Judy Chun-Wai Ng

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Dr. Judy Chun-Wai Ng is a pioneering surgical oncologist whose research centers on the application of robotic technology and advanced imaging in head and neck cancer management. Her most impactful work focuses on sentinel lymph node mapping, a critical technique for staging oral cavity cancers. In her landmark 2020 study, "Robot-assisted real-time sentinel lymph node mapping in oral cavity cancer: preliminary experience," Dr. Ng demonstrated the feasibility and precision of combining robotic assistance with real-time lymphatic mapping, offering a less invasive alternative to traditional neck dissections. This preliminary work, which has garnered 10 citations, laid the groundwork for reducing surgical morbidity while maintaining oncologic accuracy. Beyond this, Dr. Ng’s broader contributions include refining minimally invasive surgical approaches and integrating fluorescence-guided technologies to improve tumor localization and nodal assessment. Her research directly addresses the challenge of balancing radical cancer clearance with functional preservation, a vital concern for patients with oral cavity malignancies. By pioneering these techniques, Dr. Ng is helping to shape a future where head and neck cancer surgery is more targeted, less disfiguring, and associated with better quality-of-life outcomes. Her work continues to influence both clinical practice and the next generation of surgical oncologists.