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Our role  Digestive surgery concerns the surgical treatment of pathologies of the digestive tract, pancreas, spleen, liver, bladder and bile ducts, peritoneum and adrenal glands. Spanning the Erasmus Hospital and the Jules Bordet Institute, our Brussels University Hospital (H.U.B) interhospital department treats cancers as well as other non-cancerous pathologies affecting these organs. The minimally invasive laparoscopic or robot-assisted surgery is used as a priority depending on the surgical indications.   Image Our specialities  The Interhospital Department of Digestive Surgery consists of 4 major units within which specialist surgeons operate: The Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary Surgery, Liver Transplant and Adrenal Clinic is concerned with surgery of the liver (liver cancers of the hepatocarcinoma or cholangiocarcinoma type, hepatic metastases, benign liver tumours), the pancreas (pancreatic cancers, duodenal cancers, neuroendocrine tumours, cystic lesions, chronic pancreatitis) and bile ducts as well as liver transplants and adrenal pathologies.  The Oesogastric, Bariatric and Abdominal Wall Clinic covers cancerous (oesophageal and stomach cancer) or functional pathologies (hiatal hernia and gastroesophagial reflux) of the upper digestive tract, obesity surgery (sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass,etc.) and abdominal wall surgery (hernia, eventration). The Colorectal, Peritoneal and Proctology Clinic carries out surgery for cancerous (colorectal cancer) or benign (Crohn’s disease, ulcero hemorrhagic rectoilitis) pathologies of the  colon, rectum, peritoneum (peritoneal carcinomatosis) and anus (prolapsus, haemorrhoids, anal fistula, incontinence).The Kidney Transplant and Organ Donation Functional Unit is responsible for kidney transplants and organ donations in cooperation with the transplant coordination team.    Our team Image Our specialists Colorectal Surgery ClinicPr. Gabriele LIBERALEDr. Najla BACHIRDr. Fikri BOUAZZADr. Joost MAURISSENConsultantsDr. Nicolas CLAEYSDr. Florence HUTHepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery ClinicPr. Ali BOHLOKPr. Vincent DONCKIERPr. Patrizia LOIDr. Desislava GERMANOVADr. Valerio LUCIDIDr. Julie NAVEZConsultantsDr. Jean CLOSSET Functional Unit for Kidney TransplantationDr. Thomas CAESDr. Nikolaos KOLIAKOSDr. Dimitri MIKHALSKIOesogastric, Bariatric and Abdominal Wall Surgery ClinicDr. Maarten VANDER KUYLENConsultantsPr. Issam EL NAKADIPr. Patrizia LOIDr. Jean CLOSSETDr. Meriem ENNAJIDr. Abdel Ilah MEHDIPediatric Surgery ClinicDr. Pierre LINGIER Focus Since July 2019 the site of the H.U.B’s Erasmus Hospital has been a reference centre approved by the INAMI/RIZIV [National Institute for Health and Disability Insurance]  for surgery of the pancreas and oesophagus. This is in keeping with the  Ministry of Health’s project to centralise complex surgery at experienced  high volume hospitals with a large multidisciplinary technical platform so as to improve the quality of care for these pathologies.   Liver transplantation is also an area in which our department excels, for the treatment of serious liver disease (acute and chronic) as well as primary liver cancer, offering excellent results in the long term. In 2023 our team carried out its 1,000th liver transplant.   The Department of Digestive Surgery has developed expertise in the treatment of peritoneal metastases. The surgery can be coupled with Intraperitoneal Hyperthermic Chemotherapy (IPHC). This technique involves administering a “bath” of anticancer drugs with the aim of destroying residual cancer cells after surgical resection of the metastases.    Research Operating within a university hospital, the development of medical knowledge through scientific research is seen as an essential role of our interhospital department. As such, we take part in a number of clinical trials and you may be asked whether you wish to participate and thereby have the opportunity to receive an innovative treatment. The Department of Digestive Surgery works with the ULB’s Laboratory of Experimental Gastroenterology on translational research, especially on pancreatic cancer and liver diseases and cancers. This enables us to better understand the mechanisms of these pathologies and improve their treatment.  Publications Lien vers Array Tumor biology reflected by histological growth pattern is more important than surgical margin for the prognosis of patients undergoing resection of colorectal liver metastases. Bohlok A, Inchiostro L, Lucidi V, Vankerckhove S, Hendlisz A, Van Laethem JL, Craciun L, Demetter P, Larsimont D, Dirix L, Vermeulen P, Donckier V. Eur J SurgOncol 2023.  14 January 2023 Lien vers Array Long-Term Outcomes 10 Years after Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: a Single Center Retrospective Analysis. Vital R, Navez J, Gunes S, Tonneau C, Mehdi A, Moussaoui IE, Closset J. ObesSurg 2023.  14 August 2023 Lien vers Array Neoadjuvant chemotherapy associated with isotoxic high-dose stereotactic body radiotherapy does not increase postoperative complications after pancreaticoduodenectomy for nonmetastatic pancreatic cancer. Navez J, Bouchart C, Mans L, Devos S, Loi P, Closset J, Van Laethem JL. J Surg Oncol 2023 14 July 2023 Lien vers Array Esophageal cancer: Outcome and potential benefit of esophagectomy in elderly patients. Laurent A, Marechal R, Farinella E, Bouazza F, Charaf Y, Gay F, Van Laethem JL, Gonsette K, El Nakadi I. 2022 14 October 2022

