Hongwei Tian
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Total Citations
137
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About
Hongwei Tian is a pioneering surgeon-researcher at the forefront of robotic-assisted gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary surgery. His work centers on evaluating the clinical efficacy, safety, and feasibility of advanced robotic platforms—particularly the da Vinci system—in complex abdominal procedures. Tian’s major contributions include landmark systematic reviews and meta-analyses comparing robotic-assisted versus laparoscopic cholecystectomy (77 citations) and robotic distal gastrectomy for gastric cancer (30 citations), which have helped establish evidence-based guidelines for minimally invasive surgery. He has also conducted innovative research on robotic excision of choledochal cysts and introduced the “3+2” mode (three robotic arms, two assistants) for radical gastrectomy and distal pancreatectomy, demonstrating improved outcomes. Notably, Tian led a prospective clinical trial on telerobotic cholecystectomy via a 5G network—a groundbreaking achievement that pushes the boundaries of remote surgery. With over 130 total citations and a growing portfolio of high-impact studies, Tian is shaping the future of robotic surgery by systematically validating its safety, expanding its applications, and exploring next-generation tele-surgical technologies.
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