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Wangkan Zhou is a pioneering pediatric surgeon whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques for congenital gastrointestinal disorders in children. His major contributions center on comparing robotic-assisted and laparoscopic approaches for complex neonatal and pediatric conditions, demonstrating superior outcomes with robotic surgery. His most cited work (2025, 10 citations) compares robot-assisted versus laparoscopic-assisted modified Soave procedures for classical Hirschsprung disease, showing enhanced precision and recovery. Zhou further expanded robotic applications through a multicenter study (2025, 2 citations) comparing robotic and laparoscopic anorectoplasty for anorectal malformations, using propensity-score matching to reduce bias. His investigation of Da Vinci robotic-assisted Kasai portoenterostomy for biliary atresia (2024, 5 citations) represents a significant step in applying advanced robotics to neonatal liver surgery. Collectively, Zhou’s research has accumulated substantial citations, establishing him as a leader in pediatric robotic surgery. His work not only demonstrates the feasibility of robotic techniques in delicate pediatric procedures but also provides crucial comparative evidence that is shaping surgical standards. Zhou’s dedication to rigorous methodology and multicenter collaboration underscores his commitment to improving surgical outcomes for children with complex congenital anomalies.