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Tou Pin Chang is a pioneering surgeon-researcher at the forefront of robotic surgery, with a career defined by transformative contributions to pediatric and oncologic procedures. His landmark work, "The first decade of robotic surgery in children" (2013, 170 citations), established foundational insights into the safety and efficacy of robotic techniques in pediatric populations, cementing his reputation as a leader in the field. Chang has since advanced robotic applications in complex cancer surgeries, notably through his narrative review on pelvic exenteration for locally advanced rectal cancer (2021, 30 citations), which addressed critical challenges in multivisceral resections. He also demonstrated the feasibility of robotic lateral pelvic lymph node dissection in Western centers (2023, 10 citations), expanding surgical options for rectal cancer patients. Beyond oncology, Chang has innovated intraoperative imaging, developing a novel surface-scanning device for breast endomicroscopy (2015, 25 citations) and a large-area scanner (2014, 6 citations) to enable real-time tumor margin assessment during breast-conserving surgery. His work bridges robotics and optical biopsy, aiming to improve surgical precision and outcomes. With over 240 cumulative citations, Chang’s research continues to shape the future of minimally invasive surgery, offering safer, more effective solutions for patients worldwide.