Mick M. Welling
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About
Mick M. Welling is a leading researcher in the field of image-guided surgery, with a primary focus on developing and refining hybrid detection modalities for oncological procedures. His work bridges the gap between nuclear medicine and fluorescence imaging, creating bimodal tracers that enable surgeons to visualize both superficial and deep-seated tumors with unprecedented precision. Welling’s major contributions include pioneering the use of drop-in gamma probe technology for robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery, which significantly improves maneuverability and lesion identification in complex procedures—a breakthrough cited over 60 times. He has also advanced the application of PSMA-targeted hybrid tracers for prostate cancer surgery, demonstrating the feasibility of fluorescence imaging at microdosing levels in large animal models. More recently, his development of the hHEPATO-Cy5 bimodal tracer for hepatobiliary surgery extends fluorescence guidance to deeper hepatic lesions, addressing a critical limitation of current techniques. With over 168 citations across his key publications, Welling’s work is shaping the next generation of minimally invasive, image-guided interventions, making him a pivotal figure in translational surgical oncology.
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