Lili Ma

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Lili Ma is an emerging surgical researcher specializing in minimally invasive and natural orifice surgery, with a particular focus on Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery (NOTES) and its clinical applications. Her most notable work explores the frontiers of incision-free surgical techniques, most prominently endoscopic transgastric cholecystectomy (ETGC), a groundbreaking procedure that eliminates the need for external incisions, offering patients faster recovery times and superior cosmetic outcomes compared to traditional approaches. Published in 2025, this research positions Ma at the cutting edge of a surgical paradigm shift that challenges long-established operative conventions. While her citation record is still developing — reflecting the recency of her contributions rather than their significance — her work addresses a transformative moment in surgical innovation, where endoscopic technology is redefining what minimally invasive truly means. For students and clinicians interested in the evolving landscape of gastrointestinal surgery and endoscopic techniques, Ma's research offers a compelling and forward-looking perspective on how surgical access and patient outcomes can be fundamentally reimagined.