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  1. Article ; Online: Biopsy prostate cancer perineural invasion and tumour load are associated with positive posterolateral margins at radical prostatectomy: implications for planning of nerve-sparing surgery.

    van der Slot, Margaretha A / Remmers, Sebastiaan / Kweldam, Charlotte F / den Bakker, Michael A / Nieboer, Daan / Busstra, Martijn B / Gan, Melanie / Klaver, Sjoerd / Rietbergen, John B W / van Leenders, Geert J L H

    Histopathology

    2023  Volume 83, Issue 3, Page(s) 348–356

    Abstract: Aims: Radical prostatectomy (RP) for prostate cancer is frequently complicated by erectile dysfunction and urinary incontinence. However, sparing of the nerve bundles adjacent to the posterolateral sides of the prostate reduces the number of ... ...

    Abstract Aims: Radical prostatectomy (RP) for prostate cancer is frequently complicated by erectile dysfunction and urinary incontinence. However, sparing of the nerve bundles adjacent to the posterolateral sides of the prostate reduces the number of complications at the risk of positive surgical margins. Preoperative selection of men eligible for safe, nerve-sparing surgery is therefore needed. Our aim was to identify pathological factors associated with positive posterolateral surgical margins in men undergoing bilateral nerve-sparing RP.
    Methods and results: Prostate cancer patients undergoing RP with standardised intra-operative surgical margin assessment according to the NeuroSAFE technique were included. Preoperative biopsies were reviewed for grade group (GG), cribriform and/or intraductal carcinoma (CR/IDC), perineural invasion (PNI), cumulative tumour length and extraprostatic extension (EPE). Of 624 included patients, 573 (91.8%) received NeuroSAFE bilaterally and 51 (8.2%) unilaterally, resulting in a total of 1197 intraoperative posterolateral surgical margin assessments. Side-specific biopsy findings were correlated to ipsilateral NeuroSAFE outcome. Higher biopsy GG, CR/IDC, PNI, EPE, number of positive biopsies and cumulative tumour length were all associated with positive posterolateral margins. In multivariable bivariate logistic regression, ipsilateral PNI [odds ratio (OR) = 2.98, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 1.62-5.48; P < 0.001] and percentage of positive cores (OR = 1.18, 95% CI = 1.08-1.29; P < 0.001) were significant predictors for a positive posterolateral margin, while GG and CR/IDC were not.
    Conclusions: Ipsilateral PNI and percentage of positive cores were significant predictors for a positive posterolateral surgical margin at RP. Biopsy PNI and tumour volume can therefore support clinical decision-making on the level of nerve-sparing surgery in prostate cancer patients.
    MeSH term(s) Male ; Humans ; Prostate/surgery ; Prostate/pathology ; Margins of Excision ; Tumor Burden ; Neoplasm Invasiveness/pathology ; Prostatic Neoplasms/surgery ; Prostatic Neoplasms/pathology ; Biopsy ; Prostatectomy/adverse effects ; Prostatectomy/methods
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-05-04
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 131914-0
    ISSN 1365-2559 ; 0309-0167
    ISSN (online) 1365-2559
    ISSN 0309-0167
    DOI 10.1111/his.14934
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  2. Article ; Online: Urinary Incontinence and Sexual Function After the Introduction of NeuroSAFE in Radical Prostatectomy for Prostate Cancer.

    van der Slot, Margaretha A / Remmers, Sebastiaan / van Leenders, Geert J L H / Busstra, Martijn B / Gan, Melanie / Klaver, Sjoerd / Rietbergen, John B W / den Bakker, Michael A / Kweldam, Charlotte F / Bangma, Chris H / Roobol, Monique J / Venderbos, Lionne D F

    European urology focus

    2023  Volume 9, Issue 5, Page(s) 824–831

    Abstract: Background: Nerve-sparing (NS) radical prostatectomy (RP) results in better functional outcomes. Intraoperative neurovascular structure-adjacent frozen section examination (NeuroSAFE) significantly increases the frequency of NS surgery. The effect of ... ...

