Hung‐Cheng Lai
Tri-Service General Hospital, Taipei Medical University Hospital
Papers
4
Total Citations
56
H-Index
3
About
Dr. Hung-Cheng Lai is a pioneering gynecologic surgeon whose work has advanced the field of minimally invasive robotic surgery, particularly in the management of complex and benign gynecologic conditions. His research focuses on the application and evolution of robotic platforms, from multiport to single-site techniques, to improve surgical outcomes and patient recovery. Dr. Lai’s major contributions include demonstrating the feasibility and safety of robotic surgery for complicated diseases, such as deep infiltrating endometriosis and large uterine myomas, as evidenced by his early descriptive series on robotic myomectomy and his work on robotic supracervical hysterectomy. His most cited paper, "Robotic surgery in complicated gynecologic diseases," with 31 citations, established a foundational experience at Tri-Service General Hospital in Taiwan, while his later work on transitioning to single-site surgery, with 9 citations, highlights his role in refining less invasive approaches. Through these studies, Dr. Lai has helped shape the adoption of robotic technology in gynecology, offering patients reduced pain and faster recovery. His dedication to surgical innovation continues to influence clinical practice and inspire future research in robotic-assisted gynecologic care.
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- 2Laparoscopy-assisted Robotic Myomectomy Using the DA Vinci System14 citations · 2007
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