Dong‐Ru Ho

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Dr. Dong‐Ru Ho is a pioneering researcher in surgical critical care and biomedical device innovation, with a primary focus on intraabdominal pressure (IAP) monitoring and its clinical implications. Dr. Ho’s most notable contribution is the development and validation of a novel ingestible capsular device for continuous IAP monitoring, a breakthrough that addresses a critical gap in the management of intraabdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome—conditions that can lead to organ failure and death if undetected. In a landmark 2025 human pilot trial, Dr. Ho demonstrated the feasibility and accuracy of this capsular approach, achieving 3 citations in a short time and establishing a new paradigm for non-invasive, real-time abdominal pressure assessment. This work has the potential to transform postoperative and critical care monitoring, reducing the need for invasive catheters and enabling earlier intervention. Dr. Ho’s research bridges engineering and clinical medicine, offering a safer, more patient-friendly tool for detecting life-threatening abdominal complications. With a growing citation impact, Dr. Ho is recognized as a leader in surgical device innovation, and their ongoing work continues to push the boundaries of ingestible sensor technology in acute care settings.