Papers
26
Total Citations
940
H-Index
16
About
Tan To Cheung is a pioneering hepatobiliary surgeon whose research has fundamentally shaped the field of minimally invasive liver surgery. His work centers on comparing robotic and laparoscopic approaches for complex liver resections, including major hepatectomies and resections of challenging posterosuperior segments. Through a series of landmark international multicenter studies—including propensity-score matched analyses of right, left, and extended hepatectomies—Cheung has provided critical evidence that robotic techniques can overcome the limitations of laparoscopy, particularly for difficult anatomical locations. His most cited paper (120 citations) compares robotic and laparoscopic right hepatectomy, while his work on difficulty scoring systems (64 citations) helps surgeons safely navigate the learning curve. Cheung also played a key role in developing the Asia Pacific Consensus Statement on laparoscopic liver resection for hepatocellular carcinoma (94 citations) and the Expert Panel Statement on laparoscopic living donor hepatectomy (75 citations), establishing global standards for these procedures. With over 700 cumulative citations across his top ten papers, Cheung’s rigorous comparative effectiveness research continues to guide surgical decision-making and improve patient outcomes worldwide.
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