Yong Yie Liew

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Dr. Yong Yie Liew is a rising leader at the intersection of plastic surgery and surgical robotics, whose work is defining a new frontier in reconstructive medicine. Her primary research focuses on the integration of robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) into plastic and reconstructive procedures, an area where robotic adoption has historically lagged behind other surgical specialties. Her landmark 2024 systematic review, "The application of robotics in plastic and reconstructive surgery," serves as a foundational text in this niche, synthesizing global evidence to map current capabilities and future potential. With 9 citations in its first year, this work has rapidly become a key reference for surgeons and engineers exploring microsurgical precision and minimally invasive techniques in reconstruction. Dr. Liew’s contributions are particularly notable for bridging the gap between technological innovation and clinical practice, offering a roadmap for expanding RAS into delicate procedures like flap harvesting and nerve repair. Her scholarship not only highlights the feasibility of robotic assistance in plastic surgery but also identifies critical barriers to adoption, positioning her as a pivotal voice in shaping the next generation of surgical tools. For students and researchers, Dr. Liew exemplifies how systematic evidence synthesis can catalyze change in a specialized field.