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Che-Wei Wu is a pioneering endocrine surgeon whose work has fundamentally reshaped the landscape of minimally invasive thyroid surgery. His primary research focuses on transoral thyroidectomy (TOT) and the integration of intraoperative neural monitoring (IONM) into these novel approaches. Dr. Wu’s major contributions lie in demonstrating the feasibility and safety of performing scarless, remote-access thyroid surgery while simultaneously preserving critical laryngeal nerve function. His landmark 2017 paper, “Transoral thyroidectomy: why is it needed?” (62 citations), established the clinical rationale for this scarless technique, while his concurrent work on neuromonitoring in endoscopic and robotic thyroidectomy (54 citations) provided the essential safety framework. He has further advanced the field by pioneering the application of IONM to the external branch of the superior laryngeal nerve during transoral procedures (16 citations), a previously unstudied area. With over 170 total citations, Dr. Wu’s research has been instrumental in establishing new paradigms for neural monitoring in thyroid surgery, ensuring that the drive for cosmetic excellence does not compromise patient safety. His 2022 review on robotic versus endoscopic transoral approaches continues to guide patient selection, cementing his role as a leading voice in the evolution of modern thyroid surgery.