Lifan Liang

University of Louisville

Papers

2

Total Citations

7

H-Index

2

About

Dr. Lifan Liang is a rising surgical researcher whose work is advancing the field of robotic urologic oncology, with a specific focus on optimizing outcomes for patients undergoing radical cystectomy. Dr. Liang’s primary research areas include the comparative effectiveness of surgical techniques for urinary diversion and the application of intraoperative imaging technologies. In a pivotal 2024 study, Dr. Liang led a detailed comparison of intracorporeal versus extracorporeal urinary diversion during robotic-assisted cystectomy, identifying key risk factors that influence perioperative outcomes—a critical contribution to refining surgical decision-making. Further extending this work, Dr. Liang investigated the use of the Firefly system with indocyanine green (ICG) during robotic cystectomy, demonstrating how near-infrared fluorescence can improve intraoperative assessment of bowel and ureteric vascularity to potentially reduce complications like anastomotic leaks. Though early in their career, these studies have already garnered citations, highlighting the immediate relevance of their findings. Dr. Liang’s research is directly shaping safer, more effective surgical protocols for bladder cancer patients.

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H-Index
2
Papers
7
Total Citations
4
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Identify risk factors for perioperative outcomes in Intracorporeal Urinary Diversion and Extracorporeal Urinary Diversion with Robotic Cystectomy
4 citations · 2024
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2024 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 9
🏛 Institutions: University of Louisville

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