Frans Hilgers

Medical and research background and activities


Lectures (+published abstracts of presentations)

378. JF Petersen, AJ Timmermans, BAC van Dijk,
LIH Overbeek, FJM Hilgers, MM Stuiver, MWM van den Brekel. Trends in treatment, incidence and survival of hypopharynx cancer: a 20-year population based study in the Netherlands. Poster presentation; AHNS 9th International Conference on Head and Neck Cancer, Seattle, WA, July 16-20, 2016
377. JF Petersen, AJ Timmermans, BAC van Dijk, LIH Overbeek, FJM Hilgers, MM Stuiver, MWM van den Brekel. Trends in behandeling, incidentie, en overleving van hypofarynxcarcinoom in Nederland (1991-2010). 228th Meeting of the Netherlands Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Cervico-Facial Surgery, Nieuwegein, April 22-23, 2016. Ned Tijds KNO-heelkunde 2016; 22:
376. FJM Hilgers. Total laryngectomy and Phonosurgery. The 1oth East Asia Conference on Phonosurgery, March 4-5, 2016, Kumamoto, Japan. Abstract book p. 22.
375. AJ Timmermans, CAH Lange, JA de Bois, E van Werkhoven, O Hamming-Vrieze, FJM Hilgers, MWM van den Brekel. Tumorvolume als prognostische factor voor lokale controle en algehele overleving in voortgeschreden larynxcarcinoom? 227th Meeting of the Netherlands Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Cervico-Facial Surgery, Nieuwegein, November 19-20, 2015. Ned Tijds KNO-heelkunde 2015; 21: 219-220
374. SAC Kraaijenga, O Lapid, L van der Molen, FJM Hilgers, LE Smeele, MWM van den Brekel. Herstel van slikfunctie en orale intake met behulp van lipofilling in de mond- of keelholte na behandeling voor hoofd-halskanker. 227th Meeting of the Netherlands Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Cervico-Facial Surgery, Nieuwegein, November 19-20, 2015. Ned Tijds KNO-heelkunde 2015; 21: 205
373. Kraaijenga SA, van der Molen L, Hilgers FJ, vd Brekel MW. Chronische slikproblemen bij Hoofd-halskanker patiënten: nieuwe (oefentherapie) mogelijkheden? Symposium Logopedische & Audiologische Wetenschappen, Leuven, November 2015
372. Hilgers FJM.
20-year time trends and treatment results in advanced larynx cancer; lessons learned from the Dutch National Cancer and Pathology registries. NZSOHNS meeting Nelson October 20-23, 2015
371. Hilgers FJM. Preventive function/swallowing rehabilitation in organ preservation treatment. NZSOHNS meeting Nelson October 20-23, 2015

370. Hilgers FJM. Rehabilitation after total laryngectomy is more than voice alone. NZSOHNS meeting Nelson October 20-23, 2015
369. Kraaijenga SA, Oskam IM, van der Molen L, Hilgers FJ, vd Brekel MW. Evaluation of long-term (10-years+) dysphagia and trismus in patients treated with concurrent chemo-radiotherapy for locally advanced head and neck cancer. 5th ESSD congress, Barcelona, October 2015
368. Kraaijenga SA, van der Molen L, Heemsbergen WD, Remmerswaal G, Hilgers FJ, vd Brekel MW. Hyoid bone displacement as parameter for swallowing impairment in patients treated for advanced head and neck cancer. 5th ESSD congress, Barcelona, October 2015
367. Kraaijenga SA, van der Molen L, Hilgers FJ, vd Brekel MW. Long-term outcomes of swallowing, voice and speech following organ-preservation treatment for advanced head and neck cancer. Chirurgische Oncologie sectie XI bespreking, AVL, Amsterdam. September 2015
366. FJM Hilgers. Care and rehabilitation of patients treated for advanced laryngeal cancer. Eugene N. Myers, MD International Lecture on Head and Neck Cancer. Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Dallas, September 28, 2015.
365. Hilgers FJM. Voice and sensory restoration: pulmonary rehabilitation, a key element of postlaryngectomy function restoration. 3rd World Congress Larynx Cancer 2015, Cairns, July 26-31, 2015. Abstract LC 11, pp. 69
364. Hilgers FJM. Learning curve: Head and Neck Surgeon or Head and Neck Oncologist? 3rd World Congress Larynx Cancer 2015, Cairns, July 26-31, 2015. Abstract LC 43, pp. 69-70
363. Hilgers FJM. Judging success: success measurement is more than organ preservation and/or survival figures alone. 3rd World Congress Larynx Cancer 2015, Cairns, July 26-31, 2015. Abstract LC 66, pp. 70
362. Hilgers FJM.
Keynote lecture. Postlaryngectomy rehabilitation in this era of increasing organ preservation treatment. 3rd World Congress Larynx Cancer 2015, Cairns, July 26-31, 2015. Abstract LC 23, pp. 69
361. RP. Clapham, JP Martens, R van Son, F Hilgers, M van den Brekel, C Middag. The Relationship Between Acoustic Signal Typing and Perceptual Evaluation of Tracheoesophageal Voice Quality for Sustained Vowels. 3rd World Congress Larynx Cancer 2015, Cairns, July 26-32, 2015. Abstract LC 37, pp. 60

360. L Lansaat, BJ de Kleijn, BFAM van der Laan, FJM Hilgers, MWM van den Brekel. A new hands-free speaking valve for laryngectomized patients; Provox FlexiVoice. 3rd World Congress Larynx Cancer 2015, Cairns, July 26-32, 2015. Abstract LC 54, pp. 75
359. Timmermans AJ, Lange CAH, de Bois JA, van Werkhoven E, Hamming-Vrieze O, Hilgers FJM, van den Brekel MWM. Assessment of tumor volume as prognostic factor for local and loco-regional control, and overall survival in advanced larynx cancer. 3rd World Congress Larynx Cancer 2015, Cairns, July 26-32, 2015. Abstract LC 35, pp. 101
358. Timmermans AJ, Harmsen HJM, Bus-Spoor C, Buijssen KJDA, van As-Brooks C, de Goffau MC, Tonk RH, van den Brekel MWM, Hilgers FJM, van der Laan BFAM. Biofilm formation on the Provox ActiValve: Composition and ingrowth analyzed by Illumina paired-end RNA sequencing, fluorescence in situ hybridization, and confocal laser scanning microscopy. 3rd World Congress Larynx Cancer 2015, Cairns, July 26-32, 2015. Abstract LC 55, pp. 101
357. Timmermans AJ, van Dijk BAC, Overbeek LIH, van Velthuysen MLF, van Tinteren H, Hilgers FJM, van den Brekel MWM. Trends in treatment and survival of advanced larynx cancer: a 20-year population-based study in the Netherlands. 3rd World Congress Larynx Cancer 2015, Cairns, July 26-32, 2015. Abstract LC 83, pp. 100-101
356. Kraaijenga SA, Oskam IM, van der Molen L, Hilgers FJ, vd Brekel MW
. Evaluation of long-term (10-years+) dysphagia and trismus in patients treated with concurrent chemo-radiotherapy for locally advanced head and neck cancer. IAOO Oral Cancer 5th world congress, Sao Paulo, July 2015
355. A.J. Timmermans, B.A.C. van Dijk, L.I.H. Overbeek, M.L.F. van Velthuysen, F.J.M. Hilgers, M.W.M. van den Brekel. Behandeltrends en overleving van vergevorderd larynxcarcinoom in Nederland (1991-2010). 225th Meeting of the Netherlands Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Cervico-Facial Surgery, Nieuwegein, April 23-24, 2015
354. S.A.C. Kraaijenga, L. van der Molen, M.M. Stuiver, H.J. Teerstra, F.J.M. Hilgers, M.W.M. van den Brekel. Spierversterkende oefeningen op slikspiervolume en -functie in gezonde proefpersonen; een prospectieve effectiviteits- en haalbaarheidsstudie. 226th Meeting of the Netherlands Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Cervico-Facial Surgery, Nieuwegein, April 23-24, 2015

353. S. Kraaijenga, L. van der Molen, M. Stuiver, J. Teertstra, M. van den Brekel, F. Hilgers. Het effect van spierversterkende oefeningen op volume en functie van slikspieren bij gezonde proefpersonen. Jonge onderzoekersdag Nederlandse Werkgroep Hoofd-Hals Tumoren. Nijmegen, March 2015
352. S.A.C. Kraaijenga, L. van der Molen, M.M. Stuiver, H.J. Teerstra, F.J.M. Hilgers, M.W.M. van den Brekel. Effects of strengthening exercises on swallowing musculature and function in senior healthy subjects; a prospective effectiveness and feasibility study. Dysphagia Research Society, Chicago, March 2015.

351. C van den Boer, SH Muller, V van der Noort, FJM Hilgers, MWM van den Brekel, S van der Baan. Effecten van warmte- en vochtwisselaars op tracheaal mucociliaire klaring bij gelaryngectomeerde patiënten: een multi-center case control studie. 225th Meeting of the Netherlands Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Cervico-Facial Surgery, Nieuwegein, November 20-21, 2014. Ned Tijds KNO-heelkunde 2014; 20: 215.

350. R. Clapham, C. Middag,
R. van Son, F. Hilgers, J.-P. Martens, M. van den Brekel. Automatische evaluatie van tracheoesofageale spraak. 225th Meeting of the Netherlands Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Cervico-Facial Surgery, Nieuwegein, November 20-21, 2014. Ned Tijds KNO-heelkunde 2014; 20: 215.
349. SA Kraaijenga, L van der Molen, I Jacobi, O Hamming, FJM Hilgers, MWM van den Brekel. Prospectief klinisch onderzoek naar de lange termijn slik- en stemfunctie bij hoofd-halskanker patiënten behandeld met chemoradiatie en preventieve slikrevalidatie. 225th Meeting of the Netherlands Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Cervico-Facial Surgery, Nieuwegein, November 20-21, 2014. Ned Tijds KNO-heelkunde 2014; 20: 214-215.
348. AJ Timmermans, BAC van Dijk, LIH Overbeek, MLF van Velthuysen, FJM Hilgers, MWM van den Brekel. Behandeltrends en overleving van vergevorderd larynxcarcinoom in Nederland (1991-2010). 225th Meeting of the Netherlands Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Cervico-Facial Surgery, Nieuwegein, November 20-21, 2014. Ned Tijds KNO-heelkunde 2014.
347. S. Kraaijenga, L. van der Molen, M. Stuiver, J. Teertstra, M. van den Brekel, F. Hilgers. Het effect van spierversterkende oefeningen op volume en functie van slikspieren bij gezonde proefpersonen. Jaarcongres Nederlandse Werkgroep Hoofd-Hals Tumoren. 9-10 oktober 2014, Groningen
346. AJ Timmermans, BAC van Dijk, LIH Overbeek, MLF van Velthuysen, FJM Hilgers, MWM van den Brekel. Trends in treatment and survival of advanced larynx cancer: a 20‐year population‐based study in the Netherlands. 5th IFHNOS World Congress in New York, NY, USA, July 26-30, 2014. Poster ifhnos2014.260093e
345. Sophie A Kraaijenga, Lisette van der Molen, Irene Jacobi, Michiel W van den Brekel, Frans J Hilgers. Long-term (> 5-years) results of concurrent chemo-radiotherapy on swallowing function, speech, voice, and quality of life in advanced head and neck cancer patients treated with preventive swallowing exercises. 5th IFHNOS World Congress in New York, NY, USA, July 26-30, 2014.

344. L van der Molen, FJM Hilgers. Gli effetti dela RT sulla deglutizione e le possibilita terapeutiche. La Riabilitazione di Voce e Deglutizione dopo Laringectomia Partiziale e Totale: Raffronto con le Terapie non Chirurgiche, Prof. Antonio Schindler, Prof. Giovanni Succo. Milan, May 8-9, 2014
343. FJM Hilgers. Il ruolo della laringectomia totale nel XXI secolo. La Riabilitazione di Voce e Deglutizione dopo Laringectomia Partiziale e Totale: Raffronto con le Terapie non Chirurgiche, Prof. Antonio Schindler, Prof. Giovanni Succo. Milan, May 8-9, 2014
342. FJM Hilgers, R Dirven, Y Wouters, I Jacobi, HAM Marres, MWM van den Brekel. A multicenter prospective clinical trial evaluating a novel adhesive baseplate (Provox StabiliBase) for enhanced peristomal attachment of postlaryngectomy pulmonary and voice rehabilitation devices. 224th Meeting of the Netherlands Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Cervico-Facial Surgery, April 24-25, Nieuwegein. Ned Tijds KNO-heelkunde. 2014; 20: 81.
341. FJM Hilgers, M vd Brekel, J Timmermans. Organ preservation = or ≠ function preservation; the case of a T2 epiglottis carcinoma. Upover-Downunder XIth International ENT Meeting. Campitello, January 25-31, 2014

340. FJM Hilgers, J Timmermans. Treatment and survival of advanced larynx cancer. Upover-Downunder XIth International ENT Meeting. Campitello, January 25-31, 2014

339. FJM Hilgers. Singing and playing music after total laryngectomy. Upover-Downunder XIth International ENT Meeting. Campitello, January 25-31, 2014
338. AJ Timmermans, CJ de Gooijer, O Hamming-Vrieze, FJM Hilgers, MWM van den Brekel. Totale laryngectomie versus (chemo)radiotherapie: 10-jaars behandelresultaten T3-T4 karynxcarcinoom in het Antoni van Leeuwenhoek. 223rd Meeting of the Netherlands Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Cervico-Facial Surgery, Groningen, November 14-15, 2013. Ned Tijds KNO-heelkunde 2013; 19: 200-201
337. Frans JM Hilgers, State of the art in postlaryngectomy rehabilitation. 2013 International and 12th National Head and Neck Tumor Conference, Shanghai, October 11-13, 2013. Abstract book p.32.
336. Adriana J. Timmermans, Liset Lansaat, Eleonoor A. Theunissen, Olga Hamming-Vrieze, Frans J. Hilgers, Michiel W. van den Brekel. Prognostic factors for pharyngocutaneous fistulization after total laryngectomy. FP03-03 Head and Neck Surgery and Oncology(HN); Free Paper; 20th IFOS world congress, June 5, 2013
335. Frans JM Hilgers. Introduction to postlaryngectomy voice rehabilitation. SPLB497 Laryngology and Broncho-esophagology (LB); Symposium (SP): Voice Rehabilitation after laryngectomy; 20th IFOS world congress, June 4, 2013
334. Frans JM Hilgers. A critical appraisal of the current debate on the treatment of advanced larynx cancer (to CUT or to CRT?). FA-00534 Head and Neck Surgery and Oncology(HN); Panel Discussion (PD) Larynx Cancer: Organ Sparing Approaches. 20th IFOS world congress, June 3, 2013
333. Adriana J. Timmermans, Liset Lansaat, Olga Hamming-Vrieze, Frans J. Hilgers, Michiel W. van den Brekel. Early oral intake after total laryngectomy does not result in increased pharyngocutaneous fistulization. FP03-05 Head and Neck Surgery and Oncology(HN); Free Paper; 20th IFOS world congress, June 2, 2013
332. Adriana J. Timmermans, Cornedine J. de Gooijer, Olga Hamming-Vriese, Frans J. Hilgers, Michiel W. van den Brekel. T3 and T4 laryngeal cancer: treatment modalities and survival. EP084 Head and Neck Surgery and Oncology(HN); E-Poster. 20th IFOS world congress, June 1-5, 2013
331. A.J. Timmermans, L. Lansaat, C.J. de Gooijer, O. Hamming-Vrieze, F.J.M. Hilgers , M.W.M. van den Brekel. T3-T4 laryngeal cancer; treatment modalities and survival. Upover-Downunder Xth International ENT Meeting. Campitello January 26-February 2, 2013.

