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Jos A. van der Hage is a pioneering surgical researcher whose work sits at the intersection of image-guided surgery, robotics, and nuclear medicine. His primary research areas include sentinel lymph node identification, fluorescence-guided surgery, and the integration of robotic platforms into minimally invasive procedures. Van der Hage’s major contributions include the development of hybrid approaches that combine radio- and fluorescence-guidance for optimal pre- and intraoperative tumor detection, as detailed in his highly cited 2018 paper (155 citations). He has also advanced the field by quantifying the impact of signal-to-background ratios on surgical discrimination of fluorescent lesions, a critical step toward improving the accuracy of receptor-targeted tracers. His innovative work on the "Click-On gamma probe" (23 citations) demonstrates a commitment to enhancing dexterity and decision-making in robot-assisted surgery. Notably, van der Hage has also explored futuristic concepts such as the integration of robotic surgery with the metaverse, reflecting his forward-thinking approach. With a citation record that underscores his influence, van der Hage continues to shape the future of precision surgery, making him a key figure for students and researchers interested in the convergence of technology and surgical oncology.