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Chih-Sheng Lai is a pioneering surgeon whose research focuses on the application of robotic surgical systems, specifically the da Vinci platform, to microvascular and reconstructive surgery in the head and neck. His major contributions lie in demonstrating the feasibility and safety of robot-assisted microvascular anastomosis for free flap reconstruction, a technically demanding procedure critical for repairing defects after cancer resection. In his landmark 2019 study, Lai provided one of the first real-world clinical reports on this technique, showing that robotic assistance can overcome the limitations of traditional manual anastomosis by offering a magnified, stable, three-dimensional view and precise instrument control. His earlier work in 2015 and 2017 established the foundational outcomes for robot-assisted free flap reconstruction in oropharyngeal cancer patients, reporting on functional recovery and complication rates. With his most-cited papers accumulating 34, 19, and 18 citations respectively, Lai’s research has been instrumental in advancing the field of robotic microsurgery, offering new possibilities for improving surgical precision and patient outcomes in complex head and neck reconstructions.
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