330. A.J. Timmermans, L. Lansaat, E.A.R. Theunissen, G.V.J. Kroon, O. Hamming-Vrieze, F.J.M. Hilgers , M.W.M. van den Brekel
Pharyngocutaneous fistula after total laryngectomy; Predictive factors & Influence of timing oral intake. Upover-Downunder Xth International ENT Meeting. Campitello January 26-February 2, 2013.
3289 I Jacobi, L van der Molen, W van Heemsbergen, FJM Hilgers, MWM van den Brekel. Articulation in Chemoradiated Head and Neck Cancer Patients: Short‐ and Long‐Term Results. Session number 5134, ASHA Convention Atlanta, Nov 17, 2012
328. R Clapham, E van Werkhoven, R van Son, M van den Brekel, F Hilgers. Session Modeling Listener Variability in Ratings in Speech Intelligibility for Patients With Head and Neck Cancer;Session number: 7447, Poster Board 473, ASHA Convention Atlanta, Nov 16, 2012
327. L van der Molen, MA van Rossum, LE Smeele, CRN Rasch, FJM Hilgers PhD. Preventive Rehabilitation In H&N Cancer Patients; 2-year results and dose-effect relationship. Session number 5041, ASHA Convention Atlanta, Nov 15, 2012
326. C van den Boer,
SH Muller, AD Vincent, K Züchner, MWM van den Brekel, FJM Hilgers. Ex-vivo water exchange performance and short-term clinical feasibility assessment of newly developed Heat and Moisture Exchangers for pulmonary rehabilitation after total laryngectomy. 221th Meeting of the Netherlands Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Cervico-Facial Surgery, Nieuwegein, November 8-9, 2011. Ned Tijds KNO-heelkunde 2012; 18: 210
325. FJM Hilgers. Voice prosthesis update. 46th Fortbildungsveranstaltung für Hals-Nasen-Ohrenärzte (Continued Education Meeting for ENT specialists), Deutsche Fortbildungsgesellschaft der Hals-Nasen-Ohrenärzte mbH. Mannheim, November 1, 2012. Abstract book.
324. FJM Hilgers. State of the art in postlaryngectomy rehabilitation. Special lecture 57th Annual Meeting Japanese Society of Logopedics and Phoniatrics, Osaka, October18-19, 2012. Abstract book.
323. I Jacobi, L van der Molen, W van Heemsbergen, FJM Hilgers, MWM van den Brekel. Articulation in Chemoradiated Head and Neck Cancer Patients, Short‐ and Long‐Term Results. 8th AHNS meeting, Toronto, July 26, 2012
322. C van den Boer, SH Muller, AD Vincent, K Züchner, MWM van den Brekel, FJM Hilgers. A novel, simplified ex-vivo method for measuring performance of Heat and Moisture Exchangers for postlaryngectomy pulmonary rehabilitation. 8th AHNS meeting, Toronto, July 26, 2012
3201 L van der Molen, I Jacobi, W Heemsbergen, MA van Rossum, LE Smeele, CRN Rasch, FJ Hilgers. Taste, swallowing and mouth opening in patients treated with chemoradiation for advanced head and neck cancer: relationship with dose in involved structures. 8th AHNS meeting, Toronto, July 26, 2012

320. AR Theunissen, AJ Timmermans, CL Zuur, O Hamming-Vrieze, MWM vd Brekel, FJM Hilgers. Total laryngectomy for a dysfunctional larynx after (c9emo)radiotherapy. 4th Alpe Adria ENT-conference, Krk, Croatia, March 30, 2012.
319. EAR Theunissen, AJ Timmermans, CL Zuur, O Hamming-Vrieze, MWM vd Brekel, FJM Hilgers. Totale laryngectomie voor een disfunctionele larynx bij hoofd-halskankerpatiënten na complete remissie door (chemo)radiotherapie. 219th Meeting of the Netherlands Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Cervico-Facial Surgery, Groningen, November 17-18, 2011. Ned Tijds KNO-heelkunde 2011; 17: 229
318. FJM Hilgers. The present status of comprehensive rehabilitation after total laryngectomy. XXIII Congresso Brasileiro de Cirurgia de Cabeça e Pescoço, Santos, September 2-6, 2011. Keynote lecture.
317. I. Jacobi, L. van der Molen, M.A. van Rossum, F.J.M. Hilgers. P 191. Voice and speech functioning in advanced head and neck cancer before and after concomitant chemoradiotherapy. Third World Congress of the International Academy of Oral Oncology 2011.Oral Oncol. 2011; 47 suppl 1: 135-136
316. L van der Molen, W Heemsbergen, R de Jong, LE Smeele, CRN Rasch, FJM Hilgers. Dosis-effect relaties bij dysfagie en trismus in patiënten met stadium III-IV hoofd-halskanker behandeld met radiochemotherapie (Dose-effect relations in dysphagia and trismus in patients with stage III-IV head and neck cancer treated with chemoradiotherapy). 218de Meeting of the Netherlands Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Cervico-Facial Surgery, Nieuwegein, April 7-8, 2011. Ned Tijds KNO-heelkunde 2011; 17: 94.
315. JC de Bruin-Vissser, AH Ackerstaff, FJM Hilgers. Toepassing van een stoppen met roken protocol bij kanker patiënten (Implementation of a smoking cessation protocol for cancer patients). 218de Meeting of the Netherlands Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Cervico-Facial Surgery, Nieuwegein, April 7-8, 2011. Ned Tijds KNO-heelkunde 2011; 17: 90.
314. Frans Hilgers. Comprehensive rehabilitation after total laryngectomy: the present state of the art in a historical perspective. 10th AVASLP meeting. Charleston, USA. March 27, 2011
313. Irene Jacobi, Lisette van der Molen, Maya van Rossum, Frans Hilgers. Voice in Chemoradiated Head & Neck Cancer Patients: Short-term Effects. 2010 ASHA Convention, November 18-20, 2010, Philadelphia. Poster session 1911, board 379
312. Lisette van der Molen, Maya van Rossum, Lori M Burkhead, Frans Hilgers. Preventive Rehabilitation in Advanced Chemo-radiated H&N Cancer Patients: 1-Year Results. 2010 ASHA Convention, November 18-20, 2010, Philadelphia. Poster session 1349, board 349
311. Frans Hilgers. Recent developments in Photodynamic therapy. South African Head and Neck Oncology Society meeting, Drakensburg, October 26-29, 2010

310. Frans Hilgers. Curative treatment of advanced larynx cancer: CUT or CRT? South African Head and Neck Oncology Society meeting, Drakensburg, October 26-29, 2010
309. Irene Jacobi, Lisette van der Molen, Maya van Rossum, Frans Hilgers. Pre- and short-term posttreatment vocal functioning in patients with advanced head and neck cancer treated with concomitant chemoradiotherapy Interspeech 2010; Makuhari, Japan, September 26-30, 2010. Paper 25356; oral presentation
308. RJJH van Son, Irene Jacobi, Frans JM Hilgers. Manipulating tracheoesophageal speech. Interspeech 2010; Makuhari, Japan, September 26-30, 2010. Paper 89133; poster presentation
307. Frans Hilgers. Recent advances in postlaryngectomy comprehensive rehabilitation. 4th IFHNOS Congres, Seoul, Korea, June 15-19, 2010. Abstract book, abstract IC 13, pp 307
306. Renske Scheenstra, Sarah Muller, Andrew Vincent, Frans Hilgers. Heat and moisture exchanger capacity of the upper respiratorytract and the effect of tracheotomy breathing on endotracheal climate. 4th IFHNOS Congres, Seoul, Korea, June 15-19, 2010. Abstract book, abstract 038-03, pp 296
305. Renske Scheenstra, Sarah Muller, Andrew Vincent, Michiel Sinaasappel, Frans Hilgers. The influence of breathing resistance on breathing pattern in laryngectomized individuals, and the effect of different heat and moisture exchangers on endotracheal temperature and humidity. 4th IFHNOS Congres, Seoul, Korea, June 15-19, 2010. Abstract book, abstract 026-06, pp 217
304. Lisette van der Molen, Maya van Rossum, Lori Burkhead, Ludi Smeele, Coen Rasch, Frans Hilgers. A randomized preventive rehabilitation trial in advanced head and neck cancer patients treated with chemoradiotherapy: feasibility, compliance and short-term effects. 4th IFHNOS Congres, Seoul, Korea, June 15-19, 2010. Abstract book, abstract 026-01, pp 215
303. Lisette van der Molen, Wilma Heemsbergen, Rianne de Jong, Maya van Rossum, Coen Rasch, Frans Hilgers. Dysphagia and trismus after chemoradiotherapy for head and neck cancer: dose-effect relationships. 4th IFHNOS Congres, Seoul, Korea, June 15-19, 2010. Abstract book, abstract 023-05, pp 169
302. FJM Hilgers. Recent evidence-based improvements in vocal and pulmonary rehabilitation after total laryngectomy. Lunch seminar Japan Annual Head and Neck Society Meeting, Tokyo, June 10-11, 2010
301. FJM Hilgers. Recent thinking about curative treatment and rehabilitation of advanced larynx cancer. Madrilene ENT Society Meeting, Madrid, May 6, 2010

300. FJM Hilgers. Recent thinking about curative treatment and rehabilitation of advanced larynx cancer. 4th Alpe Adria ENT Meeting, Krk, Croatia, April 16, 2010
299. FJM Hilgers. Curative treatment of advanced larynx cancer: to CRT or to CUT, that’s the question? Grand Rounds-Up, Stanford University Hospital, April 9, 2010
298. RJ Scheenstra, SH Muller, A Vincent, MWM van den Brekel, FJM Hilgers. Temperatuur en luchvchtigheid in het tracheostoma van gelaryngectomeerden en het effect van warmte- en vochtwisselaars in een warme en droge omgeving. 216th Meeting of the Netherlands Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Cervico-Facial Surgery, Nieuwegein, April 15-16, 2010. Ned Tijds KNO-heelkunde 2010; 16: 92
297. FJM Hilgers. Early post-chemoradiotherapy recurrence of an advanced tongue cancer in a young woman; what are the options? Upover-Downunder VII International ENT Meeting. Campitello January 23-30, 2010.
296. FJM Hilgers. ‘Alaryngology’: recent advances in postlaryngectomy vocal and pulmonary rehabilitation. Upover-Downunder VII International ENT Meeting. Campitello January 23-30, 2010
295. FJM Hilgers. Post chemoradiotherapy swallowing recovery; the case for a preventive rehabilitation approach. Upover-Downunder VII International ENT Meeting. Campitello January 23-30, 2010
294. Lisette van der Molen, Irene Jacobi, Maya van Rossum, Frans Hilgers. Voice/Speech After Chemoradiation in Head&Neck Cancer: Systematic Review. ASHA 2009 program sessions guide, page 160, session 2585
293. Lisette van der Molen, Maya van Rossum, Lori Burkhead, Frans Hilgers. Short-Term Effects in Advanced H&N Cancer Patients Treated With Chemoradiation. ASHA 2009 program sessions guide, page 124, session 1999
292. FJM Hilgers. Management of cricopharyngeal dysfunction. The International Voice Surgery Course. Riyadh, November 12, 2009.
291. FJM Hilgers. Recent advances in vocal and pulmonary rehabilitation after total laryngectomy. The International Voice Surgery Course. Riyadh, November 12, 2009.

290. FJM Hilgers. Treatment of T1 laryngeal cancer. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery International Convention. Riyadh, November 9-11, 2009. Abstract book p 53.
289. FJM Hilgers. Assessment and management of the N0 neck in Head and Neck cancer. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery International Convention. Riyadh, November 9-11, 2009. Abstract book p 46.
288. FJM Hilgers. Treatment of advanced laryngeal cancer: are we on the right track? Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery International Convention. Riyadh, November 9-11, 2009.
287. FJM Hilgers. Postlaryngectomy prosthetic voice rehabilitation: recent advancements in technology and clinical insights. EGFL meeting Lisbon, October 23-24. 2009.
286. FJM Hilgers, MWM van den Brekel. Rehabilitation after LE: voice prostheses, limits and performance. 1st Meeting of the European Academy of ORL-HNS in collaboration with EUFOS, Mannheim, Germany, June 27-30, 2009.
285. MWM van den Brekel, FJM Hilgers. Assessment and management of the N) neck in head and neck cancer. XIX ENT World Congress IFOS 2009, Sao Paulo, Brasil, June 1-6, 2009.
284. FJM Hilgers. Reconstruction after extended laryngectomy and it’s implications for prosthetic voice rehabilitation. XIX ENT World Congress IFOS 2009, Sao Paulo, Brasil, June 1-6, 2009.
283. FJM Hilgers. Voice and airway rehabilitation after total laryngectomy. XIX ENT World Congress IFOS 2009, Sao Paulo, Brasil, June 1-6, 2009.
282. TA van Kalkeren, EB van der Houwen, A Hebe, G Lawson, Z Martinez, BE Mostaf6, D Ruske, V Woisard, FJ Hilgers, P Schultz, G Marioni, WJ Post, GJ Verkerke, BFAM van der Laan. Peristomale geometrie bij gelaryngectomeerden, een wereldwijd onderzoek. 214th Meeting of the Netherlands Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Nieuwegein, April 23-24, 2009. Ned Tijds KNO-heelkunde 2009; 15: 102.
281. FJM Hilgers. Organ preservation therapy in advanced larynx cancer. Are we on the right track? Upover-Downunder VI International ENT Meeting. Campitello January 24-31, 2009

280. FJM Hilgers. Voice analysis; minimum diagnstic requirements prior to microlarynx surgery. Upover-Downunder VI International ENT Meeting. Campitello January 24-31, 2009
279. FJM Hilgers. Clinical applications of PET/CT in Head and Neck Oncology. Upover-Downunder VI International ENT Meeting. Campitello January 24-31, 2009
278. FJM Hilgers. Organ preservation therapy and advanced larynxcancer: are we on the right track? Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, The Sahlgrenska Academy at Gothenburg University, December 19, 2008
277. L van der Molen, M van Rossum, AH Ackerstaff, LE Smeele, CRN Rasch, FJM Hilgers. Multidimensional function assessment in stage III-IV head and neck tumors. Annual NWHHT meeting, December 11-12, 2008; Hoofd-Hals Journaal 2009; 40: 11.
276. L van der Molen, M van Rossum, AH Ackerstaff, LE Smeele, CRN Rasch, FJM Hilgers. Functional outcomes in patients with head and neck cancer treated with chemoradiation: a systematic literature review. Annual NWHHT meeting, December 11-12, 2008; Hoofd-Hals Journaal 2009; 40: 11.
275. RJ Scheenstra, SH Muller, A Vincent, M Sinaasappel, JK Zuur, FJM Hilgers (Amsterdam). Endotracheal temperature and humidity measurements in laryngectomized patients: intra- and inter-patient variability. Annual NWHHT meeting, December 11-12, 2008.
274. L van der Molen, M van Rossum, AH Ackerstaff, LE Smeele, CRN Rasch, FJM Hilgers. Multidimensional function assessment in stage III-IV head and neck tumors. Annual NWHHT meeting, December 11-12, 2008
273. RJ Scheenstra, SH Muller, A Vincent, M Sinaasappel, JK Zuur, FJM Hilgers (Amsterdam). The endotracheal temperature and humidity in total laryngectomized patients: the effects of differences in physical properties and design of Heat and Moisture Exchanging (HME) devices. Annual NWHHT meeting, December 11-12, 2008
272. EB van der Houwen, TA van Kalkeren, ME Duits, Z Martinez, FJM Hilgers, A Hebe, BFAM van der Laan, GJ Verkerke. Peristomal Geometry and Morphology in Laryngectomees World Wide. 4th European Congres of the International Federation for Medical and Biological Engineering, Antwerpen, November 23-27, 2008
271. RJ Scheenstra, SH Muller, A Vincent, M Sinaasappel, JK Zuur, FJM Hilgers (Amsterdam). The endotracheal temperature and humidity in total laryngectomized patients; a comparison of three different Heat and Moisture Exchanging (HME) devices. 213th Meeting of the Netherlands Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Maastricht, November 14, 2008. Ned Tijds KNO-heelkunde 2008; 14: 267-8; Clin Otolaryngol 2009; 34: 285.