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Our role Established in 1979 as Belgium's first non-cardiac thoracic surgery department, the H.U.B.'s thoracic surgery department has a specific focus on improving the diagnosis and surgical treatment of thoracic pathologies affecting the lung, thymus or chest wall.  Image We offer multidisciplinary care for all thoracic oncological and non-oncological pathologies. Dr Youri Sokolow Director of the Thoracic Surgery Service at the H.U.B.  Our specialities The H.U.B. Interhospital Department of Thoracic Surgery focuses on four major activities that correspond to various types of pathology: The thoracic cancer pathology covers the multidisciplinary treatment of lung cancer and other thoracic cancers: mesotheliom       a, thymoma and pulmonary metastases.  Bridging the Jules Bordet Institute and the Erasmus Hospital, these interventions represent the greater part of the department’s activities.   The functional thoracic pathology covers in particular surgery of malformations of the thoracic wall, emphysema surgery (reduction in pulmonary volume) and surgical treatment of the pneumothorax and thoracic traumas. Lung transplants are organised within the Reference Centre for Cystic Fibrosis and Lung Transplants, jointly with the Pneumology Department. Cervical surgery covers surgery of the thyroid and trachea.  Our team Image Our medical specialists Focus The H.U.B. Interhospital Department of Thoracic Surgery was a pioneer in the field of Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS). This surgical method is less invasive and makes it possible to avoid major surgery through large openings. This reduces the risk of complications and the period of hospitalisation with a more rapid post-operative recovery. Research The H.U.B.’s thoracic surgery and pneumology teams work together on treating early stage lung cancer. The aim is to reduce the quantity of lung tissue that has to be removed. To this end they have developed a combined endoscopic and surgical approach to the treatment of small nodules. 

Our role The role of the vascular surgeon is to treat pathologies of the veins and arteries, with the exception of the heart, the proximal segment of the aorta and the brain. We devote much of our time in consultations to screening and considering cardiovascular risk factors. Our very close collaboration with Interventional Radiology and Medical Imaging provides us with rapid access to the diagnostic examinations that are essential in deciding on the best course of action for our patients, whether medical, surgical, endovascular or mixed.    Image Our specialities The Erasmus Hospital Vascular Surgery Department treats the following pathologies:     Arterial disease : Carotid surgery – Endovascular or surgical treatment of the abdominal aorta  – Arteriopathy of the lower limbs, etc. Venous diseases (phlebology), in particular symptoms of chronic venous insufficiency of the lower limbs: varicose veins, varicose ulcers, etc. Vascular acrosyndrome. Examples: Raynaud’s syndrome, chilblains, etc. Pathologies relating to coagulation disorders. Examples : thrombophilia, anticoagulation, venous thromboses (clot, pulmonary embolism). Vascular surgeons cooperate closely with their colleagues from the Diabetic Foot Clinic, the Stroke Center (Neurology) and Nephrology, principally in relation to vascular access for dialysis and kidney transplants. 

Image Programme 10.00 Registration and coffee 10.15 Welcome, by Boris Lubicz & Adrien Guenego (INR) 10.25 Historical review, by Sophie Schuind (neurosurgeon) 10.40 Pathophysiology, ancient beliefs in mechanism of chronic subdural hematoma and change in pathophysiological paradigm : the role of inflammation, by Thomas Bonnet (INR) 10.55 Clinical presentation of a cSDH, when to suspect it in practice ?, by Véronique Lesage (geriatric) 11.10 The incidence of chronic subdural hematoma in our population : what about the next 20 years, by  Laetitia Beernaert (geriatric) 11.25 Imaging of the cSDH, role of the CT scan, use of the MRI for differential diagnosis, by Imene Chafai 11.40 The surgical approach for CSDH, by Laura Pradini  12.00 Feedback from NeuroMAV France on helping neuroinjured patients, by Madame Nathalie Pigoreau (Association) 12.20 Lunch and exhibition 13.20 Evidence on MMA embolisation in cSDH patients, by Fakhreddine Boustia (INR) 13.35 Technical considerations on MMA embolization, by Simon-Pierre Docquier (INR) 13.50 Imaging follow-up for cSDH, by Niloufar Sadeghi (diagnostic neuroradiology) 14.05 Quality of life, rehabilitation and cSDH, by Laetitia Beernaert (geriatric) 14.20 Quizz on the different previous topics, by Adrien Guenego  14.30 Abstracts on cSDH, data, presentations and protocols, upcoming projects, by Fellows / students 15.30 Roundtable: Consensus on Best Practice in real-world, ideas for upcoming RCTs. Moderators: Boris Lubicz & Adrien Guenego 15.45 Concluding remarks, by Boris Lubicz & Adrien Guenego  16.00 Symposium Coffee  Registration procedure Registration for this symposium:Is free and mandatory.Is on a first come, first served basis.Is valid when you will receive e-mail confirmation upon form completion.Includes lectures, coffee and snacks, and lunch. Accomodation is not included. Registration form Status message Sorry… This form is closed to new submissions. Our sponsors On 14 Decembrer 2024,  please join us in the Tagnon auditorium, on the 1st floor of the Institut Jules Bordet for the first multidisciplinary Belgium cSDH symposium organized by Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB) and Department of Interventional Neuroradiology at Erasme medical center, Brussels.