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Chongan Zhang is a leading researcher in the field of minimally invasive surgical technology, with a primary focus on endoscopic navigation and flexible ureteroscopy. His work addresses a critical challenge in modern medicine: the loss of spatial orientation surgeons face when navigating complex anatomical structures like the pyelocaliceal cavity. Zhang’s major contributions include pioneering a novel visual-electromagnetic fusion system for monocular localization, reconstruction, and measurement, as well as developing advanced methods for estimating the shape of flexible ureteroscopes to enable real-time intraoperative navigation. His most cited work, “The Future of Endoscopic Navigation” (2021), has garnered 72 citations and serves as a comprehensive review of advanced endoscopic vision technology, underscoring his role as a thought leader in the field. With additional papers on shape reconstruction and path planning for soft tools in robot-assisted intraluminal procedures, Zhang is shaping the next generation of surgical navigation systems. His research promises to reduce operative times and complications, making complex procedures safer and more precise for patients worldwide.