Qiyong Cao

Peking University, Capital Medical University

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Dr. Qiyong Cao is a pioneering orthopaedic surgeon and researcher whose work sits at the critical intersection of robotics, trauma surgery, and geriatric care. His primary research focuses on developing intelligent, robot-assisted systems for the minimally invasive reduction of complex pelvic fractures—a notoriously difficult area of orthopaedic trauma. Dr. Cao’s major contribution is the conceptualization and clinical validation of the first documented robotic reduction system for unstable pelvic fractures, as detailed in his highly cited 2022 paper (41 citations). This work directly addresses the immense surgical challenges posed by patient comorbidities and deteriorating bone quality, particularly in elderly populations. His 2024 case series further breaks new ground by applying this robotic technology to displaced fragility fractures of the pelvis (FFP), a condition for which no robotic methods had previously been reported. By demonstrating the feasibility and safety of this approach in a single-center study in Beijing, Dr. Cao is laying the foundation for a paradigm shift in how surgeons manage these devastating injuries, promising improved precision and reduced invasiveness for some of the most vulnerable patients.