Chihua Fang

Southern Medical University, Zhujiang Hospital

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Dr. Chihua Fang is a pioneering figure at the intersection of digital medical technology and general surgery, with a career dedicated to modernizing surgical practice through computational innovation. His primary research focuses on the application of machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) to surgical training, as well as the clinical integration of three-dimensional (3D) visualization and 3D printing in complex procedures. Dr. Fang’s most impactful work, “Intraoperative video analysis and machine learning models will change the future of surgical training” (2021), has garnered 55 citations, establishing a foundational framework for using automated video analytics to enhance surgical education. This contribution underscores his vision of leveraging large-scale surgical video datasets to train ML models, thereby improving operative skills and patient outcomes. Additionally, his comprehensive ten-year retrospective review (2017) on the application of digital medical technology in Chinese general surgery highlights his role as a key chronicler and advocate for 3D visualization and printing in the field. Through these efforts, Dr. Fang has not only advanced the technical capabilities of minimally invasive surgery but also shaped the future of surgical training, making him a vital voice in the digital transformation of modern medicine.