Zhongjun J. Wu
University of Maryland, Baltimore, Chongqing Medical University
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18
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About
Zhongjun J. Wu is a leading researcher in cardiothoracic surgery and advanced hepatobiliary interventions, with a focus on developing minimally invasive techniques and life-support technologies. His major contributions include pioneering work on the Abiomed Breethe extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) system, a device designed to free patients from compressed gas dependency, enabling potential home use and ambulation—a transformative step for cardiac and respiratory support. This work has garnered 9 citations and highlights his impact on critical care innovation. In hepatobiliary surgery, Wu has advanced robotic precision, as demonstrated in his 2024 study on robotic right hepatectomy with en bloc caudatectomy for Bismuth IIIa hilar cholangiocarcinoma, achieving 5 citations for its novel left-liver-first anterior radical approach. His application of video-based indocyanine green fluorescence to robotic duodenum-preserving pancreatic head resection (4 citations) further showcases his expertise in real-time intraoperative imaging, improving surgical accuracy and patient outcomes. With a career marked by technical ingenuity and translational impact, Wu’s work bridges engineering and surgery, offering safer, more accessible treatments for complex diseases.
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