270. L van der Molen, M van Rossum, AH Ackerstaff, LE Smeele, CRN Rasch, FJM Hilgers. Multidimensional function assessment in stage III-IV head and neck tumors. 213th Meeting of the Netherlands Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Maastricht, November 14, 2008. Ned Tijds KNO-heelkunde 2008; 14: 258-9; Clin Otolaryngol. 2009; 34: 280.
269. RJ Scheenstra, SH Muller, A Vincent, M Sinaasappel, JK Zuur, FJM Hilgers. The endotracheal temperature and humidity in total laryngectomized patients: intra- and inter-patient variability assessment as a further validation of the Airway Climate Explorer and the effects of Heat and Moisture Exchanging (HME) devices on tracheal climate. Staff meeting, Division of Surgical Oncology, Netherlands Cancer Institute, November 10, 2008
268. L van der Molen, FJM Hilgers. Structured Pre-treatment swallowing assessment in Head and Neck Cancer. International Society for Maxillofacial Rehabilitation, Bangkok, 24-27 September, 2008
267. J.Soolsma, M.W.van den Brekel, A.H.Annemieke , F.J.Hilgers. Long-term results of Provox ActiValve for early leakage in laryngectomy patients. Abstract: AHNS_2008__372000. San Francisco July 19-23, 2008
266. R.J.Scheenstra, S.M.Muller, A.Vincent , F.JM.Hilgers. A randomized comparison between regular and low-resistance Heat and Moister Exchanger on intra-tracheal climate. Abstract: AHNS_2008__479000. San Francisco July 19-23, 2008
265. R.J.Scheenstra, S.M.Muller, A.Vincent, F.JM.Hilgers. Intra-individual variability of intra-tracheal climate with and without an HME in laryngectomized patients. Abstract: AHNS_2008__477000. San Francisco July 19-23, 2008
264. R.J.Scheenstra, S.M.Muller, A.Vincent, F.JM.Hilgers. Intra-individual variability of intra-tracheal climate with and without an HME in laryngectomized patients. ELS meeting Barcelona. May 30-31, 2008. Poster 202
263. Soolsma J, Hilgers FJM, van den Brekel MWM, Ackerstaff AH, Balm AJM, Tan IB. A thin tracheal silicone washer solving periprosthetic leakage in laryngectomees; direct results and long-term clinical effects. ELS meeting Barcelona. May 30-31, 2008. Poster 201
262. Soolsma J, van den Brekel MWM, Ackerstaff AH, Balm AJM, Tan IB, Hilgers FJM. Long-term results of Provox ActiValve, solving the problem of frequent Candida- and ‘underpressure’-related voice prosthesis replacements. ELS meeting Barcelona. May 30-31, 2008. Poster 200
261. FJM Hilgers, J Soolsma, MWM van den Brekel, AH Ackerstaff, AJM Balm. Ein dünner Trachealdichtungsring aus Silikon zur Lösung von Problemen periprothetischer Undichtigkeiten bei Laryngektomierten - Sofortige Ergebnisse und klinische Langzeiteffekte. 79th Annual Meeting of the German ENT-H&N Society, Bonn, May 1-4, 2008. Abstractband: Abstract 427, pp. 115; ISBN 978-3-938975-18-3.

260. FJM Hilgers, K Züchner, B Wollenberg. Einzigartige Neuentwicklungen auf dem Gebiet der pulmonale Rehabilitation nach totaler Laryngektomie - Wärme- und Feuchtigkeitstauscher mit integriertem Virus- und Bakterienfilter. Lunch symposium, 79th Annual Meeting of the German ENT-H&N Society, Bonn, May 1-4, 2008.
259. FJM Hilgers. Recent advances in postlaryngectomy vocal and pulmonary rehabilitation: management of adverse events and pulmonary climate. 2nd International Meeting of Otorhinolaryngologists and Head and Neck Surgeons “Alpe Adria”, Island of Krk, Croatia, April 19, 2008
258. J Soolsma, MWM van den Brekel, AH Ackerstaff, AJM Balm, FJM Hilgers. Een dun, tracheal geplaatst silicone ringetje ter behandeling van periprothetische lekkage bij gelaryngectomeerden: directe en lange termijn resultaten. 212th Meeting of the Netherlands Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Nieuwegein, April 17-18, 2008.
257. FJM Hilgers. Considerations on the present role of organ preservation in advanced larynx cancer treatment and postlaryngectomy rehabilitation. 3rd Congress on “Developments in Otolaryngology”, Athens, April 11, 2008.
256. FJM Hilgers. Physiological and surgical aspects of voice restoration after total laryngectomy; New insights in postlaryngectomy airway physiology and its implications for the compulsory pulmonary rehabilitation with HMEs; Trouble shooting in prosthetic voice rehabilitation and some myths busted. Workshop on Prosthetic Voice and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Bäckaskog Slott, Sweden. February 7, 2008.
255. MWM van den Brekel, LE Smeele, FJM Hilgers. Initial experience using the DaVinci Robot in resection of small oropharyngeal cancer. Leizig, February 7-9, 2008.
254. FJM Hilgers. Trouble shooting in prosthetic voice rehabilitation. 1st International Larynx Cancer Conference. Tata Memorial Cancer Center. Mumbai, January 25-27, 2008.
253. FJM Hilgers. Salvage after organ preservation. 1st International Larynx Cancer Conference. Tata Memorial Cancer Center. Mumbai, January 25-27, 2008.
252. F Hilgers. Organ preservation is not (always) synonomous with function preservation: implications for therapy and rehabilitation. Abstract book 8th International Netherlands Cancer InstituteHead and Neck Symposium - Diagnosis and treatment of Head and Neck Cancer - Controversies in multidisciplinary management. November 15-16, 2007.
251. L Smeele, MWM van den Brekel, FJM Hilgers. Eerste ervaringen met transorale robotchirurgie bij hoofd-halstumoren. Ned Tijdschr KNO-Heelkunde. 2007; 13: 216-217. 211th KNO vergadering Nieuwegein, November 8-9, 2007.

250. J Soolsma, MWM van den Brekel, AH Ackerstaff, AJM Balm, FJM Hilgers. Langetermijn resultaten van Provox ActiValve, een oplossing voor frequente Candida- en onderdrukgerelateerde stemprothesewisselingen. Ned Tijdschr KNO-Heelkunde. 2007; 13: 212-213. 211th KNO vergadering Nieuwegein, November 8-9, 2007.
249. JK Zuur, SH Muller, RJ Scheenstra, FHC de Jongh, MJ van der Horst, M Shehata, J van Leeuwen, M Sinaasappel, A Vincent, FJM Hilgers. Development of the Airway Climate Explorer (ACE) and assessment of airway climate changes after total laryngectomy as the basis for further improvement of postlaryngectomy pulmonary rehabilitation with HMEs. 8th EGFL meeting, June 8-10, Rome
248. AH Ackerstaff, FJM Hilgers. A novel tracheostoma button and fixation system (Provox LaryButton and LaryClip adhesive) to facilitate hands-free tracheoesophageal speech. 8th EGFL meeting, June 8-10, Rome
247. P Jongmans, MA van Rossum, CJ van As-Brooks, MF Polak, PEM Lansdaal, LCW Pols, FJM Hilgers. Intelligibility of tracheoesophageal speech: Is training beneficial? 8th EGFL meeting, June 8-10, Rome
246. FJM Hilgers. Eenvoudige KNO-scopen: gebruik een condom? (Simple ENT flexible scopes: use a condom?) Boerhaave cursus “Preventie van zorginfecties: actualiteiten” Leiden May 31, 2007. Course book ISBN 978-90-6767-618-2; pp 83-99.
245. FJM Hilgers, JK Zuur, SH Muller, M Sinaasappel, A Vincent, FHC de Jongh, MJ van der Horst, M Shehata, J van Leeuwen. Der ‚Airway Climate Explorer` (ACE): eine Neuentwicklung zur Forschung des intratrachealen Klimas nach totaler Laryngektomie und des Einflusses von Wärme- und Feuchtigkeitswechsler. (The `Airway climate explorer' (ACE): a newly developed device for the assessement of tracheal climate after total laryngectomy and the influence of heat and moisture exchangers). 78. Annual Meeting German ENT Society, Munich, May 18, 2007. Abstract book, p. 173
244. FJM Hilgers, AH Ackerstaff, K Lorenz. Neue Erkenntnisse über die pulmonale Rehabilitation nach totaler Laryngektomie mit Wärme- und Feuchtigkeitsaustauscher. (New scientific insights in pulmonary rehabilitation after total laryngectomy with heat and moisture exchangers) Lunch symposium May 17, 2007; 78th Annual Meeting German ENT Society, Munich
243. FJM Hilgers. CO2 laser treatment of early glottic cancer: results and some laryngological issues. Upover-Downunder IV International ENT Meeting. Campitello January 27-February 3, 2007
242. JK Zuur, S Muller, F de Jongh, FJM Hilgers. ASHA Airway Climate & HME assessment in laryngectomized individuals. ASHA Convention, Miami Beach, November 16-18, 2006. Presentation number 1995, p 172 ASHA Leader August 30, 2006.
241. P Jongmans, C van As-Brooks, M van Rossum, LBW Pols, FJM Hilgers. The Iintelligibility of tracheoesophageal seech; an analytic and intervention study. ASHA Convention, Miami Beach, November 16-18, 2006..Presentation number 1219, p 126 ASHA Leader August 30, 2006.

240. LJ Schot, GJ van Zeben, MHJM Majoor, FJM Hilgers, JAM Engel. Reiniging en desinfectie van flexibele scoop zonder werkkanaal. Ned Tijdschr KNO-Heelkunde. 2006; 12: 224. 209th KNO vergadering Nieuwegein, November 2-3, 2006.
239. AH Ackerstaff, AJM Balm, CRN Rasch, JP de Boer, R Wiggenraad, DHF Rietveld, RT Gregor, R Kröger, FJM Hilgers. First-year Quality of Life assessment of an intra-arterial (RADPLAT) versus intravenous chemoradiation Phase III trial. 2006 Annual Meeting & Research Workshop on the Biology, Prevention & Treatment of Head & Neck Cancer; Chicago August 17-20, 2006 (abstract S095, p 106).
238. JK Zuur, SH Muller, M Sinaasappel, FHC de Jongh, R Voorn, FJM Hilgers. De ontwikkeling van een intratracheale temperatuur- en luchtvochtigheidmeter voor gelaryngecomeerden. Ned Tijdschr KNO-Heelkunde. 2006; 12: 108. 208th KNO vergadering Nieuwegein, April 6-7, 2006; The development of an intra-tracheal temperature and humidity analyser for airway climate assessment in laryngectomized individuals. Clin Otolaryngol 2006; 31: 572-573.
237. M Vogel, MWM van den Brekel, MP Copper, FJP Hoebers, CRN Rasch, FJM Hilgers. CO2 laser chirurgie versus radiotherapie bij T1a-Tis glottische larnxcarcinomen. Ned Tijdschr KNO-Heelkunde. 2006; 12: 107. 208th KNO vergadering Nieuwegein, April 6-7, 2006.
236. FJM Hilgers. If organ preservation for laryngeal cancer fails: new developments on surgical prosthetic voice rehabilitation after total laryngectomy. Philadelphia, March 2-4, 2006 (with 5x cadaver dissection teaching).
235. L van der Putten, CRN Rasch, FJM Hilgers, AJM Balm. Halsklierdissectie bij persisterende lymfadenopathie na chemotherapie voor plaveiselcelcarcinomen in het hoofd-halsgebied. Ned Tijdschr KNO-Heelkunde. 2005; 11: 227. 207thKNO vergadering Nieuwegein, November 17-8, 2005.
234. Lorenz K, Groll K, Hilgers F, Ackerstaff A, Mayer H. Fingerfreies Sprechen nach chirurgischer Stimmrehabilitation mittels Provox-Prothese - erste Erfahrungen mit dem FreeHands Ventil in 27 Patienten. 76. Jahresversammlung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Hals-Nasen_Ohren-Heilkunde, Kopf- und Halschirurgie. Erfurt 4-8 Mai 2005. HNO-Informationen 2005; 84: 112-113.
233. TW Geurts, AH Ackerstaff, N van Zandwijk, FJM Hilgers, AJM Balm. Jaarlijkse screening na curatieve behandeling: een belasting voor de patiënt? 206de ENT meeting April 28-29, 2005. Ned Tijdschr KNO-Heelk. 2005; 11: 109.
232. J Pramana, MP Copper, MWM van den Brekel, FJM Hilgers, IB Tan, AJM Balm. Overleving van patiënten met tweede primaire tumoren in het hoofd-halsgebied. 206de ENT meeting April 28-29, 2005. Ned Tijdschr KNO-Heelk. 2005; 11: 103.
231. BMR Op de Coul, FJA van den Hoogen, CJ van As-Brooks, HAM Marres, FBM Joosten, JJ Manni, FJM Hilgers. Evaluation of the effects of primary myotomy in total laryngectomy on the neoglottis with the use of quantitative videofluoroscopy. EGFL meeting Groningen, April 17-20, 2005. Abstract book pp 19.

