Papers
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Total Citations
672
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About
Qian Zhan is a pioneering pancreatic surgeon whose work has fundamentally reshaped the landscape of minimally invasive pancreatic surgery. As a leading figure at Shanghai Jiao Tong University’s Ruijin Hospital, his research centers on advancing robotic-assisted techniques for complex pancreatic procedures, including pancreaticoduodenectomy, distal pancreatectomy, and enucleation. Zhan’s major contributions include demonstrating that robotic approaches can match or surpass open surgery in outcomes, as shown in his landmark 2015 prospective study (186 citations) comparing robot-assisted laparoscopic to open pancreaticoduodenectomy. He has also proven that robotic techniques improve spleen-preservation rates and shorten hospital stays for distal pancreatectomy (127 citations). Notably, his work on robotic enucleation for benign pancreatic tumors (55 citations) established a parenchyma-sparing alternative that reduces endocrine insufficiency risks. With over 650 total citations across his top ten papers, Zhan has published randomized controlled trials and large case series that provide the highest level of evidence for robotic pancreatic surgery. His pioneering efforts in duodenum-preserving pancreatic head resection and gallbladder cancer surgery have expanded the boundaries of what is possible with the da Vinci system, making complex procedures safer and more accessible.
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- 5Radical resection of gallbladder cancer: could it be robotic?49 citations · 2012
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- 7Robotic‐assisted pancreatic resection: a report of 47 cases42 citations · 2012
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