Yongcong Cai
Papers
2
Total Citations
5
H-Index
2
About
Yongcong Cai is a pioneering surgeon and researcher at the forefront of minimally invasive head and neck surgery, with a primary focus on robotic and endoscopic techniques for thyroid and parathyroid procedures. His work centers on enhancing surgical precision, preserving critical anatomical structures, and improving cosmetic outcomes. A major contribution is the first reported case of da Vinci robot-assisted parotid benign tumor resection via a retroauricular hairline approach, demonstrating that combining robotic dexterity with a hidden incision can achieve excellent functional and aesthetic results—a breakthrough in parotid surgery. Cai is also advancing the integration of artificial intelligence into the operating room, as shown in his work on AI-assisted precise identification and segmentation of parathyroid glands during multi-approach endoscopic and robotic thyroid surgeries. This innovation aims to reduce the risk of hypoparathyroidism, a common complication. Although his most-cited papers are recent, with 3 and 2 citations respectively, their novelty and clinical relevance signal a rapidly growing impact. Cai’s research is defining a new standard for scarless, nerve-sparing, and AI-enhanced head and neck surgery.
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