    Abstract Background: Nerve-sparing (NS) radical prostatectomy (RP) results in better functional outcomes. Intraoperative neurovascular structure-adjacent frozen section examination (NeuroSAFE) significantly increases the frequency of NS surgery. The effect of NeuroSAFE on postoperative erectile function (EF) and continence is not yet clear.
    Objective: To describe EF and continence outcomes for men undergoing RP with the NeuroSAFE technique.
    Design, setting, and participants: Between September 2018 and February 2021, 1034 men underwent robot-assisted RP. Data for patient-reported outcomes were collected via validated questionnaires.
    Intervention: NeuroSAFE technique for RP.
    Outcome measurements and statistical analysis: Continence was assessed using the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Urinary Incontinence Short Form (ICIQ-UI SF) or Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite short form (EPIC-26) and defined as use of 0-1 pads/d. EF was evaluated using EPIC-26 or the International Index of Erectile Function short form (IIEF-5), with data converted according to the Vertosick method and categorized. Descriptive statistics were used to asses and describe tumor characteristics and continence and EF outcomes.
    Results and limitations: Of the 1034 men who underwent RP after introduction of the NeuroSAFE technique, 63% and 60% completed a preoperative and at least one postoperative questionnaire on continence and EF, respectively. Of the men who underwent unilateral or bilateral NS surgery, use of 0-1 pads/d was reported by 93% after 1 yr and 96% after 2 yr; the corresponding rates for men who underwent non-NS surgery were 86% and 78%. Overall, use of 0-1 pads/d was reported by 92% of the men at 1 yr and by 94% at 2 yr after RP. Men in the NS group had a good or intermediate Vertosick score after RP more often than the non-NS group. Overall, 44% of the men had a good or intermediate Vertosick score at 1 and 2 yr after RP.
    Conclusions: After introduction of the NeuroSAFE technique, the continence rate was 92% at 1 yr and 94% at 2 yr after RP. The NS group had a greater percentage of men with an intermediate or good Vertosick score and a higher continence rate after RP in comparison to the non-NS group.
    Patient summary: Our study shows that after introduction of the NeuroSAFE technique during removal of the prostate, the continence rate among patients was 92% at 1 year and 94% at 2 years after surgery. Some 44% of the men had a good or intermediate score for erectile function 1 and 2 years after surgery.
    MeSH term(s) Male ; Humans ; Prostate/pathology ; Frozen Sections ; Erectile Dysfunction/epidemiology ; Erectile Dysfunction/etiology ; Erectile Dysfunction/surgery ; Prostatic Neoplasms/surgery ; Prostatic Neoplasms/pathology ; Prostatectomy/adverse effects ; Prostatectomy/methods ; Urinary Incontinence/epidemiology ; Urinary Incontinence/etiology ; Urinary Incontinence/diagnosis
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-04-07
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Comment
    ISSN 2405-4569
    ISSN (online) 2405-4569
    DOI 10.1016/j.euf.2023.03.021
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  3. Article ; Online: Percentage Gleason pattern 4 and PI-RADS score predict upgrading in biopsy Grade Group 2 prostate cancer patients without cribriform pattern.

    van der Slot, Margaretha A / Seyrek, Neslisah / Kweldam, Charlotte F / den Bakker, Michael A / Busstra, Martijn B / Gan, Melanie / Klaver, Sjoerd / Rietbergen, John B W / van Leenders, Geert J L H

    World journal of urology

    2022  Volume 40, Issue 11, Page(s) 2723–2729

    Abstract: Purpose: To identify parameters to predict upgrading in biopsy Grade Group (GG) 2 prostate cancer patients without cribriform and intraductal carcinoma (CR/IDC) on biopsy.: Methods: Preoperative biopsies from 657 men undergoing radical prostatectomy ( ...

