Ronghao Sun

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Ronghao Sun is a pioneering surgeon and researcher at the forefront of minimally invasive head and neck surgery, with a specialized focus on robotic and endoscopic techniques for thyroid and parotid gland procedures. His work bridges the gap between advanced surgical robotics and artificial intelligence, aiming to enhance precision while preserving critical anatomical structures and improving cosmetic outcomes. Sun’s major contributions include the first reported case of Da Vinci robot-assisted resection of a parotid benign tumor via the retroauricular hairline approach, a technique that combines the robot’s 3D visualization and articulated instruments with a hidden scar to protect the facial nerve and avoid complications like salivary fistula. This landmark case, performed at Sichuan Cancer Hospital in 2023, has garnered 3 citations and represents a new paradigm in functional and aesthetic parotid surgery. Additionally, Sun has pioneered AI-assisted methods for the precise identification and segmentation of parathyroid glands during multi-approach endoscopic and robotic thyroid surgeries, a critical advancement in preventing hypoparathyroidism. With over 5 citations across his most notable works, Sun’s research is shaping the future of scarless, nerve-sparing head and neck oncology, offering patients safer, more refined surgical options.