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Xinru Xu is a pioneering pediatric surgeon whose research focuses on minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgical techniques for complex congenital urological and biliary conditions in children. Working at the cutting edge of pediatric surgery, Xu has made significant contributions to the development and refinement of the "single-port-plus-one" robotic surgical approach, a technique that minimizes incisions while maintaining surgical precision and improving cosmetic outcomes for young patients. Xu's most cited work (21 citations) introduced trans-umbilical single-site plus one robotic-assisted surgery for pediatric choledochal cyst, demonstrating its advantages over traditional laparoscopic procedures. Building on this foundation, subsequent research explored innovative robotic applications in vesicoureteral reflux and primary obstructive megaureter, accumulating nearly 20 additional citations across three studies. Notably, Xu's adaptation of the Lich-Gregoir ureteral reimplantation technique using a direct nipple approach represents a meaningful technical advancement in treating pediatric urological anomalies. Collectively, Xu's body of work reflects a consistent commitment to improving surgical outcomes, reducing patient trauma, and validating emerging robotic platforms in pediatric settings—making their research an important reference for surgeons and trainees navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of pediatric minimally invasive surgery.