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Dr. Kaicheng U is a pioneering researcher in the field of robotic-assisted thoracic surgery, with a focused expertise in the development and optimization of navigation systems for lung nodule localization. His major contributions center on addressing the critical challenge of accurately targeting peripheral pulmonary nodules—a key step in early-stage lung cancer diagnosis and treatment. In his landmark 2023 pilot study (22 citations), Dr. U demonstrated the feasibility of a robotic-assisted navigation system for preoperative CT-guided localization, overcoming the inherent inaccuracies of conventional manual techniques. He further validated this approach in an in vivo swine study (8 citations), establishing its safety and precision in a living model. Beyond clinical application, Dr. U has also advanced the field through foundational work on surgical robot working pose and layout optimization (2020), tackling the complex spatial constraints of unstructured operating room environments to enhance both safety and efficiency. His research bridges the gap between industrial robotics and surgical practice, offering a tangible path toward more accurate, minimally invasive lung cancer interventions. With a growing citation impact, Dr. U is establishing himself as a key innovator in the next generation of image-guided, robot-assisted thoracic procedures.