy. Treatment failure due to the ablative energy inadequately destroying treated tissue is defined as ablation failure. In targeting failure the energy is not adequately applied to the tumor spatially and selection failure occurs when a patient was wrongfully selected for FT. No definition o...

Research paper thumbnail of 385 is There a Diference in Prostate Cancer Detection Rates Between 8-VERSUS 12-CORE Transrectal Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy Protocols? Results from a Randomized Clinical Trial

European Urology Supplements, 2009

Research paper thumbnail of 977 Prostate Cancer Antigen (PCA3)-SCORE is Most Useful for Prediction of Biopsy (BX)-Outcome in Low (Below 4) and Intermediate (4-10 NG/ML) Psa-Ranges: Analysis of 1251 European Men

European Urology Supplements, 2010

Research paper thumbnail of 24 Initial Prostate Biopsy: PCA3 Outperforms Established Risk Factors of Prostate Cancer and Increases Multivariate Predictive Accuracy

European Urology Supplements, 2010

Research paper thumbnail of MRI and contrast-enhanced ultrasound imaging for evaluation of focal irreversible electroporation treatment: results from a phase I-II study in patients undergoing IRE followed by radical prostatectomy

European radiology, Jan 8, 2015

Irreversible electroporation (IRE) is an ablative therapy with a low side-effect profile in prost... more Irreversible electroporation (IRE) is an ablative therapy with a low side-effect profile in prostate cancer. The objective was: 1) To compare the volumetric IRE ablation zone on grey-scale transrectal ultrasound (TRUS), contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) and multiparametric MRI (mpMRI) with histopathology findings; 2) To determine a reliable imaging modality to visualize the IRE ablation effects accurately. A prospective phase I-II study was performed in 16 patients scheduled for radical prostatectomy (RP). IRE of the prostate was performed 4 weeks before RP. Prior to, and 4 weeks after the IRE treatment, imaging was performed by TRUS, CEUS, and mpMRI. 3D-analysis of the ablation volumes on imaging and on H&E-stained whole-mount sections was performed. The volumes were compared and the correlation was calculated. Evaluation of the imaging demonstrated that with T2-weighted MRI, dynamic contrast enhanced (DCE) MRI, and CEUS, effects of IRE are visible. T2MRI and CEUS closely match t...

Research paper thumbnail of 292 Improved Prediction of Biopsy Outcome Using Prostate Cancer Gene 3 (PCA3) in Men Undergoing an Initial Biopsy

European Urology Supplements, 2009

Research paper thumbnail of 119 Trends in Epidemiology and Treatment of Upper Urinary Tract Tumours

European Urology Supplements, 2009

Research paper thumbnail of How severe is acute and late toxicity of post-operative radiation treatment for PT3N0 prostate cancer? EORTC trial 22911

European Urology Supplements, 2003

Research paper thumbnail of Polyomavirus BK in the pathogenesis of bladder cancer

The Netherlands journal of medicine, 2013

Polyomaviruses are able to drive malignant transformation in rodent models, and have been implica... more Polyomaviruses are able to drive malignant transformation in rodent models, and have been implicated in the aetiology of a variety of human malignancies. However, the reports on this association in humans are strongly conflicting. Here we describe a renal transplant (RT) recipient with ureteral stenosis against the background of polyomavirus BK (BKV) activity. Six and a half years after transplantation, this patient developed metastasised bladder cancer. Prior to the diagnosis of cancer, atypical cells were detected in the urine that were denoted as 'decoy cells': virally infected epithelial cells that are frequently seen in the urine of RT recipients with BKV (re)activation, which may morphologically resemble malignant cells. Intriguingly, the primary urothelial carcinoma, as well as the mesenterial and two intestinal metastases, stained positive with antibodies against polyomavirus virus large T antigen protein, whereas the adjacent healthy tissue did not. This case sugges...

