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V.E.P.P. Lemmens is affiliated with Maastricht University in the Netherlands, with a primary research focus in the field of Medicine. Their work spans 218 publications mainly within this domain, contributing significantly to subfields such as Surgery, Oncology, Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine, Epidemiology, and Pathology and Forensic Medicine.

The scientist's research topics are diverse, covering various aspects of cancer research and treatment. Key areas of focus include:

  • Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes
  • Esophageal Cancer Research and Treatment
  • Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
  • Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
  • Intraperitoneal and Appendiceal Malignancies
  • Multiple and Secondary Primary Cancers
  • Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments

Lemmens has contributed to several frequently cited papers, with notable recent publications including:

  • "Fewer cancer diagnoses during the COVID-19 epidemic in the Netherlands," 2020, The Lancet Oncology
  • "Global burden of cancer in 2020 attributable to alcohol consumption: a population-based study," 2021, The Lancet Oncology
  • "Global, regional and national burden of primary liver cancer by subtype," 2021, European Journal of Cancer
  • "Colorectal cancer incidence, mortality, and stage distribution in European countries in the colorectal cancer screening era: an international population-based study," 2021, The Lancet Oncology
  • "Survival of patients with early-stage cervical cancer after abdominal or laparoscopic radical hysterectomy: a nationwide cohort study and literature review," 2020, European Journal of Cancer

The scientist collaborates extensively, with frequent co-authors including Rob H.A. Verhoeven, Ignace H. J. T. de Hingh, Felice N. van Erning, Hanneke W.M. van Laarhoven, and Checca Bakkers, reflecting ongoing partnerships in related cancer research domains.

In terms of publication venues, V.E.P.P. Lemmens has a consistent presence in several journals, demonstrating focused contributions to the cancer research literature. These publication venues include:

  • European Journal of Cancer
  • European Journal of Surgical Oncology
  • Annals of Oncology
  • The Lancet Oncology
  • Annals of Surgical Oncology

Best Publications

  • Recent trends of cancer in Europe: a combined approach of incidence, survival and mortality for 17 cancer sites since the 1990s.

    Henrike E. Karim-Kos;Esther de Vries;Isabelle Soerjomataram;Valery Lemmens

  • Fewer cancer diagnoses during the COVID-19 epidemic in the Netherlands.

    Avinash G Dinmohamed;Avinash G Dinmohamed;Otto Visser;Rob H A Verhoeven;Marieke W J Louwman

  • Peritoneal carcinomatosis of gastric origin: a population-based study on incidence, survival and risk factors.

    Irene Thomassen;Yvette R. van Gestel;Bert van Ramshorst;Misha D. Luyer

  • Treatment of colorectal cancer in older patients: International Society of Geriatric Oncology (SIOG) consensus recommendations 2013

    Demetris Papamichael;R. A. Audisio;B. Glimelius;A. de Gramont

  • Prognostic impact of increasing age and co-morbidity in cancer patients: A population-based approach

    Maryska L.G. Janssen-Heijnen;Saskia Houterman;Valery E.P.P. Lemmens;Marieke W.J. Louwman

  • Global burden of cancer in 2020 attributable to alcohol consumption: a population-based study.

    Harriet Rumgay;Kevin Shield;Kevin Shield;Hadrien Charvat;Pietro Ferrari

  • The Dutch Surgical Colorectal Audit

    N.J. Van Leersum;H.S. Snijders;D. Henneman;N.E. Kolfschoten

  • Predictors and survival of synchronous peritoneal carcinomatosis of colorectal origin: A population-based study

    Valery E. Lemmens;Yvonne L. Klaver;Vic J. Verwaal;Harm J. Rutten

  • The BRAF V600E mutation is an independent prognostic factor for survival in stage II and stage III colon cancer patients

    A. Fariña-Sarasqueta;G. van Lijnschoten;E. Moerland;G.-J. Creemers

  • Colorectal cancer incidence, mortality, and stage distribution in European countries in the colorectal cancer screening era: an international population-based study

    Rafael Cardoso;Rafael Cardoso;Feng Guo;Feng Guo;Thomas Heisser;Thomas Heisser;Monika Hackl

  • Progress in colorectal cancer survival in Europe from the late 1980s to the early 21st century: The EUROCARE study

    Hermann Brenner;Anne Marie Bouvier;Roberto Foschi;Monika Hackl

  • Controversies of total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer in elderly patients

    Harm J T Rutten;Marcel den Dulk;Valery E P P Lemmens;Cornelis J H van de Velde

  • Effectiveness of smoking cessation interventions among adults: a systematic review of reviews.

    Valery Lemmens;Anke Oenema;Inge Klepp Knut;Johannes Brug

  • Comorbidity in older surgical cancer patients: influence on patient care and outcome.

    Maryska L.G. Janssen-Heijnen;Huub A.A.M. Maas;Saskia Houterman;Valery E.P.P. Lemmens

  • A systematic review of the evidence regarding efficacy of obesity prevention interventions among adults

    V. E. P. P. Lemmens;A. Oenema;K. I. Klepp;H. B. Henriksen

  • Co-morbidity leads to altered treatment and worse survival of elderly patients with colorectal cancer

    Valery Lemmens;Maryska Janssen-Heijnen;C. D G W Verheij;Saskia Houterman

  • An overview of 25 years of incidence, treatment and outcome of colorectal cancer patients

    Nelleke P.M. Brouwer;Amanda C.R.K. Bos;Valery E.P.P. Lemmens;Pieter J. Tanis

  • Socioeconomic status and changing inequalities in colorectal cancer? A review of the associations with risk, treatment and outcome.

    Mieke J. Aarts;Valery E.P.P. Lemmens;Marieke W.J. Louwman;Anton E. Kunst

  • Surgical Mortality in Patients With Esophageal Cancer: Development and Validation of a Simple Risk Score

    Ewout W. Steyerberg;Bridget A. Neville;Linetta B. Koppert;Valery E.P.P. Lemmens

  • High cancer risk and increased mortality in patients with Peutz–Jeghers syndrome

    Margot G F van Lier;Anne Marie Westerman;Anja Wagner;Caspar W N Looman

Frequent Co-Authors

Pieter J. Tanis
Pieter J. Tanis University of Amsterdam
Peter D. Siersema
Peter D. Siersema Radboud University
Marc G. Besselink
Marc G. Besselink University of Amsterdam
Hein Putter
Hein Putter Leiden University Medical Center
Hermann Brenner
Hermann Brenner German Cancer Research Center
Iris D. Nagtegaal
Iris D. Nagtegaal Radboud University
Ignace H. J. T. de Hingh
Ignace H. J. T. de Hingh Maastricht University
Jan Willem Coebergh
Jan Willem Coebergh Erasmus University Rotterdam
Otto Visser
Otto Visser VU University Medical Center
Jan Johansson
Jan Johansson Karolinska Institute

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