Friso B. Achterberg
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Friso B. Achterberg is a leading surgical researcher at the forefront of image-guided liver surgery, with a focus on improving oncologic outcomes for patients with colorectal liver metastases (CRLM). His work centers on real-time intraoperative margin assessment using indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence imaging. Achterberg’s landmark 2020 study (71 citations) demonstrated that ICG-fluorescence can identify tumor-positive margins during laparoscopic and robot-assisted resections, addressing the critical problem of unintended margin positivity that occurs in nearly one-third of cases. His 2024 follow-up (49 citations) further validated this technique’s association with achieving R0 resections in minimally invasive surgery. Beyond fluorescence, Achterberg has pioneered the integration of three-dimensional liver models into a multimodal robotic surgery cockpit (18 citations), enabling surgeons to translate 2D imaging into precise, real-time guidance. His systematic review (2021) consolidated evidence on fluorescence-guided minimally invasive CRLM surgery, highlighting its potential to reduce recurrence. With over 140 total citations, Achterberg’s work is shaping the next generation of precision liver surgery, bridging advanced imaging and robotics to transform patient care.
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