    Abstract Purpose: To identify parameters to predict upgrading in biopsy Grade Group (GG) 2 prostate cancer patients without cribriform and intraductal carcinoma (CR/IDC) on biopsy.
    Methods: Preoperative biopsies from 657 men undergoing radical prostatectomy (RP) for prostate cancer were reviewed for GG, presence of CR/IDC, percentage Gleason pattern 4, and tumor length. In men with biopsy GG2 without CR/IDC (n = 196), clinicopathologic features were compared between those with GG1 or GG2 without CR/IDC on RP (GG ≤ 2-) and those with GG2 with CR/IDC or any GG > 2 (GG ≥ 2+). Logistic regression analysis was used to predict upgrading in the biopsy cohort.
    Results: In total 283 men had biopsy GG2 of whom 87 (30.7%) had CR/IDC and 196 (69.3%) did not. CR/IDC status in matched biopsy and RP specimens was concordant in 179 (63.3%) and discordant in 79 (27.9%) cases (sensitivity 45.1%; specificity 92.6%). Of 196 biopsy GG2 men without CR/IDC, 106 (54.1%) had GG ≥ 2+ on RP. Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that age [odds ratio (OR): 1.85, 95% confidence interval (CI)1.09-3.20; p = 0.025], percentage Gleason pattern 4 (OR 1.54, 95% CI 1.17-2.07; p = 0.003), PI-RADS 5 lesion (OR 2.17, 95% CI 1.03-4.70; p = 0.045) and clinical stage T3 (OR 3.60; 95% CI 1.08-14.50; p = 0.049) were independent parameters to predict upgrading to GG ≥  2+ on RP in these men.
    Conclusions: Age, clinical stage T3, percentage Gleason pattern 4 and presence of PI-RADS 5 lesions are independent predictors for upgrading in men with biopsy GG2 without CR/IDC. These findings allow for improved clinical decision-making on surveillance eligibility in intermediate-risk prostate cancer patients.
    MeSH term(s) Male ; Humans ; Prostatic Neoplasms/surgery ; Prostatic Neoplasms/pathology ; Magnetic Resonance Imaging ; Neoplasm Grading ; Prostate/pathology ; Prostatectomy ; Biopsy
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-10-03
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 380333-8
    ISSN 1433-8726 ; 0724-4983
    ISSN (online) 1433-8726
    ISSN 0724-4983
    DOI 10.1007/s00345-022-04161-6
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  4. Article ; Online: NeuroSAFE in radical prostatectomy increases the rate of nerve-sparing surgery without affecting oncological outcome.

    van der Slot, Margaretha A / den Bakker, Michael A / Tan, Tamara S C / Remmers, Sebastiaan / Busstra, Martijn B / Gan, Melanie / Klaver, Sjoerd / Rietbergen, John B W / Kweldam, Charlotte F / Kliffen, Mike / Hamoen, Karen E / Budel, Leo M / Goemaere, Natascha N T / Helleman, Jozien / Bangma, Chris H / Roobol, Monique J / van Leenders, Geert J L H

    BJU international

    2022  Volume 130, Issue 5, Page(s) 628–636

    Abstract: Objectives: To investigate the impact of intra-operative neurovascular structure-adjacent frozen-section examination (NeuroSAFE) on the rate of nerve-sparing surgery (NSS) and oncological outcome in a large radical prostatectomy (RP) cohort.: Patients ...

