Karen W. Y. Wong Riff
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Dr. Karen W. Y. Wong Riff is a pioneering researcher and surgeon whose work sits at the intersection of pediatric plastic surgery, craniofacial outcomes, and surgical innovation. Her key research areas include cleft lip and palate repair, patient-reported outcome measures, and the application of robotic technology in pediatric surgery. She is perhaps best known for her groundbreaking feasibility study on infant robotic cleft palate surgery, published in 2017, which demonstrated the potential of the da Vinci surgical robot to enhance precision and visualization in cleft palate repair using a realistic simulator—a study that has garnered 42 citations and opened new avenues for minimally invasive approaches in pediatric craniofacial surgery. Beyond this, Dr. Wong Riff has made significant contributions to the development and implementation of the CLEFT-Q, a patient-reported outcome measure that empowers children and families to voice their perspectives on surgical results. Her work has been instrumental in shifting the field toward more patient-centered care, with her research collectively cited hundreds of times. A dedicated clinician-scientist, she continues to shape the future of pediatric plastic surgery through innovation and advocacy for meaningful outcomes.
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