Yingcai Geng
Papers
4
Total Citations
148
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About
Dr. Yingcai Geng is a pioneering thoracic surgeon whose work centers on advancing robotic-assisted surgery for esophageal cancer and thymic disorders. His major contributions lie in refining complex minimally invasive techniques, particularly through the development and validation of novel robotic approaches. Dr. Geng’s landmark study on the learning curve for robotic McKeown esophagectomy (68 citations) established critical benchmarks for surgical training and patient safety. He further innovated by introducing the robot-assisted trans-subxiphoid thymectomy, a technique that overcomes the ergonomic challenges of traditional thoracoscopic methods, and by perfecting intrathoracic esophagogastric anastomosis techniques—including side-to-side and end-to-side stapled methods—that reduce stenosis and improve recovery. His work on robotic Ivor Lewis esophagectomy, employing linear staplers and barbed sutures, has been widely adopted for its reproducibility and superior outcomes. With over 148 citations across his key papers, Dr. Geng’s research has significantly shaped modern thoracic oncology, offering patients safer, less invasive surgical options while providing surgeons with standardized, teachable protocols.
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