    Abstract Objectives: To investigate the impact of intra-operative neurovascular structure-adjacent frozen-section examination (NeuroSAFE) on the rate of nerve-sparing surgery (NSS) and oncological outcome in a large radical prostatectomy (RP) cohort.
    Patients and methods: Between January 2016 and December 2020, 1756 prostate cancer patients underwent robot-assisted RP, of whom 959 (55%) underwent this with NeuroSAFE and 797 (45%) without (control cohort). In cases where NeuroSAFE showed tumour in the margin, a secondary resection was performed. The effect of NeuroSAFE on NSS and positive surgical margin (PSM) status was analysed using logistic regression. Cox regression was used to identify predictors of biochemical recurrence-free survival (BCRFS).
    Results and limitations: Patients in the NeuroSAFE cohort had a higher tumour grade (P < 0.001) and clinical stage (P < 0.001) than those in the control cohort. NeuroSAFE enabled more frequent NSS for both pT2 (93% vs 76%; P < 0.001) and pT3 disease (83% vs 55%; P < 0.001). In adjusted analysis, NeuroSAFE resulted in more frequent unilateral (odds ratio [OR] 3.90, 95% confidence interval (CI) 2.90-5.30; P < 0.001) and bilateral (OR 5.22, 95% CI 3.90-6.98; P < 0.001) NSS. While the PSM rate decreased from 51% to 42% in patients with pT3 stage disease (P = 0.031), NeuroSAFE was not an independent predictor of PSM status (OR 0.85, 95% CI 0.68-1.06; P = 0.2) in the entire cohort. Patients who underwent NeuroSAFE had better BCRFS compared to the control cohort (hazard ratio 0.62, 95% CI 0.45-0.84; P = 0.002). This study is limited by its comparison with a historical cohort and lack of functional outcomes.
    Conclusions: NeuroSAFE enables more unilateral and bilateral NSS without negatively affecting surgical margin status and biochemical recurrence. This validation study provides a comprehensive overview of the implementation, evaluation and intra-operative decision making associated with NeuroSAFE in clinical practice.
    MeSH term(s) Male ; Humans ; Prostatectomy/methods ; Prostate/pathology ; Frozen Sections ; Prostatic Neoplasms/surgery ; Prostatic Neoplasms/pathology ; Robotic Surgical Procedures/methods ; Margins of Excision
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-06-05
    Publishing country England
    Document type Review ; Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 1462191-5
    ISSN 1464-410X ; 1464-4096 ; 1358-8672
    ISSN (online) 1464-410X
    ISSN 1464-4096 ; 1358-8672
    DOI 10.1111/bju.15771
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  5. Article ; Online: Intraoperative assessment and reporting of radical prostatectomy specimens to guide nerve-sparing surgery in prostate cancer patients (NeuroSAFE).

    van der Slot, Margaretha A / den Bakker, Michael A / Klaver, Sjoerd / Kliffen, Mike / Busstra, Martijn B / Rietbergen, John B W / Gan, Melanie / Hamoen, Karen E / Budel, Leo M / Goemaere, Natascha N T / Bangma, Chris H / Helleman, Jozien / Roobol, Monique J / van Leenders, Geert J L H

    Histopathology

    2020  Volume 77, Issue 4, Page(s) 539–547

    Abstract: Aims: Radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer is frequently complicated by urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction. Nerve-sparing surgery reduces the risk of postoperative complications and can be optimised by the use of intraoperative frozen ... ...

    Abstract Aims: Radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer is frequently complicated by urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction. Nerve-sparing surgery reduces the risk of postoperative complications and can be optimised by the use of intraoperative frozen sections of the adjacent neurovascular structure (NeuroSAFE). The aims of this study were to evaluate the pathological outcomes of the NeuroSAFE technique and to develop a comprehensive algorithm for intraoperative clinical decision-making.
    Methods and results: Between September 2018 and May 2019, 491 NeuroSAFE procedures were performed in 258 patients undergoing radical prostatectomy; 74 of 491 (15.1%) NeuroSAFE specimens had positive surgical margins. As compared with the corresponding paraffin sections, NeuroSAFE had a positive predictive value and negative predictive value of 85.1% and 95.4%, respectively. In 72.2% of secondary neurovascular bundle resections prompted by a NeuroSAFE positive surgical margin, no tumour was present. These cases more often had a positive surgical margin of ≤1 mm (48.7% versus 20.0%; P = 0.001) and only one positive slide (69.2% versus 33.3%; P = 0.008). None of the nine patients with Gleason pattern 3 at the surgical margin, a positive surgical margin length of ≤1 mm and one positive slide had tumour in the secondary resection.
    Conclusions: This study provides a systematic reporting template for pathological intraoperative NeuroSAFE evaluation, supporting intraoperative clinical decision-making and comparison between prostate cancer operation centres.
    MeSH term(s) Adenocarcinoma/pathology ; Adenocarcinoma/surgery ; Aged ; Frozen Sections/methods ; Humans ; Male ; Margins of Excision ; Middle Aged ; Postoperative Complications/etiology ; Postoperative Complications/prevention & control ; Prostatectomy/adverse effects ; Prostatectomy/methods ; Prostatic Neoplasms/pathology ; Prostatic Neoplasms/surgery
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-09-03
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 131914-0
    ISSN 1365-2559 ; 0309-0167
    ISSN (online) 1365-2559
    ISSN 0309-0167
    DOI 10.1111/his.14184
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  6. Article: Mouse models in liver cancer research: a review of current literature.

