Papers
12
Total Citations
249
H-Index
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About
Dr. Wen‐Ling Kuo is a pioneering breast surgeon whose work is reshaping the landscape of oncoplastic and reconstructive surgery. Her primary research focuses on the integration of robotic-assisted techniques for mastectomy and microsurgical breast reconstruction, particularly using the deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap. Dr. Kuo has been instrumental in demonstrating the technical feasibility and safety of robot-assisted nipple-sparing mastectomy (R-NSM) combined with immediate autologous free flap reconstruction, addressing complex surgical scenarios through innovative port placement and aesthetic refinement. Her landmark contributions include leading two international consensus statements on robotic mastectomy (2020 and 2025), which have collectively garnered over 90 citations and established standardized protocols for this emerging field. With her most-cited works accumulating more than 240 citations, Dr. Kuo’s research has proven pivotal in advancing minimally invasive approaches that improve patient outcomes and cosmetic results. Her systematic review on robotic-assisted peripheral nerve surgery further highlights her versatility. Through her dedication to refining surgical techniques—such as transcutaneous fixation sutures and entirely robot-assisted oncoplastic approaches—Dr. Kuo is setting new benchmarks for the future of breast cancer surgery.
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- 4Robotic-Assisted Peripheral Nerve Surgery: A Systematic Review31 citations · 2021
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- 6Consensus Statement on Robotic Nipple Sparing Mastectomy Expert Panel13 citations · 2025
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