Paul Fockens

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1 Extended transthoracic resection compared with limited transhiatal resection for adenocarcinoma of the esophagus. N Engl J Med 2002 8.72
2 Participation and yield of colonoscopy versus non-cathartic CT colonography in population-based screening for colorectal cancer: a randomised controlled trial. Lancet Oncol 2011 5.72
3 Random comparison of guaiac and immunochemical fecal occult blood tests for colorectal cancer in a screening population. Gastroenterology 2008 4.68
4 Colonic stenting versus emergency surgery for acute left-sided malignant colonic obstruction: a multicentre randomised trial. Lancet Oncol 2011 3.68
5 Endoscopic video-autofluorescence imaging followed by narrow band imaging for detecting early neoplasia in Barrett's esophagus. Gastrointest Endosc 2006 3.60
6 Endoscopic transgastric vs surgical necrosectomy for infected necrotizing pancreatitis: a randomized trial. JAMA 2012 3.47
7 Increased colorectal cancer risk during follow-up in patients with hyperplastic polyposis syndrome: a multicentre cohort study. Gut 2009 3.34
8 Standard endoscopy with random biopsies versus narrow band imaging targeted biopsies in Barrett's oesophagus: a prospective, international, randomised controlled trial. Gut 2012 3.30
9 International Cancer of the Pancreas Screening (CAPS) Consortium summit on the management of patients with increased risk for familial pancreatic cancer. Gut 2012 3.09
10 Endoscopic video autofluorescence imaging may improve the detection of early neoplasia in patients with Barrett's esophagus. Gastrointest Endosc 2005 2.98
11 Extended transthoracic resection compared with limited transhiatal resection for adenocarcinoma of the mid/distal esophagus: five-year survival of a randomized clinical trial. Ann Surg 2007 2.78
12 Peroral endoscopic myotomy for the treatment of achalasia: an international prospective multicenter study. Gastroenterology 2013 2.67
13 Second-generation colon capsule endoscopy compared with colonoscopy. Gastrointest Endosc 2011 2.55
14 Endoscopic features of sessile serrated adenomas: validation by international experts using high-resolution white-light endoscopy and narrow-band imaging. Gastrointest Endosc 2013 2.53
15 Chromoendoscopy and narrow-band imaging compared with high-resolution magnification endoscopy in Barrett's esophagus. Gastroenterology 2008 2.32
16 High prevalence of pancreatic cysts detected by screening magnetic resonance imaging examinations. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2010 2.30
17 Efficacy of radiofrequency ablation combined with endoscopic resection for barrett's esophagus with early neoplasia. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2009 2.28
18 Efficacy and safety of the new WallFlex enteral stent in palliative treatment of malignant gastric outlet obstruction (DUOFLEX study): a prospective multicenter study. Gastrointest Endosc 2009 2.23
19 Safety of endoscopic removal of self-expandable stents after treatment of benign esophageal diseases. Gastrointest Endosc 2013 2.22
20 Detection and classification of the mucosal and vascular patterns (mucosal morphology) in Barrett's esophagus by using narrow band imaging. Gastrointest Endosc 2006 2.22
21 Iatrogenic ampullary stenosis: history, endoscopic management, and outcome in a series of 49 patients. Gastrointest Endosc 2007 2.02
22 Diagnostic accuracy of probe-based confocal laser endomicroscopy in detecting residual colorectal neoplasia after EMR: a prospective study. Gastrointest Endosc 2011 1.94
23 Differences in proximal serrated polyp detection among endoscopists are associated with variability in withdrawal time. Gastrointest Endosc 2013 1.87
24 Lower risk of advanced neoplasia among patients with a previous negative result from a fecal test for colorectal cancer. Gastroenterology 2011 1.83
25 Efficacy of endoscopic closure of acute perforations of the gastrointestinal tract. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2012 1.77
