Within this line of research, the 'Urology Research Group' focuses on scientific research concerning transgender surgery and urethral surgery. The data of all operations are prospectively registered in a secured database. Randomized studies for specific subjects are ongoing.

Research projects

9000 URETHRA STUDY

This project concerns the prospective follow-up of patients who undergo surgery on the urethra. This is done through clinical-technical examinations as well as through validated questionnaires before and after the operation. In this way it is possible to investigate the impact of such operations on the patient's life.

• researchers: Nicolaas Lumen, Marjan Waterloos, Mieke Waterschoot, Wesley Verla

VeSpAR TRIAL

This project is a randomized study comparing 2 commonly used surgical techniques of anastomotic recovery of the urethra. With both techniques, the diseased piece of the urethra is removed and the healthy ends are re-attached to each other. Afterwards the patient is followed through questionnaires as well as a urethroscopy in which it is checked whether a new urethra narrowing has occurred.

• researchers: Nicolaas Lumen, Marjan Waterloos, Mieke Waterschoot, Wesley Verla

DoVe TRIAL

This project is a randomized study in which 2 commonly used surgical techniques for repairing the urethra with a free flap are compared with each other. With both techniques the urethra is widened by a piece of mucous membrane. Afterwards the patient is followed through questionnaires as well as a urethroscopy in which it is checked whether a new urethra narrowing has occurred.

• researchers: Nicolaas Lumen, Marjan Waterloos, Mieke Waterschoot, Wesley Verla

ZEPHYR STUDY

This project concerns the prospective follow-up of trans men where a Zephyr erection prosthesis is implanted.

• researchers: Piet Hoebeke, Wouter Goedertier, Wesley Verla

Collaborations

This group collaborates closely with the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery department of the University Hospital Ghent.

Publications

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