Research paper thumbnail of Best practice in the treatment of nonmuscle invasive bladder cancer

Therapeutic advances in urology, 2012

Bladder carcinoma is the most common malignancy of the urinary tract. Approximately 75-85% of pat... more Bladder carcinoma is the most common malignancy of the urinary tract. Approximately 75-85% of patients with bladder cancer present with a disease that is confined to the mucosa (stage Ta, carcinoma in situ) or submucosa (stage T1). These categories are grouped as nonmuscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). Although the management of NMIBC tumours has significantly improved during the past few years, it remains difficult to predict the heterogeneous outcome of such tumours, especially if high-grade NMIBC is present. Transurethral resection is the initial treatment of choice for NMIBC. However, the high rates of recurrence and significant risk of progression in higher-grade tumours mandate additional therapy with intravesical agents. We discuss the role of various intravesical agents currently in use, including the immunomodulating agent bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) and chemotherapeutic agents. We also discuss the current guidelines and the role of these therapeutic agents in the con...

Research paper thumbnail of Work ability and return-to-work in cancer patients

British journal of cancer, Jan 22, 2008

The extent to which self-assessed work ability collected during treatment can predict return-to-w... more The extent to which self-assessed work ability collected during treatment can predict return-to-work in cancer patients is unknown. In this prospective study, we consecutively included employed cancer patients who underwent treatment with curative intent at 6 months following the first day of sick leave. Work ability data (scores 0-10), clinical and sociodemographic data were collected at 6 months, while return-to-work was measured at 6, 12 and 18 months. Most of the 195 patients had been diagnosed with breast cancer (26%), cancer of the female genitals (22%) or genitourological cancer (22%). Mean current work ability scores improved significantly over time from 4.6 at 6 months to 6.3 and 6.7 at 12 and 18 months, respectively. Patients with haematological cancers and those who received chemotherapy showed the lowest work ability scores, while patients with cancer of urogenital tract or with gastrointestinal cancer had the highest scores. Work ability at 6 months strongly predicted r...

Research paper thumbnail of 626 Does Neoadjuvant Sorafenib Treatment Affect Microvessel Density Count in Prostate Cancer?

European Urology Supplements, 2009

Research paper thumbnail of An unusual cause of irritable urinary bladder symptoms

Urologia internationalis, 2001

A metastasis from a renal cell carcinoma to a seminal vesicle is extremely rare. This pattern of ... more A metastasis from a renal cell carcinoma to a seminal vesicle is extremely rare. This pattern of metastatic disease has been reported once previously in the Japanese literature. We describe a patient with irritability symptoms of the urine bladder and involuntary loss of stool caused by obstruction of the bladder by a large metastasis from a renal cell carcinoma to the seminal vesicle. The mode of diagnosis and treatment of this patient are described.

Research paper thumbnail of The detection of prostatic carcinoma. 4- or 7-MHz transrectal ultrasonography?

World journal of urology, 1993

In this prospective study a comparison of 4-versus 7-MHz transrectal ultrasonography for the dete... more In this prospective study a comparison of 4-versus 7-MHz transrectal ultrasonography for the detection of prostatic carcinoma is reported. A total of 150 prostates were biopsied due to suspicion of malignancy arising at either digital rectal examination, 4- and/or 7-MHz transrectal ultrasonography, or elevated serum prostate-specific antigen levels. Malignancies of the prostate were detected in 68 of the 147 eligible biopsy core specimens. The results show only marginal differences in the sensitivity, specificity, and predictive values for the two transducers.

Research paper thumbnail of UP-02.172 The Appropriateness of Active Surveillance and the Impact of Prostate Cancer Gene 3 (PCA3) in Low Risk Prostate Cancer: An Analysis of Expert Opinion

Research paper thumbnail of PD-11.11: Phase II marker lesion study with intravesical instillation of Eoquin™ in superficial bladder cancer: toxicity, marker response and follow up

Research paper thumbnail of 997 EORTC nomograms for predicting recurrence, progression, overall and disease specific survival in non-muscle invasive Ta T1 bladder cancer patients treated with maintenance Bacillus Calmette-Guerin

European Urology Supplements, 2014

Research paper thumbnail of 659 Effect of Age on Treatment Outcome and Tolerance in Patients with Stage Ta T1 Papillary Carcinoma of the Bladder Treated with Maintenance Bacillus Calmetteguerin: Results of Eortc Gu Group Study 30911

European Urology Supplements, 2009