26 Eradication of Barrett esophagus with early neoplasia by radiofrequency ablation, with or without endoscopic resection. J Gastrointest Surg 2008 1.73
27 Probe-based confocal laser endomicroscopy. Gastroenterology 2009 1.68
28 Comparison of Transgastric NOTES and laparoscopic peritoneoscopy for detection of peritoneal metastases. Ann Surg 2009 1.68
29 A randomized comparison of electrocautery incision with Savary bougienage for relief of anastomotic gastroesophageal strictures. Gastrointest Endosc 2009 1.66
30 Short-term safety and efficacy of the Trans-oral Endoscopic Restrictive Implant System for the treatment of obesity. Gastrointest Endosc 2010 1.61
31 Do we still need EUS in the workup of patients with early esophageal neoplasia? A retrospective analysis of 131 cases. Gastrointest Endosc 2011 1.60
32 Esophageal cancer: CT, endoscopic US, and FDG PET for assessment of response to neoadjuvant therapy--systematic review. Radiology 2005 1.56
33 Adenoma detection with cap-assisted colonoscopy versus regular colonoscopy: a randomised controlled trial. Gut 2011 1.53
34 Endoscopic transmural debridement of symptomatic organized pancreatic necrosis (with videos). Gastrointest Endosc 2007 1.47
35 Atypical familial presentation of FAMMM syndrome with a high incidence of pancreatic cancer: case finding of asymptomatic individuals by EUS surveillance. J Clin Gastroenterol 2009 1.47
36 A fully-covered stent (Alimaxx-E) for the palliation of malignant dysphagia: a prospective follow-up study. Gastrointest Endosc 2009 1.47
37 Needle-based confocal endomicroscopy for in vivo histology of intra-abdominal organs: first results in a porcine model (with videos). Gastrointest Endosc 2010 1.47
38 The LINX® reflux management system: confirmed safety and efficacy now at 4 years. Surg Endosc 2012 1.37
39 Effect of peroral endoscopic myotomy on esophagogastric junction physiology in patients with achalasia. Gastrointest Endosc 2013 1.36
40 Laparoscopic sphincter augmentation device eliminates reflux symptoms and normalizes esophageal acid exposure: one- and 2-year results of a feasibility trial. Ann Surg 2010 1.36
41 Endoscopic trimodal imaging detects colonic neoplasia as well as standard video endoscopy. Gastroenterology 2011 1.31
42 Clinical evaluation of endoscopic trimodal imaging for the detection and differentiation of colonic polyps. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2008 1.28
43 Inappropriate use of the faecal occult blood test in a university hospital in the Netherlands. Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2012 1.28
44 Systematic review of narrow-band imaging for the detection and differentiation of neoplastic and nonneoplastic lesions in the colon (with videos). Gastrointest Endosc 2009 1.28
45 Hyperplastic polyposis syndrome: a pilot study for the differentiation of polyps by using high-resolution endoscopy, autofluorescence imaging, and narrow-band imaging. Gastrointest Endosc 2009 1.23
46 Multiband mucosectomy for endoscopic resection of Barrett's esophagus: feasibility study with matched historical controls. Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2007 1.22
47 Endoscopic radiofrequency ablation combined with endoscopic resection for early neoplasia in Barrett's esophagus longer than 10 cm. Gastrointest Endosc 2011 1.22
48 Long-term outcomes of endoscopic vs surgical drainage of the pancreatic duct in patients with chronic pancreatitis. Gastroenterology 2011 1.20
49 Endoscopic treatment of high-grade dysplasia and early stage cancer in Barrett's esophagus. Gastrointest Endosc 2005 1.11
50 Histologic evaluation of resection specimens obtained at 293 endoscopic resections in Barrett's esophagus. Gastrointest Endosc 2007 1.11
51 Study protocol: population screening for colorectal cancer by colonoscopy or CT colonography: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Gastroenterol 2010 1.10
52 Best practices in endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2012 1.09