230. FJM Hilgers, AH Ackerstaff, AJM Balm, MWM van den Brekel, IB Tan, JO Persson. A new problem solving, indwelling voice prosthesis, eliminating frequent candida- and `under-pressure'-related replacements: Provox ActiValve. EGFL meeting Groningen, April 17-20, 2005. Abstract book pp 18.
229. BMR Op de Coul, AH Ackerstaff, FJA van den Hoogen, CJ van As-Brooks, CA Meeuwis, JJ Manni, FJM Hilgers. Compliance, quantitative voice quality, and quality of life aspects of hands-free speech. EGFL meeting Groningen, April 17-20, 2005. Abstract book pp 2.
228. FJM Hilgers. Comprehensive rehabilitation after total laryngectomy is more than voice alone. 15th Meeting of the Japanese Head and Neck Society, January 22, 2005, Niigata. Abstract book pp 78.
227. FJM Hilgers. “A compromised party wall” does it exist? This and other orphan topics in surgical voice restoration. Symposium: Multidisciplinary Issues in the management of Head and Neck Cancer and related topics; Orphan subjects and just a little controversy! Oxford, February 25, 2005
226. FJM Hilgers. An update on postlaryngectomy voice and olfactory rehabilitation. 57th Annual Conference of the Association of otolaryngologists of India. January 6-9, 2005. Hyderabad.
225. FJM Hilgers. “Phonosurgical aspects” of prosthetic voice rehabilitation after total laryngectomy. 1st Annual Conference of the Assiciation of Phonosurgeons of India. January 5, 2005. Hyderabad.
224. FJM Hilgers. A comprehensive approach to postlaryngectomy rehabilitation. 4th National Conference of the Head and Neck Foundation of India, January 4-6, 2005; Hyderabad.
223. FJM Hilgers. Phonetic science and head and neck cancer. ACLC seminar and WAP lecture, November 19, 2004. Amsterdam.
222. LE Smeele, GB van den Broek, C Rasch, AJM Balm,MWM van den Brekel, IB Tan, FA Pameijer, FJM Hilgers. Tumorvolume is voorspellend voor therapierespons van Radplat bij inoperabele hoofd-halscarcinomen. 48th Fall meeting Dutch Society for Maxillofacial Surgery, November 4-6, 2004, Alkmaar. Abstract book pp 78, nr 34.
221. BMR Op de Coul, AH Ackerstaff,, FJA van den Hoogen, CA Meeuwis, JJ Manni, FJM Hilgers. Compliance, kwantitatieve stem-kwaliteitsparameters en kwaliteit van leven aspecten van `vinger-vrije'spraak. 205de ENT-meeting November4-5, 2004 Nieuwegein. Ned Tijdschr KNO heelk 10; 4: p. 246.

220. Hilgers FJM, Tan IB*, Ackerstaff AH, Balm AJM, Brekel van den MWM, Persson JO. Une nouvelle prothèse phonatoire à demeure, pour résoudre les problèmes de remplacements fréquents liés au candida ou à une dépression oesophagienne : Provox ActiValve. October 11, 2004, Paris. Société Française d'ORL et chirurgie de la Face et du Cou.
219. FJM Hilgers. Tracheostomazorg: buttons en tubes. XIV speerpunten meeting October 4 and 6, 2004. Garderen. Abstractbook pp. 89-93.
218. IB Tan, AJM Balm, CRN Rasch, JH Schornagel, FJM Hilgers, AH Ackerstaff. Organ preservation in advanced head and neck cancer with high dose superselective intra-arterial cis-platin and concomitant radiation (Radplat). 6th Meeting of the International Society for Maxillofacial Rehabilitation, Maastricht June 17-19, 2004. Abstract book p. 38.
217. FJM Hilgers, AH Ackerstaff, M Cirugeda-Kühnert, S Dommerich, B. Kramp, KJ Lorenz, O Reich, P Schäfer, M Schuster, T Stange. Multizentrische Untersuchung einer neuen, problemlösenden Stimmprothese (Provox Activalve®). 75th Jahres Tagung der Deutsche HNO Geselschaft (German ENT Society). Bad Reichenhall, May 22, 2004.
216. RA Valdés Olmos, CA Hoefnagel, Hilgers FJM, IB Tan, AJM Balm, MWMvan den Brekel,. Waarde van hoge resolutie 18 FDG-PET met 3D-acquisitie voor detectie van occulte primaire tumoren. 204de KNO vergadering Nieuwegein, April 22-23, 2004. Ned Tijdschr KNO-heelk. 2004: 10: 106-107; Clin Otolaryngol. 2004; 29: 768.
215. FJM Hilgers. Chemoradiation in head and neck cancer: is organ preservation synonomous with function preservation? Voice, Swallow and Airway Conference 2004. Jupiter Beach, April 16, 2004.
214. FJM Hilgers. A laryngectomy rehabilitation update. Voice, Swallow and Airway Conference 2004. Jupiter Beach, April 16, 2004.
213. FJM Hilgers. Comprehensive rehabilitation after total laryngectomy is more than voice alone. International Serbian ENT meeting, Nís, Serbia, March 25, 2004.
212. FJM Hilgers. If organ preservation for laryngeal cancer fails: new developments on surgical prosthetic voice rehabilitation after total laryngectomy. Philadelphia, March 11-13, 2004 (with 6x cadaver dissection teaching).
211. FJM Hilgers, CJ van As. Comprehensive rehabilitation after total laryngectomy is more than voice alone. 42nd AFIP course in Otolaryngology. Walter Reed Armed Forces Hospital, Washington DC, February 25, 2004.

210. FJM Hilgers. Hoofd-Hals oncologie en Fonetische wetenschappen. Hoofd- en Halstumoren Symposium & Workshops. 30-31 januari 2004, Katholieke Hogeschool Brugge (in associatie met de KU Leuven).
209. LE Smeele, JW Bradshaw, MWM van den Brekel, FJP Hoebers, FJM Hilgers. Het patroon van halsklier metastasering van primaire tumoren van de glandula parotis. 47ste Vergadering Ned Ver Mondziekten en Kaakchirurgie 31 october en 1 november 2003, Zwolle. Abstract 26 p. 67.
208. FJM Hilgers, AH Ackerstaff, AJM Balm, MWM van den Brekel, IB tan, JO Persson. Een nieuwe stemprothese (Provox ActiValve) die het probleem van frequente wisseling voor lekkage door candida aangroei en/of `onderdruk' in de slokdarm oplost. 203de KNO vergadering 6-7 November 2003, Amsterdam. Ned Tijdschr KNO-heelk 2003; 9: 201-202. Ned Tijdschr Geneesk 2004; 148: 1015. Clin Otolaryngol 2004; 29: 454.
207. FJM Hilgers. Laryngeal Cancer: a global perspective. Keynote lecture Cancer CI 2003, Apollo Cancer Center, August 24, 2003, Hyderabad, India.
206. Hilgers FJM. Management of problems and complications in the use of voice prostheses. EGFL meeting Stuttgart, February 14-15, 2003.
205. Hilgers FJM. Development and clinical assessment of a heat and moisture exchanger with a multimagner automatic tracheostoma valve (Provox FreeHands HME) for vocal and pulmonary rehabilitation after total laryngectomy. EGFL meeting Stuttgart, February 14-15, 2003.
204. FJM Hilgers. Organ preservation in head and neck cancer; the Netherlands Cancer Institute experience. 1st national meeting of the Egyptian Head&Neck Society, Cairo January 13, 2003.
203. FJM Hilgers. Treatment and prognostic factors of malignant parotid tumors. 1st national meeting of the Egyptian Head&Neck Society, Cairo January 13, 2003.
202. AJM Balm, CRNRasch, JH Schornagel, FJM Hilgers, AH Ackerstaff & IB.Tan. Intensive chemoradiation (RADPLAT) for advanced head and neck cancer: an update. 201ste Vergadering van de Nederlandse Vereniging voor Keel‑, Neus‑en Oorheelkunde en Heelkunde van het Hoofd‑Hals Gebied, november 7-8, 2002. Ned Tijdschr KNO-Heelkunde 2002; 8: 177; Ned Tijdschr Geneesk 2003;147:735. Clin Otolaryngol 2004; 24: 428.
201. CW Mulder, PJFM Lohuis, FJP Hoebers, CRN Rasch, FJM Hilgers, AJM Balm. Function preserving treatment of T1,2N2,3 upper aërodigestive tract carcinoma by neck dissection followed by radiotherapy of both primary tumor and neck. 201ste Vergadering van de Nederlandse Vereniging voor Keel‑, Neus‑en Oorheelkunde en Heelkunde van het Hoofd‑Hals Gebied, november 7-8, 2002. Ned Tijdschr KNO-Heelkunde 2002; 8: 176. Clin Otolaryngol 2004; 29: 435.

200. Oldenburger F, Stalpert LJA, Veerman A, Hilgers FJM, Caron HN. Radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal canrcinoma in children. ESTRO meeting Prague, September 17-21, 2002.
199. van As CJ, Koopmans-van Beinum FJ, Pols LCW, Eysholdt U, Hilgers FJM. Multidimensional assessement of voice quality after total laryngectomy. 4th ELS congress, Brussels, September 5-7, 2002. Abstract book p13. Eur Arch Oto Rhino Laryngol 2003; 260: 110.
198. Hilgers F, Ackerstaff A, van As C, Balm A, van den Brekel M, Tan I. Entwicklung und klinische Erprobung eines Wärme und Feuchtigkeitstauschers (Provox FreeHands HME) zur stimmlichen- und pulmonalen Rehabilitation Laryngektomierter. Deutsche HNO Tagung, Baden-Baden May 8-12, 2002. HNO Informationen 2002; 2: 133; Development and clinical assessment of a heat and moisture exchanger with a multi-magnet automatic tracheostoma valve (Provox FreeHands HME) for vocal and pulmonary rehabilitation after total laryngectomy. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2002; 259: 431.
197. Hilgers FJM. TE voice restoration: now and the future. Tracheoesophageal voice in the new millennium. MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston. February 8-10, 2002.
196. Hilgers FJM. Pulmonary function and HMEs. Tracheoesophageal voice in the new millennium. MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston. February 8-10, 2002.
195. van As CJ, Koopmans-van Beinum FJ, Hilgers FJM, Pols LW. Perceptual evaluation and acoustic analysis of tracheoesophageal speech (poster). ASHA meeting, New Orleans, November 15-17, 2001.
194. van As CJ, Op de Coul BMR, van den Hoogen FJA, Koopmans-van Beinum FJ, Hilgers FJM. Videofluoroscopy of the neoglottis related to perceptual and acoustic analyses. ASHA meeting, New Orleans, November 15-17, 2001.
193. van As CJ, Polak MF, Hilgers FJM, van Dam FSAM. Olfaction: a neglected aspect of rehabilitation after total laryngectomy. ASHA meeting, New Orleans, November 15-17, 2001.
192. van As CJ, Koopmans-van Beinum FJ, Pols LCW, Hilgers FJM. Akoestische analyse van stemkwaliteit in tracheoesofageale spraak in relatie tot perceptieve evaluatie. 199ste Vergadering van de Nederlandse Vereniging voor Keel‑, Neus‑ en Oorheelkunde en Heelkunde van het Hoofd‑Hals Gebied, november 1-2, 2001. Ned Tijdschr KNO-Heelkunde 2001; 7: 191-192.
191. JanssenLM, Hilgers FJM, Tan IB, van den Brekel MWM, Balm AJM. Systematische behandeling van chyluslekkage tijdens halsklierdissectie. 199ste Vergadering van de Nederlandse Vereniging voor Keel‑, Neus‑en Oorheelkunde en Heelkunde van het Hoofd‑Hals Gebied, november 1-2, 2001. Ned Tijdschr KNO-Heelkunde 2001; 7: 186. Peroperative systematic treatment of chyle leakage during neck dissections. Clin Otolaryngol 2002; 27: 428.

190.Ackerstaff AH, van As CJ, Hilgers FJM, Balm AJM, van den Brekel MWM, Tan IB. Ontwikkeling van een warmte en vochtwisselaar met een automatische tracheostoma klep (Provox FreeHands HME) voor spraak- en longrevalidatie na totale laryngectomie. 199ste Vergadering van de Nederlandse Vereniging voor Keel‑, Neus‑en Oorheelkunde en Heelkunde van het Hoofd‑Hals Gebied, november 1-2, 2001. Ned Tijdschr KNO-Heelkunde 2001; 7: 179. Development and clinical assessment of a heat and moisture exchanger with a multimagner automatic tracheostoma valve (Provox FreeHands HME) for vocal and pulmonary rehabilitation after total laryngectomy. Clin Otolarngol 2002; 27: 423.
189. Lohuis PJFM, Klop WMC, Tan IB, van den Brekel MWM, Hilgers FJM, Balm AJM. Selectieve halsklierdissectie (niveau II-V) bij de behandeling van patienten met een plaveiselcelcarcinoom van de larynx en hypopharynx. 198ste Vergadering van de Nederlandse Vereniging voor Keel‑, Neus‑en Oorheelkunde en Heelkunde van het Hoofd‑Hals Gebied, April 26-27, 2001. Ned Tijdschr KNO-Heelkunde 2001; 7: 82.
188. Polak MF. Van As CJ, van Dam FSAM, Hilgers FJM. Olfaction rehabilitation after total laryngectomy. 8th International Congress on Surgical and Prosthetic Rehabilitation after Laryngectomy/EGFL conference, Amsterdam April 19-20, 2001. Abstract book, nr. 9.4, p 65.
187. Hilgers FJM, Ackerstaff AH, van As CJ, Balm AJM, van den Brekel WM, Tam IB. Provox Freehands HME: a new automatic speaking valve. 8th International Congress on Surgical and Prosthetic Rehabilitation after Laryngectomy/EGFL conference, Amsterdam April 19-20, 2001. Abstract book, nr. 7.4, p 56.
186. van As CJ, Op de Coul BMR, van den Hoogen FJA, Koopmans-van Beinum FJ, Hilgers FJM. Quantitative videofluoroscopy: a new evaluation tool for tracheoesophageal voice production. 8th International Congress on Surgical and Prosthetic Rehabilitation after Laryngectomy/EGFL conference, Amsterdam April 19-20, 2001. Abstract book, nr. 5.4, p 50.
185. van As CJ, Koopmans-van Beinum FJ, Hilgers FJM. Acoustic analysis of tracheoesophageal speech. 8th International Congress on Surgical and Prosthetic Rehabilitation after Laryngectomy/EGFL conference, Amsterdam April 19-20, 2001. Abstract book, nr. 5.1, p 48.
184. van As CJ, Op de Coul BMR, van den Hoogen FJA, Koopmans-van Beinum FJ, Hilgers FJM. `Quantitative videofluoroscopy'; a new evaluation tool for tracheoesophageal vocalisation. Ned Tijdschr KNO 2000; 6: 180; Clin Otolaryngol 2001; 26:347-348.
183. Hilgers FJM. Comprehensive rehabilitation after total laryngectomy is more than voice alone. Keynote lecture. Current Clinical Approaches to alaryngeal speech, voice & dysphagia in the head and neck cancer patient. Memorial-Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York. September 28, 2000
182. Hilgers FJM. Comprehensive rehabilitation after total laryngectomy is more than voice alone. AAO-HNS Annual Meeting September 24-27, 2000. Washington. Bulletin 2000; 19 (4): 144.
181. Hilgers FJM. Rehabilitation aspects of total laryngectomy procedures. Keynote lecture. Fifth National Head and Neck Oncology Conference. Nottingham, September 4-6, 2000.

