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About
Dr. Tommy Nai-Jen Chang is a pioneering microsurgeon whose work sits at the intersection of robotics, peripheral nerve surgery, and reconstructive plastic surgery. His primary research areas include robotic-assisted microsurgery, sympathetic trunk reconstruction, and minimally invasive flap harvesting. Dr. Chang’s most significant contribution is his development of robotic techniques to reverse the debilitating side effects of thoracic sympathectomy—a procedure for palmar hyperhidrosis that often leads to severe compensatory sweating. He has demonstrated the feasibility of robotic sympathetic trunk reconstruction using sural nerve grafts and intercostal nerve coaptation, offering a surgical reversal for patients who regretted their initial sympathectomy. His work has garnered substantial attention, with his most-cited paper on robotic-assisted peripheral nerve surgery accumulating 31 citations. Dr. Chang has also advanced breast reconstruction by refining port placement for robot-assisted DIEP flap harvest, improving bilateral access and visibility. His first-in-human application of robotic vascularized intercostal nerve grafts marks a technical innovation in the field. Through his case series and systematic reviews, Dr. Chang is establishing a new standard for robotic microsurgery, transforming what was once considered irreversible surgical damage into a treatable condition.
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- 1Robotic-Assisted Peripheral Nerve Surgery: A Systematic Review31 citations · 2021
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