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Dr. Anchao Yang is a pioneering neurosurgeon whose work centers on the clinical translation of robotic systems for minimally invasive neurosurgery. His research focuses on enhancing the precision and safety of stereotactic procedures, including biopsies, deep brain stimulation (DBS), and Ommaya reservoir implantation. Dr. Yang’s major contributions include demonstrating the diagnostic yield and low complication rate of robot-assisted frameless biopsies in a landmark study of 700 cases (21 citations), and validating the accuracy of videometric tracker-guided robotic systems for DBS electrode placement (15 citations). He has also advanced the application of neurosurgical robots for ventriculoperitoneal shunting and epileptic foci resection, offering novel methods that improve surgical outcomes. With over 65 cumulative citations, his work has established robotic assistance as a reliable alternative to traditional frame-based techniques. Notably, his research on robot-assisted Ommaya reservoir implantation (15 citations) highlights a significant step forward in bypassing the blood-brain barrier for targeted drug delivery. Dr. Yang’s contributions are shaping the future of precision neurosurgery, making complex procedures safer and more accessible.