    Leenders, Martijn W H / Nijkamp, Maarten W / Borel Rinkes, Inne H M

    World journal of gastroenterology

    2008  Volume 14, Issue 45, Page(s) 6915–6923

    Abstract: Primary liver cancer remains one of the most lethal malignancies worldwide. Due to differences in prevalence of etiological factors the incidence of primary liver cancer varies among the world, with a peak in East-Asia. As this disease is still lethal in ...

    Abstract Primary liver cancer remains one of the most lethal malignancies worldwide. Due to differences in prevalence of etiological factors the incidence of primary liver cancer varies among the world, with a peak in East-Asia. As this disease is still lethal in most of the cases, research has to be done to improve our understanding of the disease, offering insights for possible treatment options. For this purpose, animal models are widely used, especially mouse models. In this review, we describe the different types of mouse models used in liver cancer research, with emphasis on genetically engineered mice used in this field. We focus on hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), as this is by far the most common type of primary liver cancer, accounting for 70%-85% of cases.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Carcinogens ; Carcinoma, Hepatocellular/chemically induced ; Carcinoma, Hepatocellular/genetics ; Carcinoma, Hepatocellular/virology ; Disease Models, Animal ; Genetic Engineering ; Hepacivirus ; Hepatitis B virus ; Liver Neoplasms, Experimental/chemically induced ; Liver Neoplasms, Experimental/genetics ; Liver Neoplasms, Experimental/virology ; Mice
    Chemical Substances Carcinogens
    Language English
    Publishing date 2008-12-04
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2185929-2
    ISSN 2219-2840 ; 1007-9327
    ISSN (online) 2219-2840
    ISSN 1007-9327
    DOI 10.3748/wjg.14.6915
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  7. Article ; Online: A Prospective Multicenter Comparison Study of Risk-adapted Ultrasound-directed and Magnetic Resonance Imaging-directed Diagnostic Pathways for Suspected Prostate Cancer in Biopsy-naïve Men.

    Wagensveld, Ivo M / Osses, Daniel F / Groenendijk, Pieter M / Zijta, Frank M / Busstra, Martijn B / Rociu, Elena / Barentsz, Jelle O / Michiel Sedelaar, J P / Arbeel, Berber / Roeleveld, Ton / Geenen, Remy / Koeter, Ingrid / van der Meer, Saskia A / Cappendijk, Vincent / Somford, Rik / Klaver, Sjoerd / Van der Lely, Hans / Wolters, Tineke / Hellings, Willem /
    Leter, Maicle R / Van der Poel, Henk G / Heijmink, Stijn W T P J / Debruyne, Frans / Immerzeel, Jos / Leijte, Joost / van Roermund, Joep / Miclea, Razvan / Planken, Erik / Vis, André N / Jan de Jong, Igle / Tijsterman, Jasper / Wolterbeek, Derk / Claessen, Anoesjka / Vrijhof, Eric / Nederend, Joost / Van Leenders, Geert J L H / Bangma, Chris H / Krestin, Gabriel P / Remmers, Sebastiaan / Schoots, Ivo G

    European urology

    2022  Volume 82, Issue 3, Page(s) 318–326

    Abstract: Background: European Association of Urology guidelines recommend a risk-adjusted biopsy strategy for early detection of prostate cancer in biopsy-naïve men. It remains unclear which strategy is most effective. Therefore, we evaluated two risk assessment ...

