Ghent Minimal Invasive Gynaecology (GMIG)
Within this line of research, the 'Gynecology' research group researches new methods and new applications within gynaecological minimally invasive surgery, particularly in the field of laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgery.
Research projects
New hysteroscopic techniques for the treatment of intrauterine abnormalities
Using a hysteroscopy allows to treat abnormalities in the uterus under direct vision. These projects focus on the value of newer techniques for operative hysteroscopy.
- researchers: Steven Weyers, Benedictus C. Schoot, Tjalina Hamerlynck, Steffi van Wessel
- funding: Boston Scientific Group
Prevention of intrauterine adhesions after hysteroscopic surgery
Hysteroscopy can be used to loosen adhesions in the uterus in order to restore fertility. On the other hand, scar tissue may also develop after hysteroscopic removal of intrauterine abnormalities. The research focuses on the prevention of (new) adhesions after surgical hysteroscopy.
- researchers: Steven Weyers, Jan Bosteels, Tjalina Hamerlynck, Steffi van Wessel
- funding: KCE
Optimisation of pain relief during outpatient diagnostic hysteroscopy
This research focuses on patient comfort during outpatient diagnostic hysteroscopy.
- researchers: Steven Weyers, Mark Hans Emanuel, Tjalina Hamerlynck, Steffi van Wessel
Newer techniques for endometriosis surgery
In this project, newer techniques for the laparoscopic treatment of endometriosis are studied.
- researchers: Tjalina Hamerlynck, Steven Weyers, Steffi van Wessel
Duration of hospitalisation after minimally invasive procedures
It is investigated whether the standard hospital stay can be shortened after minimally invasive gynaecological surgery.
- researchers: Steven Weyers, Jan Bosteels, Marc Coppens
Collaborations
For multicentric research projects, the department collaborates with several national and international hospitals namely Bergman Clinics, Amsterdam (The Netherlands), Catharina hospital, Eindhoven (The Netherlands), Cliniques universitaires St. Luc, Brussel, CHR de la Citadelle, Liège, CHU Liège, Imelda hospital, Bonheiden, Isala hospital, Zwolle (The Netherlands), Jessa hospital, Hasselt, OLVG Oost and West, Amsterdam (Netherlands), University Hospital Brussels, University Hospital Leuven, Zaans Medisch Centrum, Zaandam (The Netherlands).
Publications
Questions?
- Study team Women's clinic
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