Wen-Chun Lin

Papers

Total Citations

H-Index

About

Dr. Wen-Chun Lin is a pioneering head and neck surgeon whose research focuses on minimally invasive surgical techniques for oral cavity cancers, with a particular emphasis on improving cosmetic outcomes without compromising oncologic safety. Her landmark 2025 study, "Comparable outcomes with improved esthetics: da Vinci-assisted neck dissection for early stage oral cancers," represents a significant advancement in the field. This work systematically compared the retro-auricular robotic-assisted approach—utilizing two or three robotic instruments—against conventional open neck dissection in 26 patients with T1-3N0-1M0 disease treated between 2018 and 2023. The findings demonstrated that robotic-assisted neck dissection achieves comparable oncologic outcomes while offering superior aesthetic results, a critical consideration for patient quality of life. Although her most-cited paper currently holds 2 citations, its recent publication suggests growing recognition of its clinical importance. Dr. Lin's contributions are particularly valuable as they address the dual priorities of cancer eradication and post-surgical appearance, potentially shifting surgical paradigms for early-stage oral cancers. Her work exemplifies the integration of advanced robotic technology into head and neck oncology, offering patients a less disfiguring alternative to traditional approaches.