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Xinguang Qiu is a pioneering surgeon whose work is reshaping the landscape of minimally invasive thyroid surgery. His primary research focus lies in the development and refinement of transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy, a technique that eliminates visible neck scars by accessing the thyroid through the mouth. Qiu’s major contribution is his foundational pilot study, "Flexible endoscopic transoral thyroidectomy: a pilot study in a porcine model (with video)," which demonstrated the technical feasibility and safety of this approach in a preclinical setting. This work, with 8 citations, has provided a critical proof-of-concept that has inspired further clinical investigations and refinements by surgical teams worldwide. By advancing flexible endoscopic techniques, Qiu is helping to push the boundaries of natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) in head and neck surgery, offering patients the potential for truly scarless thyroid procedures. His research is a vital step toward making transoral thyroidectomy a standard, patient-friendly option, and his contributions are closely watched by surgeons seeking to reduce the cosmetic and psychological burden of traditional thyroid surgery.
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