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Cheng-Yu Lin is a surgeon-scientist whose work centers on advancing the surgical management of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) through transoral robotic surgery (TORS). His key research areas include intraoperative imaging, surgical safety, and postoperative rehabilitation for OSA patients. Lin’s major contribution is pioneering the use of real-time, intraoperative ultrasound (IOU) to visualize the lingual artery during TORS tongue base reduction, a technique that significantly reduces the risk of severe bleeding. In his 2020 study (8 citations), he demonstrated that IOU guidance allows for safer, more precise tissue resection. He further quantified this impact in a 2021 study (3 citations), showing that IOU improves surgical outcomes by minimizing complications. Beyond the operating room, Lin has explored the role of postoperative oropharyngeal rehabilitation, finding in a 2022 study (6 citations) that combining TORS with targeted therapy enhances AHI reduction and daytime sleepiness improvement in patients with moderate-to-severe OSA. His work bridges cutting-edge robotics with practical safety innovations, offering a comprehensive, patient-centered approach to sleep apnea treatment. Lin’s research is widely cited by otolaryngologists and sleep surgeons, and his protocols are increasingly adopted in high-volume surgical centers.