Zhongfa Xu

Shandong Tumor Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences

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Total Citations

265

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About

Zhongfa Xu is a leading researcher in the field of minimally invasive colorectal surgery, with a primary focus on comparing robotic and laparoscopic approaches for the treatment of colorectal cancer. His major contributions center on conducting comprehensive meta-analyses that evaluate the clinical and oncologic outcomes of these two surgical techniques. His most cited work, a 2016 meta-analysis on robotic versus laparoscopic low anterior resection for rectal cancer, has garnered 141 citations, providing crucial evidence on safety, efficacy, and postoperative complications such as circumferential resection margin involvement. He has also published influential meta-analyses on robotic versus laparoscopic right colectomy (86 citations) and anus-preserving rectal cancer surgery (38 citations). Through these studies, Xu has systematically compared intraoperative bleeding, operative time, recovery, and oncologic outcomes, helping to guide clinical practice and surgical decision-making. His work is particularly notable for its focus on the prevention of complications and the optimization of patient outcomes in colorectal cancer surgery, making him a key figure in advancing the evidence base for robotic-assisted procedures.