Xiaozhen Lin

Grant Medical Center, Hainan General Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University

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Xiaozhen Lin is a pioneering surgeon specializing in minimally invasive head and neck surgery, with a particular focus on trans-oral robotic surgery (TORS). Her major contributions lie in advancing TORS techniques to reduce surgical morbidity and improve cosmetic outcomes. Notably, she developed a novel method for submandibular gland removal that preserves the sublingual gland and Wharton’s duct, eliminating visible cervical scars and avoiding nerve injury—a significant improvement over traditional approaches. Her work on this technique, published in 2018, has garnered 11 citations, reflecting its clinical relevance. More recently, Lin has explored the integration of neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy with TORS for treating locally advanced oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma, demonstrating a safe, effective, and minimally invasive treatment pathway. This innovative combination approach, presented in 2024, underscores her commitment to expanding the boundaries of robotic surgery in oncology. With a career dedicated to refining surgical precision and patient outcomes, Lin’s research continues to influence the evolution of trans-oral procedures, offering new hope for patients requiring complex head and neck resections.