53 Transanal employment of single access ports is feasible for rectal surgery. Ann Surg 2012 1.08
54 Randomized, blinded comparison of transgastric, transcolonic, and laparoscopic peritoneoscopy for the detection of peritoneal metastases in a human cadaver model. Gastrointest Endosc 2010 1.07
55 A randomized crossover study comparing light-induced fluorescence endoscopy with standard videoendoscopy for the detection of early neoplasia in Barrett's esophagus. Gastrointest Endosc 2005 1.05
56 Feasibility of transgastric and transcolonic natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery peritoneoscopy combined with intraperitoneal EUS. Gastrointest Endosc 2009 1.03
57 False negative fecal occult blood tests due to delayed sample return in colorectal cancer screening. Int J Cancer 2009 1.03
58 Risk factors for development of benign cervical strictures after esophagectomy. Ann Surg 2010 1.02
59 Treatment of necrotizing pancreatitis. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2012 1.02
60 Stepwise radical endoscopic resection is effective for complete removal of Barrett's esophagus with early neoplasia: a prospective study. Am J Gastroenterol 2006 1.02
61 Transluminal endoscopic step-up approach versus minimally invasive surgical step-up approach in patients with infected necrotising pancreatitis (TENSION trial): design and rationale of a randomised controlled multicenter trial [ISRCTN09186711]. BMC Gastroenterol 2013 1.02
62 Implementation of population screening for colorectal cancer by repeated fecal occult blood test in the Netherlands. BMC Gastroenterol 2009 1.02
63 CT colonography with limited bowel preparation for the detection of colorectal neoplasia in an FOBT positive screening population. Abdom Imaging 2010 1.00
64 Combining risk factors with faecal immunochemical test outcome for selecting CRC screenees for colonoscopy. Gut 2013 1.00
65 Disappointing interobserver agreement among radiologists for a classifying diagnosis of pancreatic cysts using magnetic resonance imaging. Pancreas 2012 0.98
66 Epidemiology, diagnosis, and management of cystic lesions of the pancreas. Gastroenterol Res Pract 2011 0.98
67 Independent predictors of survival in patients with incurable malignant gastric outlet obstruction: a multicenter prospective observational study. Scand J Gastroenterol 2010 0.98
68 Early surgery versus optimal current step-up practice for chronic pancreatitis (ESCAPE): design and rationale of a randomized trial. BMC Gastroenterol 2013 0.98
69 Combining autofluorescence imaging and narrow-band imaging for the differentiation of adenomas from non-neoplastic colonic polyps among experienced and non-experienced endoscopists. Am J Gastroenterol 2009 0.97
70 Colonic stenting as bridge to surgery versus emergency surgery for management of acute left-sided malignant colonic obstruction: a multicenter randomized trial (Stent-in 2 study). BMC Surg 2007 0.97
71 Routine testing for PALB2 mutations in familial pancreatic cancer families and breast cancer families with pancreatic cancer is not indicated. Eur J Hum Genet 2011 0.97
72 Forward-viewing versus oblique-viewing echoendoscopes in transluminal drainage of pancreatic fluid collections: a multicenter, randomized, controlled trial. Gastrointest Endosc 2011 0.96
73 Burden of colonoscopy compared to non-cathartic CT-colonography in a colorectal cancer screening programme: randomised controlled trial. Gut 2011 0.96
74 Pancreatic cancer risk in Peutz-Jeghers syndrome patients: a large cohort study and implications for surveillance. J Med Genet 2013 0.96
75 Accuracy for optical diagnosis of small colorectal polyps in nonacademic settings. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2012 0.96
76 Endoscopic treatment of benign anastomotic esophagogastric strictures with a biodegradable stent. Gastrointest Endosc 2011 0.96
77 Colorectal surgeons' learning curve of transanal endoscopic microsurgery. Surg Endosc 2013 0.95
78 Conscious sedation for EUS of the esophagus and stomach: a double-blind, randomized, controlled trial comparing midazolam with placebo. Gastrointest Endosc 2003 0.95
