Audrey C. H. M. Jongen
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Dr. Audrey C. H. M. Jongen is a pioneering colorectal surgeon whose research centers on reducing anastomotic leakage (AL)—a devastating complication of colorectal cancer surgery—through advanced intraoperative imaging and biomarker analysis. In her landmark 2019 clinical pilot study, she investigated whether near-infrared fluorescence (NIRF) imaging with indocyanine green (ICG) could predict AL risk by correlating real-time fluorescence intensity with postoperative serum markers of inflammation. This work, cited over 37 times, bridged surgical visualization and molecular diagnostics, offering a novel, non-invasive strategy to guide anastomotic decision-making. Dr. Jongen’s contributions have helped lay the groundwork for personalized, image-guided colorectal surgery, potentially reducing reoperation rates and improving patient outcomes. Her research exemplifies the integration of cutting-edge optical technology with clinical biochemistry, positioning her as a key figure in the movement toward precision surgical oncology. For students and researchers, her work highlights how intraoperative imaging can be paired with systemic biomarkers to transform postoperative monitoring and risk stratification.
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