Wen-Lieng Lee
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About
Wen-Lieng Lee is a cardiovascular surgeon and clinical researcher whose work centers on minimally invasive cardiac surgery, with a particular focus on robot-assisted coronary artery bypass graft (R-CABG) surgery and its comparative outcomes against conventional revascularization strategies. His research has made meaningful contributions to understanding how robotic surgical techniques perform in real-world clinical settings, addressing critical questions about their viability as alternatives to both conventional CABG and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) using drug-eluting stents. Lee's most-cited work (28 citations) investigates hypoxemia during one-lung ventilation in robot-assisted bypass surgery, tackling an important perioperative challenge that directly affects patient safety. His subsequent studies have systematically compared R-CABG outcomes in complex patient populations, including those with multivessel disease and the particularly high-risk left main coronary artery disease cohort — conditions historically managed through conventional surgery or stenting. With cumulative citations across his key publications, Lee has helped establish an evidence base in a relatively nascent field, offering clinicians data-driven guidance for revascularization decisions. His body of work reflects a dedicated effort to advance minimally invasive cardiac care and improve outcomes for patients with complex coronary artery disease.
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