79 Endoscopic transluminal necrosectomy in necrotising pancreatitis: a systematic review. Surg Endosc 2014 0.95
80 Efficient automated assessment of genetic abnormalities detected by fluorescence in situ hybridization on brush cytology in a Barrett esophagus surveillance population. Cancer 2007 0.94
81 New imaging techniques at colonoscopy: tissue spectroscopy and narrow band imaging. Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am 2005 0.94
82 Initial evaluation of a novel prototype forward-viewing US endoscope in transmural drainage of pancreatic pseudocysts (with videos). Gastrointest Endosc 2007 0.94
83 The learning curve, accuracy, and interobserver agreement of endoscope-based confocal laser endomicroscopy for the differentiation of colorectal lesions. Gastrointest Endosc 2012 0.93
84 Colorectal cancer risk factors in the detection of advanced adenoma and colorectal cancer. Cancer Epidemiol 2013 0.92
85 A multicenter randomized clinical trial investigating the cost-effectiveness of treatment strategies with or without antibiotics for uncomplicated acute diverticulitis (DIABOLO trial). BMC Surg 2010 0.92
86 Colorectal cancer screening comparing no screening, immunochemical and guaiac fecal occult blood tests: a cost-effectiveness analysis. Int J Cancer 2011 0.91
87 Endoscopic ultrasonography-guided fine needle aspiration: Relatively low sensitivity in the endosonographer population. World J Gastroenterol 2012 0.91
88 Endoscopic magnetic gastroenteric anastomosis for palliation of malignant gastric outlet obstruction: a prospective multicenter study. Gastrointest Endosc 2010 0.91
89 Accuracy of preoperative workup in a prospective series of surgically resected cystic pancreatic lesions. Scand J Gastroenterol 2012 0.91
90 Polyp measurement based on CT colonography and colonoscopy: variability and systematic differences. Eur Radiol 2009 0.91
91 A 15-year-old boy with an esophageal pyogenic granuloma and subsequent Barrett's esophagus (with videos). Gastrointest Endosc 2007 0.89
92 The role of high-resolution endoscopy and narrow-band imaging in the evaluation of upper GI neoplasia in familial adenomatous polyposis. Gastrointest Endosc 2013 0.89
93 Intracystic wire exchange facilitating insertion of multiple stents during endoscopic drainage of pancreatic pseudocysts. Gastrointest Endosc 2007 0.88
94 Does a computer-aided detection algorithm in a second read paradigm enhance the performance of experienced computed tomography colonography readers in a population of increased risk? Eur Radiol 2008 0.88
95 Transanal endoscopic microsurgery versus endoscopic mucosal resection for large rectal adenomas (TREND-study). BMC Surg 2009 0.88
96 Adherence to surveillance guidelines for dysplasia and colorectal carcinoma in ulcerative and Crohn's colitis patients in the Netherlands. World J Gastroenterol 2009 0.88
97 Gastrointestinal endoscopic terminology coding (GET-C): a WHO-approved extension of the ICD-10. Dig Dis Sci 2007 0.88
98 Implementation of population screening for colorectal cancer by repeated Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT): third round. BMC Gastroenterol 2012 0.88
99 Aberrant TP53 detected by combining immunohistochemistry and DNA-FISH improves Barrett's esophagus progression prediction: a prospective follow-up study. Genes Chromosomes Cancer 2014 0.88
100 Utility of EUS in patients with indeterminate biliary strictures and suspected extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (with videos). Gastrointest Endosc 2012 0.87
101 Reasons for participation and nonparticipation in colorectal cancer screening: a randomized trial of colonoscopy and CT colonography. Am J Gastroenterol 2012 0.86
102 Endoscopic corticosteroid injections do not reduce dysphagia after endoscopic dilation therapy in patients with benign esophagogastric anastomotic strictures. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2013 0.86
