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Total Citations
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About
Dr. Shao-tao Tang is a pioneering pediatric surgeon whose research focuses on advancing robotic-assisted surgery for complex congenital conditions in children. His major contributions lie in demonstrating the feasibility, safety, and superior outcomes of robotic techniques compared to traditional laparoscopic approaches for a range of pediatric pathologies. Notably, his work on robotic-assisted proctosigmoidectomy for Hirschsprung disease and robotic versus laparoscopic-assisted choledochal cyst excision has garnered significant attention, with his most cited papers accumulating over 250 citations. Dr. Tang has also broken new ground by applying robotic surgery to highly challenging procedures, including repair of congenital esophageal atresia, diaphragmatic eventration, and the Kasai portoenterostomy for biliary atresia. His multicenter prospective studies and systematic meta-analyses provide robust evidence supporting the adoption of robotics in pediatric surgery, while his validation of the NASA-TLX score for assessing surgeon workload highlights his commitment to optimizing both patient outcomes and surgical ergonomics. Through his innovative work, Dr. Tang is helping to overcome the technical and cost barriers that have historically limited robotic surgery in children, paving the way for its broader acceptance and application.
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- 8Robot-assisted thoracoscopic plication for diaphragmatic eventration17 citations · 2020
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- 10Robotic-assisted Kasai portoenterostomy for biliary atresia15 citations · 2023