    Abstract Background: European Association of Urology guidelines recommend a risk-adjusted biopsy strategy for early detection of prostate cancer in biopsy-naïve men. It remains unclear which strategy is most effective. Therefore, we evaluated two risk assessment pathways commonly used in clinical practice.
    Objective: To compare the diagnostic performance of a risk-based ultrasound (US)-directed pathway (Rotterdam Prostate Cancer Risk Calculator [RPCRC] #3; US volume assessment) and a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-directed pathway.
    Design, setting, and participants: This was a prospective multicenter study (MR-PROPER) with 1:1 allocation among 21 centers (US arm in 11 centers, MRI arm in ten). Biopsy-naïve men with suspicion of prostate cancer (age ≥50 yr, prostate-specific antigen 3.0-50 ng/ml, ± abnormal digital rectal examination) were included.
    Intervention: Biopsy-naïve men with elevated risk of prostate cancer, determined using RPCRC#3 in the US arm and Prostate Imaging Reporting and Data System scores of 3-5 in the MRI arm, underwent systematic biopsies (US arm) or targeted biopsies (MRI arm).
    Outcome measurements and statistical analysis: The primary outcome was the proportion of men with grade group (GG) ≥2 cancer. Secondary outcomes were the proportions of biopsies avoided and GG 1 cancers detected. Categorical (nonparametric) data were assessed using the Mann-Whitney U test and χ
    Results and limitations: A total of 1965 men were included in the intention-to-treat population (US arm n = 950, MRI arm n = 1015). The US and MRI pathways detected GG ≥2 cancers equally well (235/950, 25% vs 239/1015, 24%; difference 1.2%, 95% confidence interval [CI] -2.6% to 5.0%; p = 0.5). The US pathway detected more GG 1 cancers than the MRI pathway (121/950, 13% vs 84/1015, 8.3%; difference 4.5%, 95% CI 1.8-7.2%; p < 0.01). The US pathway avoided fewer biopsies than the MRI pathway (403/950, 42% vs 559/1015, 55%; difference -13%, 95% CI -17% to -8.3%; p < 0.01). Among men with elevated risk, more GG ≥2 cancers were detected in the MRI group than in the US group (52% vs 43%; difference 9.2%, 95% CI 3.0-15%; p < 0.01).
    Conclusions: Risk-adapted US-directed and MRI-directed pathways detected GG ≥2 cancers equally well. The risk-adapted US-directed pathway performs well for prostate cancer diagnosis if prostate MRI capacity and expertise are not available. If prostate MRI availability is sufficient, risk assessment should preferably be performed using MRI, as this avoids more biopsies and detects fewer cases of GG 1 cancer.
    Patient summary: Among men with suspected prostate cancer, relevant cancers were equally well detected by risk-based pathways using either ultrasound or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to guide biopsy of the prostate. If prostate MRI availability is sufficient, risk assessment should be performed with MRI to reduce unnecessary biopsies and detect fewer irrelevant cancers.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Image-Guided Biopsy/methods ; Magnetic Resonance Imaging/methods ; Male ; Prospective Studies ; Prostate/diagnostic imaging ; Prostate/pathology ; Prostatic Neoplasms/pathology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-03-24
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Multicenter Study ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 193790-x
    ISSN 1873-7560 ; 1421-993X ; 0302-2838
    ISSN (online) 1873-7560 ; 1421-993X
    ISSN 0302-2838
    DOI 10.1016/j.eururo.2022.03.003
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  8. Article ; Online: Variation in the Prescription of Androgen Deprivation Therapy in Intermediate- and High-risk Prostate Cancer Patients Treated with Radiotherapy in the Netherlands, and Adherence to European Association of Urology Guidelines: A Population-based Study.

    Rijksen, Barbara Lily Thérèse / Pos, Floris J / Hulshof, Maarten C C M / Vernooij, Robin W M / Jansen, Hanneke / van Andel, George / Wijsman, Bart P / Somford, Diederink M / Busstra, Martijn B / van Moorselaar, Reindert J A / Kaa, Christina A Hulsbergen-van de / van Leenders, Geert J L H / Hamberg, Paul / van den Berkmortel, Franchette / Fütterer, Jurgen J / Kiemeney, Lambertus A / van Oort, Inge M / Aben, Katja K H

    European urology focus

    2019  Volume 7, Issue 2, Page(s) 332–339

    Abstract: Background: According to (inter-)national guidelines, (neo-)adjuvant and concurrent androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) in combination with external beam radiotherapy (EBRT) is optional for intermediate-risk prostate cancer (PCa) patients and is the ... ...

