Xiaozhen Zhao
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Dr. Xiaozhen Zhao is a colorectal surgeon whose research focuses on optimizing oncologic outcomes while preserving autonomic nerve function during colorectal cancer surgery. Her most-cited work introduces an innovative intrasheath separation technique for nerve-sparing high ligation of the inferior mesenteric artery (IMA), a critical step in left-sided colorectal resections. By meticulously investigating the anatomical relationship between the left trunk of the inferior mesenteric plexus and the IMA vascular sheath, Dr. Zhao provides the first clear anatomical evidence for safely preserving autonomic nerves during high ligation. This technique, published in 2021 and garnering 10 citations, directly addresses the longstanding challenge of balancing radical lymphadenectomy with the prevention of postoperative urogenital and anorectal dysfunction. Her contributions offer surgeons a reproducible, evidence-based method to reduce morbidity without compromising oncologic clearance. Dr. Zhao’s work bridges surgical anatomy and clinical practice, making her a leading voice in nerve-sparing colorectal surgery—a field with profound implications for patients’ quality of life after cancer treatment.
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