Chih‐Yuan Lee

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Chih‑Yuan Lee is a pioneering surgeon whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive robotic surgery, particularly in renal transplantation and complex liver resections. His landmark 2014 study on robot‑assisted renal transplantation in the retroperitoneum (64 citations) demonstrated a novel technique using a Gibson incision and two working ports, significantly reducing surgical trauma while maintaining transplant efficacy. This work helped establish robotic approaches as a viable alternative to open surgery in kidney transplantation. Lee further expanded the boundaries of robotic hepatobiliary surgery with his 2018 report on robotic‑assisted right posterior segmentectomies for liver lesions (10 citations), introducing an evolutional method performed in the left semi‑lateral position. His contributions have been instrumental in refining operative positioning and port placement, enhancing both safety and reproducibility. With a cumulative citation impact reflecting the growing adoption of his techniques, Lee continues to shape the field of robotic surgery, offering patients less invasive options for complex abdominal procedures.