Dexiang Zhu
Fudan University, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhongshan Hospital
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About
Dexiang Zhu is a leading colorectal surgeon whose research centers on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques for rectal cancer, with a particular focus on robotic-assisted procedures. His major contributions include pioneering comparative studies that evaluate robotic surgery against traditional laparoscopic and open approaches for low rectal cancer. Zhu's landmark randomized controlled trial, comparing robotic versus laparoscopic abdominoperineal resections, demonstrated significant advantages in reducing postoperative complications, earning 54 citations and establishing evidence for robotic surgery's superiority. He has also advanced natural orifice specimen extraction surgery (NOSES), showing its benefits over conventional laparoscopic low anterior resection. With over 120 total citations across his most-cited works, Zhu's research has identified critical risk factors for anastomotic leakage, including male gender, tumor proximity to the anal margin, and prolonged operation time. His work on robotic surgery in elderly patients further underscores its potential for faster recovery. Through rigorous clinical trials and propensity score matching analyses, Zhu has systematically built the case for robotic surgery as a safer, more effective option for rectal cancer patients, shaping modern surgical practice.
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