Papers
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Total Citations
1,410
H-Index
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About
Baiyong Shen is a pioneering pancreatic and hepatobiliary surgeon whose research has fundamentally advanced the field of robotic and minimally invasive abdominal surgery. Based at one of Asia's highest-volume pancreatic centers, Shen has dedicated his career to evaluating, refining, and legitimizing robotic surgical approaches for complex procedures, most notably pancreaticoduodenectomy and distal pancreatectomy. His most influential contributions include prospective and matched cohort studies demonstrating that robot-assisted pancreaticoduodenectomy can achieve outcomes comparable to or better than open surgery, earning 186 and 127 citations respectively. Perhaps most significantly, Shen's landmark analysis of 450 robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy cases provided the surgical community with a rigorous characterization of the learning curve for this demanding procedure — an essential roadmap for centers worldwide adopting robotic platforms. Beyond technique validation, Shen has contributed meta-analyses, randomized controlled trials, and large retrospective studies examining complications such as postoperative pancreatitis and exploring organ-preserving approaches like robotic enucleation. His ongoing multicenter randomized trial (PORTAL) reflects his commitment to generating the highest-quality evidence. With over 886 citations across his top works, Shen's research continues to shape global standards in minimally invasive pancreatic surgery.
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- 8Radical resection of gallbladder cancer: could it be robotic?49 citations · 2012
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