Manuela Petersen

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Manuela Petersen is a leading figure in the advancement of minimally invasive hepatobiliary surgery, with a primary focus on optimizing oncological outcomes through enhanced intraoperative visualization. Her most-cited work, "The impact of indocyanine green on tumor visualization and procedural adjustment in minimally invasive liver surgery" (2025, 9 citations), addresses a critical challenge in robotic and laparoscopic liver resections: the loss of haptic feedback. Petersen’s research demonstrates how indocyanine green fluorescence imaging significantly improves tumor delineation, enabling real-time procedural adjustments that enhance surgical precision and oncological safety. This contribution is particularly impactful as it provides a practical solution for surgeons navigating the technical limitations of minimally invasive approaches. By systematically quantifying how ICG-guided visualization alters surgical decision-making, Petersen has helped establish a new standard for intraoperative guidance in liver oncology. Her work bridges the gap between emerging surgical technologies and clinical application, offering a reproducible method to improve tumor clearance while preserving healthy parenchyma. As minimally invasive liver surgery continues to expand, Petersen’s findings serve as a cornerstone for future innovations in image-guided surgery, making her a key voice in the evolution of hepatobiliary surgical oncology.