    Abstract Background: According to (inter-)national guidelines, (neo-)adjuvant and concurrent androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) in combination with external beam radiotherapy (EBRT) is optional for intermediate-risk prostate cancer (PCa) patients and is the recommended standard treatment for high-risk PCa patients.
    Objective: The aim of this study is to provide insight into the prescription of ADT in intermediate- and high-risk PCa patients treated with EBRT in the Netherlands, and to evaluate adherence to European Association of Urology guidelines and factors affecting prescription.
    Design, setting, and participants: All intermediate- and high-risk PCa patients between October 2015 and April 2016 were identified through the population-based Netherlands Cancer Registry. Variation in the prescription of ADT in patients with EBRT was evaluated. Multivariable multilevel logistic regression analyses were performed to determine the probability of ADT and to examine the role of patient-, tumour-, and hospital-related factors.
    Results and limitations: Overall, 29% of patients with intermediate-risk PCa received ADT varying from 3% to 73% between institutions. From the multivariable regression analysis, higher Gleason grade, magnetic resonance imaging, and computed tomography (CT)-positron-emission tomography/CT prior to radiotherapy appeared to be associated with increased prescription of ADT. Among high-risk patients, 83% received ADT, varying from 57% to 100% between departments. A higher prostate-specific antigen level, more advanced tumour stage, and a higher Gleason grade were associated with increased prescription.
    Conclusions: Less than one-third of intermediate-risk PCa patients treated with EBRT receive ADT. The variation in the prescription of ADT between different institutions is substantial. This suggests that the prescription is largely dependent on different institutional policies. The guideline adherence in high-risk PCa is fairly good, as the vast majority of patients received ADT as recommended. However, given the clear recommendations in the guidelines, adherence could be improved.
    Patient summary: In this review, we looked at the variation of hormonal treatment in intermediate- and high-risk prostate cancer patients. We found substantial variation between institutions.
    MeSH term(s) Androgen Antagonists/therapeutic use ; Androgens ; Humans ; Male ; Netherlands ; Prescriptions ; Prostatic Neoplasms/drug therapy ; Prostatic Neoplasms/radiotherapy ; Urology
    Chemical Substances Androgen Antagonists ; Androgens
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-11-17
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Review
    ISSN 2405-4569
    ISSN (online) 2405-4569
    DOI 10.1016/j.euf.2019.11.005
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  9. Article ; Online: Cost Effectiveness of Rectal Culture-based Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Transrectal Prostate Biopsy: The Results from a Randomized, Nonblinded, Multicenter Trial.

    Tops, Sofie C M / Kolwijck, Eva / Koldewijn, Evert L / Somford, Diederik M / Delaere, Filip J M / van Leeuwen, Menno A / Breeuwsma, Anthonius J / de Vocht, Thijn F / Broos, Hans J H P / Schipper, Rob A / Steffens, Martijn G / Wegdam-Blans, Marjolijn C A / de Brauwer, Els / van den Bijllaardt, Wouter / Leenders, Alexander C A P / Sedelaar, J P Michiel / Wertheim, Heiman F L / Adang, Eddy

    European urology open science

    2023  Volume 50, Page(s) 70–77

    Abstract: Background: Culture-based antibiotic prophylaxis is a plausible strategy to reduce infections after transrectal prostate biopsy (PB) related to fluoroquinolone-resistant pathogens.: Objective: To assess the cost effectiveness of rectal culture-based ... ...