103 Comparative optical coherence tomography imaging of human esophagus: how accurate is localization of the muscularis mucosae? Gastrointest Endosc 2002 0.86
104 Similar fecal immunochemical test results in screening and referral colorectal cancer. World J Gastroenterol 2012 0.86
105 Ten years of infliximab for Crohn's disease: outcome in 469 patients from 2 tertiary referral centers. Inflamm Bowel Dis 2013 0.85
106 Lack of consensus on the role of endoscopic retrograde cholangiography in acute biliary pancreatitis in published meta-analyses and guidelines: a systematic review. Pancreas 2013 0.85
107 Interfractional position variation of pancreatic tumors quantified using intratumoral fiducial markers and daily cone beam computed tomography. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2013 0.85
108 Identification of predictive factors for early neoplasia in Barrett's esophagus after autofluorescence imaging: a stepwise multicenter structured assessment. Gastrointest Endosc 2009 0.84
109 Hybrid NOTES transgastric cholecystectomy with reliable gastric closure: an animal survival study. Surg Endosc 2010 0.84
110 Feasibility of a pancreatic cancer surveillance program from a psychological point of view. Genet Med 2011 0.84
111 Differences in respiratory-induced pancreatic tumor motion between 4D treatment planning CT and daily cone beam CT, measured using intratumoral fiducials. Acta Oncol 2014 0.84
112 Risk factors for false positive and for false negative test results in screening with fecal occult blood testing. Int J Cancer 2013 0.83
113 Yield of screening colonoscopy in first-degree relatives of patients with serrated polyposis syndrome. J Clin Gastroenterol 2015 0.82
114 Patients' perception of colonoscopy: patients with inflammatory bowel disease and irritable bowel syndrome experience the largest burden. Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2013 0.82
115 Indication for CDKN2A-mutation analysis in familial pancreatic cancer families without melanomas. J Med Genet 2012 0.82
116 Genetic and epigenetic abnormalities in primary sclerosing cholangitis-associated cholangiocarcinoma. Inflamm Bowel Dis 2013 0.82
117 Advances in colonic imaging: new endoscopic imaging methods. Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2005 0.82
118 Combination of biodegradable stent placement and single-dose brachytherapy is associated with an unacceptably high complication rate in the treatment of dysphagia from esophageal cancer. Gastrointest Endosc 2012 0.81
119 Lymphatic drainage routes of the gastric cardia visualized by lymphoscintigraphy. J Nucl Med 2004 0.81
120 Update on endoscopic ultrasound: how much for imaging, needling, or therapy? Scand J Gastroenterol 2008 0.81
121 Informed decision-making in colorectal cancer screening using colonoscopy or CT-colonography. Patient Educ Couns 2013 0.80
122 Pseudoachalasia caused by pancreatic carcinoma. Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2003 0.80
123 Mechanical analysis of insertion problems and pain during colonoscopy: why highly skill-dependent colonoscopy routines are necessary in the first place... and how they may be avoided. Can J Gastroenterol 2013 0.80
124 Nasoenteral feeding tube placement by nurses using an electromagnetic guidance system (with video). Gastrointest Endosc 2010 0.79
125 Comparison of guaiac and immunological fecal occult blood tests in colorectal cancer screening: the patient perspective. Scand J Gastroenterol 2010 0.79
126 Endoscopic treatment of pancreatic fluid collections in 2008 and beyond. Gastrointest Endosc 2009 0.79
127 A feces collection paper does not enhance participation in a fecal immunochemical test-based colorectal cancer screening program: randomized clinical trial. Eur J Cancer Prev 2013 0.79
128 Short article: Remicade infusions at home: an alternative setting of infliximab therapy for patients with Crohn's disease. Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2016 0.79
129 Quality of colonoscopy and advances in detection of colorectal lesions: a current overview. Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol 2014 0.78
