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Matthias Peterhans is a leading figure in the field of computer-assisted surgery, with a primary focus on image-guided interventions for hepatobiliary and pancreatic procedures. His work bridges the gap between advanced imaging, augmented reality, and robotic systems to enhance surgical precision. His most influential contribution, the 2013 study on "Augmented environments for the targeting of hepatic lesions during image-guided robotic liver surgery" (90 citations), pioneered the integration of real-time 3D visualization with robotic platforms, enabling surgeons to accurately target liver tumors while minimizing damage to healthy tissue. This foundational work has informed subsequent developments in navigated liver surgery, as detailed in his 2018 review (13 citations). More recently, Peterhans has extended these techniques to the challenging domain of endopancreatic surgery, demonstrating the feasibility of computer-assisted navigation for minimally invasive pancreatic procedures (2020, 11 citations). His research has directly impacted clinical practice by improving the safety and efficacy of complex abdominal surgeries, and his systems are now used in leading surgical centers. Peterhans’s work exemplifies the transformative potential of merging computer vision and robotics with surgical oncology.