180. Ackerstaff AH, Tan IB, Rasch CRN, Hilgers FJM, Balm AJM, Keus RB, Schornagel JH. Quaslity of life assessment after chemoradiation (RADPLAT) in locally advanced, inoperable stage IV head and neck cancer patients. 5th International Conference on Head and Neck Cancer, July 29 - August 3, 2000, San Franscisco.
179. Tan IB, Hilgers FJM, Balm AJM, Rasch CRN, Keus RB, Schultze Kool L, Schornagel JH, Ackerstaff AH. Intra-arterial cisplatin and concomitant radiaton for inoperable head and neck cancer. 5thInternational Conference on Head and Neck Cancer, July 29 - August 3, 2000, San Franscisco.
178. OpdeCoul B, Hilgers FJM, Balm AJM, Tan IB, van Tinteren H, van den Hoogen FJA. A decade of postlaryngectomy vocal rehabilitation in 318 patients: a single institution's experience with consistent application of indwelling voice prostheses (Provox). 5th International Conference on Head and Neck Cancer, July 29 - August 3, 2000, San Franscisco.
177. Hilgers FJM. Special lecture III. Postlaryngectomy voice rehablitation 2000 International & 6th National Head and Neck Cancer Congress, Shanghai, June 9-13, 2000. Abstract book pp 15-16.
176. Hilgers FJM. Olfactory rehabilitation after total laryngectomy . 2000 International & 6th National Head and Neck Cancer Congress, Shanghai, June 9-13, 2000. Abstract book p 15.
175. Zuur CL, van Velthuysen MLF, Schornagel JH, Hilgers FJM, Balm AJM. Halskliermetastasen van adenocarcinoom of grootcellig ongedifferentieerd carcinoom van onbekende primaire origine. 196ste Vergadering van de Nederlandse Vereniging voor Keel‑, Neus‑en Oorheelkunde en Heelkunde van het Hoofd‑Hals Gebied, April 6-7, 2000. Ned Tijdschr KNO Heelk 2000; 6: 23.
174. Op de Coul BMR, Hilgers FJM, Balm AJM, Tan IB, van den Hoogen FJA, van Tinteren H. Tien jaar spraakrevalidatie na totale layngectomie in het NKI/AvL met een type verblijfsprothese. 196ste Vergadering van de Nederlandse Vereniging voor Keel‑, Neus‑ en Oorheelkunde en Heelkunde van het Hoofd‑Hals Gebied, April 6-7, 2000. Ned Tijdschr KNO Heelk 2000; 6: 17. A decade of postlaryngectomy vocal rehabilitation in 318 patients: a single institution's experience with consistent application of indwelling voice prostheses (Provox). Clin Otolaryngol 2001; 26: 65.
173. Buitelaar DR, Balm AJM, Schutte PFE, Hilgers FJM, Tan IB, van Tinteren H. Postoperatieve respiratoire en cardiovasculaire complicaties bij uitgebreide hoofd-halschirurgische ingrepen. 196ste Vergadering van de Nederlandse Vereniging voor Keel‑, Neus‑en Oorheelkunde en Heelkunde van het Hoofd‑Hals Gebied, April 6-7, 2000. Ned Tijdschr KNO Heelk 2000; 6: 16-17. Ned Tijdschr Geneesk 2000; 144: 2532. Postoperative respiratory and cardiovascular complications in major head and neck surgery. Clin Otolaryngol 2001; 26: 64-65.
172. Tan IB, Balm AJM, Hilgers FJM, Copper MP, Oppelaar H, Stewart FA. Photodynamic therapy in the treatment of localized primary and recurrent squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck. EOS/SPIE European Biomedical Optics Week - EBIOS 2000. July 4-8, 2000, Amsterdam.
171. Hilgers FJM. Prosthetic vocal rehabilitation with the Provox system. In: `The management of larygeal carcinoma in the next millennium', Philadelphia, March 10-11, 2000.

170. Hilgers FJM, de Boer MF, Bors EFM, de Graeff A, Hogenkamp E, Verdonck-de Leeuw IM, van Weissenbruch R. NWHHT concept richtlijn larynxcarcinoom; begeleiding en revalidatie. 3de Lustrum vergadering Epe, November 11, 1999; pp 77-99.
169. Tan IB, Balm AJM, Hilgers FJM, Hensen E, Oppelaar H, Stewart FA. Photodynamische therapie bij hoofd-hals tumoren. 195ste Vergadering van de Nederlandse Vereniging voor Keel‑, Neus‑en Oorheelkunde en Heelkunde van het Hoofd‑Hals Gebied, November 4, 1999. Ned Tijdschr KNO Heelk 2000; 6: 34. Photodynamic therapy in head and neck cancer. Clin Otolaryngol 2000; 25: 325.
168. Smit M, Balm AJM, Hilgers FJM, Tan IB. Pijn als signaal van een recidiverende tumor in het hoofd-hals gebied. 195ste Vergadering van de Nederlandse Vereniging voor Keel‑, Neus‑en Oorheelkunde en Heelkunde van het Hoofd‑Hals Gebied, November 4, 1999. Ned Tijdschr KNO Heelk 1999; 5: 194.
167. Ackerstaff AH, Hilgers FJM, Balm AJM, Tan IB, van As CJ. Voicing and pulmonary rehabilitation with heat and moisture exchangers in laryngectomized patients. 21st Congress of the Union of European Phoniatrics, Lucerne, Switserland, September 9-12, 1999. Abstract book pp. 26-27.
166. Van As CJ, Tigges M, Wittenberg T, Op de Coul BMR, Eijsholdt U, Hilgers FJM. Visualization of the vibration of the neoglottis during tracheoesophageal voicing with digital high-speed imaging. 21st Congress of the Union of European Phoniatrics, Lucerne, Switserland, September 9-12, 1999. Abstract book pp. 18-19..
165. Hilgers FJM, Ackerstaff AH. Comprehensive rehabilitation after total laryngectomy is more than voice alone. Review/key note lecture composium for the 75th anniversary of IALP Gothenburg, August 26-29, 1999. Folia Phoniatrica et Logopaedica 2000; 52: 65-73
164. Klop WMC, Balm AJM, Keus RB, Hilgers FJM, Tan IB, Van Titeren H. Diagnostiek en behandelingsresultaten van halskliermetastasen van onbekende primaire origine. 194ste Vergadering van de Nederlandse Vereniging voor Keel‑, Neus‑ en Oorheelkunde en Heelkunde van het Hoofd‑Hals Gebied, Amsterdam, April 22, 1999. Ned Tijdschr KNO-Heelk 1999; 5: 81.
163. Van Veen SAJM, Balm AJM, Pameier FA, Hilgers FJM, Tan IB, Valdes Olmos RA. CT/MRI/201Thallium Spect en detectie van occulte hoofd-hals tumoren. 194ste Vergadering van de Nederlandse Vereniging voor Keel‑, Neus‑en Oorheelkunde en Heelkunde van het Hoofd‑Hals Gebied, Amsterdam, April 22, 1999. Ned Tijdschr KNO-Heelk 1999; 5: 88.
162. Van As CJ, Hilgers FJM, Keyzers S, Van Dam FSAM. Reukrevalidatie na totale laryngectomie. 194ste Vergadering van de Nederlandse Vereniging voor Keel‑, Neus‑en Oorheelkunde en Heelkunde van het Hoofd‑Hals Gebied, Amsterdam, April 22, 1999. Ned Tijdschr KNO-Heelk 1999; 5: 81. Ned Tijdschr Geneesk 1999; 143: 2496; Rehabilitation of olfaction after total laryngectomy. Clin Otolaryngol 1999; 24:474.
161. Jansen E, Keus R, Hilgers F, Haas R, Tan IB, Bartelink H. Verbetert de combinatie van radiotherapie en chirurgie de overleving van het neusbijholtencarcinoom? Wetenschappelijke vergadering NVRO, 19 maart 1999. NVRO Nieuwsbrief 1999;1:6.

160. Van As CJ, Tigges M, Wittenberg T, Op de Coul BMR, Eijsholdt U, Hilgers FJM. Visualization of the vibration of the neoglottis during tracheoesophageal voicing with digital high-speed imaging. 2nd World Voice Congress, Sao Paulo, February 8-11, 1999. Abstract book pp. 59-60.
159. Van den Hoogen FJA, Ackerstaff AH, Marres HAM, Hilgers FJM. The Groningen low-resistance versus the Provox2 voice prosthesis. Comparison of replacement techniques and device life. 1st World Congress on head and neck oncology. Madrid, November 29 - December 3, 1998. Abstract nr 508.
158. Hilgers FJM, Ackerstaff AH, Meeuwis CA, van der Velden LA, van den Hoogen FJA, Marres HAM, Vreeburg GCM, Manni JJ. Multi-institutional assessment of the Provox 2 voice prosthesis. 1st World Congress on head and neck oncology. Madrid, November 29 - December 3, 1998. Abstract nr 534.
157. Tan IB, Hilgers FJM, Balm AJM, Rasch CRN, Kroger R, Schornagel JH. Intra-arterieel Cisplatinum en concomittant radiotherapie voor stadium IV tumoren in het hoofd-hals gebied (RADPLAT). 193e Dutch ENT Meeting November 12-13, 1998. Ned Tijdschr KNO-Heelk 1998; 4: 174. Ned Tijdschr Geneesk 1999; 143: 1126. Intra-arterial cisplatin and concomitant radiation (RADPLAT) for stage IV head and neck cancer, a pilot study. Clin Otolaryngol 1999; 24: 377-378.
156. Cancer of the Oropharynx - A study of the Dutch Co-operative Head and Neck Oncology Group. I.B. Tan, on behalf of Hilgers FJM, Levendag PC, Manni JJ, Mak-Kregar S, Visser O, Hart AAM. Combined workshop of the Head and Neck Oncology Cooperative Groups of UK, Scandinavia, and The Netherlands. London October 5-7, 1998.
155. Verdonck-de Leeuw IM, Keus RB, Hilgers FJM, Koopmans-van Beinum FJ, Greven AJ, de Jong A, Bartelink H. Multidimensional assessment of voice characteristics following radiotherapy for early glottic cancer. ESTRO meeting Edinburgh, September 20-24, 1998.
154. Wittenberg T, Frischholz R, Ernst J, van As CJ, Hilgers F, Tigges M, Eysholdt U. Rechnerunterstützte Bewegungsanalyse der pharyngo-ösophagealen Schleimhaut nach Laryngektomie. 15. Wissenschaftliche Jahrestagung der Deutsche Gesellschaft für Phoniatrie und Pädaudiologie, Göttingen, 11.-13. September 1998.
153. Tigges M, van As CJ, Wittenberg T, Hilgers F, Eysholdt U. Direkte Beobachtungen der tracheo-ösophagealen Phonation bei 46 Laryngektomierten. 15. Wissenschaftliche Jahrestagung der Deutsche Gesellschaft für Phoniatrie und Pädaudiologie, Göttingen, 11.-13. September 1998.
152. Hilgers FJM, Ackerstaff AH, Scholtens BEGM, As van CJ. Prosthetic postlaryngectomy vocal and pulmonary rehabilitation, the Provox system. XXIVth World Congress of the International Association of Logopedics and Phoniatrics (IALP), August 23-27, 1998, Amsterdam. Abstract book p 98.
151. As van CJ, Tigges M, Hilgers FJM, Eysholdt U. The sound generator in prosthetic voice rehabilitation after laryngectomy. XXIVth World Congress of the International Association of Logopedics and Phoniatrics (IALP), August 23-27, 1998, Amsterdam. Abstract book p 12.

150. Ackerstaff AH, Hilgers FJM, Meeuwis CA, van der Velden LA, van den Hoogen FJA, Marres HAM, Manni JJ, Vreeburg GCM, Balm AJM. A multi-institutional assessment of the indwelling Provox2 voice prosthesis, designed for vocal rehabilitation after total laryngectomy. 5th Research workshop on the biology, prevention and treatment of head and neck cvancer, August 26-30, 1998, Arlington, Virginia, USA.
149. Hilgers FJM, Balm AJM, Tan IB, Scholtens BEGM, van As CJ, Ackerstaff AH. The Provox postlaryngectomy rehabilitation system: a patient educative video. 1st European week of the Larynx, Voice, and Deglutition. Arcachon, May 25-28, 1998. Video Forum Abstract nr 18.
148. Ackerstaff AH, Hilgers FJM, Balm AJM, Tan IB, van As CJ. Early postoperative pulmonary rehabilitation and long-term compliance of laryngectomized patients using a heat and moisture exchanger (Provox Stomafilter). 1st European week of the Larynx, Voice, and Deglutition. Arcachon, May 25-28, 1998. Abstract 42.
147. van As CJ, Tigges M, Wittenberg T, Eysholdt U, Hilgers FJM. Vibratory pattern of the pharyngoesophageal mucosa during tracheoesophageal voicing. 1st European week of the Larynx, Voice, and Deglutition. Arcachon, May 25-28, 1998. Abstract nr 29
146. van den Hoogen FJA, Ackerstaff AH, Marres HAM, Hilgers FJM. Comparison of replacement techniques and device life of the Groningen versus the Provox2 voice prostheses. 1st European week of the Larynx, Voice, and Deglutition. Arcachon, May 25-28, 1998. Abstract nr 15.
145. Ackerstaff AH, Hilgers FJM, Meeuwis CA, van der Velden LA, van den Hoogen FJA, Marres HAM, Manni JJ, Vreeburg GCM. Multi-institutional assessment of the Provox2 voice prosthesis in the Netherlands. 1st European week of the Larynx, Voice, and Deglutition. Arcachon, May 25-28, 1998. Abstract nr 18.
144. Hilgers FJM. The Provox rehabilitation system. In: Round Table Nr 2 `Voice prostheses - comments on design: why these differences?' 1st European week of the Larynx, Voice, and Deglutition. Arcachon, May 25-28, 1998. Abstract nr 45.
143. Hilgers FJM. The continuous challenges of voice and speech rehabilitation after total laryngectomy. International symposium `Challenging voice and speech disorders'. Leuven 20, 1998.
142. van As CJ, Tigges M, Wittenberg T, Eysholdt U, Hilgers FJM. Trilling van de faryngo-oesofageale mucosa bij tracheo-oesofageale spraak. Vibration of the pharyngoesophageal mucosa during tracheoesophageal voicing. 192ste Vergadering van de Nederlandse Vereniging voor Keel‑, Neus‑en Oorheelkunde en Heelkunde van het Hoofd‑Hals Gebied. Velhoven, 2-3 April 1998. Ned Tijdschr KNO-Heelkunde 1998; suppl 1: 22. Ned Tijdschr Geneesk 1998; 142: 2543. Clin Otolaryngol 1999; 24: 148.
141. Ackerstaff AH, Hilgers FJM, Meeuwis CA, van der Velden LA, van den Hoogen FJA, Manni JJ. Een multi-institutionele prospectieve studie naar de Provox2 stemprothese. A multi-institutional prospective study of the Provox2 voice prosthesis. 192ste Vergadering van de Nederlandse Vereniging voor Keel‑, Neus‑en Oorheelkunde en Heelkunde van het Hoofd‑Hals Gebied. Velhoven, 2-3 April 1998. Ned Tijdschr KNO-Heelkunde 1998; suppl 1: 13-14. Clin Otolaryngol 1999; 24: 142-143.

