Jing Chen Zhang

University of Illinois Chicago, Illinois College

Papers

2

Total Citations

14

H-Index

2

About

Dr. Jing Chen Zhang is a pioneering transplant surgeon whose research focuses on advancing surgical techniques and addressing critical comorbidities in kidney and pancreas transplantation. Her work centers on two key areas: robotic-assisted transplant surgery and the management of obesity in transplant candidates. In her landmark 2023 study, Dr. Zhang provided the first single-center retrospective assessment of robotic-assisted simultaneous pancreas-kidney transplants, demonstrating the clinical utility of this minimally invasive approach with 8 citations. She has also made significant contributions to understanding obesity as a barrier to kidney transplantation, authoring a comprehensive 2023 review that has garnered 6 citations. This work highlights the lack of unanimous guidelines for obese patients with end-stage renal disease, a growing global health challenge. Dr. Zhang’s research has direct implications for improving transplant outcomes and expanding access to life-saving procedures. Her innovative approach to robotic surgery and her focus on underserved patient populations mark her as a rising leader in transplantation, with her findings already shaping clinical practice and future research directions.

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H-Index
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Papers
14
Total Citations
7
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Single-center retrospective assessment of robotic-assisted simultaneous pancreas-kidney transplants: Exploring clinical utility
8 citations · 2023
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2023 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 13
🏛 Institutions: University of Illinois Chicago, Illinois College

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