Received the ASRM distinguished surgeon award for Endoscopic surgery and endometriosis :. A pioneer and all round endoscopic surgeon, who performed in Belgium the first laparoscopic hysterectomies, cholecystectomies, and pelvic floor surgery, and developed subsequently deep endometriosis surgery and how to prevent bowel resections. A promotor of transparant surgery with mandatory videoregistration An Endocrinologist as first specialisation A Researcher with as main topics Endocrinology and Menopause Endometriosis prevention of postoperative Adhesion formation