Xiaoyong Gong

Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University

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Xiaoyong Gong is a pioneering surgeon-researcher advancing the frontiers of minimally invasive surgery, with a primary focus on robotic-assisted and laparoscopic techniques for hepatobiliary and colorectal procedures. His most impactful work, a 2018 meta-analysis comparing robot-assisted versus laparoscopic liver resection (91 citations), provided crucial evidence demonstrating that robotic approaches offer comparable clinical efficacy and safety to traditional laparoscopy, helping to validate robotic platforms in complex liver surgery. More recently, Gong has been at the forefront of single-port robotic surgery, leading a preliminary cohort study (2025) on the da Vinci Single-Port (SP) system for colorectal procedures. This exploratory work, though early in citation impact, represents a significant step toward reducing surgical trauma through single-incision approaches, potentially transforming patient recovery. His research systematically evaluates emerging robotic technologies, from multi-arm systems to the latest SP platforms, bridging the gap between innovation and clinical application. By synthesizing evidence through meta-analyses and conducting pioneering clinical trials, Gong is shaping the future of surgical practice, offering patients less invasive options with enhanced precision. His contributions are particularly valuable for surgeons and researchers seeking to understand the evolving landscape of robotic surgery.