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Dr. Sebastian Flacke is a pioneering interventional radiologist whose work bridges robotics, image-guided therapy, and minimally invasive surgery. His primary research focuses on developing and validating novel robotic systems for precise CT-guided percutaneous procedures, as well as innovative techniques for temporary vascular occlusion to enable bloodless renal surgery. His most impactful contribution is the clinical evaluation of a hands-free robotic system for CT-guided needle insertion, a multi-center study (2021, 48 citations) that demonstrated the system’s accuracy and feasibility for biopsies, balancing procedural duration and radiation dose. Earlier, Dr. Flacke introduced the use of a reverse-thermosensitive polymer (LeGoo-XL) for temporary segmental renal artery occlusion during robotic partial nephrectomy (2009, 32 citations), a technique that avoids warm ischemia and its associated renal damage. His work on endovascular temporary vessel occlusion (2010, 14 citations) further refined this approach. With over 100 citations across his key papers, Dr. Flacke’s research has significantly advanced the fields of interventional radiology and robotic surgery, offering safer, more precise alternatives to traditional methods. His recent contributions to percutaneous robotics (2023) continue to shape the future of image-guided interventions.