Ming‐Yu Yang
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3
Total Citations
92
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About
Ming-Yu Yang is a pioneering surgeon whose work bridges the frontiers of robotic cardiac and thyroid surgery. With a focus on minimally invasive techniques, Yang has made transformative contributions by demonstrating the safety and efficacy of the da Vinci S surgical system for complex cardiac procedures, including the resection of left atrial myxomas and repair of atrial septal defects. This landmark work, cited over 60 times, established a foundation for totally robotic cardiac interventions. In thyroid surgery, Yang has been instrumental in advancing robotic bilateral axillo-breast approaches (RT-BABA), publishing a large-scale comparative study of 757 patients that showed superior outcomes over endoscopic methods. Yang also introduced a simplified percutaneous continuous intraoperative nerve monitoring (C-IONM) technique for robotic thyroid surgery, enhancing nerve safety and surgical precision. With a career marked by high-volume clinical experience and a commitment to innovation, Yang’s research has significantly shaped modern surgical practice, offering patients less invasive options with excellent results.
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- 1Totally robotic resection of myxoma and atrial septal defect repair63 citations · 2008
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