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About
Dr. Zhi Ven Fong is a pioneering robotic surgeon whose work is reshaping the landscape of minimally invasive hepatopancreatobiliary surgery. His research focuses on expanding the boundaries of robotic-assisted surgery, particularly for complex procedures like the Whipple procedure (pancreatoduodenectomy) and distal pancreatectomy. Dr. Fong’s major contributions include demonstrating the safety and efficacy of early discharge pathways after robotic Whipple (13 citations), and developing novel techniques to prevent postoperative pancreatic fistulas using intraoperative fluorescence imaging (9 citations). He has also advanced the field by showing how robotic surgery can increase rates of minimally invasive surgery across diverse patient populations (8 citations) and by addressing surgical deserts where access to MIS is limited (6 citations). His work on robotic common bile duct exploration (6 citations) and function-preserving resections for gastric GISTs (10 citations) further highlights his commitment to innovation. With over 60 citations across his most-cited papers, Dr. Fong is a leading voice in robotic surgery, proving that advanced technology can improve patient outcomes, shorten hospital stays, and expand surgical access.
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