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Dongsheng Xie is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of surgical robotics and minimally invasive intervention, with a primary focus on developing intelligent robotic systems for bronchoscopy, bariatric surgery, and craniofacial procedures. His most impactful contribution is the design of a novel robotic bronchoscope system for navigation and biopsy of pulmonary lesions, which has garnered 95 citations and addresses the critical challenge of balancing size and flexibility in transbronchial lung biopsy—a less-invasive method for early lung cancer diagnosis. Xie’s work on flexible robots for lung biopsy (24 citations) further advances dexterity in complex bronchial pathways, while his systematic review and meta-analysis of robotic versus laparoscopic gastric bypass for morbid obesity (42 citations) provides key evidence for surgical decision-making. He has also innovated in region-based virtual fixtures for osteotomy safety and visuomotor policy learning for surgical task automation, demonstrating a commitment to both clinical translation and autonomous systems. With additional contributions to spatial mapping for craniosynostosis surgery, Xie’s research consistently pushes the boundaries of precision, safety, and automation in robot-assisted surgery, making him a notable figure in the field.