Papers
27
Total Citations
190
H-Index
8
About
Hop S. Tran Cao is a surgical oncologist and innovator whose research sits at the intersection of robotic surgery, minimally invasive techniques, and oncologic outcomes, with a particular focus on hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) and colorectal cancers. Working primarily within academic cancer center settings, Tran Cao has made meaningful contributions to the field by rigorously evaluating the clinical and practical value of robotic surgical platforms. His work spans technical refinements—such as his widely cited external retraction technique for robotic pancreatoduodenectomy—to critical assessments of real-world benefits, including reduced opioid use following robotic versus open procedures and the oncologic adequacy of minimally invasive approaches to biliary tract cancers. Notably, his research extends beyond the operating room to address systemic inequities, examining how insurance status creates disparities in access to robotic colorectal cancer surgery. With multiple papers accumulating 21 citations each and a growing body of work totaling over 130 citations, Tran Cao has established himself as a thoughtful voice in advancing minimally invasive HPB surgery while critically interrogating barriers to its equitable and effective adoption.
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Top Papers
- 1Insurance Disparities in Access to Robotic Surgery for Colorectal Cancer21 citations · 2023
- 2Robotic port-site hernias after general surgical procedures21 citations · 2018
- 3Robot-assisted liver resection: the real benefit so far21 citations · 2022
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- 5External Retraction Technique for Robotic Pancreatoduodenectomy12 citations · 2020
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- 10Robotic Extended Right Hepatectomy for Colorectal Liver Metastasis7 citations · 2022