Estelle Chang
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Dr. Estelle Chang is a pioneering surgeon-scientist whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive thyroid surgery through robotic innovation. Her major contributions lie in refining the retroauricular (RA) approach for robotic thyroidectomy, a technique that eliminates visible neck scars while preserving surgical precision. In her landmark 2017 study, Dr. Chang systematically evaluated the transition from the da Vinci Si System to newer robotic platforms, addressing critical mechanical limitations such as instrument collision and restricted range of motion. Her research demonstrated that next-generation systems significantly enhance operative ergonomics and safety, achieving comparable oncologic outcomes with reduced recovery times. With 14 citations, this work has become a foundational reference for surgeons adopting RA robotic thyroidectomy globally. Dr. Chang’s achievements include being among the first to validate the feasibility of this approach with novel robotic systems, directly influencing clinical protocols in head and neck surgery. Her ongoing investigations continue to shape the future of scarless endocrine surgery, making her a leading voice in the integration of robotics into thyroid oncology.
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