Betty Chang

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Dr. Betty Chang is a pioneering surgeon whose work is reshaping the landscape of minimally invasive general surgery through the innovative application of robotic platforms. Her primary research focuses on the clinical translation and technical refinement of robotic single-port (SP) surgery, particularly using the Da Vinci SP system. Dr. Chang’s major contributions include demonstrating the safety and feasibility of this advanced platform for complex procedures, such as transabdominal pre-peritoneal inguinal hernia repairs (SP-TAPP) and cholecystectomies, as highlighted in her highly cited 2022 study (40 citations). She has critically evaluated whether the new SP platform offers tangible benefits over traditional multiport robotic approaches for inguinal hernia repair (18 citations), providing essential data for surgical decision-making. Beyond technical outcomes, Dr. Chang explores the profound philosophical and educational impact of robotic technology, as seen in her work "Robotic Surgery: Rediscovering Human Anatomy" (7 citations), which redefines the surgeon’s relationship with the body. Her cumulative work, garnering over 65 citations, is establishing the evidence base for the next generation of scarless, patient-centered surgery, positioning her as a leading voice in the future of robotic general surgery.