Aili Li

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Aili Li is a pioneering reproductive surgeon whose work has reshaped the landscape of fertility medicine, particularly in the field of uterine transplantation. Her primary research areas include reproductive surgery, infertility treatment, and the surgical restoration of fertility in women with uterine factor infertility. Li’s most notable contribution is her leadership in achieving the first live birth after uterus transplantation in the People’s Republic of China, a landmark procedure reported in a 2020 paper that has garnered 38 citations. This breakthrough not only demonstrated the technical feasibility of the surgery in a Chinese clinical setting but also offered new hope to women with absolute uterine factor infertility, a condition previously considered untreatable. Beyond this singular achievement, Li has advanced surgical protocols for donor selection, immunosuppression, and postoperative monitoring, helping to standardize uterine transplantation as a viable option worldwide. Her work has been recognized internationally, and she continues to influence the field through collaborative research and clinical mentorship. With a growing citation impact, Aili Li stands as a transformative figure in reproductive surgery, bridging surgical innovation with compassionate patient care.