Robotic Surgery Clinic (H.U.B) Our mission The Robotic Surgery Clinic at the Brussels University Hospital is the home of surgical specialities that incorporate robot-assisted and minimally invasive techniques in their everyday practice. Pioneers in Belgium, we adopted this technology more than two decades ago with facilities at the Jules Bordet Institute, the Erasmus Hospital and the Queen Fab...
Prostate biopsy Let's explore this theme together Prof Romain Diamand, Urologist In a few words A prostate biopsy is a medical examination that consists of removing samples of prost...
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Novel Treatment Unit Our rol The Novel Treatment Unit welcomes patients who are participating in clinical trials conducted by the Clinical Trial Conduct Unit. These trials are carried out with patients from the Institute or from other institutions with the aim of developing new cancer treatment and offering them innovative treatment approaches. A multidisciplinary team of investigating doctor...
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Inauguration - Cell Therapy at the H.U.B. (27/04/2023) From diagnosis to treatment, pushing back the frontiers of cell therapies for every patient Program Jeudi 27 avril 2023 à 18h00Aud...
Breast cancers “Our patients receive support at every level, including psychological support” Dr Martine Piccart, Medical Oncologist and Scientific Director Virtual clinic Discover in ...
Lung and thorax cancers “The therapeutic strategy depends on the type of cancer, its extent and the patient’s general state of health.” Dr Thierry Berghmans, Head of the Thoracic Oncology Clinic How we treat cancers of the lungs and thoracic cavity Thanks to extensive internal and external collaboration, the Institut Bordet is able to treat all cancers of the thoracic cavity, including lung cancer.Several types of cancer can develop in the thorax: small and large cell lung (or “bronchial”) cancer, pulmonary metastases originating in other primary tumours and rare tumours such as cancer of the thymus, mesothelioma, pleura, etc. ...
Prostate cancers Generalities The prostate is a gland that is a part of the male genital system, located beneath the bladder and surrounding the urethra. In young men it is the size of a walnut but it can increase in volume with age. The prostate produces prostatic fluid that is a constituent of sperm and helps nourish and protect the spermatozoids. Prostate cancer develops in the prostate ce...
Head and neck cancers « Providing comprehensive care for the patient is important for our multidisciplinary team but equally important is providing it without delay ... » Delphine Talmon, Oncological Care Coordinating Nurse (ICSO) How we treat ENT cancers of the head and neck Head and neck cancers include all tumours that develop in the upper aerodigestive tract and ENT (ear, nose and throat) system: tongue, cheek, palate, nose, sinuses, salivary glands, larynx, pharynx, etc. ...
Colorectal cancers Our activities cover screening, diagnosis, assessment, treatment and follow up in regard to these tumours. Our speciality is the intersection of gastroenterology, medical oncology (treatment of cancers by systemic route and drug administration) and digestive surgery, departments with which we cooperate closely. Prof. Jean-Luc Van Laethem, Digestive Oncology, Head Clinic How we treat cancers of the colon or rectum Colorectal cancers are among the most common forms of cancer. Significant advances have been made in improving the way they are treated. Treatment requires a multidisciplinary approach. ...
Thyroid cancers “The therapeutic strategy depends largely on the risk of persistence or recurrence of the disease.” Dr Giuseppe Costante, Endocrinologist and Head of Thyroid Cancer at the EURACAN Project. How we treat thyroid cancers The Institut Jules Bordet treats all types of thyroid cancer. The great majority can be cured but require correct assessment of the risk of recurrence and follow-up care for life. ...
Gynaecological cancers How we treat gynaecological cancers The term gynaecological cancer covers cancers of the endometrium, the ovaries, the cervix, the vulva and the vagina. These intimate cancers require multidisciplinary, personalised care and treatment. Diagnosis – examinations required ...
Bone and soft tissue cancers How we treat bone and soft tissue cancers The medical team at the Institut Jules Bordet treats tumours that appear in the soft tissue (muscles, fat, nerves, blood vessels, etc), primary bone cancer in children (in close collaboration with HUDERF – the Hôpital Universitaire des Enfants Reine Fabiola) and in adults as well as bone metastases. ...
Liver cancers “A surgeon never takes the decision to operate on their own. The management of hepatic tumours is always multidisciplinary.” Dr Vincent Donckier, Hepatobiliary surgeon and head of surgery, Institut Bordet. How we treat liver cancers There are 2 types of hepatic cancer: primary liver cancer and hepatic metastases originating from other primary tumours. Surgery is the major treatment for these cancers but it is limited by the need to conserve sufficient functional liver tissue. Other therapies may be combined with surgery. ...
Urological and male genital cancers We combine surgical expertise and innovative therapies to treat cancers of the urinary system and male reproductive organs. Medical excellence and human accompaniment guide our team every day in providing our patients with the very best care Prof. Thierry Roumeguère and Dr Alexandre Peltier, Director of the H.U.B Department of Urology and Director of the H.U.B Associated Department of Urology How we treat male urological and genital cancers Urogenital cancers are tumours that develop in the urinary or genital system ...
Brain tumours « Neuro-Oncology is above all a multidisciplinary approach at the centre of which the quality of life of the patient is crucial » Dr Philippe Martinive Clinic Director How we treat brain tumours The Institut Jules Bordet treats both primary brain cancers and brain metastases. Medical imaging plays a major role in this treatment because, in the brain, accurate definition of the tumour is crucial. ...
Neuroendocrine tumours “A neuroendocrine tumour is a particular kind of digestive cancer that requires very specific management.” Pr. Jean-Luc Van Laethem Digestive Oncology, Clinic Head How we treat neuroendocrine tumours Although often situated in an organ of the digestive tract, neuroendocrine tumours behave differently from other digestive cancers and must often be treated in a specific way. ...
Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Department Our role The anaesthetist’s work is often little known but it is fundamental for optimal and safe patient care. Indeed, before anything else, it is the anaesthetist who evaluates the patient’s state of health before, during and after the operation, the surgeon essentially taking care of the intervention. Before the operation: the first evaluation i...
Oncological day hospital Our role The aim of the oncology day hospital (a care platform) is to avoid hospitalisation with night stays while limiting the impact of the disease and its treatments on the personal, family, social and professional life of patients with cancer. The following may be carried out in the Day Hospital:Conventional anti-cancer treatments (chemotherapy...