Chun‐Ming Huang

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Dr. Chun‐Ming Huang is a pioneering colorectal surgeon whose work centers on advancing robotic surgery for colorectal cancer, particularly in patients with limited laparoscopic experience and complex rectal cases. His major contributions include demonstrating the feasibility and safety of robotic-assisted total mesorectal excision (TME) using a single-docking technique, which enhances precision in the narrow pelvic cavity—a critical challenge in low-lying rectal cancer. He also introduced a high dissection and low ligation approach for patients undergoing preoperative chemoradiotherapy, improving oncological outcomes. With over 90 citations across his key papers, his 2015 study on robotic colorectal surgery for novice laparoscopic surgeons (33 citations) and his 2017 work on robotic TME (28 citations) are especially influential, providing a roadmap for integrating robotics into practice. Notably, his research on low-lying rectal cancer (within 5 cm of the anal verge) underscores his focus on technically demanding cases, offering evidence for improved short-term outcomes. Dr. Huang’s work bridges surgical innovation and clinical application, making him a key figure in the evolution of minimally invasive colorectal surgery.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Robotic colorectal surgery for laparoscopic surgeons with limited experience: preliminary experiences for 40 consecutive cases at a single medical center

   33 citations · 2015
2. 2
   Robotic-assisted total mesorectal excision with the single-docking technique for patients with rectal cancer

   28 citations · 2017
3. 3
   Robotic surgery with high dissection and low ligation technique for consecutive patients with rectal cancer following preoperative concurrent chemoradiotherapy

   27 citations · 2016
4. 4
   Robotic-assisted total mesorectal excision in low-lying rectal cancer

   2 citations · 2018

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