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Dr. Long-Long Cao is a leading surgical oncologist whose research centers on advancing minimally invasive techniques for gastric cancer treatment, with a particular focus on robotic versus laparoscopic gastrectomy. His most impactful work, a landmark randomized controlled trial comparing robotic and laparoscopic distal gastrectomy (236 citations), provides critical evidence on the safety and efficacy of robotic approaches. Dr. Cao has systematically evaluated surgical outcomes across multiple dimensions, including technical performance, surgery burden, oncological adequacy, and economic impact. His studies on robotic total gastrectomy and spleen-preserving splenic hilar lymphadenectomy (using Huang’s three-step maneuver) have demonstrated significant short-term advantages for robotic surgery in complex procedures. Through propensity score-matched analyses and prospective trial-based evaluations, he has shown that robotic gastrectomy can reduce surgical stress and improve recovery without compromising oncological outcomes. His work on three-dimensional surgery’s effect on recurrence patterns further expands the field’s understanding of minimally invasive approaches. With over 380 total citations across his highly focused body of work, Dr. Cao has become a key voice in defining the role of robotic surgery in gastric cancer management, helping surgeons worldwide make evidence-based decisions about operative approach.