Ye-Kun Fan

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Dr. Ye-Kun Fan is a pioneering surgeon at the forefront of telemedicine and robotic surgery, with a specialized focus on hepatobiliary and pancreatic procedures. His most impactful work demonstrates the revolutionary potential of integrating 5G communication technology with domestic surgical robots to overcome geographical barriers in healthcare. In his landmark study, "5G Remote Robot‐Assisted Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery: A Report of Five Cases and a Literature Review," Dr. Fan and his team retrospectively analyzed five cases of ultra-remote surgery, providing critical evidence on the feasibility and safety of this approach. This research, which has garnered 14 citations since its 2025 publication, addresses a fundamental challenge in surgical access by proving that complex, high-stakes operations can be performed effectively across vast distances with minimal latency. Dr. Fan’s contributions are not merely technical; they represent a paradigm shift in how surgical expertise can be distributed globally, potentially bringing life-saving procedures to underserved populations. By validating the use of 5G networks for real-time robotic control, he has laid a crucial foundation for the future of remote surgical care, establishing himself as a key innovator in the field of tele-surgery and robotic-assisted medicine.