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Yen-Cheng Chen is a surgeon-researcher whose work sits at the intersection of minimally invasive oncological surgery and colorectal cancer management, with a particular focus on robotic-assisted surgical techniques. His most influential contribution, cited 45 times, examines oncological outcomes of robotic-assisted surgery using a high dissection and selective ligation technique for sigmoid colon and rectal cancer — a clinically significant innovation addressing the delicate balance between achieving adequate tumor clearance and preserving anastomotic blood flow. This work has meaningfully advanced surgical decision-making around inferior mesenteric artery ligation. Chen has further expanded the evidence base for robotic surgery across challenging patient populations, including elderly patients and those with histories of prior abdominal surgery, demonstrating its feasibility and safety in complex clinical scenarios. His research on total mesorectal excision following neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy and the optimal timing between radiotherapy and surgery reflects a comprehensive, outcomes-driven approach to rectal cancer care. Beyond colorectal surgery, Chen has contributed to gynecological minimally invasive surgery through comparative analyses of robotic versus traditional laparoscopic myomectomy. Collectively, his body of work — accumulating over 100 citations — positions him as a rigorous advocate for expanding robotic surgery's role in improving patient outcomes.