Raquel Valhondo-Rama
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Raquel Valhondo-Rama is a leading figure in the field of nuclear medicine and surgical oncology, with a focused expertise in the development and clinical translation of advanced intraoperative imaging technologies. Her major contributions center on the optimization of sentinel lymph node dissection (SLND) for prostate cancer, a critical procedure for staging and treatment planning. Her most-cited work, a 2023 multicentre clinical trial, evaluated a novel drop-in gamma probe for minimally invasive SLND, demonstrating its feasibility and accuracy in a real-world setting. This study, with 6 citations, has provided pivotal evidence for integrating this technology into standard robotic-assisted surgery, potentially reducing patient morbidity. Valhondo-Rama’s research bridges the gap between engineering innovation and clinical practice, directly impacting surgical precision and patient outcomes. Her work is notable for its rigorous trial design and its potential to standardize a less invasive approach to a common oncologic procedure, marking her as a key contributor to the evolution of image-guided surgery.
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