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Ching-Chun Li is a surgical oncologist whose research centers on minimally invasive approaches to colorectal cancer, with a particular focus on robotic-assisted surgery for sigmoid colon and rectal malignancies. Li has made meaningful contributions to refining operative techniques, most notably through the investigation of high dissection with selective ligation of the inferior mesenteric artery — an approach designed to preserve anastomotic blood flow while maintaining oncological integrity. This work, which has garnered 45 citations, represents a significant advancement in balancing surgical safety with curative outcomes. Beyond technical innovation, Li has systematically examined robotic-assisted total mesorectal excision across challenging patient populations, including elderly individuals and those with histories of prior abdominal surgery, demonstrating the procedure's broad feasibility and safety. Li's research has also addressed critical clinical questions surrounding neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy, exploring optimal timing between radiation completion and robotic surgery to maximize patient outcomes. Collectively, these studies, spanning multiple cohorts and employing rigorous methodologies such as propensity score matching, have established Li as a thoughtful contributor to the evolving field of robotic colorectal surgery, offering practical guidance that directly informs surgical decision-making for patients with rectal cancer.