140. Jansen EPM, Keus RB, Hilgers FJM,Haas RLM, Hart AAM, Bartelink H. Combinated radiotherapy and surgery favours survival in paranasal sinus carcinoma. ASTRO, 1998.
139. Vander Poorten VLM, Balm AJM, Feenstra L, Hilgers FJM, Tan IB, Hart AAM. Primary malignant submandibular gland tumors: the Netherlands Cancer Institute experience. Spring meeting Royal Belgium Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, March 7, 1998
138. Terhaard CHJ, Lubsen H, Tweel vd J, Hilgers FJM, Eijkenboom WMH, Marres HAM, Tjio-Heslinga RE, de Jong JMA, Roodenburg JLN. Salivary gland carcinoma: prognostic factors for local control and distant metastases, the role of radiotherapy. Abstract Proc Am Soc Ther Radiol Oncol, Orlando, October 19-23, 1997. Int J Rad Oncol Biol Phys 1997; 39: 189 (supplement).
137. Kroon FJM, Gonggrijp S, Hilgers FJM, Balm AJM, Bos, KE. Suitability of fibula free flap as neomandible for prosthetic rehabilitation. International conference on maxillofacial prosthetic rehabilitation. Groningen, November 20-23, 1997. Abstract book p 44.
136. Tan IB, Balm AJM, Hilgers FJM, Timmers AP, Oppelaar H, Stewart FA. Eerste ervaringen met mTHPC gemedieerde Photodynamische therapie (PDT) bij hoofd-hals tumoren. 191ste Vergadering van de Nederlandse Vereniging voor Keel‑, Neus‑en Oorheelkunde en Heelkunde van het Hoofd‑Hals Gebied. October 31, Leiden Ned Tijdschr KNO 1997; 4: 163. NTvG 1998; 142: 609. First experience with Foscan mediated photodynamic therapy for head and neck tumours. Clin Otolaryngol 1998; 23: 376.
135. As van CJ, Hilgers FJM, Koopmans-van Beinum FJ, Ackerstaff AH. The value of Provox Stomafilter for tracheoesophageal speech. Pacific voice conference, San Francisco, September 5, 1997. Phonoscope 1998; 1: 9.
134. Hilgers FJM. Postlaryngectomy vocal and pulmonary rehabilitation: the Provox system. Pacific voice conference, San Francisco, September 4, 1997. Phonoscope 1998; 1: 1.
133. As van CJ, Hilgers FJM, Koopmans-van Beinum FJ. The influence of stoma occlusion on alaryngeal speech. Larynx 97, Marseille, France, June 16-18, 1997.
132. Verdonck-de Leeuw I, Keus RB, Hilgers F. The development of an instrument to analyze voice quality of male patients with early glottic cancer: the effect of radiation treatment on voice quality. Larynx 97, Marseille, France, June 16-18, 1997.
131. Hilgers FJM. Parotid tumours; diagnosis and treatment. SNK meeting Edinburgh June 4-8, 1997. Abstract book pp 20-21.

130. Hilgers FJM. Developmental cysts in the neck. SNK meeting Edinburgh June 4-8, 1997. Abstract book pp 8-9.
129. As CJ van, Hilgers FJM, Koopmans-van Beinum FJ, Ackerstaff AH. De invloed van stoma-afsluiting op niet-laryngeale spraak. 190ste Vergadering van de Nederlandse Vereniging voor Keel‑, Neus‑en Oorheelkunde en Heelkunde van het Hoofd‑Hals Gebied. April 25, 1997; Ned Tijdschr KNO-heelkunde 1997; 2: 88; NtvG 1997; 141: 1998.
128 Ackerstaff AH, Lindenboom JAH, Balm AJM, Hilgers FJM, Kroon FHM, Tan IB. Functionele, fysieke en psychosociale problemen na grote ablatieve en reconstructieve chirurgie voor mondholte- en orofarynxcarcinomen. 190ste Vergadering van de Nederlandse Vereniging voor Keel‑, Neus‑en Oorheelkunde en Heelkunde van het Hoofd‑Hals Gebied. April 25, 1997; Ned Tijdschr KNO-heelkunde 1997; 2: 88; NtvG 1997; 141: 1998.
127. Balm AJM, Hilgers FJM, Tan IB, Ackerstaff AH, Aaronson NK. Development and evaluation of the second generation Provox2 voice prosthesis. Annual meeting of the Society of Head and Neck Surgeons, April 10-12, 1997, Cancun, Mexico. Abstract book p 83.
126. Hilgers FJM. Prosthetic vocal rehabilitation after pharyngolaryngectomy. XVI World Congress of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Sydney, March 2-7, 1997. Abstract book pp 386-387.
125. Hilgers FJM, Ackerstaff AH, van As CJ, Balm AJM, Tan IB, Persson JO. Provox2. XVI World Congress of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Sydney, March 2-7, 1997. Abstract book p 385.
124. Hilgers FJM. Neoglottic voice reconstruction techniques - American vs. European. XVI World Congress of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Sydney, March 2-7, 1997. Abstract book pp 68-69.
123. Sluyter S, Balm AJM, Hilgers FJM, Tan IB, Kroon BBR. Chirurgische behandeling voor een lokaal invasief schildkliercarcinoom. 189ste Vergadering van de Nederlandse Vereniging voor Keel‑, Neus‑ en Oorheelkunde en Heelkunde van het Hoofd‑Hals Gebied. January 24, 1997, Haarlem. Ned Tijdschr Geneesk 1997; 141: 1224.
122. Vander Poorten VLM, Balm AJM, Hilgers FJM, Tan IB, Feenstra L, van Leeuwen FE. Ontwikkeling van een prognostisch model voor parotiscarcinoom. 189ste Vergadering van de Nederlandse Vereniging voor Keel‑, Neus‑ en Oorheelkunde en Heelkunde van het Hoofd‑Hals Gebied. January 24, 1997, Haarlem. Ned Tijdschr Geneesk 1997; 141: 1219. Primay malignant parotid tumours; development of a prognostic model for tumour recurrence. Clin Otolaryngol 1997; 22: 559.
121. Ackerstaff AH, Hilgers FJM. Psychosocial problems and vocal and pulmonary rehabilitation of laryngectomized patients. ASHA meeting, November 23, 1996, Seattle. ASHA Leader 1996; volume 1; issue 16: 112 (session 1599).

120. Hoogen van den FJA, Balm AJM, Hilgers FJM, Tan IB, Koops W. An explorative surgical approach versus CT scan in posterior pharyngeal wall carcinoma. 188ste Vergadering van de Nederlandse Vereniging voor Keel‑, Neus‑en Oorheelkunde en Heelkunde van het Hoofd‑Hals Gebied. November 1, 1996, Rotterdam. Ned Tijdschr KNO-heelkunde 1996; 2: 152; Ned Tijdschr Geneesk 1997; 141: 857. Clin Otolaryngol 1997; 22: 473.
119. Hilgers FJM, Ackerstaff AH, Aaronson NK, Balm AJM, Tan IB. Development and evaluation of the second generation Provox2 voice prosthesis. 188ste Vergadering van de Nederlandse Vereniging voor Keel‑, Neus‑en Oorheelkunde en Heelkunde van het Hoofd‑Hals Gebied. November 1, 1996, Rotterdam. Ontwikkeling en evaluatie van de Provox-2 stemprothese. Ned Tijdschr KNO-heelkunde 1996; 2: 151-152; Ned Tijdschr Geneesk 1997; 141: 856. Clin Otolaryngol 1997; 22: 472-473.
118. Hilgers FJM. Diagnostiek van halsklieren. Speerpunten X. October 10, 1996. Abstract book pp. 47-50.
117. Hoorweg JJ, Hilgers FJM, Kroon BBR, Schaeffer BS, de Boer JB, van Coevorden F, Balm AJM. Technique, morbidity, and results of reconstruction after extensive laryngopharyngeal resection. ESSO meeting September 1996 Dublin. Eur J Surg Oncol 1996, 22: 412.
116. Ackerstaff AH, Hilgers FJM, Balm AJM, Gregor RT, Tan IB. A new heat and moisture exchanger with speech valve, Provox Stomafilter: long term compliance. Meeting of the European Laryngological Association, September 26‑29, 1996, Marburg, Germany.
115. Valdes Olmos RA, Gregor RT, Balm AJM, Hilgers FJM, Koops W, Loftus‑Coll BM, Liem IH, Muller SH, Hoefnagel CA. Tl‑201 SPECT to assess the primary tumour, lymphnode involvement and recurrences of head and neck cancer. European Nuclear Medicin Congress, Copenhagen, September 1996
114. Peeters AJGE, Vreeburg GCM, Hilgers FJM. Chirurgische behandeling van spraakbuttonlekkage. 187ste Vergadering van de Nederlandse Vereniging voor Keel‑, Neus‑en Oorheelkunde en Heelkunde van het Hoofd‑Hals Gebied. 26 April 1996, Maastricht. Abstract book p. 15. Ned Tijdschr Geneesk 1996; 140: 1793‑1794.
113. Balm AJM, Pamijer FA, Hilgers FJM, Muller SH. Variabiliteit van volumina in T3 gestadieerde Hoofd‑Hals tumoren. 187ste Vergadering van de Nederlandse Vereniging voor Keel‑, Neus‑en Oorheelkunde en Heelkunde van het Hoofd‑Hals Gebied. 26 April 1996, Maastricht. Abstract book pp. 3‑4; Ned Tijdschr Geneesk 1996; 140: 1790; Variability of tumour volumes in T3 head and neck tumours. Clin Otolaryngol 1997; 22: 179.
112. Plaat BEC, Balm AJM, Hilgers FJM, Hart AAM, Loftus BM, Keus RB. Ervaringen met het nasopharynxcarcinoom. 187ste Vergadering van de Nederlandse Vereniging voor Keel‑, Neus‑en Oorheelkunde en Heelkunde van het Hoofd‑Hals Gebied. 26 April 1996, Maastricht. Abstract book pp. 15‑16. Ned Tijdschr Geneesk 1996; 140: 1794
111. Hilgers FJM, Ackerstaff AH, Balm AJM, en Gregor RT. Een nieuwe warmte en vocht wisselaar met spreekklep (Provox Stomafilter). 186ste Vergadering van de Nederlandse Vereniging voor Keel‑, Neus‑en Oorheelkunde en Heelkunde van het Hoofd‑Hals Gebied. 26 januari 1996, Arnhem. Ned Tijdschr Geneesk 1996; 140: 1339‑1340. A new heat and moisture exchanger with speech valve (Provox Stomafilter). Clin Otolaryngol 1997; 21: 560-561.

110. Hilgers FJM. Problems and complications of prosthetic voice rehabilitation. Second course on ablative and reconstructive surgery in the head and neck; management of complications. AMC, Amsterdam, November 10‑11, 1995. Abstract book pp 27‑30.
109. Liem LH, Valdès Olmos RA, Balm AJM, Keus RB, Hoefnagel CA, Hilgers FJM, van Tinteren H. Veranderingen in de speekselklierfunctie na radiotherapie, bepaald door middel van seriëel uitgevoerde speekselklier scintigrafie. 185ste Vergadering van de Nederlandse Vereniging voor Keel‑, Neus‑en Oorheelkunde en Heelkunde van het Hoofd‑Hals Gebied. 3 november 1995, VU, Amsterdam. Abstract book p 17‑18. Ned Tijdschr Geneesk 1996; 140: 693.
108. Hoorweg JJ, Hilgers FJM, Schaffer B, Balm AJM, Gregor RT. Spraakrevalidatie na totale laryngectomie en uitgebreide farynxresectie en reconstructie met behulp van de Provox stemprothese. 185ste Vergadering van de Nederlandse Vereniging voor Keel‑, Neus‑en Oorheelkunde en Heelkunde van het Hoofd‑Hals Gebied. 3 november 1995, VU, Amsterdam. Abstract book p 17. Ned Tijdschr Geneesk 1996; 140: 692‑693.
107. Pameijer FA, Balm AJM, Hilgers FJM, Muller SH. Variability of tumor volumes in T3 staged head and neck tumors. Combined meeting of DCHNOG / AHNOGB, Groningen October 12‑13, 1995. Abstract book p. 22. NWHHT Newsletter December 1995, p. 12.
106. S Mak‑Kregar, FJM Hilgers, AAM Hart, PC Levendag, JJ Manni, O Visser, on behalf of the Dutch Head and Neck Oncology Cooperative Group. Tonsillar carcinoma in the Netherlands. Combined meeting of DCHNOG / AHNOGB, Groningen October 12‑13, 1995. Abstract book p. 12. NWHHT Newsletter December 1995, p. 6.
105. Hilgers FJM. Larynx: the surgeon's view on staging. Combined meeting of DCHNOG / AHNOGB, Groningen October 12‑13, 1995. Abstract book p. 32. NWHHT Newsletter December 1995, pp. 18‑19.
104. Ackerstaff AH, Hilgers FJM, Aaronson NK, de Boer MF, Meeuwis CA, Knegt PPM, Spoelstra HAA, van Zandwijk N, Balm AJM. Heat and moisture exchangers as a preventative treatment option in the rehabilitation of laryngectomized patients. 6th International Congress on Surgical and Prosthetic Voice Rehabilitation after Total Laryngectomy. San Sebastian, Spain, September 29 ‑October 2, 1995. Abstract book p. 177.
103. Hilgers FJM, Ackerstaff AH, Balm AJM, van Zandwijk N. Long‑term pulmonary function status after total laryngectomy. 6th International Congress on Surgical and Prosthetic Voice Rehabilitation after Total Laryngectomy. San Sebastian, Spain, September 29 ‑October 2, 1995. Abstract book p. 171.
102. Ackerstaff AH, Hilgers FJM, Balm AJM, Gregor RT. A novel heat and moisture exchanger with speech valve (Provox Stomafilter): a dedicated rehabilitation tool for laryngectomized patients. 6th International Congress on Surgical and Prosthetic Voice Rehabilitation after Total Laryngectomy. San Sebastian, Spain, September 29 ‑October 2, 1995. Abstract book p. 163.
101. As CJ van, Hilgers FJM, Verdonck‑de Leeuw IM, Koopmams‑van Beinum. Analysis of the Provox voice. 6th International Congress on Surgical and Prosthetic Voice Rehabilitation after Total Laryngectomy. San Sebastian, Spain, September 29 ‑October 2, 1995. Abstract book p. 49.

