Mengru Zhang

Stony Brook University, Stony Brook University Hospital

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Mengru Zhang is a surgical researcher specializing in head and neck oncology, with a particular focus on minimally invasive surgical techniques, including transoral robotic surgery (TORS). Her work has made meaningful contributions to understanding the clinical and socioeconomic dimensions of robotic-assisted head and neck cancer treatment. Zhang's most influential research examines the comparative outcomes of concurrent versus staged neck dissection performed alongside TORS, a study that garnered 19 citations and addressed a previously understudied question in surgical sequencing. This work provided valuable evidence to guide operative decision-making for head and neck surgeons. Complementing this, her analysis of TORS utilization trends in New York State (8 citations) shed light on adoption patterns, healthcare disparities, and socioeconomic barriers affecting access to advanced surgical technologies — an increasingly critical consideration in modern surgical care. Her investigation into gastrostomy tube usage in the TORS era further demonstrates her commitment to understanding patient quality-of-life outcomes following minimally invasive procedures. Together, Zhang's publications reflect a rigorous, outcomes-driven research approach that bridges surgical technique with health policy and patient welfare, offering students and clinicians a valuable evidence base for navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of robotic head and neck surgery.