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Hong Li is a pioneering surgeon-scientist whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive head and neck surgery through robotic innovation. Her research focuses on two critical areas: evaluating the long-term oncologic outcomes of transoral robotic surgery (TORS) and developing novel, cosmetically superior approaches for submandibular gland resection. In her landmark 2018 study, cited 45 times, Li conducted the first nationwide analysis comparing TORS with nonrobotic surgery and transoral laser microsurgery, revealing key insights into adjuvant therapy patterns and oncologic efficacy during the technique’s early adoption phase. This work has helped guide clinical decision-making for thousands of patients. More recently, Li has pushed the boundaries of surgical technology by investigating a flexible single-port robotic system for submandibular gland removal via a trans-hairline approach—a preclinical study cited 14 times that addresses the limitations of bulky multiarm systems. Her contributions are particularly notable for bridging the gap between oncologic safety and aesthetic outcomes, demonstrating that robotic platforms can achieve both radical tumor resection and invisible scarring. Li’s research continues to shape the next generation of scarless, patient-centered head and neck surgery.