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Philipp Wiggermann is a pioneering interventional radiologist whose research sits at the forefront of image-guided tumor ablation and robotic-assisted percutaneous interventions. His work has fundamentally advanced minimally invasive treatment strategies for primary and metastatic liver tumors, as well as challenging malignancies such as pancreatic head carcinoma. Wiggermann's most influential contributions center on the clinical evaluation of innovative ablation technologies, including irreversible electroporation (IRE), microwave thermoablation, and the emerging noninvasive technique of histotripsy. His early studies on robotic guidance systems for liver tumor ablation — garnering over 50 and 44 citations respectively — demonstrated improved procedural accuracy and safety, helping establish robotic platforms as credible tools in oncologic intervention. His comprehensive 2018 review of navigation systems for IRE treatment planning further solidified his role as a leading synthesizer of this evolving field. More recently, Wiggermann contributed to the landmark #HOPE4LIVER trial, evaluating histotripsy's one-year clinical outcomes, already accumulating 30 citations since 2025. His ongoing work developing novel metrics for artificial intelligence integration into robotic navigation systems reflects a forward-thinking vision for precision medicine. Collectively, his research portfolio represents a sustained commitment to safer, smarter, and more effective cancer care.