Qinghui Wu

National University Health System, National University Hospital

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Qinghui Wu is a pioneering researcher in the field of medical robotics, with a focused expertise in developing minimally invasive surgical systems for urological procedures. His primary research areas encompass continuum robotics, flexible mechanisms, and image-guided interventions, particularly for transurethral prostate biopsy. Wu’s major contributions include the invention of a novel tubular dual-roller bending mechanism that enables precise, omnidirectional steering of continuum robots within the confined anatomy of the urethra. This innovation directly addresses critical challenges in traditional prostate biopsy, such as reducing multipass needle perforations to perineal tissue, lowering complication risks, and shortening procedure times. His most cited work, "A Tubular Dual-Roller Bending Mechanism Toward Robotic Transurethral Prostate Biopsy" (2020), has garnered 13 citations, reflecting its significance in advancing robotic-assisted diagnostics. Wu’s subsequent research, "Concurrently bendable and rotatable continuum tubular robot for omnidirectional multi-core transurethral prostate biopsy" (2021), further refines this technology, demonstrating his commitment to enhancing biopsy accuracy and patient safety. His work stands as a notable achievement in surgical robotics, offering a promising pathway toward more efficient and less invasive prostate cancer screening.