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Pascale Tinguely is a leading researcher at the intersection of surgical oncology and biomedical engineering, whose work is redefining the precision of minimally invasive cancer treatment. Her primary focus is on the thermal ablation of malignant liver tumors, where she has pioneered the integration of stereotactic navigation and robotic systems to overcome the limitations of conventional techniques. Tinguely’s major contribution lies in developing automated, customizable treatment models that address the critical challenge of irregular tumor shapes. Her 2023 paper on configurable ablation shapes introduces a comprehensive automated model for bespoke tumor treatment, moving beyond standard ellipsoidal ablation volumes to create patient-specific solutions. This work builds on her foundational 2020 research into robotically customizable ablation volumes. Her most impactful publication, a 2021 systematic review and meta-analysis (44 citations), provides the first quantitative synthesis of outcomes for stereotactic and robotic liver ablation, establishing a benchmark for the field. By combining rigorous evidence synthesis with cutting-edge computational modeling, Tinguely is enabling safer, more effective, and truly personalized thermal ablation, directly translating engineering innovation into improved clinical outcomes for patients with complex liver malignancies.