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Yang Wu is a pioneering cardiac surgeon whose research has focused on robotic and minimally invasive cardiac surgery, with particular expertise in coronary artery bypass grafting and mitral valve procedures using the da Vinci Surgical System. Working at the forefront of surgical robotics in China, Wu has made significant contributions to establishing the feasibility and safety of totally robotic internal mammary artery harvesting and beating-heart coronary bypass techniques, documenting early clinical experiences that helped shape the adoption of these advanced approaches in Chinese cardiac surgery centers. His most-cited work, published in 2007, reported on the first 14 cases of robotic internal mammary artery harvest and minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass grafting using the da Vinci S system, earning 8 citations and serving as a foundational reference in the field. Wu further advanced the discipline through his analysis of the learning curve associated with robotic thoracic artery harvesting and graft patency outcomes. His contributions extend to robotic mitral valve surgery, with retrospective analyses of over 60 cases demonstrating strong safety and efficacy profiles. Collectively, Wu's published work reflects a sustained commitment to advancing minimally invasive cardiac surgery and improving patient outcomes through emerging robotic technologies.