Hung-Wen Lai
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Hung-Wen Lai is a leading breast cancer surgeon whose research centers on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques, particularly nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM). His major contribution lies in rigorously comparing the long-term oncologic outcomes of minimal access (endoscopic- or robotic-assisted) NSM versus conventional approaches. Through propensity score matching analysis, Lai has provided critical evidence that these innovative techniques can achieve comparable safety and efficacy to traditional surgery, helping to validate their broader adoption. His most-cited work, from 2025, has already garnered 4 citations, reflecting its timely impact on surgical practice. Lai’s research addresses a key question in oncologic surgery: whether reducing surgical trauma compromises cancer control. By demonstrating favorable long-term outcomes, he has helped expand options for patients seeking both oncologic safety and improved cosmetic results. His work is particularly notable for its methodological rigor, using advanced statistical matching to minimize selection bias. For students and researchers in surgical oncology, Lai’s studies offer a model for evaluating emerging technologies, while his findings directly inform clinical decision-making for breast cancer patients considering minimally invasive mastectomy.
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