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Andreas Rothfuss is a pioneering researcher in the field of robotic-assisted interventional radiology, with a focus on precision needle-based procedures for cancer treatment. His work bridges the gap between advanced robotics, imaging, and treatment planning, particularly for low-dose rate brachytherapy and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT)-guided interventions. Rothfuss’s major contributions include the development of a robotic assistance system (RAS) for percutaneous needle placement, which integrates multi-axis C-arm angiography with dedicated planning software to enhance accuracy in phantom settings—a system that has garnered 12 citations. He also introduced a novel treatment planning system combining multiple-direction needle-path planning with inverse dose optimization for brachytherapy, enabling more conformal dose distributions while avoiding risk structures. His research extends to intraoperative imaging optimization for stereotactic brain biopsy and low-kV X-ray surface irradiation, aiming to improve conformality and reduce patient burden. With a growing citation impact and a focus on translating robotic navigation into clinical practice, Rothfuss is advancing the frontier of minimally invasive, image-guided cancer therapies.