Biquan Liu

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Dr. Biquan Liu is a pioneering colorectal surgeon whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques for complex rectal cancers, particularly locally advanced T4b disease. His landmark 2024 study, "Feasibility and safety of minimally invasive multivisceral resection for T4b rectal cancer: A 9-year review," with 10 citations, represents a significant contribution to the field. This work systematically evaluated the safety and efficacy of minimally invasive multivisceral resection—a technically demanding procedure where surgeons remove the primary tumor along with invaded adjacent organs—demonstrating that it can be performed with acceptable morbidity and oncologic outcomes. Dr. Liu's research addresses a critical gap in surgical oncology, as T4b rectal cancers have traditionally required open surgery with high complication rates. By providing robust evidence supporting the minimally invasive approach, his work has helped expand treatment options for patients with locally advanced disease, potentially reducing recovery times and hospital stays. His findings are particularly impactful given that colorectal cancer remains the third most common cancer worldwide, with 5-10% of patients presenting with locally advanced disease. Dr. Liu continues to shape surgical practice through his commitment to evidence-based innovation in complex pelvic surgery.