Papers
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Total Citations
119
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About
Nan Zun Teo is a leading colorectal surgeon whose research focuses on advancing robotic and minimally invasive surgery for colorectal cancer. His major contributions include pioneering objective assessments of robotic assistance in laparoscopic colorectal surgery, developing evidence-based learning curves for robotic colorectal procedures, and conducting comparative studies of surgical staplers in rectal transection. His work has been cited over 115 times, with his most influential papers including a narrative review comparing the Medtronic Hugo RAS and Intuitive da Vinci systems (35 citations) and a landmark study on the learning curve for robotic colorectal surgery (30 citations). Teo has also investigated minimally invasive approaches for gallbladder cancer and robotic surgery in elderly patients with colorectal cancer, demonstrating the safety and efficacy of these techniques across diverse patient populations. His randomized controlled trial comparing robotic and laparoscopic staplers for rectal transection has provided crucial ergonomic insights for surgeons. Through his innovative research methodology and clinical expertise, Teo continues to shape the adoption and optimization of robotic surgical technologies, helping institutions develop safe implementation strategies while improving patient outcomes in colorectal cancer care.
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- 2Learning Curve for Robotic Colorectal Surgery30 citations · 2024
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- 10Embracing minimally invasive approaches to colorectal cancer resection2 citations · 2025