Nicoleta Nedelcu

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Nicoleta Nedelcu is a researcher at the forefront of robotic-assisted surgical oncology, with a specialized focus on the mechanics of flexible needle insertion into the human liver. Her work directly addresses a critical challenge in minimally invasive cancer treatment: the precise navigation of needles through soft, deformable organs to deliver chemotherapy directly into tumors. Nedelcu’s major contribution lies in her pioneering application of Cosserat (micropolar) elasticity theory to model the complex physical interaction between a flexible needle and liver tissue. This theoretical framework, detailed in her most-cited paper (2021, 6 citations), offers a sophisticated understanding of how organ deformation and displacement affect needle trajectory—a key obstacle in surgical accuracy. Her subsequent work (2021, 2 citations) further refines these models, emphasizing the essential role of liver and tumor modeling in developing reliable insertion protocols. While her citation counts reflect a growing, specialized field, Nedelcu’s research is foundational for advancing the precision of robotic systems in intraoperative cancer treatment, promising safer and more effective outcomes for patients undergoing targeted liver tumor therapy.