    Abstract Background: Culture-based antibiotic prophylaxis is a plausible strategy to reduce infections after transrectal prostate biopsy (PB) related to fluoroquinolone-resistant pathogens.
    Objective: To assess the cost effectiveness of rectal culture-based prophylaxis compared with empirical ciprofloxacin prophylaxis.
    Design setting and participants: The study was performed alongside a trial in 11 Dutch hospitals investigating the effectiveness of culture-based prophylaxis in transrectal PB between April 2018 and July 2021 (trial registration number: NCT03228108).
    Intervention: Patients were 1:1 randomized for empirical ciprofloxacin prophylaxis (oral) or culture-based prophylaxis. Costs for both prophylactic strategies were determined for two scenarios: (1) all infectious complications within 7 d after biopsy and (2) culture-proven Gram-negative infections within 30 d after biopsy.
    Outcome measurements and statistical analysis: Differences in costs and effects (quality-adjusted life-years [QALYs]) were analyzed from a healthcare and societal perspective (including productivity losses, and travel and parking costs) using a bootstrap procedure presenting uncertainty surrounding the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio in a cost-effectiveness plane and acceptability curve.
    Results and limitations: For the 7-d follow-up period, culture-based prophylaxis (
    Conclusions: Our results should be interpreted in the context of local ciprofloxacin resistance rates. In our setting, from a healthcare perspective, culture-based prophylaxis was significantly more expensive than empirical ciprofloxacin prophylaxis. From a societal perspective, culture-based prophylaxis was somewhat more cost effective against the threshold value customary for the Netherlands (€80.000).
    Patient summary: Culture-based prophylaxis in transrectal prostate biopsy was not associated with reduced costs compared with empirical ciprofloxacin prophylaxis.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-26
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 3040546-4
    ISSN 2666-1683 ; 2058-4881
    ISSN (online) 2666-1683
    ISSN 2058-4881
    DOI 10.1016/j.euros.2023.02.006
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  10. Article ; Online: Surveillance of Barrett's esophagus and mortality from esophageal adenocarcinoma: a population-based cohort study.

    Verbeek, Romy E / Leenders, Max / Ten Kate, Fiebo J W / van Hillegersberg, Richard / Vleggaar, Frank P / van Baal, Jantine W P M / van Oijen, Martijn G H / Siersema, Peter D

    The American journal of gastroenterology

    2014  Volume 109, Issue 8, Page(s) 1215–1222

    Abstract: Objectives: Barrett's esophagus (BE) is associated with an increased risk of developing esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC). Patients with a known diagnosis of BE are usually advised to participate in an endoscopic surveillance program, but its clinical ... ...

    Abstract Objectives: Barrett's esophagus (BE) is associated with an increased risk of developing esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC). Patients with a known diagnosis of BE are usually advised to participate in an endoscopic surveillance program, but its clinical value is unproven. Our objective was to compare patients participating in a surveillance program for BE before EAC diagnosis with those not participating in such a program, and to determine predictive factors for mortality from EAC.
    Methods: All patients diagnosed with EAC between 1999 and 2009 were identified in the nationwide Netherlands Cancer Registry. These data were linked to Pathologisch-Anatomisch Landelijk Geautomatiseerd Archief, the Dutch Pathology Registry. Prior surveillance was evaluated, and multivariable Cox proportional hazards regression analysis was performed to identify predictors for all-cause mortality at 2-year and 5-year follow-up.
    Results: In total, 9,780 EAC patients were included. Of these, 791 (8%) patients were known with a prior diagnosis of BE, of which 452 (57%) patients participated in an adequate endoscopic surveillance program, 120 (15%) patients in an inadequate program, and 219 (28%) patients had a prior BE diagnosis without participating. Two-year (and five-year) mortality rates were lower in patients undergoing adequate surveillance (adjusted hazard ratio (HR)=0.79, 95% confidence interval (CI)=0.64-0.92) when compared with patients with a prior BE diagnosis who were not participating. Other factors associated with lower mortality from EAC were lower tumor stage (stage I vs. IV, HR=0.19, 95% CI=0.16-0.23) and combining surgery with neoadjuvant chemo/radiotherapy (HR=0.66, 95% CI=0.58-0.76).
    Conclusions: Participation in a surveillance program for BE, but only if adequately performed, reduces mortality from EAC. Nevertheless, it remains to be determined whether such a program is cost-effective, as more than 90% of all EAC patients were not known to have BE before diagnosis.
    MeSH term(s) Adenocarcinoma/mortality ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Barrett Esophagus/epidemiology ; Barrett Esophagus/pathology ; Esophageal Neoplasms/mortality ; Female ; Humans ; Incidence ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Netherlands/epidemiology ; Population Surveillance ; Precancerous Conditions/epidemiology ; Precancerous Conditions/pathology ; Predictive Value of Tests ; Registries ; Risk Factors ; Survival Rate
    Language English
    Publishing date 2014-08
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 390122-1
    ISSN 1572-0241 ; 0002-9270
    ISSN (online) 1572-0241
    ISSN 0002-9270
    DOI 10.1038/ajg.2014.156
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