Maosheng Huang

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Papers

Total Citations

186

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About

Dr. Maosheng Huang is a leading thoracic surgeon whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques for lung and esophageal cancers. His work is pivotal in comparing and optimizing robotic and thoracoscopic approaches to improve patient outcomes. A major contribution is his multi-institutional study on robotic versus thoracoscopic segmentectomy for early-stage lung cancer, which has garnered 90 citations and provides critical evidence on the safety and efficacy of these technologies. Dr. Huang has also made significant strides in esophageal cancer surgery, authoring a comprehensive review comparing robotic-assisted minimally invasive esophagectomy (RAMIE) with conventional MIE, a work cited 76 times that clarifies perioperative outcomes and long-term survival. Further demonstrating his expertise, he mapped the learning curve for robot-assisted Ivor Lewis esophagectomy, analyzing 124 consecutive cases to guide surgical training and implementation. With a cumulative impact of over 186 citations from these key studies, Dr. Huang’s research is essential for surgeons adopting robotic platforms, directly shaping clinical guidelines and enhancing surgical precision in thoracic oncology.