University of Groningen
Innovation in surgical oncology
Vrielink, Otis
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10.33612/diss.173351128
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Stellingen behorende bij het proefschrift
1. The introduction of new minimally invasive surgical procedures into clinical practice requires extensive preparation and time to assure safety and eventually improve patient outcome. Dit proefschrift
2. Reviewing literature and a surgeon’s own clinic, performing a prospective risk analysis, monitoring of outcome parameters, teamwork and proctoring are essential steps during the implementation of a new minimally invasive surgical procedure. Dit proefschrift
3. The posterior retroperitoneoscopic adrenalectomy is a safe and feasible alternative for the laparoscopic transabdominal adrenalectomy. Dit
proefschrift
4. The posterior retroperitoneoscopic adrenalectomy can be implemented safely in specialized endocrine surgical centers. Dit proefschrift
5. The learning curve of the posterior retroperitoneoscopic adrenalectomy is acceptable; 24 to 42 procedures are required to fulfil the entire surgical learning curve. Dit proefschrift
6. The minimally invasive videoscopic inguinal lymphadenectomy is a safe and feasible alternative for the conventional open technique. Dit
proefschrift
7. Innovatie is geen doel op zich maar een middel om de uitkomsten van patiënten te verbeteren.
8. It always seems impossible until it is done. Nelson Mandela 9. Consider fully, act decisively. Jigaro Kano
Otis Vrielink Groningen, Juli 2021
