Zong-Qin Zhang
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Zong-Qin Zhang is a pioneering urologic surgeon whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques, particularly in robotic prostatectomy. His major contributions center on comparing perioperative outcomes between novel single-port and traditional multiport robotic approaches for radical prostatectomy. In his landmark 2021 study, Zhang demonstrated that extraperitoneal robotic single-port radical prostatectomy (epR-spRP) using the da Vinci Si Surgical System achieves comparable outcomes to multiport procedures, with potential benefits in reduced postoperative pain and improved cosmesis. This work, cited 33 times, has helped establish single-port surgery as a viable alternative in urologic oncology. Zhang’s research addresses critical questions about surgical efficiency, recovery times, and oncologic control, directly impacting clinical decision-making for prostate cancer patients. By systematically evaluating these innovative approaches, he has contributed to the evolution of robotic surgery toward less invasive paradigms. His findings not only guide surgeons in technique selection but also pave the way for broader adoption of single-port platforms, ultimately aiming to improve patient quality of life without compromising cancer outcomes.
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