100. Hilgers FJM, Hoorweg JJ, Dirkx WA, Schaefer B, Balm AJM, Gregor RT. Prosthetic voice rehabilitation with the Provox voice rehabilitation system after extensive pharyngeal resection. 6th International Congress on Surgical and Prosthetic Voice Rehabilitation after Total Laryngectomy. San Sebastian, Spain, September 29 ‑October 2, 1995. Abstract book p. 98.
99. Michalides RAJM, van Veelen NMJ, Hart AAM, Loftus BBM, Hilgers FJM, Gregor RT, Balm, AJM. Overexpression of Cyclin D1 correlates with the recurrence of disease in resected squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck. V. Symposium on research in Head and neck Cancer, Düsseldorf, 14‑16.09.1995. Abstract book p.
98. Verschuur HP, Gregor RT, Hilgers FJM, Balm AJM. Tracheostoma en stemprothese: constructie en reconstructie. The tracheostoma in relation to prosthetic voice rehabilitation ‑ construction and reconstruction. KNO vergadering Groningen, May 12, 1995.
97. Gregor RT, Balm AJM, Hilgers FJM, Koops W, Valdés Olmos. De waarde van 201Thallium SPECT scans voor de diagnostiek van hoofd‑hals tumoren. Ned Tijdschr Geneesk 1996; 140: 336. The value of SPECT scanning with 201Thallium in the assessment of head and neck cancer. Clin Otolaryngol 1996; 21: 463. KNO vergadering Groningen, May 12, 1995.
96. de Gier HHW, Balm AJM, Gregor RT, Hilgers FJM. Behandeling van chyluslekkage na halsklierdissectie. Ned Tijdschr Geneesk 1996; 140: 342. Treatment of chylus leakage after neck dissection. KNO vergadering Groningen, May 12, 1995.
95. Ackerstaff AH, Hilgers FJM*, Aaronson NK, de Boer MF, Meeuwis CA, Knegt PPM, Spoelstra HAA, van Zandwijk N, Balm AJM. Heat and moisture exchangers as a preventative treatment option in the rehabilitation of laryngectomized patients. COSM, ASHNS meeting, Palm Desert, USA, May 2, 1995. Abstract book p 71.
94. Hilgers FJM. Recent advances in complete laryngectomee rehabilitation. COSM Palm Desert, USA, May 2, 1995.
93. Gregor RT, Oei SS, Hilgers FJM*, Hart AAM, Balm AJM, Keus RB. Management of cervical metastases in supraglottic cancer. COSM, ALA meeting, Palm Desert, USA, April 29, 1995.
92. Hilgers FJM, Ackerstaff AH, Balm AJM, Gregor RT, Scholtens BEGM. Workshop: Voice Results Using the Indwelling Provox Voice Prosthesis after Total Laryngectomy. Abstract book O117, First World Voice Conference, Oporto, Portugal, April 9‑13, 1995.
91. Hilgers FJM, Balm AJM, Gregor RT, Scholtens BEGM. Voice Results Using the Indwelling Provox Voice Prosthesis after Total Laryngectomy. Abstract book O116, First World Voice Conference, Oporto, Portugal, April 9‑13, 1995.

90. Boot H, Kröger R, Balm AJM, Gregor RT, Hilgers FJM. Percutane radiologisch geleide gastrostomie: een reële toegang tot de maag? Ned Tijdschr Geneesk 1995; 139: 2117. Percutaneous radilogically guided gastrostomy: trespass or real entry to the stomach. Clin Otolaryngol 1996; 21: 175‑176.
89. Gregor RT, Oei SS, Hilgers FJM, Hart AAM, Balm AJM, Keus RB. De behandeling van halskliermetastasen van het supraglottische larynxcarcinom. Ned Tijdschr Geneesk 1995; 139: 2118. Management of cervical metastases in supraglottic cancer. Clin Otolaryngol 1996; 21: 176.
88. Dijkstra MD, Balm AJM, Gregor RT, Hilgers FJM, Loftus BM. Weke delen sarcomen in het Hoofd‑Hals gebied geassocieerd met chirurgisch trauma. Ned Tijdschr Geneesk 1995; 139: 2119‑2120.
87. Kroon BBR, Hilgers FJM, van Coevorden F. Surgical management of adult soft tissue sarcoma with special reference to head and nerck localization: how wide? Symposium on soft tissue sarcomas, Netherlands Cancer Institute/IKA, 11 november 1994, Amsterdam. Abstract book pp. 47‑51.
86. Baris G, Keus RB, Smit WGJ, Hart AAM, Hilgers FJM. Locale genezing en complicaties na, via verschillende schema's gegeven, radiotherapie voor het glottisch T1‑larynxcarcinoom. Ned Ver KNO heelkunde en heelkunde van het hoofd‑hals gebied, AMC, Amsterdam, 5 november 1994. Poster, abstract book p 12; Ned Tijdschr Geneesk 1995; 139: 1620.
85. Plaat B, Balm AJM, Loftus B, Gregor RT, Hilgers FJM, Keus RB. Fibromatose in het hoofd‑hals gebied. Ned Ver KNO heelkunde en heelkunde van het hoofd‑hals gebied, AMC, Amsterdam, 5 november 1994. Poster, abstract book p 14; Ned Tijdschr Geneesk 1995; 139: 1621.
84. Wedman J, Balm AJM, Hart AAM, Loftus BM, Hilgers FJM, Gregor RT, Zoetmulder FJ. Resectie van longmetastasen bij het hoofd‑hals carcinoom. Ned Ver KNO heelkunde en heelkunde van het hoofd‑hals gebied, AMC, Amsterdam, 5 november 1994. Poster, abstract book p 17; Ned Tijdschr Geneesk 1995; 139: 1622.
83. Ackerstaff AH, Hilgers FJM, Aaronson NK, de Boer MF, Knegft PPM, Spoelstra HAA, van Zandwijk N, Balm AJM. HME en preventie. Ned Ver KNO heelkunde en heelkunde van het hoofd‑hals gebied, AMC, Amsterdam, 5 november 1994, abstract book p 2; Ned Tijdschr Geneesk 1995; 139:1615‑1616. Heat and moisture exchangers as a treatment opyion in the post‑operative rehabilitation of laryngectomized patients. Clin Otolaryngol 1995; 20: 380‑381.
82. Mak‑Kregar S, Hilgers FJM, Levendag PC, Manni JJ, Hart AAM, Lubsen H, Roodenburg JLN, van de Beek JMH, van der Meij AGL, Visser O. Het oropharynx carcinoom in Nederland 1986‑1990: epidemiologie, behandeling, overlevingen herziening van de stadiëring. Ned Ver KNO heelkunde en heelkunde van het hoofd‑hals gebied, AMC, Amsterdam, 5 november 1994, abstract book p 8; Ned Tijdschr Geneesk 1995; 139: 1618‑1619. Oropharyngeal carcinoma in the Netherlands 1986‑1990; epidemiology, treatment, survival, and improvement in staging. Clin Otolaryngol 1995; 20: 384.
81. vd Laan BAFM, Balm AJM, Baris G, Gregor RT, Hilgers FJM. Bestralings‑geinduceerde tumoren in het hoofd‑halsgebied. Ned Tijdschr Geneesk 1995; 139: 859.

80. Hilgers FJM, Mak Kregar S, Levendag PC, Manni JJ, Hart AAM, Lubsen H, Roodenburg JLN, van de Beek JMH, van der Meij AGL, Visser O. Het oropharynx carcinoom in Nederland 1986‑1990. Ned Ver Mondziekten en Kaakchirurgie, 38ste najaarsvergadering Haarlem, 5 november 1994, abstract book p 42.
79. Kroon FHM, Bos KE, Balm AJM, Hilgers FJM, Gregor RT, Timmers AP. De toepassing van Dyna implantaten in de met fibula gereconstrueerde mandibula. Ned Ver Mondziekten en Kaakchirurgie, 38ste najaarsvergadering Haarlem, 5 november 1994, abstract book p 61.
78. Hilgers FJM. Revalidatie na totale laryngectomie. Abstractbook 2d Postgraduate teaching course SNK, p. 9‑10, September 21‑25, 1994, France.
77. Keus RB, Baris G, Hilgers FJM, Balm AJM, Gregor RT. Conformatie‑radiotherapie in het hoofd‑halsgebied: mogelijkheden van teletherapie. Ned Tijdschr Geneesk 1994; 138: 1503.
76. Mak‑Kregar S, Baris G, Keus RB, Balm AJM, Gregor RT, Hilgers FJM. Epidemiologie en stadiëring van het orofarynxcarcinoom. Ned Tijdschr Geneesk 1994; 138: 1502.
75. Hart AAM, Hilgers FJM, Mak‑Kregar S, Levendag PC, Manni JJ, Visser O. The importance of correct stage grouping in oncology; results of a nationwide study on oropharyngeal carcinoma. 15th meeting Int Soc Clin Biostatistics July 25‑29, 1994, Basel; Abstract book p. 123.
74. Hilgers FJM, Mak‑Kregar S, Levendag PC, Manni JJ, Visser O, Hart AAM. Nationwide study of oropharyngeal carcinoma in the Netherlands. Joint meeting SHNS/EORTC, May 25‑28, 1994, Paris; Abstract book p 47.
73. van Heerde P, Peterse JL, Balm AJM, Gregor RT, Hilgers FJM. Punktiecytologie van speekselklierafwijkingen. Ned Tijdschr Geneesk 1994; 138: 2078. Fine needle aspiration cytology of salivary gland disorders. Clin Otolaryngol 1994; 19: 546.
72. Elias MM, Hilgers FJM, Baris G, Balm AJM, Gregor RT, Hart AAM. Het sinus piriformis carcinoom; een retrospectieve studie van de behandelings resultaten van 1970‑1989. Ned Tijdschr Geneesk 1994; 138: 2077. Pyriform sinus carcinoma: a retrospective analysis of the treatment results from 1970‑1989. Clin Otolaryngol 1994; 19: 545.
71. Hilgers FJM, Cornelissen MW, Balm AJM. Provox low‑resistance, indwelling prosthesis. Summary report of paper in Eur Arch ORL 1993; 250: 375‑8. ENT News 1994, 2; 9.

70. Terhaard CHJ, Hordijk GJ, Dolsma WV, Hilgers FJM, Tjho‑Heslinga RE, Manni JJ, Knegt PPM, Croll GA. Morbidity associated with treatment for T3 laryngeal cancer. 2nd World Congress on Laryngeal Cancer, Sidney, Australia, 20‑24 Februari 1994; abstract book O 046.
69. Gregor RT, Oei S, Baris G, Balm AJM, Hilgers FJM. Supraglottic laryngeal carcinoma,a ten years study. 2nd World Congress on Laryngeal Cancer, Sidney, Australia, 20‑24 Februari 1994; abstract book O 239.
68. Hilgers FJM, Elias MM, Baris G, Gregor RT, Balm AJM. Carcinoma of the hypopharynx; a retrospective analysis of the treatment results over a 20‑year period. 2nd World Congress on Laryngeal Cancer, Sidney, Australia, 20‑24 Februari 1994; abstract book O 302.
67. Baris G, Keus RB, Smit WGJ, Hart AAM, Hilgers FJM. Local control and complications with radiotherapy of early glottic cancer. 2nd World Congress on Laryngeal Cancer, Sidney, Australia, 20‑24 Februari 1994; abstract book O 043.
66. Hilgers FJM, Balm AJM, Westerbeek HA, Mooi WJ, Baris G, Begg AC. Ploidy status and response to radiotherapy of T1 glottic larynx carcinoma. 2nd World Congress on Laryngeal Cancer, Sidney, Australia, 20‑24 Februari 1994; abstract book O 300.
65. Hilgers FJM, Balm AJM. Long term results of vocal rehabilitation after total laryngectomy with the low‑resistance, indwelling Provox voice prosthesis system. 2nd World Congress on Laryngeal Cancer, Sidney, Australia, 20‑24 Februari 1994; abstract book O 301.
64. Ackerstaff AH, Hilgers FJM, Aaronson NK, Balm AJM, van Zandwijk N. Improvements in respiratory and psychosocial functioning following total laryngectomy by the use of a heat and moisture exchanger. 2nd World Congress on Laryngeal Cancer, Sidney, Australia, 20‑24 Februari 1994; abstract book O 303.
63. Ackerstaff AH, Hilgers FJM, Aaronson NK, Balm AJM. Communication, functional disorders and life style changes after total laryngectomy. 2nd World Congress on Laryngeal Cancer, Sidney, Australia, 20‑24 Februari 1994; abstract book O 304.
62. Takes RP, Balm AJM, Loftus BM, Baris G, Gregor RT, Hilgers FJM. Merkelcel carcinoom van het hoofd‑halsgebied. Ned Tijdschr Geneesk 1994; 138: 1545. Merkel cell carcinoma in the head and neck. Clin Otolaryngol 1994; 19: 456.
61. Ackerstaff AH, Hilgers FJM, Aaronson NK, Balm AJM. Communicatie, functionele problemen en veranderingen in de leefwijze na larynxextirpatie. Ned Tijdschr Geneesk 1994; 138: 1546. Communication, functional disorders and life style changes after laryngectomy. Clin Otolaryngol 1994; 19: 456‑457.

60. Hilgers FJM. La valve Provox. Réunion d' Association des Rééducateurs des Mutilés de la Voix, 13 mars 1993, Paris. Publication in Society journal, 1993, no 7, Decembre 1993, p 7‑10.
59. Hilgers FJM. Oncologische diagnostiek in de perifere praktijk. Nascholingscursus Golfbewegingen in de KNO, Theoule sur Mer, 30‑9‑1993 ‑3‑10‑1993, Cursus boek, pp 19‑21.
58. Hilgers FJM, Balm AJM. Long term results of vocal rehabilitation after total laryngectomy with the low-resistance, indwelling Provox voice prosthesis system. 5th International congress on surgical and prosthetic voice restoration after total laryngectomy, 10‑12 September 1993, Grado, Italy. AbstractBbok p 97.
57. Hilgers FJM, Cornelissen MW, Balm AJM. Aerodynamic characteristics of the Provox low‑resistance, indwelling voice prosthesis. 5th International congress on surgical and prosthetic voice restoration after total laryngectomy, 10-12 September 1993, Grado, Italy. Abstracr book p 87.
56. Ackerstaff AH, Hilgers FJM, Aaronson NK, Balm AJM, van Zandwijk N. Improvements of respiratory and psychosocial functioning following total laryngectomy by the use of a Heat and Moisture Exchanger. 5th International congress on surgical and prosthetic voice restoration after total laryngectomy. 10-12 September 1993, Grado, Italy. Abstract book p 132.
55. Ackerstaff AH, Hilgers FJM, Balm AJM, van Zandwijk N. Improvements in the assessment of pulmonary function in laryngectomized patients. 5th International congress on surgical and prosthetic voice restoration after total laryngectomy. 10-12 September 1993, Grado, Italy. Abstract book p 134.
54. Hilgers FJM, Balm AJM. Primary voice rehabilitation with the Provox low‑resistance, indwelling voice prosthesis. World Congress ORL Istanbul, June, 20-26 1993. Book of abstracts, nr 440, p 134.
53. Hilgers FJM, Schouwenburg PF. The Provox low-resistance, indwelling voice rehabilitation system. World Congress ORL Istanbul, June, 20-26 1993. Book of abstracts, nr 1181, p 361.
52. Hilgers FJM. La prothèse vocale fixe Provox a faible resistance. 3 ème Congres National des centres de readaptation des operes du larynx. Les 2 Tours en Provence. Marseille, 18-19 Juin 1993. Livre de Congres, pp 24-29, 1994.
51. Hilgers FJM. Die Provox Stimmprothese. Med‑Report, 17; nr 8: p 3 (1993). 97. Tagung der Vereinigung Westdeutscher Hals-Nasen-Ohren-Ärzte, 23. und 24. April 1993, Neuss.

