Yanlai Sun

Shandong First Medical University, Shandong Tumor Hospital, Shandong University

Papers

Total Citations

265

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About

Dr. Yanlai Sun is a leading colorectal surgeon whose meta-analytic research has helped define the role of robotic surgery in gastrointestinal oncology. His work focuses on comparing robotic-assisted techniques with conventional laparoscopic approaches for colorectal cancer, particularly in complex procedures like low anterior resection and right colectomy. Dr. Sun’s landmark 2016 meta-analysis on robotic versus laparoscopic low anterior resection for rectal cancer, cited over 140 times, demonstrated key advantages of the robotic platform, including reduced conversion rates and improved sphincter preservation. His 2014 meta-analysis on robotic right colectomy, with 86 citations, further established the safety and efficacy of robotic techniques, showing comparable oncologic outcomes with potential benefits in lymph node harvest. Dr. Sun’s 2017 analysis on anus-preserving rectal cancer surgery, cited 38 times, provided critical insights into minimizing postoperative complications like circumferential resection margin involvement. Collectively, his work has guided surgical decision-making and shaped clinical guidelines, making him a pivotal figure in the evidence-based adoption of robotic colorectal surgery. His contributions continue to influence how surgeons balance operative time, recovery, and oncologic safety in minimally invasive colorectal procedures.