Robert H. Geelkerken
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About
Robert H. Geelkerken is a leading vascular and gastrointestinal surgeon whose research focuses on improving surgical precision and patient outcomes through advanced imaging and minimally invasive techniques. His major contributions center on the application of indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence imaging to assess tissue perfusion and prevent complications in complex abdominal surgeries. In his most cited work (45 citations), he led an international, multi-institutional study identifying factors associated with successful median arcuate ligament release, a key procedure for treating compression syndromes. Geelkerken has pioneered the use of robot-assisted and fluorescence-guided remnant-cholecystectomy, demonstrating its safety and efficacy in a prospective dual-center cohort study. He is also advancing automated, quantitative approaches to gastrointestinal perfusion assessment, moving beyond qualitative angiography to reduce anastomotic leakage risk. His recent work on preventing bile leakage in robot-assisted pancreatic surgery using ICG fluorescence further underscores his commitment to enhancing surgical safety. With a career dedicated to translating innovative imaging technologies into clinical practice, Geelkerken’s research has significantly impacted the fields of vascular and hepatobiliary surgery, earning him recognition as a pioneer in fluorescence-guided surgery.
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