50. van Vuuren PAC, Balm AJM, Hilgers FJM, Delprat CC, Rutgers EJTh. Het ductus thyreoglossus carcinoom. Ned Tijdschr Geneesk, 1993; 137: 2617-2618. Thyroglossal duct carcinoma. Clin Otolaryngol 1994; 19: 86.
49. Keus RB, Valdes Olmos RA, Baris G, Hilgers FJM, Balm AJM. Speekselklierscintigrafie na radiotherapie in het hoofd‑hals gebied. NWHHT workshop 20 november 1992. Ned Tijdschr Geneesk 1993; 137, 1376.
48. Hilgers FJM, Aaronson NK, Ackerstaff AH, Balm AJM, Scholtens BEGM, Schouwenburg PF, van Zandwijk N. Revalidatie na laryngectomie. NWHHT workshop 20 november 1992. Ned Tijdschr Geneesk 1993; 137, 1376.
47. Ackerstaff AH, Hilgers FJM, Aaronson NK, Balm AJM, Souren T, van Zandwijk N. Improvements of psychosocial and pulmonary problems following total laryngectomy by the use of an heat and moisture exchanger (HME). Clin Otolaryngol 1993; 18: 85.
46. Hilgers FJM. Enkele aspecten van de revalidatie na laryngectomie. Book of abstracts Symposium "Stemherstel na totale laryngectomie, actuele inzichten", pp 5-7. Katholieke Universiteit Leuven , Faculteit Geneeskunde, afdeling Logopedie, November 28, 1992.
45. Balm AJM, Keus RB, Valdés Olmos RA, Baris G, Hilgers FJM. Scintigraphic measurements of individual salivary gland function after radiotherapy of head and neck malignancies. XXIII Pan American Congress of Otorhinolaryngology‑Head and Neck Surgery, November 5, 1992. Abstract 104, p. 86.
44. Ackerstaff AH, Hilgers FJM, Aaronson NK, Balm AJM, van Zandwijk N. Improvements in respiratory and psychosocial functioning following total laryngectomy by the use of a heat and moisture exchanger (HME). XXIII Pan American Congress of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, November 5, 1992. Abstract 175, p. 104.
43. Manni JJ, Terhaard CHJ, de Boer MF, Croll GA, Hilgers FJM, Annyas AA, van der Meij AGL, Hordijk GJ, Dutch Head and Neck Cooperative Group. Prognostic factors in T3N0-3M0 laryngeal cancer: uni- and multivariate analysis. Third International Conference on Head and Neck Cancer, San Francisco, July 27, 1992, abstract 172, blz 93.
42. Hilgers FJM, Schouwenburg PF, Balm AJM, Cornelissen MW. Physical properties of the Provox low-resistance, indwelling voice prosthesis and longterm clinical results. Third International Conference on Head and Neck Cancer, San Francisco, July 27, 1992: proffered session PP16, abstract 133, blz 83.
41. Hilgers FJM. The Amsterdam experience. In: FJM Hilgers, ed., Programbook Second International Teaching Course on Indwelling Voice Prostheses for Voice Restoration after Total Laryngectomy, May 22, 1992. The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam. pp 26-30.

40. Bos K, Balm AJM, Hilgers FJM, Schouwenburg PF. Mandibula reconstructie met het vrije fibula transplantaat. Ned Tijdschr Geneesk, 1992; 136: 811. Mandibular reconstruction with a free revascularized fibula graft. Clin Otolaryngol, 1992; 17: 452.
39. Hilgers FJM, Aaronson NK, Ackerstaff AH, Schouwenburg PF, van Zandwijk N. The influence of a heat and moisture exchanger (HME) on the respiratory symptoms after total laryngectomy. Clinical Digest Series, 1992.
38. Hilgers FJM, Schouwenburg PF. Three years of experience with the Provox low‑resistance, indwelling voice prosthesis in the Netherlands Cancer Institute. Proceedings of the 7th Asia‑Oceania Congres of Otorhinolaryngological Societies. December 2-5, 1991. Hongkong. Abstract book no 681.
37. Mak-Kregar S, Hilgers FJM, Schouwenburg PF, Hart AAM. Het oropharynx carcinoom: is localisatie een pronostische factor? Ned Tijdschr Geneesk 1991: 135: 2458-2459. Squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx: is site a prognostic factor? Clin Otolaryngol 1992; 17: 83.
36. Hilgers FJM. The Amsterdam experience. In: FJM Hilgers, ed., Programbook Teaching Course on Indwelling Voice Prostheses for Voice Restoration after Total Laryngectomy, April 12, 1991. The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam. pp 22-26.
35. Mak-Kregar S, Schouwenburg PF, Baris G, Hilgers FJM, Hart AAM. Stagering en prognostische factoren bij het tongbasiscarcinoom. Ned Tijdschr Geneesk 1991; 135: 1519.
34. Hilgers FJM, Schouwenburg PF, Balm AJM, Baris G, Keus RB. Behandeling van parotistumoren. Ned Tijdschr Geneesk 1991; 135: 1014.
33. Hilgers FJM, Schouwenburg PF. De Provox stemprothese: methodieken en instrumenten voor prothetische spraakrevalidatie na totale larynxextirpatie. Ned Tijdschr Geneesk 1991; 135: 1157. The Provoxvoice prosthesis: methods and instruments for prosthetic voice rehabilitation after total laryngectomy. Clin Otolaryngol 1991; 16: 324.
32. Coene IMJH, Schouwenburg PF, Voûte PA, Oldenburger F, Hilgers FJM. Het rhabdomyosarcoom van het hoofd-hals gebied op de kinderleeftijd. Ned Tijdschr Geneesk 1991; 135: 1153. Rhabdomyosarcoma of the head and neck in children. Clin Otolaryngol 1991; 16: 322.
31. Hilgers FJM, Schouwenburg PF. Instruments and techniques for primary and secondary introduction and replacement of the Provox voice prosthesis. Surgical voice restoration conference, 27-28 september 1990, Londen.

30. Schouwenburg PF, Hilgers FJM. A new low-resistance, self-retaining prosthesis (Provox) for voice restoration after total laryngectomy. Surgical voice restoration conference, 27-28 september 1990, Londen.
29. Balm AJM, Bos K, Hilgers FJM, Schouwenburg PF, de Boer J.B. Defectsluiting met de vrije gerevasculariseerde spierlap. Ned Tijdschr Geneesk 1990; 134: 2411. Defect closure with the free revascularized muscle flap. Clin Otolaryngol 1991; 16: 102.
28. Schouwenburg PF, Hilgers FJM. De Provox stemprothese. Ned Tijdschr Geneesk 1990; 134: 2411.
27. Besamusca FWM, Schouwenburg PF, Hilgers FJM, van Rheene‑Verberg CMF, Pauw W. Antibiotic prophylaxis in 'clean-contaminated' head and neck surgery. Clin Otolaryngol 1990: 15: 488.
26. Hilgers FJM, Ackerstaff AH, Aaronson NK, Schouwenburg PF, van Zandwijk N. Ervaringen met een kunstneus voor patienten bij wie laryngectomie is verricht (Stomvent). Ned Tijdschr Geneesk 1989; 133: 2423. Experiences with an artificial nose for the laryngectomee. Clin Otolaryngol 1990; 15: 382.
25. Schot LJ, Hilgers FJM, Keus RB, Schouwenburg PF, Dreschler WA. Het effect van radiotherapie op het gehoor. Ned Tijdschr Geneesk 1989; 133: 2423. The effect of radiotherapy on hearing. Clin Otolaryngol 1990; 15: 382.
24. Mak-Kregar S, Hilgers FJM, Schouwenburg PF, Baris G, Hart AAM. Het tonsilcarcinoom. Ned Tijdschr Geneesk 1989; 133: 2422-2423. Carcinoma of the tonsillar region. Clin Otolaryngol 1990; 15: 381.
23. Hilgers FJM, Ackerstaff AH, Aaronson NK, Schouwenburg PF, van Zandwijk N. Longklachten bij gelaryngectomeerden; inventarisatie van de problemen en mogelijke preventie. Ned Tijdschr Geneesk 1989; 133: 480. Pulmonary complaints in laryngectomized patients. Inventory of the problems and their possible prevention. Clin Otolaryngol 1989; 14: 558.
22. Schouwenburg PF, Hilgers FJM. Een werkpaard met een nieuwe huid: het vrij huid transplantaat op de M. pectoralis major‑spierlap. Ned Tijdschr Geneesk 1989; 133: 478. A work‑horse with a new skin: the free split skin graft on the pectoralis major muscle flap. Clin Otolaryngol 1989; 14: 555.
21. Hilgers FJM, Schouwenburg PF, Scholtens B. Lange termijn resultaten van prothetische spraakrevalidatie na totale larynxextirpatie. Ned Tijdschr Geneesk 1988;132: 1036-1037. Longterm results of prosthetic voice rehabilitation after total laryngectomy. Clin Otolaryngol 1989; 14: 365-366.

20. Hilgers FJM, Ackerstaff AH, Aaronson NK, Schouwenburg PF, van Zandwijk N. Respiratory symptoms and voice rehabilitation after laryngectomy. In: Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Voice Prostheses post-laryngectomy. Groningen, 1988.
19. Schouwenburg PF, Hilgers FJM. Modifications in design and use of the Groningen voice prosthesis. In: Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Voice Prostheses post‑laryngectomy. Groningen, 1988.
18. Schouwenburg PF, Vreeburg G, Hilgers FJM. De behandeling van lymfkliermetastasen van het huidmelanoom in het hoofd-halsgebied. Ned Tijdschr Geneesk 1987; 131: 1691. Surgical management of lymphnode metastases in cutaneous melanoma of the head and neck. Clin Otolaryngol 1987; 12: 312.
17. Hilgers FJM, Schouwenburg PF, Urbanus NAM, Matricali B, Bergman R. De behandeling van het plaveiselcelcarcinoom in de gehoorgang. Ned Tijdschr Geneesk 1987; 131: 1690. Treatment of squamous cell carcinoma in the external auditory canal. Clin Otolaryngol 1987; 12: 312.
16. Bangert JA, Hilgers FJM, Schouwenburg PF, Mak-Kregar S. Radiotherapy and surgery in the treatment of paranasal sinus carcinoma: A retrospective study. 3rd European Conference on Clinical Oncology and Cancer Nursing, Stockholm, 1985: 89.
15. Schouwenburg PF, Hilgers FJM. Conservative cancer surgery in the head and neck. 2nd Congress of the European Society of Surgical Oncology, Geneva, 1984.
14. Hilgers FJM, Schouwenburg PF. Results on surgical treatment of paranasal sinus carcinoma. In: Schouwenburg PF, red. Proceedings of the ESSO Workshop on paranasal sinus carcinoma. Amsterdam, 1983.
13. Hilgers FJM, Schouwenburg PF, van der Meulen FW. Behandelings resultaten van het tong- en mondbodem carcinoom in het AvL, 1970-1980. In: Proceedings workshop plaveiselcelcarcinoom mobiele tong en mondbodem, Rotterdam, 8 april 1983.
12. Peeters HJF, Hilgers FJM, Koornneef L, Schouwenburg PF. Orbita-exenteraties. Ned Tijdschr Geneesk 1983; 127: 2454.
11. Hilgers FJM, Schouwenburg PF, Koornneef L, Peeters HJF. Orbita-exenteratie en de rol van de KNO-arts. Ned Tijdschr Geneesk 1983; 127: 2215. Orbital exenteration and the ENT surgeon. Clin Otolaryngol 1983; 8: 432.

10. Schouwenburg PF, Hilgers FJM, Bergman R, Lichtveld PLM. De pectoralis major myocutane eilandlap; ervaring bij 44 patienten. Ned Tijdschr Geneesk 1983; 127: 2214-2215. The pectoralis major myocutaneous island flap. An analysis of 44 cases. Clin Otolaryngol 1983; 8: 431-432.
09. Schouwenburg PF, Hilgers FJM, Behrendt H, Voute PA. Het nasopharynxcarcinoom op de kinderleeftijd. Ned Tijdschr Geneesk. 1983; 127: 1121. Nasopharyngeal carcinoma in children. Clin Otolaryngol 1983; 8: 285.
08. Hilgers FJM, Schouwenburg PF, Scholtens B. Herstel van de spraak na totale larynxextirpatie: chirurgische en prothetische mogelijkheden. Ned Tijdschr Geneesk 1983; 127: 1121. Restoration of voice after total laryngectomy, surgical and prosthetic posibilities. Clin Otolaryngol 1983; 8: 284.
07. Schouwenburg PF, Hilgers FJM. Tien jaar "supraglottische, horizontale laryngectomie" in het Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Ziekenhuis. Ned Tijdschr Geneesk 1982; 126: 2367. Ten years supraglottic laryngectomy in The Netherlands Cancer Institute. Clin Otolaryngol 1982; 8: 68‑69.
06. Schouwenburg PF, Hilgers FJM, Fontijn R. Gelaatsprothesen in de hoofd-hals chirurgie. Ned Tijdschr Geneesk 1982; 126: 1524. Facial prosthesis in head and neck surgery. Clin Otolaryngol 1982; 7: 357.
05. Bergman R, Hilgers FJM, Lichtveld PLM, Schouwenburg PF. De pectoralis major myocutane eilandlap; een nieuwe techniek voor defectplastieken in het hoofd-hals gebied. Ned Tijdschr Geneesk 1981; 125: 1319.
04. Schouwenburg PF, Hilgers FJM, Bergman R, en Lichtveld PLM. De pectoralis major myocutane eilandlap; een belangrijke aanwinst voor reconstructies in het hoofd-hals gebied. Ned Tijdschr Geneesk 1981; 125: 688. The pectoralis major myocutaneous island flap: An important development in reconstruction in the head and neck. Clin Otolaryngol 1981; 6: 305.
03. Hilgers FJM en Schouwenburg PF. Chirurgisch herstel van de spraak na totale larynxextirpatie. Ned Tijdschr Geneesk 1981; 125: 687. Surgical restoration of voice after total laryngectomy. Clin Otolaryngol 1981; 6: 304.
02. Hilgers FJM. Virologische en immunologische aspecten van hoofd-hals tumoren. Nascholingscursus Hoofd-Hals Chirurgie en Oncologie. Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, 26-28 september 1979.
01. Hilgers FJM. Virologische en immunologische aspecten van hoofd-hals tumoren. 17de Oncologie bijeenkomst op 7 april 1979 te Nijmegen. Abstract book pp 4-10.