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About
Dr. Xianjiao Cao is a pioneering surgeon whose research centers on advancing minimally invasive and robotic approaches for thyroid and neck surgery, with a particular focus on improving cosmetic outcomes and reducing surgical trauma. Her major contributions include landmark comparative studies evaluating robotic thyroidectomy techniques, most notably her 2022 study comparing transoral vestibular versus bilateral axillary-breast approaches (27 citations), which has become a foundational reference in the field. Dr. Cao has demonstrated that robotic techniques can achieve oncologic outcomes comparable to traditional open surgery while eliminating visible neck scars—a significant quality-of-life advancement for patients, particularly younger individuals and those with papillary thyroid carcinoma. Her work extends to complex procedures, including the first reported robotic reoperation for recurrent thyroid cancer (2025) and robotic thyroglossal duct cyst resection in adolescents (2024), showcasing the versatility of these approaches. With a growing body of highly cited work, Dr. Cao is establishing herself as a leading voice in the evolution of scarless neck surgery, bridging the gap between oncologic safety and aesthetic excellence.
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