Papers
10
Total Citations
646
H-Index
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About
WI Wei is a pioneering head and neck surgeon whose career has been defined by an unwavering focus on some of oncology's most formidable challenges: nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) and hypopharyngeal cancer. Working at the intersection of surgical innovation and clinical necessity, Wei has made transformative contributions to the management of recurrent NPC — a notoriously difficult condition that resists conventional salvage therapies. Perhaps his most influential achievement is the development and refinement of transoral robotic nasopharyngectomy, a minimally invasive approach that has reshaped how surgeons worldwide approach recurrent NPC after radiotherapy failure. His 2010 paper documenting the first transoral robotic resection of recurrent NPC garnered 86 citations and opened an entirely new surgical frontier. Subsequent publications tracking early and long-term outcomes of robotic-assisted nasopharyngectomy in prospective patient series cemented this technique's clinical credibility. With his work on hypopharyngeal carcinoma management (156 citations) and comprehensive reviews of recurrent NPC (129 citations), Wei has established himself as an authoritative voice shaping global treatment paradigms. Collectively, his publications demonstrate both the breadth of his surgical expertise and a sustained commitment to improving outcomes for patients facing the most complex head and neck malignancies.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Current management strategy of hypopharyngeal carcinoma156 citations · 2012
- 2Recurrent Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma: A Clinical Dilemma and Challenge129 citations · 2013
- 3Transoral Robotic Resection of Recurrent Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma86 citations · 2010
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- 6Salvage surgery for nasopharyngeal cancer37 citations · 2015
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