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Zhifang Zheng is a colorectal and gastric surgeon whose research focuses on optimizing surgical techniques to improve oncologic outcomes and preserve patient function. A key contribution is the development of an intrasheath separation technique for nerve-sparing high ligation of the inferior mesenteric artery in colorectal cancer surgery, a method grounded in detailed anatomical study of the inferior mesenteric plexus. This work, cited 10 times, provides critical evidence for autonomic nerve preservation during high ligation. Zheng has also advanced the evidence base for rectal cancer surgery through a Bayesian network meta-analysis (9 citations) comparing laparoscopic, robotic, and transanal total mesorectal excision, evaluating their impact on resection quality. In gastric cancer, Zheng contributed to a phase III trial (7 citations) examining whether three-dimensional laparoscopic surgery affects recurrence patterns after R0 gastrectomy. These studies demonstrate a commitment to refining minimally invasive approaches and enhancing surgical precision, with a clear impact on surgical decision-making and patient quality of life.