Hongqian Liu

Sichuan University, West China Second University Hospital of Sichuan University

Papers

Total Citations

446

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About

Hongqian Liu is a prominent researcher specializing in minimally invasive gynecological surgery, with a particular focus on the clinical evaluation and evidence-based assessment of robotic-assisted surgical techniques. Through a sustained program of systematic review research conducted under the rigorous Cochrane methodology, Liu has made substantial contributions to understanding the effectiveness and safety of robot-assisted surgery (RAS) for both benign gynecological conditions and gynecological cancers. Liu's most influential work centers on a series of landmark Cochrane reviews examining robotic surgery in gynecology, accumulating over 440 citations across multiple iterations and updates. Beginning with a foundational 2011 protocol and progressing through comprehensive reviews in 2012, 2014, and 2019, this body of work reflects a meticulous, evolving synthesis of global clinical evidence — a rare achievement demonstrating long-term dedication to a single, critically important clinical question. Notably, Liu's earlier reviews on benign gynecological disease were eventually merged into a broader, more comprehensive analysis covering both benign and malignant conditions, underscoring the expanding scope and influence of this research. For clinicians, policymakers, and students navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of surgical innovation, Liu's work provides an essential, authoritative reference on when and whether robotic surgery delivers meaningful patient benefits.