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Yu-Wen Wen is a leading thoracic surgeon and clinical researcher whose work is redefining the standards of care in esophageal cancer surgery. Her primary research focus is the comparative effectiveness of minimally invasive esophagectomy techniques, specifically pitting robot-assisted approaches against traditional video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). Wen is best known for spearheading the landmark REVATE trial, the first multicenter randomized controlled trial to rigorously compare these two modalities. Her work demonstrates that robotic assistance can significantly reduce the rate of recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy—a debilitating complication that leads to vocal cord paralysis and severe pulmonary issues—by facilitating more precise lymph node dissection along the nerve. With her most-cited protocol and trial results accumulating over 130 citations, Wen has provided high-level evidence that directly informs surgical decision-making. Beyond comparative trials, she has also pioneered research on "textbook outcome" as a composite metric for quality in esophagectomy, and has documented the learning curve for surgeons transitioning from VATS to robotics. Her contributions are pivotal for surgeons seeking to optimize patient recovery and long-term oncologic results.
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