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Dr. Daqi Zhang is a pioneering endocrine surgeon whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive thyroid surgery through robotic and endoscopic techniques, with a particular emphasis on intraoperative neural monitoring (IONM) to prevent recurrent laryngeal nerve injury. His most cited work, "Indications, benefits and risks of transoral thyroidectomy" (103 citations), provides a comprehensive framework for scarless thyroid surgery. Dr. Zhang has made landmark contributions by developing and validating the percutaneous continuous IONM technique for robotic bilateral axillo-breast thyroid surgery (BABA), significantly enhancing nerve safety during complex procedures. His large-scale comparative study of 757 patients (2023) demonstrated superior outcomes of robotic BABA over endoscopic bilateral areola thyroidectomy, establishing evidence-based surgical standards. Notably, he led the development of the Chinese expert consensus on transoral vestibular approach robotic thyroidectomy (2024), shaping national practice guidelines. His work on preventing non-recurrent laryngeal nerve injury through preoperative imaging and refined surgical techniques has reduced complication rates. With over 155 total citations, Dr. Zhang's research bridges technological innovation with clinical safety, making him a leading authority in robotic thyroid surgery and neural monitoring.