130 Length of hospital stay and associated hospital costs with infliximab versus cyclosporine in severe ulcerative colitis. Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2014 0.77
131 Biliary drainage of the common bile duct with an enteral metal stent. World J Gastroenterol 2009 0.77
132 Most participate in faecal immunochemical test-based colorectal cancer screening out of curiosity about their chances of developing cancer. Eur J Cancer Prev 2015 0.76
133 [Endoscopic versus surgical treatment of infected necrotising pancreatitis: the TENSION study]. Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd 2012 0.76
134 Transanal single port surgery: selecting a suitable access port in a porcine model. Surg Innov 2011 0.76
135 Active matrix metalloproteases are expressed early on and are high during the Barrett's esophagus malignancy sequence. Scand J Gastroenterol 2015 0.76
136 Pre-ERCP infusion of semapimod, a mitogen-activated protein kinases inhibitor, lowers post-ERCP hyperamylasemia but not pancreatitis incidence. Gastrointest Endosc 2008 0.76
137 Surveillance in individuals at high risk of pancreatic cancer: too early to tell? Gut 2010 0.76
138 Study designs to compare new colonoscopic techniques: clinical considerations, data analysis, and sample size calculations. Endoscopy 2013 0.76
139 Role of endosonography in drainage of fluid collections and other NOTES procedures. Best Pract Res Clin Gastroenterol 2009 0.76
140 EUS and lymph nodes: look, needle, or trust your feelings? Gastrointest Endosc 2009 0.75
141 Terminology of World War II and medicine. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2009 0.75
142 Patients' perception of diagnostic tests in the preoperative assessment of esophageal cancer. Patient Prefer Adherence 2008 0.75
143 Learning EUS tricks from the masters. Gastrointest Endosc 2011 0.75
144 How to start a Young GI Section in your country - A cookbook. United European Gastroenterol J 2017 0.75
145 Plastic biliary stents for malignant biliary diseases. Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am 2011 0.75
146 Prevalence and Progression of Pancreatic Cystic Precursor Lesions Differ Between Groups at High Risk of Developing Pancreatic Cancer. Pancreas 2016 0.75
147 Aspiration of esophageal mucosa after esophageal stent removal. Gastrointest Endosc 2013 0.75
148 Proactive Versus Standard Percutaneous Catheter Drainage for Infected Necrotizing Pancreatitis. Pancreas 2017 0.75
149 [McKittrick-Wheelock syndrome]. Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd 2013 0.75
150 Validation study of automatically generated codes in colonoscopy using the endoscopic report system Endobase. Scand J Gastroenterol 2010 0.75
151 [Optical diagnosis of colorectal polyps: electronic chromoendoscopy]. Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd 2015 0.75
152 [Per-oral endoscopic myotomy in achalasia]. Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd 2015 0.75
153 Outcomes After Conservative, Endoscopic, and Surgical Treatment of Groove Pancreatitis: A Systematic Review. J Clin Gastroenterol 2016 0.75
154 [Acute upper abdominal pain after excessive vomiting: Boerhaave's syndrome]. Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd 2013 0.75
155 Development of an endosonography app: a smart device for continuous education. Gastrointest Endosc 2015 0.75
156 Endoscopic treatment of acute biliary pancreatitis: a national survey among Dutch gastroenterologists. Scand J Gastroenterol 2010 0.75
157 Fifteen years medical information sciences: the Amsterdam curriculum. Int J Med Inform 2004 0.75
158 [Better pain management in chronic pancreatitis through early surgery?]. Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd 2012 0.75
159 Optical Diagnosis of Sessile Serrated Polyps: Bottleneck for the Optical Diagnosis Paradigm? J Clin Gastroenterol 2016 0.75
160 Endoscopic management of walled-off pancreatic necrosis. J Hepatobiliary Pancreat Sci 2014 0.75