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About
Dr. Shan Shan Qiu is a pioneering reconstructive microsurgeon whose work is revolutionizing the field of supermicrosurgery—the delicate art of connecting blood vessels and lymphatics as small as 0.3 mm. Recognizing that human physiological tremor and dexterity are the primary barriers to advancing these life-changing procedures, Dr. Qiu has dedicated her career to developing and validating the world’s first dedicated robotic platform for microsurgery. Her landmark 2020 first-in-human randomized pilot trial (194 citations) demonstrated that robotic supermicrosurgery can effectively treat breast cancer-related lymphedema, a debilitating condition affecting millions. This breakthrough was built on foundational preclinical work (77 citations) proving the feasibility of a custom master-slave robotic system. Dr. Qiu’s contributions extend from the lab bench to the operating room, culminating in the integration of robotic assistance with 4K 3D exoscopes for unparalleled visualization. Her leadership in synthesizing clinical experience across 13 European centers (2025 consensus paper) has established the first standardized guidelines for robotic microsurgery. With over 900 clinical cases now performed using the MUSA robot she helped validate, Dr. Qiu is not merely advancing surgical technique—she is redefining the boundaries of what is possible in reconstructive surgery.
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- 2Preclinical Experience Using a New Robotic System Created for Microsurgery77 citations · 2018
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