Shasha Du

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Shasha Du is a leading researcher in the field of minimally invasive surgical oncology, with a primary focus on robotic-assisted surgery for colorectal and gastric cancers. Her major contributions lie in synthesizing high-level evidence through rigorous meta-analyses to compare the safety and efficacy of robotic approaches against both laparoscopic and open surgical techniques. Her most cited work, a 2014 meta-analysis of four randomized controlled trials comparing robotic-assisted versus laparoscopic colorectal surgery (120 citations), provided critical early evidence on the comparative outcomes of these technologies. Du further advanced the field with pivotal meta-analyses on robotic versus open gastrectomy (51 citations) and robotic versus laparoscopic gastrectomy (35 citations) for gastric cancer. These studies systematically evaluated key endpoints such as operative outcomes, recovery times, and complication rates, helping to clarify the clinical advantages and limitations of robotic platforms. Through this body of work, Du has significantly informed surgical decision-making and shaped the evidence base guiding the adoption of robotic techniques in gastrointestinal oncology.

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1. 1
   Robotic-assisted versus laparoscopic colorectal surgery: a meta-analysis of four randomized controlled trials

   120 citations · 2014
2. 2
   Robotic versus Open Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer: A Meta-Analysis

   51 citations · 2013
3. 3
   Meta-analysis of Outcomes Compared between Robotic and Laparoscopic Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer

   35 citations · 2013

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