Jiangran Zhao

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Jiangran Zhao is a leading researcher in surgical robotics, specializing in continuum manipulators and minimally invasive surgery (MIS). His work focuses on advancing single-port laparoscopy (SPL) and natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) through innovative robotic systems. Zhao’s major contributions include the development of the SJTU Unfoldable Robotic System (SURS) for SPL (239 citations) and the SHURUI System, a modular continuum platform for multiport, hybrid-port, and single-port procedures (57 citations). These systems enhance dexterity, precision, and ergonomics in complex surgical tasks. He has also conducted foundational reviews on surgical robots for SPL and NOTES (57 citations) and performed kinematic optimizations of continuum manipulators for single-access surgeries (43 citations). His work on an endoscopic continuum testbed for NOTES (40 citations) and a modular continuum-articulated laparoscopic tool with decoupled kinematics (35 citations) further underscores his impact. With over 500 total citations across his top papers, Zhao’s research bridges engineering and clinical practice, pushing the boundaries of less invasive surgical paradigms. His achievements include designing tools that improve stiffness and control in continuum robots, making him a key figure in the evolution of robotic-assisted surgery.

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Key Achievements

Top Papers

1. 1
   Development of the SJTU Unfoldable Robotic System (SURS) for Single Port Laparoscopy

   239 citations · 2014
2. 2
   The SHURUI System: A Modular Continuum Surgical Robotic Platform for Multiport, Hybrid-Port, and Single-Port Procedures

   57 citations · 2021
3. 3
   Surgical robots for SPL and NOTES: A review

   57 citations · 2015
4. 4
   Configuration comparison among kinematically optimized continuum manipulators for robotic surgeries through a single access port

   43 citations · 2014
5. 5
   An endoscopic continuum testbed for finalizing system characteristics of a surgical robot for NOTES procedures

   40 citations · 2013
6. 6
   Design of a Modular Continuum-Articulated Laparoscopic Robotic Tool With Decoupled Kinematics

   35 citations · 2019
7. 7
   An experimental kinestatic comparison between continuum manipulators with structural variations

   32 citations · 2014
8. 8
   A robotic laparoscopic tool with enhanced capabilities and modular actuation

   15 citations · 2018
9. 9
   Design and postural synergy synthesis of a prosthetic hand for a manipulation task

   10 citations · 2013
10. 10
    Development of an Endoscopic Continuum Robot to Enable Transgastric Surgical Obesity Treatment

    8 citations · 2012

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