Shun‐Mao Yang
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120
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About
Dr. Shun-Mao Yang is a pioneering thoracic surgeon whose work centers on the precision localization and minimally invasive resection of small pulmonary nodules and lung cancers. His major contributions lie at the intersection of advanced imaging and robotic surgery, particularly within the hybrid operating room. Dr. Yang has been instrumental in developing and refining techniques for image-guided thoracoscopic surgery, using robotic C-arm computed tomography for dye localization—a method that has garnered 68 citations for its reliability in treating hard-to-find nodules. He has also advanced the field of robotic-assisted thoracoscopic surgery, performing complex procedures like sleeve lobectomy and bronchoplasty for locally advanced and central lung cancers, demonstrating the Da Vinci system’s capacity for refined dissection and suturing. More recently, his work on cone-beam CT-derived augmented fluoroscopy for peripheral pulmonary nodule biopsy (12 citations) addresses the challenge of early detection and diagnosis. Through these innovations, Dr. Yang has significantly improved surgical precision and patient outcomes, establishing himself as a key figure in the evolution of minimally invasive thoracic oncology.
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- 4Robot-assisted thoracoscopic bronchoplasty.8 citations · 2015