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Jyi Cheng Ng is a pioneering surgeon-researcher whose work is reshaping the landscape of minimally invasive surgery, with a particular focus on expanding access to robotic platforms in resource-limited settings. His primary research areas include robotic surgery, transanal minimally invasive surgery (TAMIS), and colorectal oncology. Ng’s most influential contribution, his 2022 paper on embracing robotic surgery in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), has garnered 123 citations, highlighting its critical role in addressing global surgical disparities. In this work, he argues that robotics can alleviate physician burnout and overcome personnel shortages, offering a scalable solution for urology, general surgery, and surgical oncology in underserved regions. More recently, Ng has advanced the field with his 2024 study on single-port robotic TAMIS (SPR-TAMIS), demonstrating how the da Vinci SP system can overcome technical challenges in narrow anatomical spaces—a potential “giant leap” for rectal cancer treatment. His ongoing investigations into diverticular disease fistulas and total neoadjuvant therapy for rectal cancer further underscore his commitment to improving real-world clinical outcomes. Through his innovative, equity-driven research, Ng is not only pushing the boundaries of surgical technology but also ensuring its benefits reach the communities that need them most.