Xiong‐fei Chen

Second Artillery General Hospital of Chinese People's Liberation Army

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Xiong‐fei Chen is a pioneering figure in hepatopancreatobiliary surgery, best known for advancing minimally invasive approaches to complex pancreatic procedures. His research centers on the comparative effectiveness of robotic versus open surgery, with a particular focus on improving outcomes for patients undergoing pancreatoduodenectomy—one of the most technically demanding operations in general surgery. In his landmark 2011 study, Chen provided one of the earliest and most influential comparisons of robotic and open pancreatoduodenectomy, demonstrating that the Da Vinci robotic system could achieve comparable safety and oncologic outcomes while potentially reducing recovery times. This work, cited over 130 times, has helped establish a foundation for the growing adoption of robotic techniques in pancreatic cancer surgery. Chen’s contributions have been instrumental in shifting surgical paradigms, offering patients less invasive options without compromising surgical quality. His ongoing work continues to shape the evidence base for robotic hepatopancreatobiliary surgery, making him a key voice in the evolution of modern surgical oncology.