Anqing Chen

Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Zhongshan Hospital

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Dr. Anqing Chen is a pioneering cardiac surgeon whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive and robotic-assisted techniques to improve patient outcomes in cardiothoracic surgery. His major contributions center on refining surgical approaches for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and congenital heart defect repairs, demonstrating that robotic assistance can yield superior short-term results. His most cited work, a 2016 study comparing robot-assisted CABG (RACAB) to minimally invasive direct CABG, showed that the robotic approach—utilizing the da Vinci system—significantly improves perioperative outcomes, earning 35 citations for its impact on surgical practice. Chen also innovated an endoscopy-guided occlusion technique for secundum atrial septal defects, which allows for smaller, cosmetically superior thoracotomies, reducing scarring while maintaining efficacy. This work, published in 2009, highlights his commitment to merging endoscopic and robotic technologies for less invasive cardiac procedures. Through these studies, Dr. Chen has established himself as a leader in robotic cardiac surgery, influencing how surgeons balance technical precision with patient-centered recovery.