Frederike Stelter

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Dr. Frederike Stelter is a pioneering hepatobiliary surgeon whose research is reshaping the landscape of minimally invasive liver surgery (MILS), with a particular focus on robotic-assisted techniques. Her work addresses two critical challenges in the field: mastering the steep learning curve of robotic liver resections and overcoming the loss of haptic feedback inherent in these procedures. In her landmark study, "Learning curve analysis of 100 consecutive robotic liver resections" (20 citations), Dr. Stelter provides essential benchmarks for surgical proficiency, offering a roadmap for institutions adopting this technology. She further advances surgical precision through her investigation of indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence imaging, demonstrating how this tool enhances tumor visualization and enables real-time procedural adjustments during MILS (9 citations). Most notably, her emerging work on "Robotic liver surgery: enhancing immune competence and minimizing postsurgical inflammation" (2 citations) breaks new ground by suggesting that robotic approaches may offer immunological benefits beyond traditional short-term outcomes. Dr. Stelter’s research is not merely technical; it is fundamentally patient-centered, aiming to reduce surgical trauma while improving oncologic efficacy. Her contributions are already guiding next-generation surgical protocols and training curricula, positioning her as a leading voice in the transition from open to robotic liver surgery.