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Karl J. Oldhafer is a leading figure in hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery, with a focused expertise in navigated liver surgery and the refinement of risk prediction in pancreatic resections. His work on "Navigierte Leberchirurgie" (2018) has garnered 13 citations, establishing foundational principles for image-guided precision in liver procedures. More recently, Oldhafer spearheaded the "International validation of the distal pancreatectomy fistula risk score," a landmark 2025 study with 4 citations that rigorously evaluated the D-FRS across minimally invasive and open surgical approaches. This work directly addresses postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF)—the most severe complication after distal pancreatectomy—by externally validating a preoperative risk score to better predict and mitigate this life-threatening outcome. Through these contributions, Oldhafer has advanced surgical safety and precision, offering clinicians evidence-based tools to personalize patient care. His research bridges technical innovation with clinical validation, making him a pivotal voice in modern hepatobiliary surgery and a mentor for surgeons seeking to integrate data-driven risk assessment into operative practice.