Xiuling Jasmine Wong

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Xiuling Jasmine Wong is a rising authority in surgical ergonomics, with a focused research program on optimizing human–machine interaction in robotic colorectal surgery. Her work addresses a critical gap in minimally invasive surgery: the physical strain and perceptual challenges surgeons face at the console. In her landmark 2023 study, Wong systematically identified key factors—such as patient positioning and port placement—that degrade upper limb ergonomics, demonstrating that suboptimal hand positioning is not merely a comfort issue but a direct threat to surgical precision and longevity. Her 2024 follow-up, already garnering attention, broke new ground by revealing that visual perception mismatch—a disconnect between where a surgeon’s hands are and where instruments appear to be—is a tangible, measurable phenomenon in real, nonsimulated cases. By showing that ergonomic hand positioning can overcome this mismatch, Wong has provided a practical, evidence-based pathway to reduce cognitive load and physical fatigue. With cumulative citations already reflecting the field’s urgent interest, her work is shaping next-generation training protocols and console design, positioning her as a key voice in the future of safer, more sustainable robotic surgery.